What XPERON GOLF does

XPERON GOLF (legal name: XPERON CO.,LTD., formerly Ace Golf Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Korean golf ball manufacturer founded in 2014 and headquartered in Gwangju, South Korea, with a secondary platform/operations office in Seongnam-si. The company's core product is a portfolio of balance golf balls built around what it describes as the world's first patented balance ball manufacturing method (특허 밸런스 공법), which produces balls with a centered center of gravity and a single visible alignment point on each ball to support putting accuracy. The lineup spans roughly 15 SKUs across sub-brands — Xperon (IV SE, IV, III), Compass, Pastel, Gaon, Buddy, and special editions — and is sold through the Naver Smart Store, at sponsored amateur tournaments, and through partner academies (Club72, KJA, JS in Korea; one in China).

XPERON operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer retail, an event-driven sponsorship model (more than 100 amateur tournaments since 2016), a B2B custom ball (OEM/white-label) manufacturing service, and a recurring-revenue academy operation. The company sponsors a professional pro team, a 14-member Team Straight ambassador program launched in June 2023, and maintains a strategic partnership with Namsan Golf School in China (a China Golf Association-designated youth golf institution) that uses Xperon balls as the official ball for Nansan International Golf Association tournaments. Additional partnerships include KAPGA (Korean Pro Golf Association) for joint pro-am events, Golf Digest School, and T-pro League title sponsorship.

Between April 2017 and July 2018 XPERON raised approximately KRW 12.225 billion (≈USD 9M) in operating capital across four third-party share allocations, with per-share prices escalating from KRW 3,000 to KRW 4,500. The company is founder-led by CEO Kim Young-jun (김영준), who has held the role across all documented periods (2016–2026). No external institutional investors (VC/PE) have been disclosed; capital has come exclusively from general public third-party allocations. As of March 2026 the company remains in active operation, confirmed by a regular shareholders' meeting.

Name

XPERON GOLF

Legal name

XPERON CO.,LTD.

Website

https://xperon.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

XPERON GOLF is a Korean golf ball manufacturer selling a patented balance ball lineup across Xperon, Compass, Pastel, and Gaon sub-brands via Naver Smart Store, sponsored amateur tournaments, academies, and B2B custom/OEM manufacturing, serving Korean amateur and professional golfers plus Chinese youth golf programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Balls

NAICS

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

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Balls Retail (CRAMAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Equipment & Accessories Distribution (CRAOAJAK), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Balance golf balls
• Golf ball manufacturing
• Custom golf balls
• Golf equipment
• Golf academy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Seongnam-si

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Ball Sales (B2C): Direct consumer sales of patented balance golf balls through Naver Smart Store and official store. Products include Xperon IV SE, Xperon IV, Xperon III, Compass IV, Compass III, Pastel III, Vivid Colors, Gason III, Buddy, and special edition balls.
2. Custom Ball Manufacturing: Custom ball manufacturing services for new brand launches (커스텀볼) - B2B OEM/white-label manufacturing of golf balls for other brands.
3. Tournament Sponsorship: Sponsorship revenue from hosting amateur golf tournaments under the Xperon brand name, including regional qualifiers and national finals across Korea.
4. Academy Operations: Revenue from golf academies operated under the Xperon brand in Korea (Club72, KJA, JS) and China.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

XPERON GOLF manufactures patented balance golf balls in South Korea under multiple branded product lines (Xperon, Compass, Pastel, Vivid, Gaon, Buddy, and special editions). The company sells direct-to-consumer via the Naver Smart Store and at sponsored tournaments, operates affiliated golf academies (Club72, KJA, JS, China), and provides a B2B custom ball manufacturing service for other brands, supplemented by mobile apps for booking, scoring, and lesson content.

Product overview

XPERON GOLF is a Korean golf ball manufacturer and distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of balance golf balls under multiple sub-brands including Xperon, Compass, Pastel, Gaon, and Buddy. The company's core differentiator is its patented Dual Balance technology, the world's first ball balancing method that aligns the single center point of the golf ball through proprietary manufacturing. Product lines range from premium (Xperon IV SE, Xperon IV) to entry-level (Gaon, Buddy), with special editions and color variants. The company also offers custom ball manufacturing services for brand launches and operates golf academies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dual Balance: World's first patented balance ball technology product line featuring the company's core innovation of aligning the ball's center of gravity.
• Compass
• Pastel
• Qving

Products and services

• Xperon Series Golf Balls (IV SE, IV, III) Flagship patented balance golf ball line from XPERON, including the Xperon IV SE flagship model and the IV and III variants, designed for amateur and competitive golfers seeking center-aligned performance.
• Compass Series Golf Balls (IV, III) Compass-branded balance golf ball line with IV and III models, sold as part of XPERON's sub-product portfolio.
• Pastel Series Golf Balls (III, Shiny, White) Pastel-branded balance golf ball line including III, Shiny, and White color variants for golfers seeking differentiated aesthetics.
• Vivid Series Golf Balls (Color, White) Vivid-branded balance golf ball line in Color and White variants, part of XPERON's color-differentiated product range.
• Gaon Series Golf Balls (III, original) Gaon-branded balance golf ball line with the III model and the original Gaon variant, offered within the XPERON product family.
• Buddy Golf Balls Buddy-branded balance golf ball offering targeted at recreational and entry-level golfers.
• XPERON Special Edition Golf Balls (Saranghaeyo, Cherry Blossom) Limited and seasonal special-edition balance golf balls, including the Saranghaeyo and Cherry Blossom editions, produced under the XPERON brand.
• Custom Golf Ball Manufacturing Service (OEM) B2B custom ball manufacturing service that produces bespoke, branded golf balls for other golf businesses and brands, leveraging XPERON's patented balance ball manufacturing capability.
• XPERON Golf Academy Programs Golf instruction and academy services operated through affiliated academies including Club72, KJA, JS, and the China-based academy, offering lessons, member play, and on-site retail of XPERON balls and equipment.
• XPERON Mobile Apps (Qving, Xperon APP, NUTCHA) Companion mobile applications including Qving, Xperon APP, and NUTCHA that support tee-time booking, scoring, and lesson content for XPERON customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sponsored players won multiple international junior golf championships including NCJGA, FCG Step Up Tour, PGA Southern California Junior Tour
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 남산골프학교 (Nanshan Golf School)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2016Partnership with China's designated youth golf institution under China Golf Association (CGA) for joint youth international friendship matches, academic research forums, and golf industry development. Xperon balls used as official balls in all Nanshan International Golf Association tournaments.
• KAPGA (한국프로골프협회)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint hosting of 'KAPGA & Xperon Pro-Am National Golf Tournament' and other professional amateur events.
• 엑스페론 아카데미 (클럽72, KJA, JS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademy partners operating Xperon-branded golf training programs in Korea. Products sold and used at academy facilities.
• 엑스페론 아카데미 (중국)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademy partner in China operating Xperon-branded golf training programs for market expansion.
• 골프다이제스트스쿨 (Golf Digest School)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Xperon national amateur golf tournaments including the Red-Tee Xperon Women's Amateur Golf Tournament.
• 티프로리그 (T-pro League)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsorship of T-pro League golf events for brand visibility and marketing.
• 광주재능기부센터 (Gwangju Talent Donation Center)minorOthersRegular volunteer partnership for CSR activities including facility support and community service programs.
• 장애인사회복지시설 보람의 집 (Boram Social Welfare Center for Disabled)minorOthersRegular CSR volunteer activities including facility support, donations, and community service.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Volvik: Korean-based golf ball manufacturer specializing in colorful and patented multi-layer balls. Direct country and category peer to Xperon — both target recreational and amateur golfers with differentiated visual/technology golf balls rather than Tour-grade equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Bridgestone Golf: Premium golf ball manufacturer (parent: Bridgestone Corp) known for alignment technology and Tour validation. Comparable to Xperon in golf ball R&D intensity and emphasis on accuracy-enhancing ball designs (e.g., e6, Tour B).
• Wilson Sporting Goods: Heritage sporting goods manufacturer with a full golf equipment line including golf balls (e.g., Staff Model, Duo Soft). Broad incumbent that competes with Xperon in the amateur/recreational golf ball segment at mass retail.
• Callaway Golf: Major golf equipment manufacturer including Chrome Soft golf balls. Broad incumbent offering the full golf equipment stack that Xperon's amateur-focused balls compete against at retail and on course.
• TaylorMade Golf: Major golf equipment manufacturer offering TP5/TP5x golf balls. Broad incumbent with strong Tour presence that competes with Xperon for amateur consumer share at retail.
• Titleist (Acushnet Holdings): World's #1 premium golf ball and equipment brand under Acushnet Holdings. The dominant incumbent in the same golf ball category Xperon competes in, with vastly larger R&D, Tour validation, and distribution. Comparable because both manufacture and sell golf balls, though Titleist operates at global premium scale.
• Srixon (SRI Sports / Dunlop): Japanese-owned golf ball and equipment maker competing in the premium ball segment. Comparable to Xperon as a global golf ball brand with multi-layer construction technology targeting serious amateurs and professionals.

Emerging players

• Vice Golf: DTC golf ball brand selling premium balls direct-to-consumer online, bypassing retail channels. Comparable to Xperon's DTC go-to-market via Naver Smart Store and its focus on differentiation through ball construction rather than brand legacy.
• Polara Golf: Specialty golf ball brand focused on self-correcting and alignment-friendly golf balls. Niche peer comparable to Xperon in its emphasis on accuracy-enhancing design and serving amateur/recreational golfers rather than Tour professionals.
• Snell Golf: DTC golf ball company founded by a former Titleist engineer, selling premium two-piece and three-piece balls online. Emerging peer with similar positioning: technology-led, low-marketing, direct-to-consumer model competing on value against incumbents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/xperon1
• Instagraminstagram.com/xperon_korea
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/xperongolf

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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