KR Strikeforce is the most trusted name in bowling and the world's leading designer, marketer, manufacturer, and distributor of bowling bags, bowling shoes, rental shoes, and bowling accessories. Founded in 1968 when Stuart Wolkoff, and his father Wally, purchased a product line that produced a Stadium Seat from “All-American Products”. The company began in 3,000 square feet of loft space above a plating company. Approximately six months later, Stuart offered his friend, Bob Handelman, the option to purchase 50% of the business for $20,000. The company was then known as “Kimberly Rose Company” and over the years has restructured and been renamed KR Strikeforce. From 1968 to 2000, Stuart and Bob worked every job and shift imaginable. Over the years we have: -Licensed the images of most colleges, the National Football League, Major League Baseball -Been involved in golf bags, boat seating, bike helmets, exercise equipment, T Shirts, retail seating, and more -Launched into bowling bag design and production - Launched Ontheballbowling.com, the only personalized digital imagery in the bowling industry was developed. Tony Mendiola joined the company as Vice President of Sales and a partner in the company. In 2016 – Strikeforce Signed a licensing agreement with Ebonite International. Bringing Hammer, Ebonite, Columbia, Track, Robby’s, and Powerhouse into the Strikeforce licensing umbrella. Strikeforce Athletic and Hammer Bowling Shoes were released to the market. In addition Jeffrey Lind sold Linds Bowling Products to Strikeforce. He only trusted one company with his family name. We were honored to be allowed to purchase this great name. 2018 Marked A celebration of 50 years in business. The Strikeforce Mission: To provide the most value of any bowling products company in the world through quality, service and “being easy to do business with”.