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 Five Football Leagues In Europe
Many of us hear the term football league, which may seem unfamiliar to our friends who aren't big football fans. In the heat of the World Cup, many fans want to know which are the top five football leagues and what they mean. Around the world, most countries have their football leagues. There are five commonly mentioned top five football leagues: the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1. All five of these leagues originate from Europe and are considered the top five in Europe. Without further ado, let’s check this out! [...]
The 10 Best Trampoline Brands for 2025: Tested for Safety, Bounce, and Build
Trampolines are increasingly popular for recreation and fitness, providing a fun way to exercise outdoors. With many brands available, selecting the right trampoline can be challenging. This guide offers insights into the best trampoline brands, focusing on safety, durability, bounce quality, innovation, customer service, and value for money. It covers options for families, fitness enthusiasts, and aspiring gymnasts to help you make an informed choice. A quick view and comparison of the best trampoline brands: Brand Best For Unique Feature Price Range Springfree Families prioritizing safety Springless design $$$$ (Premium) JumpSport Safety & fitness users DoubleBounce system [...]
What Are The Rules of Foosball?
Foosball is one of the most popular recreational games. Unlike traditional football, where you must physically get on the field, in table football, each “player” is controlled via rods manipulated by the participants. The outcome of the game depends on the skill of the person controlling the team. Players can showcase their abilities as forwards, shooters, defenders, or goalkeepers. They can demonstrate exciting offensive and defensive skills such as receiving, stopping, passing, and shooting by skillfully maneuvering the rods. This creates an experience that brings the excitement of a real football field to life. Foosball Rules 1. [...]
What Is Soft Tennis?
Soft tennis was invented in Japan as a variant of tennis. Soft rubber balls are used in this game. In Asia, soft tennis is quite popular. While it originated from tennis, there are significant differences between the two sports. As an example, soft tennis uses an inflatable rubber ball with specific pressure requirements, smaller rackets than tennis rackets, and different scoring rules. There are also differences between soft tennis and tennis in terms of referee setup and gameplay techniques. Let's take a closer look at soft tennis! What is soft tennis? Soft tennis originated in Japan when [...]
What is a Grand Slam in Tennis?
The term "Grand Slam" originally referred to winning all the bids in a bridge game, but was later extended to include winning the top championship events in sport. In the world of tennis, the Grand Slam refers to the four major professional tournaments: the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The Grand Slam is achieved by a professional player who has won all four events. Aside from the Grand Slam, there are also terms like "Career Grand Slam" and "Golden Slam." The prize money for each of the four Grand Slam tournaments is [...]
Mastering Soccer Game Rules: A Simple Guide for Beginners
Football rules are established and modified by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and must be followed in official matches. There are many aspects to a football match's rules, including the playing field, the number of players, the equipment, as well as referees, methods of determining victory, offside, fouls, penalties, and much more. Nevertheless, understanding some basic rules is sufficient for the average football fan. Together, let's examine this further. The Basic Rules of Football Duration of the match It is the most fundamental rule that every football player must know. Each half of an official match [...]