The Core Energy Belt: An Unlikely Story Behind a Revolutionary New Baseball Item

The Core Energy belt is available in nine different colors. There are versions for umpires and junior players as well. (© Core Technology)

Kawakami Kenshin when he played for the Atlanta Braves. Kawakami won eight games during his two-year MLB stint. (© Kyōdō)

In addition to overseeing his company’s face-mask manufacturing business, CEO Yokoi Takanao also invented the Core Energy belt. (© Core Technology)

At the heart of the Core Energy belt is stretchy fabric that supports the core muscles. (© Core Technology)

The lessons gained by Shirohato through mask manufacture are evident in every aspect of the Core Energy belt’s production. (© Kumazaki Takashi)

Also manufacturing belts for golfing and business use, Core Technology supports all manner of backs. (© Core Technology)