The 9 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Kentucky!
By Penny Fox

When you love being outdoors and you invest time, money, and effort into your favorite sport, you want a reliable source of apparel, equipment, and other items that will help you perform your best. These great sporting goods stores of Kentucky are independently owned and operated and offer high-quality products and services. Here are our favorites in the state!

1. H&W Sports Shop, Campbellsville, KY

After serving the local community for 47 years, a lightning strike nearly signaled the end of H&W Sports in Campbellsville, Kentucky, a few years ago. Thanks to the dedication and determination of this family-owned business, they’ve been able to recover and just recently opened a brand state-of-the-art new facility not far from the original location. When asked about what distinguishes their store from other sporting goods stores, owner Shaun Hord says it’s the customer service that keeps people coming back. Offering uniforms, equipment, and other items to local and statewide schools and secondary education institutions, H&W Sports in one of the largest team sports providers in the state.

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2. Egelston-Maynard Sports, Covington, KY

Egelston-Maynard Sports in Covington, Kentucky, doesn’t play around with when it comes to providing the best in sporting goods needs. Serving a tristate area since 1945, this store is dedicated to being a one-stop shop for teams, businesses, and individuals. A maker of screen-printed, embroidered, and promotional apparel and products, Egelston-Maynard designs and produces in-house graphics for a variety of clothing and awards to keep costs down for customers. Stop by any day but Sunday.

3. Duke’s Sporting Goods, Elizabethtown and Bowling Green, KY

With a reputation as the area’s premier team dealer, Duke’s Sporting Goods in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, also specializing in providing customized team uniforms, awards, and equipment. The goal at Duke’s is to provide quality products and services at prices that fit the budget. No matter what season and no matter what sport, Duke’s can assist you and your team in finding just what you need from the great selection of manufacturers like Adidas, Brute, DeLong, Easton, and more. There are two locations to serve your needs.

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4. Belfry Sports Shop, Belfry, KY

Open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., you’ll find more than bats at this belfry. Belfry Sports Shop in the city of the same name specializes in screen printing and graphic design for t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, short and long sleeved shirts, and other apparel. Belfry’s has been offering excellent customer service for over 20 years. This is the place to get your gear on.

5. A&W Sports, Irvine, KY

For a good selection of quality outdoor sporting equipment and supplies for hunting, fishing, and other related activities, you can’t find better prices that at A&W Sports. Located in Irving, Kentucky, you’ll find helpful and knowledgeable staff who can guide you through your choices and help you select the right piece of equipment for your need. Open every day except Sunday.

6. R&W Sports Connection, Lexington, KY

A Wilson retailer, R&W Sports Connection is located in Lexington, Kentucky. This family-friendly sporting goods store has been open since 1998, and features clothing and equipment that will protect you head to toe and get you into the best shape. Open Monday through Friday, there is ample parking, and the staff is happy to help you find the supplies and services you need for all your outdoor activities, including bicycles and

7. Frye’s Outdoor Sports, Monticello, KY

When you’re looking for equipment and products that you can depend on, it’s important to find people you can trust. Frye’s Outdoor Sports, located in Monticello, Kentucky wants to make sure you’re protected when you engage in any sporting activity. Highly recommended by social media sites, Frye’s continues to carry the same quality products and provides excellent customer service like it has for the last 20 years.

8. The Locker Room Sporting Goods, Lexington, KY

Finding a quality store that features excellent service with a small-town feel can be challenging, but The Locker Room Sporting Goods store in Lexington, Kentucky, can puts their right foot forward to be that store. A local team headquarters since 1973, the only thing that’s different over the years is the number of loyal customers that keep returning because this store not only meets expectations, they exceed them. If you feel overwhelmed by all the choices in products, they can help narrow down the possibilities and guide you to selecting the right equipment or item you need.

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9. Mike’s Sporting Goods Store, Ashland, KY

Mike’s Sporting Goods Store in Ashland, Kentucky, is a dream come true for owner, Trey Keaton. An experienced sporting goods retailer, Keaton says that he’s glad to be back home and offering quality goods like uniforms, equipment, and apparel, and has a goal of being the go-to store for everyone’s sporting goods. Open every day except Sunday.