Voit

What Voit does

Voit is a U.S.-based sporting goods manufacturer founded in 1922 by William J. Voit in Los Angeles, originally as a tire-retreading operation that pivoted into producing one of the first inflatable rubber balls. Today the company designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of performance balls and accessories across soccer (its flagship category), volleyball, basketball, American football, swimming (goggles, caps, fins), and fitness (Pilates balls, resistance bands, jump ropes), plus goalkeeper gloves and shin guards. Technical differentiators include FIFA Quality Pro, FIFA Quality, and FIFA Basic certifications on match balls; proprietary constructions such as GEO TECH 20 panel geometry, HEX 23 abrasion-distribution material, TB2.0 moisture-prevention technology, EFT TECH energy distribution, and SA-G2 impact absorption; thermal-bonded and 18-panel hybrid constructions; and licensed team ball lines for Club America and Club Guadalajara.

Voit operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (voit.com on VTEX) with broad retail distribution through Dick's Sporting Goods, Amazon, and Walmart in the U.S., plus a B2B/wholesale contact channel for teams, leagues, and schools. Pricing is unit-based and stratified by performance tier, with soccer balls ranging from approximately $15 for recreational models to $110 for FIFA Quality Pro professional match balls; swim accessories span $8–$150. The most strategically significant revenue relationship is the long-running official match-ball partnership with Liga MX (since 1985), supplemented by newer league agreements with UPSL (Spring 2025), TST (2026), the Canadian Premier League, LNBP (Mexican basketball), and the Major Arena Soccer League. The company is privately held with 51–100 employees, has not disclosed outside investment, and reports no parent company; ownership appears founder-descendant or family-controlled, with strategic decisions historically anchored in the Mexican and U.S. soccer markets.

Name

Voit

Legal name

Voit

Website

https://voit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Voit is a 100-year-old U.S. sporting goods manufacturer of FIFA-certified soccer balls, volleyballs, basketballs, footballs, swimming gear, and fitness accessories, sold via DTC e-commerce, Dick's Sporting Goods, Amazon, and Walmart, and anchored by a 40-year official match-ball partnership with Liga MX.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sporting Goods Manufacturing

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting Goods Retailers (459110), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Collectibles, Fan Gear & Licensed Merchandise Retail (CRAMABAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Collectibles (Non-Card) Retail (e.g., coins, pins, figurines) (CRAMAOAD), Volleyball Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAG), Basketball Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAB)

Keywords

• Soccer balls
• Sports equipment
• Volleyball basketballs
• Swim accessories
• Fitness accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sports Equipment Sales: Voit generates revenue through the direct sale of sports equipment including soccer balls, volleyballs, basketballs, footballs, swimming gear, fitness accessories, and goalkeeper gloves. Products are sold as one-time purchases at various price points depending on quality tier and intended use level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Voit manufactures and sells sports balls and accessories including soccer balls (with FIFA Quality and FIFA Quality Pro certifications for professional match play), volleyballs, basketballs, American footballs, swimming accessories (goggles, caps, fins), goalkeeper gloves, shin guards, and fitness equipment. Products are sold as one-time purchases at tiered price points for recreational, training, semi-professional, and professional use, distributed through the company's own e-commerce site, major retailers, and B2B/wholesale channels.

Product overview

Voit is a sports equipment manufacturer founded in 1922 in Los Angeles, now operating as a comprehensive sporting goods company offering balls and accessories across multiple disciplines. The product portfolio centers on soccer (with professional-grade balls like the Aereus, Morph, and Tempest featuring FIFA certifications, plus licensed Club America and Club Guadalajara balls), team sports including volleyballs (VRTX, Soft Touch 2000, VB64), basketballs (Super Dunk, LB-700 II), and American footballs (FS-100, 1922 Legacy Collection), swimming equipment (goggles, swim caps, fins), and fitness accessories (Pilates balls, resistance bands, jump ropes). Goalkeeper gloves (Snakebite series) and shin guards round out the soccer accessories line. Products are sold through direct e-commerce and retail partners like Dick's Sporting Goods, Amazon, and Walmart, with official match ball partnerships with Liga MX since 1985 and UPSL since 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Voit 1922 Legacy Collection: A celebration of the rich history of sports inspired by Voit's legacy as an innovator of global athletics. Made with natural vegetable tanned leather, hand-stained and hand-burnished to create a time-worn patina.

Products and services

• Aereus Soccer Ball

Quantifiable outcome

• Official match ball of Liga MX since 1985 - over 40 years of continuous partnership
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UPSL (United Premier Soccer League)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Voit is bringing professional standards to leagues across the U.S. through partnership with UPSL, providing official match balls designed for performance, durability, and consistency starting Spring 2025.
• TST (The Soccer Tournament)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoit supplies official match balls for The Soccer Tournament 2026 held in Cary, NC, with specially designed tournament-themed products.
• Liga MXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial match ball of Liga MX since 1985 - over 40 years. Voit supplies balls for one of the world's most competitive soccer leagues.
• Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial licensed merchandise partnership providing Club Guadalajara branded soccer balls and equipment for fans and players.
• Club Deportivo AmericacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOfficial licensed merchandise partnership providing Club America branded soccer balls and equipment for fans and players.
• LNBP (Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican professional basketball league partnership for official ball supply.
• CPL (Canadian Premier League)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian professional soccer league partnership for official match balls.
• DelasportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports betting and gaming platform partnership.
• MASL (Major Arena Soccer League)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Arena Soccer League partnership for indoor soccer ball supply.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Puma: Global soccer equipment and apparel brand with a strong professional match ball business (Orbita, Final). Competes for league official match ball contracts and soccer specialty retail channels alongside Voit.
• Molten: Japanese sports ball manufacturer producing FIFA-certified soccer balls, volleyballs (FIVB official), and basketballs. Directly comparable across Voit's multi-sport portfolio beyond soccer.
• Mitre: UK-based sports equipment brand with a long heritage in soccer balls and official match ball deals (EFL, NISA). Highly comparable as a heritage soccer-focused brand with similar distribution and league partnership dynamics.
• Adidas: Global leader in soccer balls, footwear, and apparel; supplies official match balls for FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, and major national leagues. Directly comparable as a competitor for professional soccer ball contracts and U.S. retail shelf space.
• Select Sport: Danish soccer ball manufacturer with FIFA Quality Pro certified products and official match ball deals with UEFA Europa League and Danish Superliga. Closely comparable as a focused soccer ball specialist competing in the same contract and retail channels as Voit.
• Mikasa: Sports ball manufacturer known for volleyball (FIVB official) and basketball products, with a soccer ball line. Comparable to Voit's volleyball and basketball equipment offerings.
• Uhlsport: German soccer equipment specialist producing match balls, goalkeeper gloves, and team apparel. Comparable as a soccer-focused brand competing in the same goalkeeper glove and ball categories as Voit.
• Nike: Largest global sports brand with a leading soccer ball line (Flight, Premier) and dominant U.S. retail presence. Competes head-to-head with Voit in U.S. soccer ball category at Dick's Sporting Goods, Walmart, and Amazon.

Broad incumbents

• Spalding: Heritage American sporting goods brand with strong basketball and football product lines. Comparable to Voit's basketball (Super Dunk) and football (FS-100) product categories, though broader and more basketball-skewed.
• Wilson Sporting Goods: Major incumbent sporting goods brand with broad ball portfolios across tennis, basketball, football, volleyball, and soccer. Overlaps with Voit across multiple sports categories but operates as a much larger multi-category incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/voitmexico
• Facebookfacebook.com/VoitUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/industrias-voit

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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