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Kumpoo

Japanese manufacturer of badminton equipment and apparel based in Funabashi, Chiba.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

Kumpoo (株式会社薫風, Kabushiki-gaisha Kumpū, literally "summer breeze") is a Japanese manufacturer of badminton equipment and accessories headquartered in Funabashi, Chiba. The company was founded in May 2001 and began by producing shuttlecocks before expanding into badminton rackets, shoes, bags, apparel and other accessories. Its share capital is reported at 60 million yen. Kumpoo operates as a private company and sells both in Japan and internationally, with an English-language international website. The brand has sponsored badminton events, including serving as main sponsor and name sponsor of the Macau Open in 2011. It has also been associated with a number of professional badminton players under contract, including Songphon Anugritayawon, Kunchala Voravichitchaikul, Sudket Prapakamol, Saralee Thungthongkam, Duanganong Aroonkesorn, Zhang Zhibo, Wang Rong and Przemysław Wacha.

History

Kumpoo was founded in May 2001 in Japan. The company initially manufactured shuttlecocks, and later expanded its product line to include badminton rackets, shoes, bags, apparel and other accessories. Its share capital is 60 million yen. The company is based in Funabashi, Chiba. In 2011, Kumpoo served as the main sponsor and name sponsor of the Macau Open badminton tournament. The brand has contracted with several professional badminton players over the years, including Songphon Anugritayawon, Kunchala Voravichitchaikul, Sudket Prapakamol, Saralee Thungthongkam, Duanganong Aroonkesorn, Zhang Zhibo, Wang Rong and Przemysław Wacha. Kumpoo maintains an international English-language website alongside its Japanese site.

  • 2011

    Served as main sponsor and name sponsor of the Macau Open.

  • 2001

    Kumpoo founded in May 2001.

Products and positioning

Specialist badminton equipment brand with a focus on rackets, shuttlecocks and related gear for competitive and recreational players.

  • Shuttlecocks

  • Badminton rackets

  • Badminton shoes

  • Bags

  • Apparel

  • Accessories

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