# Mizuno USA

> Mizuno USA is the North American arm of Mizuno Corporation, the Osaka-founded sporting goods maker established in 1906. Headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, it designs, manufactures and distributes running, baseball, fastpitch and slow-pitch softball, golf, volleyball, and tennis equipment, footwear and apparel for the U.S. market. Known for its RunBird logo and signature Wave and Enerzy cushioning technologies, Mizuno serves everyday athletes, collegiate and professional teams, and specialty retailers across the region.

- **Founded:** 1906
- **Headquarters:** Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States
- **Founders:** Rihachi Mizuno (Co-founder (parent company, 1906)), Rizo Mizuno (Co-founder (parent company, 1906))
- **Team size:** ~460 employees (Mizuno USA)
- **Products:** Running footwear, Baseball equipment, Fastpitch & slow-pitch softball, Golf clubs, Volleyball & beach volleyball
- **Notable:** Over a century of continuous operation since 1906, one of the oldest sporting goods brands in the world., Created the iconic RunBird logo, selected from more than 180 designs and unveiled on the world stage at the 1988 Seoul Olympics., Pioneered Wave plate cushioning and later Enerzy / Enerzy NXT foam technologies in running footwear.

## Products & services

- **Running footwear** — Performance running shoes including the Wave Rider, Neo Vista and Neo Zen lines, built on Mizuno Wave plate and Enerzy / Enerzy NXT foam cushioning.
- **Baseball equipment** — Gloves, bats, cleats, batting gloves and protective gear; a craft Mizuno has produced since 1913.
- **Fastpitch & slow-pitch softball** — Gloves, bats and apparel for fastpitch and slow-pitch softball, backed by a long-running NFCA sponsorship.
- **Golf clubs** — Forged irons, woods and wedges renowned for feel among skilled players, dating to the 1933 Star Line clubs.
- **Volleyball & beach volleyball** — Court and beach volleyball footwear, apparel and team gear.
- **Apparel & accessories** — Technical apparel, socks and accessories across running, diamond sports and court sports.

## Achievements

- Over a century of continuous operation since 1906, one of the oldest sporting goods brands in the world.
- Created the iconic RunBird logo, selected from more than 180 designs and unveiled on the world stage at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
- Pioneered Wave plate cushioning and later Enerzy / Enerzy NXT foam technologies in running footwear.
- Built a lasting reputation for forged golf irons prized by skilled players.
- Broke ground in 2023 on a new Research & Development center at The Standard Club in Johns Creek, Georgia.

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Mizuno announced new leadership within its Golf Division, appointing Chris Voshall as Director of Golf to drive growth and innovation.
- **2025** — Released the Neo Vista 2 super-trainer, refining its full-length Wave plate and Enerzy NXT midsole platform.
- **2023-11** — Signed collegiate fastpitch star Jordy Bahl to a new endorsement partnership.
- **2023-10** — Broke ground on a new R&D center at The Standard Club in Johns Creek, Georgia.

## Links

- Website: https://usa.mizuno.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/mizuno-usa
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mizunorunning
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MizunoUSA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mizunorunning
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mizuno

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Last updated: 2026-07-26