Playback Sports

Playback Sports, located in Tacoma, Washington, is a local family-owned business specializing in new and used sporting equipment and apparel. The store aims to make sports participation more accessible and reduce waste by giving pre-owned gear a new life. They feature a constantly rotating inventory of over 32,000 carefully curated products, available on their nearly 6,000 square foot sales floor and a selection online.

You can find gear for a wide variety of activities, including baseball, basketball, bikes, camping, climbing, cycling, dance, equestrian, football, golf, hockey, hunting and fishing, lacrosse, racquet sports, skates, snowsports, soccer, softball, swimming, and watersports. Beyond just selling equipment, Playback Sports fosters a community where individuals can consign their unused gear, ensuring quality items find new homes.

The business opened in January 2010 with the goal of recirculating unused sports gear in the local community. They moved to their current larger location at 5401 6th Avenue in Tacoma, Washington in December 2021, expanding their physical presence and online offerings. The store is open Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 6 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM.