Mizuno makes sports equipment, footwear, clothing and gear. Since it was established in 1906, it has worked with athletes and sports lovers under the management philosophy of contributing to society through the advancement of sporting goods and the promotion of sports. In November 2022 Mizuno Corporation opened MIZUNO ENGINE, a new innovation center to boost its research and development. Mizuno USA names the Breast Cancer Research Foundation among its foundational partners.
Same category, HQ in Japan
ASASICS Corporation is a Japanese sports goods company based in Kobe, founded in 1949 and formed in 1977 by the merger of Onitsuka, GTO and JELENK. It makes running shoes such as the Megablast and Superblast, court and padel footwear and activewear, and is listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Running and court footwear
YOYonex makes badminton and tennis racquets, strings, footwear and other sports equipment. Its corporate history begins in 1946 with Minoru Yoneyama's company making wooden fishing-net floats, then moves into badminton-racquet manufacturing in 1957 and tennis equipment later. The history describes changes in materials and design as part of the brand's development, not proof that every newer item outperforms an older one. Product specifications and tournament supply relationships should be checked for the relevant model and season.
Badminton, tennis and golf equipment
MOMolten makes competition balls and sports equipment for volleyball, beach volleyball, soccer, basketball and handball. Established in 1958, the company also makes automotive parts and healthcare equipment, with the brand promise "For the real game" for its sports division. Molten supplies the official ball of USA Volleyball, the NCAA volleyball championships, the International Handball Federation and Concacaf club competitions including the Champions Cup, supports the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, and is the global partner and official ball partner of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation.
Competition balls and sports equipment
MIMikasa makes premium inflatable athletic balls and sports equipment for volleyball, beach volleyball, basketball, football, rugby, soccer, water polo and the playground, and is known above all for its heritage in volleyball. The MIKASA brand has more than 100 years of history. Mikasa USA, based in Riverside, California, is a subsidiary of Mikasa Corporation. Mikasa is the official ball of the FIVB World Beach Tour, has partnered with League One Volleyball (LOVB) as official ball supplier for its pro matches, and has announced its return to the USA Water Polo community.
Volleyball and water sports balls
BUButterfly is Tamasu's table tennis brand, offering blades, rubbers, rackets, tables and clothing.
Table tennis equipment
CECeepo designs aerodynamic triathlon bikes and frames. The brand was founded by Nobuyuki "Joe" Tanaka in Aichi, Japan in 2003.
Triathlon bikes and frames
