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Overview

Anhui Baton Sports Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer of sporting goods, primarily focused on badminton equipment such as rackets and shuttlecocks, with additional lines in pickleball, tennis, fitness, and Muay Thai products.¹²³ Established in 1991, the company exports to international markets and maintains OEM, ODM, and own-brand (Baton) production capabilities, with annual output including 96 million badminton shuttlecocks and 10,000 racket boxes.³

History

Anhui Baton Sports Co., Ltd. began manufacturing and exporting sports products in 1991 from Lu’an, Anhui Province, China.³ Over 30 years, it has developed business relationships with companies worldwide through its badminton and fitness equipment offerings.³ The company operates 10 production lines and reports annual output value between US$1 million and US$2.5 million.³

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Badminton Equipment (rackets and shuttlecocks)	Entry to mid-level recreational play	$10 - $100
Pickleball Equipment	Paddles and accessories for emerging sport	$20 - $80
Tennis Equipment	Basic rackets and gear	$30 - $120
Fitness Equipment	Support belts and yoga accessories	$15 - $50
Muay Thai Equipment	Training gear for combat sports	$20 - $100

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in-house at the company's facility in Xin an Industrial Zone, Yuan District, Lu’an, Anhui Province, China.¹³ It operates 10 production lines with OEM/ODM capabilities under the Baton brand.³

Notable Products

Badminton Shuttlecocks - High-volume production of 96 million units annually for recreational and training use.
Badminton Rackets - 10,000 boxes produced yearly, exported to international buyers including Athletico.
Waist Support Belt - Fitness accessory listed as a main product for sports support.
Yoga Dress - Apparel item in fitness product range.

Reputation

Baton is recognized as a reliable OEM supplier for badminton and fitness gear among international buyers, with steady export records to firms like Athletico International.⁴ Enthusiasts view it as a budget-friendly option for shuttlecocks and rackets suitable for casual play, though professional reviews are limited.¹³ Criticisms focus on its positioning in lower to mid-tier markets without standout premium endorsements.

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