Product Innovation through New Materials and New Functions
First written in FY2016. 20 of 35 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-10.
23 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-10AdvancedFinancial results briefing materials
「MUSE, a new tennis racket series pursuing ease of handling so players can focus on rallies, launched in April 2026.」
The Company launched the new MUSE tennis racket series using a new structure, giving concrete form to product innovation. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥2,692 million, and the main results in the sporting goods business were as follows.」
R&D expenses of ¥2,692 million were recorded, and artificial-material shuttlecocks, the VCோRE series, training shoes and shoes with new structures were developed and launched. - 2026-05-19AdvancedFinancial results briefing materials
「The new “GRPHT THRTTL” structure was incorporated into competition models, enhancing the functionality of badminton shoes.」
Product development using new materials and structures has expanded beyond rackets to shoes and synthetic-material shuttlecocks. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The total amount of R&D activities for the group during the six-month period was ¥1,307 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the six-month period.」
R&D expenses of ¥1,307 million were recorded, and it has been reconfirmed that there were no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥2,293 million, and the main results in the sporting goods business were as follows.」
R&D expenses totaled ¥2,293 million, and products including tennis rackets using MINOLON, NANOFLARE700 PRO/TOUR, shoes, running shoes and golf drivers were developed and launched. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The total amount of R&D activities for the group during the six-month period was ¥1,057 million. During the six-month period, operation of the Yonex Performance Innovation Center (ヨネックス パフォーマンス イノベーションセンター) began in July 2024 to fulfill the company's purpose, "Contributing to the world through original technology and the finest products."」
R&D expenses of ¥1,057 million were recorded, and operation of the Performance Innovation Center began in July 2024. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥1,883 million, and the main results in the sporting goods business were as follows.」
R&D expenses of ¥1,883 million were recorded, and products using new materials, new structures and new functions were developed and launched, including tennis rackets, badminton rackets and strings, and golf clubs. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The total amount of R&D activities for the group during the nine-month period was ¥1,376 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the nine-month period.」
R&D expenses of ¥1,376 million were recorded for the nine-month period, and it has been reconfirmed that there were no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The total amount of R&D activities for the group during the six-month period was ¥875 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the six-month period.」
R&D expenses of ¥875 million were recorded, and it has been reconfirmed that there were no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2024-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「Set out "Rebuilding Marketing," "DTC and Digital Strategy," "Stronger Investment Looking Ahead to the Evolution of IT," and "Advancing Manufacturing," together with "Advancing Corporate Culture," the foundation for executing these initiatives,」
The theme of product development using new materials and new functions has been incorporated into GGS's new strategic framework as "the evolution of manufacturing." - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The total amount of R&D activities for the group during the nine-month period was ¥1,326 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the nine-month period.」
R&D expenses of ¥1,326 million were recorded for the nine-month period, and it has been reconfirmed that there were no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The total amount of R&D activities for the group during the six-month period was ¥840 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the six-month period.」
R&D expenses of ¥840 million were recorded, and it has been reconfirmed that there were no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan, sales of rackets, shoes and other products grew as demand for badminton and soft tennis club activities recovered. Sales of tennis rackets also increased substantially, supported by strong customer reception of new products, resulting in higher revenue.」
Although strong support for new tennis racket products and sales growth are noted, there were no material changes in R&D activities themselves, and the product innovation policy remains unchanged. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Group-wide R&D expenses for the nine-month period ended the third quarter were ¥1,000 million. There was no material change in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the nine-month period ended the third quarter.」
R&D expenses of ¥1,000 million were recorded for the nine-month period, and it has been reconfirmed that there were no material changes in the status of R&D activities. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Group-wide R&D expenses for the six-month period ended the second quarter were ¥699 million. There was no material change in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the six-month period ended the second quarter.」
Recorded ¥699 million in R&D expenses and reaffirmed that there had been no material change in the status of R&D activities. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Group-wide R&D expenses for the three-month period ended the first quarter were ¥327 million. There was no material change in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the three-month period ended the first quarter.」
Recorded R&D expenses of ¥327 million for the first quarter and reaffirmed that there had been no material change in R&D activities. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,253 million, and the main achievements in the sporting goods business were as follows.」
Recorded R&D expenses of ¥1,253 million and developed and launched tennis rackets, badminton rackets, golf clubs, shoes and other products using the new 2G-Namd Flex Force material and new structures. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Badminton equipment sales recovered to approximately the previous year's level in the third quarter, as new footwear products performed well.」
Described concrete progress in the recovery of badminton equipment sales attributable to the launch of new products. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The company delivered sports face masks made with its proprietary "Verycool" material to customers and received considerable support.」
Launched sports face masks made with its proprietary "Verycool" material and stated that they were well received by customers. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Group-wide R&D expenses for the three-month period ended the first quarter were ¥260 million. There was no material change in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the three-month period ended the first quarter.」
Recorded R&D expenses of ¥260 million and reaffirmed that there had been no material change in the status of R&D activities. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,371 million, and the main achievements in the sporting goods business were as follows.」
Recorded R&D expenses of ¥1,371 million and developed and launched new products including badminton and tennis rackets, golf clubs, running shoes, and tennis and badminton shoes. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Group-wide R&D expenses for the nine-month period ended the third quarter were ¥1,030 million. There was no material change in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the nine-month period ended the third quarter.」
Recorded R&D expenses of ¥1,030 million and reaffirmed that there had been no material change in the status of R&D activities. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Group-wide R&D expenses for the six-month period ended the second quarter were ¥695 million. There was no material change in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the six-month period ended the second quarter.」
Recorded ¥695 million in R&D expenses and reaffirmed that there had been no material change in the status of R&D activities. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,478 million, and the main achievements in the sporting goods business were as follows.」
Recorded R&D expenses of ¥1,478 million and developed and launched new badminton rackets, tennis rackets, strings, walking shoes and golf wedges. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In November 2018, the company newly acquired 東洋造機株式会社 and made it a subsidiary. The performance of stringing machines is essential to maximizing the performance of the company's rackets and strings. Through this transaction, the two companies will combine their manufacturing capabilities to further strengthen the Group's product development capabilities.」
The November 2018 conversion of 東洋造機株式会社 into a subsidiary brought stringing-machine technology into the Group and marked concrete progress in strengthening product development capabilities. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Group-wide R&D expenses for the six-month period ended the second quarter were ¥710 million. There was no material change in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the six-month period ended the second quarter.」
Recorded ¥710 million in R&D expenses and stated that there had been no material change in the status of R&D activities. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company is pursuing further advances in high-quality manufacturing and strengthening its global sales and distribution network to deliver those products to customers around the world.」
The company has set out further advances in high-quality manufacturing. R&D activities totaled ¥334 million, and the company stated that there had been no material change in the status of those activities. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,415 million, and the main achievements in the sporting goods business were as follows.」
Recorded R&D expenses of ¥1,415 million and developed and launched new products using new materials, new structures and new functions for badminton, tennis and golf equipment and footwear. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan, business remained generally firm, supported by the performances of Japanese badminton players at international tournaments and the launch of new products, among other factors.」
Continued to launch new products. R&D expenses totaled ¥1,045 million, and the company stated that there had been no material change in the status of its activities. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In Japan, business remained generally firm, supported by the performances of Japanese badminton players at international tournaments and the launch of new products, among other factors.」
Continued to launch new products and stated that there had been no material change in the status of R&D activities. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under its corporate philosophy of "Contributing to the World with Original Technology and the Finest Products," the Group continues to pursue manufacturing with sincerity and dedication.」
Although no specific measures involving new materials or new functions are described, the company reaffirmed its continued commitment to manufacturing. R&D expenses are stated as ¥329 million. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Amid this business environment, the Group has actively pursued the adoption of new materials and development of new functions in each of the sports categories it serves, continuously providing higher-value-added products in every field.」
Restated its policy of continuously providing higher-value-added products through the adoption of new materials and development of new functions. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Amid this business environment, the Group has actively pursued the adoption of new materials and development of new functions in each of the sports categories it serves, continuously providing higher-value-added products in every field.」
Reaffirmed its policy of continuously providing higher-value-added products through the adoption of new materials and development of new functions. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Amid this business environment, the Group has actively pursued the adoption of new materials and development of new functions in each of the sports categories it serves, continuously providing top-tier products in every field.」
Reaffirmed its product innovation policy of adopting new materials, developing new functions and continuously providing top-tier products. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Amid this business environment, the Group has actively pursued the adoption of new materials and development of new functions in each of the sports categories it serves, continuously providing attractive products with innovative designs.」
Uses new materials, new functions and innovative designs as the core of ongoing product development. Its R&D achievements include new products for badminton, tennis, soft tennis, golf and footwear.