Mizuno Signs a Brand Ambassador Agreement with Badminton Players Hendra Setiawan and Mohammad Ahsan

On January 1, 2019, Mizuno signed a Brand Ambassador Agreement with the Indonesian badminton players Hendra Setiawan (gold medalist at the Beijing Olympic Games, and 2007, 2013 and 2015 gold medalist at the World Championships) of the Jaya Raya Badminton Club, and Mohammad Ahsan (2013 and 2015 gold medalist at the World Championships) of the Djarum Badminton Club.
Under the terms of the agreement, both players will use Mizuno badminton products. They will also offer advice for the improvement and development of Mizuno badminton products, and will participate in advertising and publicity activities.
Mizuno will take a new step forward and support the activities of these two players who are challenging the world.

〈Comments from Hendra Setiawan〉

“We chose Mizuno, which conducts dependable manufacturing processes and provides full off-court support, to be our strongest partner as we aim to be the world’s top players again.”

〈Comments from Mohammad Ahsan〉

“The racket I tested hit the shuttlecock with good force and the badminton shoes have an excellent fit, so I truly believe Mizuno products can take my playing to a higher level. I am very happy to receive support in the form of the best gear to once again reach the top of the world.”

The major contents of the Mizuno Brand Ambassador Agreement are as follows:

・The players in the agreement will use badminton shoes, rackets, clothing, and accessories made by Mizuno
・The players in the agreement will provide opinions and advice regarding development of badminton shoes and rackets made by Mizuno
・Mizuno will use the likenesses of the players in the agreement for its advertising and sales materials

The badminton shoes used by Hendra Setiawan (As of January 1, 2019)
Product name : WAVE FANG ZERO
Product number : 71GA199000
Size : 23.0-29.0cm
Color : Blue x White x Orange
Upper material : Artificial leather and synthetic fibers
Sole material : Synthetic sole
Weight : Approx. 330g (27.0cm, single)
Country of origin: Vietnam

The badminton racket used by Hendra Setiawan (As of January 1, 2019)
Product name : FORTIUS TOUR
Product number: 73JTB80209
Size : 3U5, 4U5
Color : Black x Yellow
Materials : High elasticity graphite + graphite
Country of Origin: China

Profile
Affiliation : JAYA RAYA Badminton Club
Date of birth : August 25, 1984 (34 years old)
Place of birth : Pemalang (Indonesia)
Height : 183cm

Major achievements :
2018 & 2013 Singapore Open Champion
2016 Thailand Masters Champion
2015 & 2013 Malaysia Open Champion
2015, 2013 & 2007 World Championships Champion
2015 & 2013 World Super Series Finals Champion
2014 All England Open Champion
2014 Asian Games Champion
2014 Hong Kong Open Champion
2013 Indonesia Open Champion
2013 Japan Open Champion
2008 Beijing Olympic Games Champion

The badminton shoes used by Mohammad Ahsan (As of January 1, 2019)
Product name : WAVE FANG SS2
Product number : 71GA171055
Size : 23.0-28.5cm
Color : Orange x Blue
Upper Material : Artificial leather and synthetic fibers
Sole material : Synthetic
sole Weight : Approx. 310g (27.0cm, single)
Country of origin: Vietnam

Badminton racket used by Mohammad Ahsan (As of January 1, 2019)
Product name : FORTIUS TOUR－F
Product number : 73JTB80109
Size : 3U5, 4U5
Color : Black x Red
Materials : High elasticity graphite + graphite
Country of origin: China

Profile Affiliation : DJARUM Badminton Club
Date of birth: September 7, 1987 (31 years old)
Place of birth: Palembang (Indonesia)
Height : 173cm

Major achievements:

2018 & 2013 Singapore Open Champion
2017 China International Challenge Champion
2016 Thailand Masters Champion
2015 & 2013 Malaysia Open Champion
2015 & 2013 World Championships Champion
2015 & 2013 World Super Series Finals Champion
2014 All England Open Champion
2014 Asian Games Champion
2014 Hong Kong Open Champion
2013 Indonesia Open Champion
2013 Japan Open Champion