Establishing new businesses and timely launches of new products

「スポーツ用品セグメントにおいて、ゴルフ用カーボンシャフト部門では、国内市場において新商品『SPEEDER NX WHITE』『26 VENTUS TRシリーズ』に加え、アイアンシャフト『MCI』『TRAVIL』の販売が引き続き好調に推移しました。」

「In the domestic market, sales of the new products “SPEEDER NX WHITE” and “26 VENTUS TR series,” as well as the iron shafts “MCI” and “TRAVIL,” continued to perform well.」

「「SPEEDER NX WHITE（スピーダー エヌエックス ホワイト）」を 2026 年 9 月 3 日（木）より発売します。」

「Against this backdrop, the Company is rolling out the latest model in the “VENTUS” brand, the “26 VENTUS TR Series,” globally across all regions.」

「In the domestic market, the new “SPEEDER NX GOLD” achieved a higher usage rate than its predecessor on Japan’s women’s tour in 2025, making a significant contribution to sales.」

「As measures against thermal runaway in automotive lithium-ion batteries, the Company has launched explosion-proof valves and “Freguard®,” a thermal-expansion-resistant fireproof insulation material. It is also continuing to develop materials resistant to the environments in which they will be used for hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuel and biofuels, including alcohol fuels, which are expected to serve as next-generation fuels.」

「The new “24 VENTUS BLUE” and “SPEEDER NX VIOLET” have received high acclaim on professional tours and in the market, and are making a significant contribution to sales.」

「“TRAVIL IRON,” which appeals not only to performance but also to the senses through patented metal-composite and rubber-composite technologies, benefited from the synergistic effect of exposure from its use by male and female tour players. It received high acclaim from athletic golfers and achieved cumulative sales of more than 100,000 units soon after its launch in July 2023.」

「The Golf Carbon Shafts segment posted lower revenue and lower profit as sales to golf-club manufacturers declined due to excess distribution inventory worldwide in the golf-club market. However, sales in the aftermarket market have remained strong for the core models of “VENTUS” and “SPEEDER NX,” widely used by tour professionals worldwide, as well as “AXIOM Iron,” launched in March in the U.S., and “TRAVIL Iron,” launched in July in Japan, and the segment continues to maintain a high profit margin.」

「This spring, the Company began selling a new “AIR SPEEDER” equipped with new technology, combining increased ball speed with ease of launch. The popular lightweight shaft series has recorded cumulative sales of 100,000 units since its launch in 2014, according to the Company, and the Company is expanding its product lineup so that a broad range of golfers can enjoy its products.」

「The Golf Carbon Shafts segment continued to post strong sales, centered on the core U.S. models “VENTUS” and “VENTUS TR,” widely used by tour professionals, and the Japanese model “SPEEDER NX GREEN,” launched in October. Increased OEM adoption by golf-club manufacturers also contributed to higher revenue and higher profit.」

「The Golf Carbon Shafts segment posted higher revenue and higher profit as sales of the U.S. models “VENTUS” and “VENTUS TR” remained strong, advance orders for the Japanese model “SPEEDER NX GREEN,” launched in October, exceeded plan, and OEM adoption by golf-club manufacturers increased.」

「The Golf Carbon Shafts segment got off to a strong start above plan with the new “VENTUS TR BLUE,” launched in March. The popularity of the Company’s branded products increased in Japan and overseas, while adoption of OEM products by golf-club manufacturers also increased, resulting in higher revenue and higher profit.」

「In addition to the strong performance of the U.S. model “VENTUS,” awareness among general users of the Japanese model “SPEEDER NX,” launched as a new brand, expanded as its tour-pro usage rate increased. Sales of the Company’s branded products remained strong, resulting in higher revenue and higher profit.」

「In the golf carbon-shaft business, revenue declined because sales of OEM products in the North American market were sluggish. However, the market began to recover from July, and sales of in-house-brand products remained strong as the North American model “VENTUS” and Japanese model “Speeder EVOLUTION VII” came to be used by many professional golfers, resulting in higher profit.」

「The company has pursued active market development, including the launch on 29 May 2019 of “Aqua Charge,” a compact emergency mobile charger for personal use,」

「Products including “VENTUS,” launched overseas this spring, and “Speeder EVOLUTION VI,” scheduled for launch in Japan this autumn, were highly rated, and sales in the reshafting market, particularly of high-priced products, remained strong, resulting in higher profit.」

「The company pursued active market development, including the launch on 29 May 2019 of “Aqua Charge,” a compact emergency mobile charger for personal use,」

「We are also actively pursuing new product development, including the launch on 29 May 2019 of “Aqua Charge,” a compact emergency mobile charger for personal use.」

「We are also actively pursuing new product development, including the development of “Aqua Charge®,” a compact emergency mobile charger for personal use.」

「In the golf carbon-shaft business, shafts including “Speeder EVOLUTION V,” launched in August, have been adopted and well supported by professional golfers, but profit declined as orders for products for golf-club manufacturers paused.」

「“Speeder EVOLUTION IV,” which inherits the “SPEEDER” concept and combines the latest materials technologies, has been well received. “Speeder TR,” developed based on input from men’s and women’s professional tours, has been used extensively.」

「The Group formulated a new three-year medium-term plan beginning in the current fiscal year and is focusing on proactive capital investment, sales activities and new product development.」

「In the golf carbon-shaft business, in addition to strong sales of “Speeder Evolution IV,” launched last year, “Speeder Evolution IV,” launched in September, was more popular than expected, and orders have been increasing strongly in Japan and overseas.」

「In addition to strong sales of “Speeder Evolution III,” launched last year, “Diamond Speeder,” launched in April, and “MC Putter,” which combines rubber and carbon materials, have also been highly rated by many golfers and got off to a strong sales start.」

「We are also developing battery-related products using the technology of “WattSatt,” a magnesium-air battery launched in September 2016, as well as new sensor products developed through applications of rubber materials.」

「As the final year of the three-year medium-term plan, we focused even more on proactive sales activities, developing new products that meet the needs of each business and market, and reducing costs.」

「As the final year of the three-year medium-term plan, we focused even more on proactive sales activities, developing new products that meet the needs of each business and market, and reducing costs.」

「As the final year of the three-year medium-term plan, we focused even more on proactive sales activities, developing new products that meet the needs of each business and market, and reducing costs.」

「By establishing new businesses and launching new products in a timely manner, we will further improve the profitability of the Group and its businesses and establish a stronger earnings base.」