Mikasa USA announces new partnership with World-Class Athletes
- Molly Seiber
- 12 minutes ago
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February 4th, 2026: Mikasa USA, a subsidiary of Mikasa Corporation - the exclusive provider of outdoor volleyballs for the FIVB - has partnered with Taryn Brasher and Kristen Nuss (TKN), 2024 Olympians and one of the world’s top teams, in a multi-year engagement.
Over the past five years, TKN have dominated the FIVB World Tour, including a perfect 13–0 record in 2025 across the domestic tour and the FIVB Newport Beach event. TKN have been closely connected with the Mikasa brand throughout their beach volleyball careers and are now focused on their journey From LA (Louisiana) to LA (Los Angeles)** on the road to the 2028 Olympic Games.
Mikasa is committed to supporting athlete performance by continuously developing and delivering the highest-quality sports equipment. This new partnership with TKN will further elevate Mikasa’s prominent position in the sport of volleyball worldwide and within the United States.
“Throughout our entire career, Mikasa has always been the brand used by the best athletes in the world at the highest-level tournaments. We are incredibly excited to support Mikasa in their quest to become the dominant volleyball brand in the world,” said TKN.
“We are delighted to welcome TKN to our team. We will continue supporting them so they can perform at their best,” said Hidekazu Iizuka, President and CEO of Mikasa USA.
About Mikasa
Mikasa USA, headquartered in Riverside, California, is a proud subsidiary of Mikasa Corporation and represents the globally recognized MIKASA brand. With over 100 years of history and excellence, MIKASA is a leading international sports brand specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of premium inflatable athletic balls. Renowned for its deep heritage in the sport of volleyball, MIKASA offers a comprehensive lineup of volleyballs, equipment, and accessories trusted by athletes at every level of the game.
The collaboration with TKN can be viewed on Mikasa’s and TKN’s social media channels.
@kristen_nuss @tkloth10 @tknvball @mikasausa_official
**slogan is a TKN Tagline
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