In the United States, Mizuno is primarily involved in running, team sports (baseball/softball and indoor/beach volleyball), and golf. The company also maintains a presence in soccer and recently added new sports categories, including tennis, swimming, and training, to the market portfolio.

The company’s U.S. golf product offerings run the gamut – from woods, irons and wedges to gloves and bags. In 2019, Mizuno introduced its first global golf balls: the RB Tour and RB Tour X. Meanwhile, Mizuno’s brand ambassadors on the professional tours include Luke Donald, Jhonattan Vegas, Keith Mitchell, Eddie Pepperell, Lucas Glover, Chris Kirk, and Adam Schenk.

Mizuno in 2015 opened a 520,000-square-foot high-tech distribution and manufacturing center in Braselton, Georgia. (Photo courtesy: mizunousa.com)

The Mizuno brand itself was started in 1906 by a pair of Japanese brothers who began selling baseballs and athletic wear. In the mid-1960s, the company opened the world’s largest golf factory (at the time). Mizuno’s clubs were eventually enshrined in the Golf Hall of Fame in 1977.

“Mizuno has been manufacturing and selling golf equipment since 1933 – staggering longevity for a manufacturer that’s so relevant today,” said Jeremy Galbreth, Director, Mizuno USA Golf.

“We are driven by our passion to ‘create the best products for consumers’ and will continue to adhere to our original spirit and desire, while offering the best performance benefits that modern technology can bring.”

Of note, Mizuno USA, Inc. currently operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of its Japanese parent.