Japanese players that DON'T use Yonex? Korean players that don't use Victor?

**chengjason** · 07-16-2012, 03:40 AM

I was wondering if there are japanese players that are not sponsored and don't use Yonex. Anyone have a clue? It seems like japanese players are really loyal to their country by only using Yonex.

I assume there are none because the Japanese national team is sponsored by Yonex. Same question for Victor and Korean players.

**Nauroa** · 07-16-2012, 03:50 AM

Sasaki is using Wilson as far as I remember.

**twobeer** · 07-16-2012, 03:55 AM

Many players use Mizuno shoes. Wilson has contracted some players to "break into" Asia, most notably Sho Sasaki.

Cheers,
T

**Sealman** · 07-16-2012, 04:48 AM

Originally Posted by Nauroa

Sasaki is using Wilson as far as I remember.

Misaki Matsutomo and Shintaro Ikeda also play with Wilson racquets.

The latest Kumpoo Power Shot F3700T was developed for Japanese player Fujikura
http://www.kumpoo-sports.co.jp/rackets/kr_3700t.html

Reiko Shiota and Shintaro Ikeda wear Adidas shoes.

**ah tat** · 07-16-2012, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Sealman

Misaki Matsutomo and Shintaro Ikeda also play with Wilson racquets.

The latest Kumpoo Power Shot F3700T was developed for Japanese player Fujikura
http://www.kumpoo-sports.co.jp/rackets/kr_3700t.html

Reiko Shiota and Shintaro Ikeda wear Adidas shoes.

wow thx for the info. i've been trying to figure out wat racket fujikura is using for ages.
now i finally know lol

**chengjason** · 07-17-2012, 04:01 AM

Originally Posted by Sealman

Misaki Matsutomo and Shintaro Ikeda also play with Wilson racquets.The latest Kumpoo Power Shot F3700T was developed for Japanese player Fujikurahttp://www.kumpoo-sports.co.jp/rackets/kr_3700t.htmlReiko Shiota and Shintaro Ikeda wear Adidas shoes.

oh is that so. the last time i watched misaki matsumoto play was on sunday at the canada open finals. i did not notice her using wilson.