What stood out is the commitment.

No, that’s not quite right.

The continued commitment.

The deeper investing.

The pushing of limits.

That’s what Mikasa has been doing the past several years in the sport of beach volleyball – gaining ground, investing, probing the perimeters of its potential in the United States, a country long dominated by others, a market it hadn’t yet found a way to tap.

That is the central reason why, for the first time in a decade – a decade! – SANDCAST is partnering with a new ball company.

Mikasa has long been the ball of the FIVB, which has, of course, since renamed the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. It’s the ball you see played in the Olympic Games and on Volleyball TV. But its presence on American soil has always been limited.

If you’ve been paying attention, that has changed in recent years.

The Hermosa Open went with Mikasa after Mikasa put the best offer forward, wanting to become the ball used in one of the most iconic events in the United States. Mikasa delved into the college ranks, partnering with Florida State as the Seminoles became the first university in the country to use Mikasa as its choice of volleyball.

Several American players have partnered with Mikasa, including the best of them in Kristen Cruz and Taryn Brasher.

Now they’re partnering with us.

Why comes down mostly to the reasons above: Investment and commitment.

Mikasa brought more enthusiasm, more commitment, more ideas, than anyone else in the conversation. They were clearly thinking long-term, with eyes on breaking even further into the American market while benefitting our sizable — and growing – international audience with our 25 percent discount when using the code, SANDCAST.

For almost 10 years now, Tri Bourne and I have only partnered with companies who align with our values, our vision, our enthusiasm. Mikasa brought all of that to the table and even more than we could have asked.

“Mikasa is excited to partner with the best in the game,” Nick England, the Western Territory Sales Manager at Mikasa, said. “It’s well known that SANDCAST is the pinnacle of everything on the sand in our sport. As a ball manufacturer that is passionate about making the best product possible, it is a no brainer to partner with those who do the same on the mic.

“Mikasa is excited for the opportunity to support two individuals who have given so much to the game and continue to raise that bar every day. We are committed to quality products and to embracing that which makes our sport great; the people.”

Did you see that word above? “Committed.”

That’s what stood out to us.

That’s why we’re as committed to Mikasa as they are to the game and, now, SANDCAST.

Mikasa Discount Code

Use the code SANDCAST to get 25% off all Mikasa volleyballs at Mikasa Sports.