BASICKS (ベイシックス) is a Japanese streetwear label known for its signature heart motif and a quietly expressive approach to everyday essentials. New Era is the official headwear supplier for professional baseball across Japan. The Yomiuri Giants are one of Japan's oldest and most storied baseball teams. The three have now collaborated on an official practice cap that occupies the precise intersection of sport and street.
The base model is New Era's Pre-Curved 9FIFTY™, the cap that has become a fixture in the Giants' training routine. Two colorways are available — Home and Visitor — each distinguished by BASICKS' signature heart mark and the brand's characteristic contrast stitching along the visor. A mesh construction adapts the design for summer heat, prioritizing airflow during practice sessions.
What gives this release a particular weight is its dual life: the same cap worn by Giants players on the practice field is now available to fans and collectors through the Yomiuri Giants' stores and online shop. Priced at ¥7,500 (tax included).