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Aqua Sphere Hand Paddles

ownerMontagu Private Equity (United Kingdom)
originItaly
manufacturedChina and Italy

Aqua Sphere is a premier brand in the world of professional and recreational swimming equipment, originally established in Genoa, Italy, in 1998. The brand gained international acclaim for its innovation in eye protection, particularly for developing the world’s first curved lens goggles, which revolutionized the swimming experience by providing peripheral vision.

While the brand's creative and design roots are firmly planted in Italy, manufacturing is conducted across multiple facilities globally. High-precision technical components are often produced in Italy, while broader distribution lines are manufactured in China. This combination ensures that the products meet the rigorous standards required by triathletes and professional swimmers worldwide.

Aqua Sphere was originally part of the Aqua Lung Group, a company pioneered by Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Following a period of ownership by Air Liquide, the brand was acquired by Montagu Private Equity. Today, Aqua Sphere continues to lead the industry under the Aqua Lung International umbrella, maintaining its headquarters in France and providing high-performance swim training gear like these hand paddles to athletes on a global scale.

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