Kap7 International

What Kap7 International does

KAP7 International is a privately held water polo equipment and apparel company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The company operates a Shopify-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform (kap7.com) selling water polo balls (sizes 1-6), TURBO water polo suits for men and women, caps, training equipment (rebounders, weight belts, resistance trainers), and facility supplies (goals, lane lines, scoreboards). KAP7 holds the designation of Official Match Ball Supplier for World Aquatics, the international governing body for aquatic sports, and serves as the exclusive USA distributor for TURBO swimwear, which is described as the oldest dedicated water polo suit manufacturer (Italy). Proprietary product technology includes the HydroGrip ball surface treatment for improved grip in water and a Heavy Trainer Ball (2.2lbs) designed for strength training.

The company serves a diverse customer base across competitive water polo athletes (NCAA, club, international), organized clubs and teams, youth players (Splashball programs), referees, and officials. Its revenue model is built on one-time unit sales with no subscription component, spanning price points from $3 novelty balls to $410+ Proskin racing suits. B2B volume is captured through custom Team Stores and branding services for clubs, while the 24/7 Fan Store supports continuous consumer direct purchases. KAP7 ships globally with multi-currency support spanning North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (Japan, Australia), and Africa (Ghana), where it operates a 'Growing Ghana' sport-development initiative. The company was founded by Wolf Wigo and Bradley Schumacher (founder and president), with current headcount of 11-50 employees and no disclosed outside funding.

Name

Kap7 International

Legal name

KAP7 International

Website

https://kap7.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KAP7 International is a privately held water polo equipment and apparel company operating a direct-to-consumer Shopify e-commerce platform. It serves as the Official Match Ball Supplier for World Aquatics and exclusive USA distributor of TURBO swimwear, serving athletes, clubs, and youth programs globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Polo Equipment

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423910)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories) (CRAMABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Sports & Marine Recreation Gear Distribution (CRAOAJAD), Swim & Surf Performance Wear (CRAAAEAG)

Keywords

• Water polo equipment
• Water polo balls
• Swimwear apparel
• Sports training gear
• Team custom apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Balls: Direct sales of water polo balls across multiple size categories (1-6), competition types, and color variations. Prices range from $3 for novelty items to $49.95 for official competition balls.
2. Product Sales - Apparel/Swimwear: Sales of TURBO water polo suits for men and women, ranging from $79-$410 depending on product line (Comfort, Pro, Proskin). Includes custom team branding options.
3. Product Sales - Equipment: Training equipment, facility supplies, caps, accessories. Includes goals, rebounders, weight belts, ball bags, scoreboards, lane lines.
4. Team Stores: Custom team stores for clubs and organizations enabling group purchasing with team branding.
5. 24/7 Fan Store: Continuous online retail store for consumer direct purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KAP7 International manufactures and sells water polo equipment including HydroGrip and Heavy Trainer balls (with World Aquatics Official Match Ball designation), TURBO-branded water polo swimwear (as exclusive USA distributor), water polo caps, training equipment, and facility supplies. The company sells primarily through a direct-to-consumer Shopify e-commerce storefront, complemented by custom team stores serving clubs, organizations, and individual athletes globally.

Product overview

KAP7 International is a water polo equipment retailer operating as a Shopify-based e-commerce platform. The product portfolio centers on two primary branded categories: KAP7 water polo balls (the official ball of water polo) and TURBO swimwear (exclusive US dealer). Core offerings include water polo balls in sizes 1-6 across multiple technologies (HydroGrip, Championship, Heavy Trainer, World Aquatics official balls), TURBO water polo suits for men and women (Comfort, Comfort Pro, Proskin Racing lines), water polo caps and protective headgear, and comprehensive training equipment (rebounders, weight belts, resistance trainers). Supporting infrastructure products include facility supplies (goals, lane lines, scoreboards from Colorado Time Systems) and ball accessories. The company also operates team store and custom branding services for clubs and organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TURBO: The oldest and first dedicated Water Polo suit company; KAP7 is the exclusive USA dealer of TURBO suits.

Products and services

• KAP7 HydroGrip Water Polo Balls

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% positive customer review rate from 575 reviews

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• Malibu Water Polo CampsstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 April 2026New partnership announced April 2026 with premier water polo training program for youth athletes. Collaboration includes co-branded products and joint marketing to grow the sport.
• World AquaticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Match Ball Supplier for World Aquatics international water polo competitions. KAP7 balls are used in World Aquatics sanctioned events including World Championships and the Women in Water Polo Leadership Programme.
• TURBO (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive USA dealer of TURBO water polo suits - the oldest and first dedicated water polo suit company. TURBO is manufactured in Italy and KAP7 holds exclusive distribution rights for the United States market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• USA Water Polo: USA Water Polo is the national governing body for the sport and a key institutional customer/partner of KAP7. While not a commercial peer, it is closely adjacent and influences purchasing behavior across the entire US water polo equipment market.
• Colorado Time Systems: Colorado Time Systems is a major scoreboard and aquatic timing equipment supplier whose products KAP7 distributes in its facility supply catalog. It is an enabling/partner company rather than a direct competitor, but represents an adjacent peer in the aquatic infrastructure category.

Direct peers

• Mikasa Sports: Mikasa is a long-established global manufacturer of competition balls across multiple sports including water polo, where it is one of the most recognized official match ball brands. Directly competes with KAP7 in the water polo ball category at the international federation and club level.
• AntiWave: AntiWave manufactures lane lines, goals, and pool course equipment used by KAP7 as a facility supply distributor. As a producer of water polo infrastructure, it is a direct peer in the equipment category where KAP7 also operates.

Broad incumbents

• Adidas Water Polo: Adidas sells water polo suits, caps, and accessories globally as part of its broader swim and team sports portfolio. It is a broad incumbent competitor with significant brand reach that competes for club and team uniform contracts.
• Speedo: Speedo is a global swimwear incumbent whose product line includes water polo suits, caps, and training equipment. While not specialized to water polo like KAP7, Speedo competes at retail and team procurement levels, especially at the club and recreational price tiers.
• Arena: Arena is a major international swimwear and water polo apparel brand with deep roots in European water polo. It competes with TURBO/KAP7 in suits and team wear, particularly in European national team and club markets.
• TYR Sport: TYR is a US-based swim and water polo apparel and equipment brand that competes with KAP7 across suits, caps, and training gear. It has a strong presence in collegiate and club water polo channels and offers a comparable product breadth.

Emerging players

• TURBO (Italy): TURBO is the original dedicated water polo suit manufacturer whose products KAP7 distributes exclusively in the USA. TURBO operates its own direct channels outside the US, making it a partial peer whose interests intersect with but are not identical to KAP7's.
• Jaked: Jaked is an Italian water polo and swimming apparel brand that produces racing suits and water polo jammers. It is a niche peer that competes with TURBO in the suits category and is sold internationally through specialist channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtGjm-fx3E5ID6ggZogVPVQ
• Xx.com/KAP7WaterPolo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kap7-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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