Founder of Rayson Sports & Manufacturing Advisor
About the Author
Claire Zhou is the founder of Rayson Sports, a BSCI-audited factory in Dongguan, China, specializing in manufacturing high-quality sports equipment. With over 12 years of hands-on experience producing basketballs, soccer balls, golf gear, and home fitness products, Claire has worked closely with overseas clients to develop durable and performance-oriented OEM solutions.
She has been involved in every stage of production — from raw material sourcing to product testing — and brings a rare perspective on how sports gear is built from the ground up. Today, Claire shares her insights through product guides and manufacturing tips to support retailers, distributors, and sourcing professionals worldwide.
Why Trust Claire
- 12+ years of practical manufacturing experience in the sports equipment industry
- Deep understanding of quality control, materials, and export processes
- Focused on transparency, performance, and long-term durability
Recent Posts by Claire
Different Types of Soccer Ball
In the global sports world, Soccer ball is the most influential single sport, known as "the world's first sport". A fan's heart always beats faster whenever they see their favorite stars dribbling, passing, and shooting on the pitch. But how much do you really know about football? What are the different types of soccer ball? and what is the different sizes of the soccer ball? Interested in learning more? Let's check it out. What Different Types of Soccer Ball? 1. The Modern Football In the 19th century, football was invented in England. Humanity has entered the 20th [...]
What Are The Advantages Of Playing Basketball?
The benefits of playing basketball go beyond exercising our bodies and improving our physiques. It also enhances our psychological well-being and endurance.Playing basketball can also cause damage to our bodies if we are not careful. Playing basketball cannot avoid physical contact or falls, which will lead to periosteal damage, thickened finger joints, large impact forces on the knee, and prone to joint ligament strains and sprains.Thus, it is still important to follow some safety precautions when playing basketball in order to avoid injury. Benefits of playing basketball The Physical Benefits of Basketball Prevent cardiovascular disease effectively During [...]
How to Choose A Basketball: Best Guide to Basketball Buying
Many of my friends enjoy sports, especially basketball, which is very popular right now.There are many people who want to own a ball but do not know where to begin. In general, basketballs are made of skin, middle tire, wrapping yarn, inner bladder, and valve. A good basketball feels good when slapped, and it is very helpful when shooting. I will discuss how to pick a good basketball based on my own experience. How to Buy a Good Basketball? Basketball balls are the most basic prop in basketball sports, and the better the ball is, the easier [...]
11 Benefits of Playing Basketball For Youth And Kids
Basketball is one of the extracurricular hobbies of many students. Basketball not only enhances the collective feelings of the team members, but it can also reduce anxiety throughout our daily lives. As teenagers enter puberty, playing basketball can also enhance physical fitness and physical development. Many children play basketball since childhood. They not only exercise their bodies and develop good posture, but also made many friends. They really benefited greatly. What other benefits do they have? What is the best age for kids to learn basketball? Children should be age 6-16 to learn basketball properly. Children who [...]
What Are The 13 Original Rule of Basketball?
1. The ball can be thrown with one or both hands in any direction. 2. Players may snatch the ball and play it with one or both hands, but they must never hit the ball with their hands. 3. The ball cannot be run with by a player. It must be thrown from the spot where the player catches it. 4. The ball must be held in hand, and the head and feet cannot be used to kick it. 5. Players are not allowed to use shoulder bumps, hand pulls, hand pushes, hand punches, or stumble against [...]
Best Tips & Guides On Choosing Soccer Balls For Beginners
Choosing a suitable soccer ball can make you unstoppable on the field. What is the best football? Do you know how to choose the right soccer ball for you? So on and so forth... I'm going to share with you all the information you need about football shopping, including size, material, manufacturing process, venue, etc. For the football lovers out there, let's check this out! What size football should I buy? A football consists of 20 hexagons and 12 pentagons panels, a total of 32 leather panels, but the size of the football is determined by the [...]