{"id":4038,"date":"2026-06-17T00:11:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/news\/mizuno-paddle-launch\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T00:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T15:11:12","slug":"mizuno-paddle-launch","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/news\/mizuno-paddle-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"Mizuno Enters Pickleball in Earnest, Launching 5 Paddle Models in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mizuno, a major general sporting-goods maker, released pickleball paddles in the U.S. on May 18, 2026. It rolls out five USA Pickleball-approved models across three series, bringing the material technology cultivated in tennis and running into competition paddles. In Japan, under a promotion partnership with the Japan Pickleball Association, it is expanding trial sessions at facilities it operates nationwide, and a picture of a long-established maker entering the field in earnest is coming into view.<\/p>\n

Launching five models at once in the U.S.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The paddles Mizuno put on sale in the U.S. are five USA Pickleball-approved models. They are organized into three series: the speed-focused \u201cAcrospeed,\u201d the more control-oriented \u201cAcrostrike,\u201d and the entry-level \u201cCALIBER.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even within the same series, it offers \u201cSX\u201d and \u201cLX\u201d with different shapes, so players can choose to match their playing style. The design lineup includes a square-shaped type with a wide sweet spot and a type with a narrowed tip that prioritizes a clean swing-through.<\/p>\n

Breaking down the specs of the three series<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Each series differs in the material and thickness of its core and face (hitting surface). Thickness ties directly to the size of the sweet spot and the feel at impact, so it serves as a guide when choosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Series<\/th>\nThickness<\/th>\nFace material<\/th>\nAim<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Acrospeed\uff08SX\/LX\uff09<\/td>\n12.2mm<\/td>\nGraphite composite<\/td>\nSpeed and maneuverability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acrostrike\uff08SX\/LX\uff09<\/td>\n15.2mm<\/td>\nCarbon composite<\/td>\nControl and stability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CALIBER<\/td>\n15.2mm<\/td>\nFiberglass + resin<\/td>\nEntry-level and ease of use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The cores all use polypropylene honeycomb (CALIBER uses polypropylene). The thin 12.2 mm model releases the ball quickly, suiting aggressive play, while the thick 15.2 mm model keeps the face stable, suiting players who want to hold down mistakes.<\/p>\n

U.S. retail prices not disclosed<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The U.S. launch is May 18, 2026. On the other hand, the U.S.-dollar price of each model has not been made public as of this announcement. The timing, price, and retailers for the Japanese domestic launch are also at a stage of awaiting an official follow-up from Mizuno.<\/p>\n

In Japan, groundwork laid via the association partnership<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ahead of the product launch, Mizuno signed a promotion partnership with the Japan Pickleball Association in October 2025. The contract runs one year, from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Using the sports facilities it manages under designation, it has rolled out drop-in trial sessions, level-based clinics, and tournament programs.<\/p>\n

As of October 2025, it had made pickleball playable at roughly 30 facilities nationwide. The move to increase \u201cplaces to try it\u201d even before the equipment launch takes effect in broadening the base of new players.<\/p>\n

What a long-established entrant means for the market<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Until now, Japan's paddle market has been led by overseas specialist brands. With a general manufacturer that has quality control and a sales network joining in, the options that beginners can pick up with confidence increase.<\/p>\n

If the development of trial facilities and in-house paddle supply mesh together, the pathway of \u201ctry it \u2192 buy the gear\u201d is completed within a single company. An equipment maker's entry looks set to help convert growth in the playing population into real demand.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

On May 18, 2026, Mizuno released five pickleball paddle models in the U.S. In Japan, building on its promotion contract with the association and trial sessions, it is set to layer on equipment supply. We'll want to check future announcements for the sale price and timing in Japan.<\/p>\n

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\nandDunlop also enters the paddle market<\/a>
\nandThe facility rush continuing nationwide<\/a>
\nandDomestic playing population at the 330,000 scale<\/a><\/p>\n

Source:Pickleball Online \/ Mizuno's paddles finally arrive<\/a> \/ Mizuno \/ promotion partnership signed with the Japan Pickleball Association<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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