Slipp-nott Corporation

What Slipp-nott Corporation does

Slipp-Nott Corporation is a privately held Los Angeles-based manufacturer founded in 1987 that designs and sells sports traction systems — reusable bases fitted with disposable adhesive sheets that remove dirt and wax buildup from athletic shoe soles to restore grip on indoor hardwood and waxed floors. The company is the self-described original entrant in this niche, with bases available in three sizes (Small 18"x19", Trac Mate 17.25"x23.75", Large 28"x29") constructed from high-impact Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene with a proprietary thermoplastic elastomer backing for floor protection, and adhesive sheets featuring proprietary S-N radiused corners. Bases carry a lifetime warranty and ship with 30, 60, or 75-sheet mat packs; replacement adhesive sheets are sold as recurring consumables. A premium Custom line adds in-house large-format digital printing with exact PMS color matching and vector-based edge-to-edge team-logo printing, priced at $450-$588 versus $102-$220 for standard sets. Revenue is generated through direct e-commerce on a WooCommerce storefront (slippnott.com) and an authorized dealer network, with customers spanning 26 of 30 NBA teams, NCAA programs, high schools, AAU clubs, fencing and multi-sport facilities, and individual consumers. The company also sells adjacent accessories — S-N Gripp liquid chalk for hand grip and H2Off swimmer's rubdown lotion — and maintains affiliation logos across 10 NCAA conferences plus a partnership with the Drew League pro-am basketball tournament.

Name

Slipp-nott Corporation

Legal name

Slipp-Nott

Website

https://slippnott.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Slipp-Nott Corporation, founded in 1987 in Los Angeles, manufactures original sports traction mats — adhesive-sheet bases that clean athletic shoe soles — serving 26 of 30 NBA teams, NCAA programs, schools, clubs, and multi-sport facilities via direct e-commerce and a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Traction Mat Sets (Hardware): Sale of traction bases with adhesive sheets - initial purchase of equipment. Products include Small, Medium (Trac Mate), and Large base sets. Bases come with 30, 60, or 75 sheet mats.
2. Replacement Adhesive Sheets (Consumables): Recurring sales of replacement sticky mat sheets for ongoing use. Sold in packs of 2-4 mats with 30-75 sheets each.
3. Custom Traction Bases: Premium custom-printed bases with team logos, exact color matching, and high-resolution printing. Higher price point with in-house production.
4. Semi-Custom Traction Bases: Mid-tier customization with team name printing in standard colors
5. Accessories (S-N Gripp, H2Off): Supplementary products including S-N Gripp liquid chalk lotion for hand grip and H2Off swimmer's rubdown lotion for water repellency

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Slipp-Nott manufactures and sells sports traction mat systems consisting of reusable bases (Small, Medium/Trac Mate, and Large) paired with disposable adhesive sheets that remove dirt and dust from athletic shoe soles, providing instant traction improvement for indoor court sports. The company also offers Semi-Custom and fully Custom bases with team logos, replacement adhesive sheet consumables, and complementary accessories including S-N Gripp liquid chalk and H2Off swimmer's rubdown lotion.

Product overview

Slipp-Nott Corporation is the original manufacturer of sports traction mats for indoor court sports, established in 1987. The product line centers on traction sets consisting of a reusable base unit with disposable adhesive sheets that remove dirt from athletic shoe soles. Bases are available in three sizes (Small 18" x 19", Medium 17.25" x 23.75", and Large 28" x 29") and three configuration tiers: standard Slipp-Nott traction sets, Semi-Custom sets with team name printing, and Custom sets with high-resolution team logo printing featuring exact PMS color matching. Replacement adhesive sheet packs are sold separately in 30, 60, or 75 sheet quantities. The company also offers complementary accessories including H2Off swimmer's rubdown lotion for drag reduction and S-N Gripp liquid chalk for hand grip. All bases carry a lifetime warranty and are used by professional NBA teams and NCAA programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Slipp-Nott Traction Set - Small Small sports traction mat with adhesive sheets for cleaning shoe soles. Includes 18" x 19" x 5/16" base with choice of 30, 60, or 75 adhesive sheets. Typical basketball game usage is 3-6 sheets.
• Slipp-Nott Traction Set - Large Large sports traction mat for basketball, volleyball, and indoor court sports. Features 28" x 29" x 5/16" base with 30, 60, or 75 adhesive sheets. Typical basketball game usage is 2-4 sheets.
• Trac Mate Traction Set Medium-sized traction set made of natural vulcanized rubber. 17.25" x 23.75" x 5/16" base with 30 adhesive sheets. Ideal for facilities with narrow sidelines.
• Small Custom Traction Set (SCS60) Small custom traction set with team logo printed on base using exact color matching and high-resolution edge-to-edge printing. 18" x 19" x 5/16" base with 60-sheet mat.
• Large Custom Traction Set (LCS60) Large custom traction set with team logo printed on premium-grade base. 28" x 29" x 5/16" base with 60 adhesive sheets. Features vector file-based high-resolution printing with lifetime warranty.
• Small Semi-Custom Traction Set Semi-custom traction set with team name printed on base. 18" x 19" x 5/16" base with 60 adhesive sheets. Uses standard colors from printer without exact PMS color matching.
• Large Semi-Custom Traction Set Large semi-custom traction set with team name printed on base. 28" x 29" x 5/16" base with 60 adhesive sheets. Weighs 15 lbs.
• Large Replacement Adhesive Mats Premium-quality replacement adhesive mats for large Slipp-Nott, Custom, or Semi-Custom bases. Available in 60-sheet and 75-sheet pack sizes with proprietary S-N radiused corners.
• Small Replacement Adhesive Mats Replacement adhesive sheet mats for Small Slipp-Nott traction bases, available in 30, 60, and 75 sheet quantities.
• H2Off Swimmer's Rubdown Lotion Water repellent rubdown lotion for swimmers to reduce drag. Non-oily, hypo-allergenic formula. Pack of 5 bottles, 4 FL OZ each. Also suitable for water polo and synchronized swimming.
• S-N Gripp Liquid Chalk Lotion Liquid chalk palm treatment for athletes to control perspiration and improve grip. Available in various pack sizes from single bottle to multi-packs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26 out of 30 NBA teams use Slipp-Nott
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Drew LeaguecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2019Pro-am basketball league in Los Angeles. Slipp-Nott attended Drew League Games 2019, capturing photos and featuring athletes like Frank 'Nitty' Session. Drew League brings together local kids, streetball legends, and professional players.
• SOCON (Southern Conference)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports conference partnership displaying logo on Partners & Affiliations page
• Southland ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports conference partnership displaying logo on Partners & Affiliations page
• Western Athletic Conference (WAC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports conference partnership displaying logo on Partners & Affiliations page
• Big West ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports conference partnership displaying logo on Partners & Affiliations page
• West Coast Conference (WCC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports conference partnership displaying logo on Partners & Affiliations page
• Conference USAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports conference partnership displaying logo on Partners & Affiliations page
• Sun Belt ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports conference partnership displaying logo on Partners & Affiliations page
• Mountain West Conference (MWC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports conference partnership displaying logo on Partners & Affiliations page
• Pac-12 ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports conference partnership displaying logo on Partners & Affiliations page
• Big Ten ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports conference partnership displaying logo on Partners & Affiliations page
• Bank of America Merchant ServicesminorOthersCredit card payment processing partner for e-commerce transactions. Processes payments securely via SSL. Contact address provided for privacy inquiries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Spalding: Basketball equipment leader and official NBA ball supplier — comparable in serving basketball facilities, schools, and teams, but with a much broader product portfolio spanning balls, hoops, and apparel.
• SKLZ: Major basketball and athletic training equipment brand offering shooting aids, dribbling tools, and training accessories — serves the same basketball facility and team customer base with a much broader product portfolio.
• Goalrilla: Basketball hoop and goal system manufacturer — serves basketball facilities (a primary Slipp-Nott customer segment) with capital equipment installed in the same gyms and training centers.
• Champro Sports: Athletic equipment and uniform manufacturer for team sports — comparable in serving institutional and team sports markets with a broader portfolio of uniforms, protective gear, and training accessories.
• Wilson Sporting Goods: Iconic sporting goods manufacturer with a deep basketball equipment line (balls, hoops, accessories) — serves the same basketball facility/team customers with a vastly broader product range and global distribution.

Direct peers

• Mava Sports: Manufacturer of sports traction mats and sticky mats serving basketball and indoor court sports — the most direct product-line competitor to Slipp-Nott's core traction mat offering.

Emerging players

• Dr. Dish: Basketball shooting machine and training equipment company — serves the same basketball training market as Slipp-Nott with technology-focused capital equipment purchased by the same facility and team customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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