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Spikeball
The backyard game that became a professional sport
The Pitch
Asked for
$500,000 for 10%
Season / Episode
S6 E5 (2014)
About Spikeball
Spikeball is a 2-vs-2 sport played with a small trampoline-like net and a ball. Players spike the ball off the net and opponents must return it within 3 touches. Despite no deal, it became one of the fastest-growing sports in America.
Company Timeline
08
2008
Chris Ruder revives the 1980s lawn game Spikeball
14
2014
Appears on Shark Tank Season 6. All sharks decline
15
2015
Sales triple after the episode. College campuses go crazy for it
18
2018
Spikeball National Tour launches. ESPN covers the sport
22
2022
Revenue exceeds $50M. Recognized as an official sport by international bodies
Where Are They Now?
No deal — $50M+ revenue. One of America's fastest-growing sports.
🦈 Shark Update
All sharks passed. Spikeball grew to over $50M in revenue without any investment — a massive missed opportunity.
💰 Shark Return on Investment
Estimated Return
Missed $50M+ company
Current Value
N/A — no deal
😬 Missed it
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