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
Top 13 Biggest Soccer Tournaments In The World (Ranked)
Since soccer ball is the world's most popular sport and is loved by so many people, there are also many influential soccer ball events in different regions, do you know which ones are there? As a football fan, you may know only the World Cup, but how can you overlook other significant tournaments like the European Cup, American Cup, African Cup, and Asian Cup? Here is a list of some world-famous and best football tournaments for your information. Let's check this out! 1. The FIFA World Cup World Cup is an international competition between national men's [...]
Soccer Ball History & Timeline That You Should Know
Soccer Ball is a sport played with two teams attacking and defending each other on a rectangular field under certain rules. Due to the characteristics of strong confrontation, changeable tactics and large number of participants in football, it has come to be known as the "World's First Sport.". Originally, modern football was originated by the ball game "Cuju" in Zizhou, Shandong (now Zibo City) in ancient China. Later, it was introduced to Europe from China by the Arabs and gradually became modern football. Modern football originated in England. ‘’In 1848, the Cambridge Rules, the oldest written football [...]
Volleyball Brands: Spike Your Game with the Top 8 Brands in the World
The sport of volleyball is played by millions of people around the world, regardless of their age or skill level. Whatever your level of play, having the right equipment can make all the difference. Throughout this post, we will look at the top 8 volleyball brands in the world, based on their quality and performance. 1. MIKASA Origin: Japan Year established: 2008 Website: mikasasports.co.jp It is a well-known volleyball brand in Japan that provides high-quality volleyball, beach volleyball, water polo, and other products. It is a leading supplier of high-quality sports equipment worldwide The MIKASA volleyball brand has [...]