OUR BUSINESS
What We Do
Our Business Activities
At the Sports Business Headquarters of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., we aim to give our customers a more fulfilling and rewarding sporting life—through the golf goods, tennis goods and other products that we manufacture and through our various other sports-related activities.
In addition to providing golf clubs, tennis rackets and other sporting gear that is backed by our outstanding technical capabilities, we also operate golf schools and tennis schools to support our customers in improving their game, building their physiques and making new friends. Meanwhile, through our golf course, golf tournaments and more, we are actively engaged in various activities that aim to promote the idea of “Living with Sports” so that more and more people can have opportunities to experience the joy of sports.
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Golf Goods
We offer a wide lineup of golf clubs, golf balls, golf gear and support goods for every level and style of play so that more and more golfers can get the most enjoyment out of playing golf.
Our three major golf brands are the favored choice of a great many golfers all over the world. Our “XXIO” brand pursues maximum carry distance, ease of hitting the ball and a pleasant, exhilarating overall feel. Our “SRIXON” brand is preferred by tour pros and other athlete golfers who are driven by passion for golf and a spirit that thrives on new challenges. Our “Cleveland Golf” brand gives golfers a strong edge in the short game.
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Tennis Goods
Under our major “DUNLOP” and “SRIXON” brands, we offer tennis rackets, shoes, apparel, accessories and other products that fulfill the diverse needs of tennis players so that they can fully harness their performance potential. Our tennis balls in particular have received wide acclaim for their reliable high quality and are therefore frequently adopted for use at major national and international tournaments.
In addition, we also have an agreement with the French tennis goods manufacturer Babolat, which gives us exclusive rights to distribute Babolat products in Japan.
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Golf Schools
We have schools throughout Japan that help golfers of all levels—from beginners to advanced golfers—to brush up on their skills.
In the almost 30 years since we opened our first location, DUNLOP GOLF SCHOOL has grown into one of the largest and most successful golf school chains in Japan, with some 100 locations throughout the country. Our unique instruction method, which combines general fitness with a theory of golf that is backed by ergonomic science, is not only popular among students, but also has a proven track record of success
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Tennis Schools
At DUNLOP TENNIS SCHOOL, highly experienced coaches teach a wide-ranging curriculum with lessons suited to the needs of players at all levels—from beginners to skilled tennis players. In addition to holding events and tournaments to help students improve their game while making new friends, our tennis schools also provide children’s lessons that teach sportsmanship and manners alongside technique in order to contribute to the cultivation of the next generation of tennis stars.
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Golf Tournaments
We organize several major golf tournaments in which world-class pro golfers compete, including the “DUNLOP Phoenix Tournament,” which is one of only a handful of tournaments on the international tour circuit that is held in Japan. In addition, through various events for children and families to enjoy, we are working to further popularize and rejuvenate the sport of golf.
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Golf Course
We run a golf course in the City of Kobe (in Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture), where we draw upon the extensive knowhow that we have gained through our many years in the golf business to provide a location where golfers can thoroughly enjoy the game of golf. With a quality environment for playing, our course provides a wide range of golfers with the kind of play experience that only DUNLOP can offer. In this way, we are working to contribute to the revitalization of the sport through various efforts to promote the spread and popularization of golf.