Vector X
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersJalandhar, India
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Vector X does
Vector X is an Indian sports equipment manufacturer founded in 1999 and operated under Soccer International Pvt Ltd, headquartered in Jalandhar, India, with 501-1,000 employees. The company produces a diversified portfolio spanning footballs, basketballs, volleyballs, futsal balls, table tennis balls, and pickleball equipment, alongside category-specific footwear (football, basketball, cricket, running, badminton), goalkeeping gloves, shinguards, fitness accessories, and apparel for men, women, and kids. Its core technical differentiators include pioneered-in-India Thermofusion ball construction, butyl bladder air-retention systems, PP honeycomb pickleball cores, TPU sole footwear, and EVA foam shinguard backing. The portfolio carries deep regulatory credentials: Stealth footballs meet FIFA Quality Pro (the highest FIFA tier), Trident and Thunder hold FIFA Quality, HG-100 and HG 3X3 basketballs are FIBA Level 1 approved and BFI Official Match Balls, table tennis balls meet ITTF standards, and pickleball paddles carry USAPA approval.
Vector X operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at vector-x.com (with free shipping above ₹499, 7-day returns, UPI/cards/BNPL payments) and a nationwide dealer network across India. It holds exclusive Indian distribution rights for global brands Slazenger, Dunlop, and Yasaka, and operates homegrown sub-brands VIVA Fitness, VIVA Bikes, VIVA Skates, and VIVA Swimming. The company is the official Ball Partner of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time unit sales of physical sports equipment, with licensing/royalty economics from the exclusive brand partnerships. Pricing is publicly disclosed, tiered from entry-level (₹249 rubber basketballs) to premium professional-grade products (₹2,889 FIBA-approved basketballs), positioning the brand across the full Indian sports consumer pyramid from schools and grassroots teams to professional-level athletes.
Vector X firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vector X
- Legal name
- Soccer International Pvt Ltd
- Website
- https://vector-x.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vector X industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sports Equipment
- NAICS
- Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423910)
- SIC
- Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Team Sports Equipment & Uniforms Retail (CRAMABAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Team Sports Protective Gear & Sports Medicine Retail (CRAMAEAJ), Team Sports & On-Field Performance Apparel (CRAAAEAE), Physical Education & Athletics Equipment (Gym, Sports Gear, Scoreboards) (EDAEAIAG), Sports & Outdoor Accessories Manufacturing (Performance Gloves/Headwear) (IMAOAFAI)
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Where Vector X is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jalandhar
- HQ country
- India
- HQ region
- Asia
Markets served
Vector X business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Sports Equipment Sales: One-time sales of sports equipment including footballs, basketballs, volleyballs, cricket shoes, football shoes, fitness equipment, apparel, and accessories. Revenue generated through direct e-commerce sales and dealer network distribution.
- Licensed Brand Partnerships: Exclusive Indian partner for global brands (Slazenger, Dunlop, Yasaka) and homegrown brands (VIVA Fitness, VIVA Bikes, VIVA Skates, VIVA Swimming), generating revenue through licensed distribution arrangements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Basketball range from entry-level to FIBA-approved premium |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Volleyball range from rubber training to premium match balls |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Shinguards from lightweight training to full hockey protection |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Pickleball paddles and balls for all skill levels |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Football shoes range across categories |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Table tennis balls for training and competition |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Vector X product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vector X manufactures and sells certified sports equipment including footballs (FIFA Quality Pro Stealth, FIFA Quality Trident/Thunder), basketballs (BFI and FIBA Level 1 approved), volleyballs, football shoes, cricket shoes, pickleball paddles and balls, goalkeeping gloves, shinguards, table tennis equipment, fitness accessories, and sports apparel. The company also distributes international partner brands (Slazenger, Dunlop, Yasaka, Spalding) in India through its e-commerce platform and dealer network.
Product overview
Vector X is a comprehensive Indian sports equipment brand launched in 1999 under Soccer International Pvt Ltd, offering a diversified portfolio across multiple sports categories. The company manufactures cutting-edge sports equipment including football (with flagship Stealth FIFA Quality Pro, Trident FIFA Quality, and Thunder FIFA Quality certified lines), football shoes, basketballs (BFI Approved and FIBA Level 1 certified), volleyballs, cricket shoes, pickleball equipment, goalkeeping gloves, shinguards, table tennis equipment, fitness gear, and apparel for men, women, and kids. Vector X pioneered Thermofusion technology in India and maintains exclusive partnerships with global brands including Slazenger, Dunlop, and Yasaka. The company operates through an e-commerce platform selling directly to consumers across India with a nationwide dealer network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Stealth: Flagship brand meeting FIFA Quality Pro standards for footballs.
- Trident
- Thunder
- VIVA Fitness
- VIVA Bikes
- VIVA Skates
- VIVA Swimming
Products and services
- Vector X Footballs Range of footballs including FIFA-certified professional match balls, training balls, and futsal balls. Flagship brand Stealth meets FIFA Quality Pro standards, while Trident and Thunder hold FIFA Quality and IMS certifications. Products include Panther, Thunder, Hyper NX Thermo Bonded, and Elite NX Thermo Bonded models.
- Vector X Football Shoes Football/cleat shoes for firm ground, turf, and hard ground play. Models include Starlight (Primeknit Sock), Breeze Pro, ACURA PRO (Turf), Spectre 2.0 (Kids), Blaze-2.0, KICK-X, Fire, Hydra X, Dynamic 2.0, Trigger, Premier, Fortune, and Legacy.
- Vector X Basketballs Basketballs ranging from entry-level rubber to FIBA Level 1 approved professional match balls. Products include HG-100 (FIBA Level 1 Approved, BFI Official Match Ball), HG-200 (FIBA Approved), HG 3X3 (BFI Official Match Ball), X-Pro (BFI Approved), Supreme (BFI Official), Invincible (BFI Approved), Supernova, Dunk Premium, and Power.
- Vector X Volleyballs Volleyballs including rubber moulded training balls, PU pasted match balls, and beach volleyballs. Products include Legacy (Laminated Rubberized), Spike (Rubber Moulded), ST-200 (Premium Match), Flame (Hand Stitched), Touch (Rubber Moulded), ST-100 (Soft Touch PU), Court Volley (PU Pasted), Beach Volleyball, Ace Soft Touch, Glider, and Force.
- Vector X Cricket Shoes Cricket footwear including rubber spike and stud shoes. Products include Hitter (Rubber Spike), CKT-200, Drive 2.0, Striker, and Blast-7.0 models featuring lightweight construction, ankle support, and grip-enhancing outsoles.
- Vector X Pickleball Equipment Pickleball paddles and balls including wooden, fibreglass, and carbon fiber options. Products include Graphite Pickle Bat (16mm Carbon Fiber), Fire (Carbon Fiber Face), Beast 13mm (Fiberglass, USAPA approved), Omega (PP Honeycomb Complete Set), and Outdoor/Indoor Pickleball Balls.
- Vector X Goalkeeping Gloves Goalkeeper gloves featuring various palm materials and protection systems. Products include Gripflex, Tornado (Finger Protection), Fazer, Ultimax, and Cyclone models with high-grip latex palms and wrist support.
- Vector X Shinguards Football and hockey shinguards including slip-in, ankle guard, and full-length strapped models. Products include VRX7, Germany, Mirage, Brazil (Anatomical), Fazer (Football/Hockey), Samba-SR, Classic Hockey, and Knock Out Hockey with EVA foam backing.
- Vector X Table Tennis Equipment Table tennis balls (40+ ABS plastic, 1-star and 3-star rated) and racquet sets. TT Balls include Club 1 Star and Club 3 Star (ABS Plastic, ITTF standard). Racquet sets include options with portable nets.
- Vector X Fitness Equipment Home fitness and gym accessories including Exercise Wheel, Skipping Rope, Gym Balls, Gym Gloves, Shaker Sipper, Gym Belts, Pushups, and Stepper.
- Vector X Apparel Sports clothing for men, women, and kids including T-shirts, shorts, track pants, swimming costumes, tank tops, leggings, sports bra sets, and hoodies.
- Dunlop Sports Products Exclusive Indian distribution of Dunlop brand squash balls, tennis balls, and tennis rackets sold through the Vector X platform.
- Vector X Stealth Footballs Vector X's flagship football line meeting FIFA Quality Pro standards, the highest international certification level for professional match footballs.
Quantifiable outcome
- Multiple models (Supreme, Invincible, X-Pro, HG-100, HG 3x3) carry BFI Official Match Ball status for basketball
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Vector X
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Vector X technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Vector X partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- South Asian Football Federation (SAFF)flagshipVector X is the official Ball Partner of SAFF with a long-standing partnership supporting football at grassroots and professional levels across South Asia. Recently launched 'Unleash Football' campaign featuring women's football team in Goa, celebrating football's growth in India and South Asia.
- SlazengercoreExclusive Indian partner for Slazenger sports equipment brand, distributing their products alongside Vector X's own branded range.
- DunlopcoreExclusive Indian partner for Dunlop sports equipment brand, including squash balls, tennis balls, and tennis rackets as shown in product collections.
- YasakacoreExclusive Indian partner for Yasaka table tennis equipment brand, complementing Vector X's own TT balls and racquets.
- VIVA FitnesscoreExclusive Indian partner for VIVA Fitness equipment brand, expanding Vector X's footprint in the fitness equipment category.
- VIVA BikesminorExclusive Indian partner for VIVA Bikes, distributing cycling equipment under the partnership arrangement.
- VIVA SkatesminorExclusive Indian partner for VIVA Skates, offering skating equipment through the Vector X distribution network.
- VIVA SwimmingminorExclusive Indian partner for VIVA Swimming equipment, expanding the aquatic sports product category.
- Soccer International Pvt LtdflagshipParent company under which Vector X was launched in 1999. Soccer International Pvt Ltd established the Vector X brand and continues to operate the sports equipment business.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Vector X competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Puma India: Global sports brand with a major India retail and e-commerce presence, competing with Vector X in football shoes, cricket shoes, and apparel. Multi-category incumbent with substantially larger marketing budgets.
- Adidas India: Global sports brand competing in football footwear, balls, and apparel in India. Overlaps with Vector X's premium product tiers and represents a multinational incumbent pressure point.
- Decathlon (India): Global sporting goods retailer and manufacturer with significant India presence through its own brand and exclusive labels like TYKA/Kipsta. Competes with Vector X across most sports categories with far greater scale, store footprint, and pricing power.
- Nike India: Global athletic footwear and apparel giant with India retail and D2C presence. Competes with Vector X in football and basketball footwear and team apparel, particularly at premium price points.
Emerging players
- TYKA Sports: Indian sports apparel and equipment brand focused on cricket, football, and running. Competes in similar mid-tier price segments as Vector X within India.
Regional players
- Mikasa Sports: Japanese volleyball, basketball, and football manufacturer with strong FIVB and FIBA approvals. Competes with Vector X in volleyball and basketball at the professional and federation level across Asian markets.
- Molten Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of basketballs, volleyballs, and footballs with established FIBA and FIVB-approved products. Competes with Vector X in the institutional/B2B certified ball segment in India and globally.
Direct peers
- Sanspareils Greenlands (SG): One of India's largest sports equipment manufacturers, particularly dominant in cricket bats, balls, and protective gear. Comparable to Vector X as a long-established Indian manufacturer serving schools, clubs, and national-level competition.
- Nivia Sports: Indian sports equipment manufacturer founded in 1934, producing footballs, basketballs, footwear, and apparel. Direct competitor to Vector X in the Indian multi-sport equipment market, with comparable product breadth and D2C distribution.
- Cosco India: Indian sports equipment manufacturer with extensive range across fitness, balls, and recreational sports. Direct peer in the Indian multi-sport manufacturing and retail category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Vector X social profiles
Digital presenceVector X compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
Vector X financial estimates
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Vector X leadership team
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Vector X funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Vector X M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Vector X
What does Vector X do?
Vector X manufactures and sells certified sports equipment including footballs (FIFA Quality Pro Stealth, FIFA Quality Trident/Thunder), basketballs (BFI and FIBA Level 1 approved), volleyballs, football shoes, cricket shoes, pickleball paddles and balls, goalkeeping gloves, shinguards, table tennis equipment, fitness accessories, and sports apparel. The company also distributes international partner brands (Slazenger, Dunlop, Yasaka, Spalding) in India through its e-commerce platform and dealer network.
Is Vector X a public or private company?
Vector X is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Vector X founded?
Vector X was founded in 1999. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Vector X based?
Vector X is headquartered in Jalandhar, India, in the Asia region.
How does Vector X make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Sports Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are licensed Brand Partnerships.
Who are Vector X's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Puma India, Adidas India, Decathlon (India) and Nike India. TYKA Sports is listed as an emerging player. Regional players are Mikasa Sports and Molten Corporation. Direct peers are Sanspareils Greenlands (SG), Nivia Sports and Cosco India.
Does Vector X have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vector X.
What industry is Vector X in?
Vector X's product category is Sports Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMABAE, Team Sports Equipment & Uniforms Retail, with a secondary code of CRAMAEAJ, Team Sports Protective Gear & Sports Medicine Retail. Its NAICS code is 33992 and its SIC code is 3949.