Business/Marketing
July 3, 2008
Ricoh Europe Extends ATP Sponsorship By 3 Years
Global commercial leader extends role as Official ATP Office Solutions Provider for third time
June 16, 2008
2008 US Open Theme Art Showcases Unique Elements of Sport, Entertainment and Pagentry
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 16, 2008 -- The USTA today unveiled the official 2008 US Open theme art. The design capitalizes on the US Open ad campaign, “It’s Showtime,” and depicts the US Open as a one-of-a-kind event located in...
June 10, 2008
Prince Hires David Malinowski to Oversee Strings, Grips and Machines
Bordentown, NJ – June 10, 2008 –- Prince is proud to announce that David Malinowski has joined the Company as its new Global Product Manager for Strings, Grips and Machines. A racquet technician with over twenty years of experience in...
June 4, 2008
Dave Morgan Joins The Tennis Company As Chairman and Partner
Will Leverage Growth of Digital Media to Accelerate Growth of World's Biggest Tennis Content Company
May 29, 2008
The Champions Program Partners with HEAD Penn Racquet Sports
COLLEGE PARK, MD –- The Junior Tennis Champions Center, a not-for-profit junior development program located in College Park MD, today announced an official partnership with sports equipment leader HEAD Penn Racquet Sports. The three-year agreement will see Penn become the...
May 21, 2008
HEAD Re-Signs Tennis Sensation Murray
Austria – Kennelbach –May 2008 –- HEAD announced that the company has re-signed an agreement with tennis star Andy Murray. The partnership will continue through end of 2011. The contract signing took place on May 20th in London with Executive...
May 19, 2008
USPTA and ACSM Announce Historic Partnership
-- Partnership is first to combine initiatives from medical and sports fields --
May 6, 2008
Tennis Channel Teams With California Giant Berry Farms to Promote Network's Inaugural Wimbledon Coverage
Co-Branded “The Sweetest Match” Partnership Uses Historic Tennis Tournament’s Strawberries and Cream Tradition, Mutual Health Benefits of Both Tennis and Strawberries to Put Products in Front of Like Consumers Promotion to Generate Unprecedented 1.25 Billion Media Impressions for Network
Wilson Continues to Lead Industry as the #1 Racket Brand
[CHICAGO] –- Wilson increased their market share lead in First Quarter 2008 compared to year end as the #1 racquet brand according to the Sports Marketing Surveys first quarter 2008 results just released. According to the first quarter sell-thru results,...
May 5, 2008
Bälle de Mätch Hires Industry Veteran Sheri Norris as National Sales & Promotions Manager
CHICAGO, IL (May 5, 2008) -— Bälle de Mätch is proud to announce industry veteran Sheri Norris has joined the company as National Sales & Promotions Manager effective today. “Bälle de Mätch is fortunate to have Sheri lead the sales...
Prince Continues Momentum According to Q1 Industry Audit
Industry Leader Now Has More Racquet and Footwear Models in Top Fifteen Than Any Other Brand and #1 Position in String
April 28, 2008
Octagon Signs Top South African Tennis Player Kevin Anderson
McLean, VA (April 28, 2008) -– Octagon today announced the signing of top-ranked South African tennis player Kevin Anderson to a full service representation agreement. A 21-year-old native of Johannesburg, Anderson played three seasons of collegiate tennis at the University...
April 24, 2008
Prince and Viking Off to a Strong Start Since Announcing Acquisition
Brand Kicks Off Partnership With Extremely Strong Showing at APTA Nationals and Hall of Fame Celebration
Wilson's Racquet Sports Consumer Catalog Achieves National Recognition
Wilson’s Graphic Design Team Receives Award
April 22, 2008
Max Brownlee “Comes Home” to Prince as Regional Vice President of Sales
Industry Veteran and Recent Racquet Sports Industry “Person of the Year” Ready to Help Bring Surging Brand to Next Level
April 15, 2008
John Embree ‘Goes Green’ Becoming New President of Prince Americas
Bordentown, NJ – April 14, 2008 -– Prince Sports, Inc. is proud and excited to announce that John Embree will be joining the Company as its new President of Prince Americas, leading the charge for the brand in the United...
April 10, 2008
HEAD Re-Signs Tennis Sensation Young
Kennelbach – Austria – April 2008 -– HEAD announced today that the company has re-signed an agreement with young tennis standout Donald Young. The partnership begins immediately and will continue through 2010. Coached by his parents Donald Sr. and Ilona,...
Tennis Channel to Sell Las Vegas Tournament to ATP
City and Network Created Historic Pro Tennis Tournament, Landmark Television Coverage
April 9, 2008
Max Brownlee “Comes Home” to Prince as Regional Vice President of Sales
Industry Veteran and Recent Racquet Sports Industry “Person of the Year” Ready to Help Bring Surging Brand to Next Level
IRT Pro Jason Thoerner Extends Contract with HEAD for Additional 3 Years
Phoenix, Ariz. -– HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports has re-signed Jason Thoerner, a top men’s professional racquetball player to a three year deal to exclusively use racquetball equipment from HEAD. Thoerner (Pekin, Ill.) is currently ranked ninth on the International Racquetball Tour...
Top Ranked IRT Pro Shane Vanderson Renews Contract with HEAD
Phoenix, Ariz. -– HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports is proud to announce the resigning of Shane Vanderson, a top men’s professional racquetball player. Vanderson (Fort Myers, Fla.) is currently ranked fifth on the International Racquetball Tour (IRT) and has signed a three...
April 3, 2008
Enel Becomes Official Partner of the ATP
London, United Kingdom -– The ATP, governing body for men’s professional tennis, today announced that Enel, Europe’s second largest energy company, has become an official partner of the ATP. As well as becoming the ATP’s official electricity partner, the three...
Family Circle Cup to Celebrate 35th Anniversary With Dunlop
Dunlop Signs on as Official Ball & Racquet for Legendary Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Event
Prince Furthers Company’s Commitment to Product Innovation and Validation
New Product Validation and Technical Expert to Ensure Very Best Products Reach Players
April 2, 2008
USTA Tennis & Education Foundation Appoints Five New Members to It's Board
Dunlop Signs on as Official Ball & Racquet for Legendary Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Event
March 5, 2008
HEAD Penn Racquet Sports to Continue as Official Sponsor of Beach Tennis USA
PHOENIX – March 5, 2008 –- HEAD Penn Racquet Sports and Beach Tennis USA have renewed their partnership for another year. HEAD will serve as the official racquet and Penn will be the official ball for all the events, comprising...
February 27, 2008
Prince Sports, Inc. Set to Acquire Platform Tennis Leader Viking Athletics
Racquet Sports Company Looks to Expand
February 26, 2008
Dunlop Names Hines as Eastern Regional Manager
Award-Winning Industry Veteran Returns to Flying D
February 15, 2008
Today in N'Awlins - All Star Celebrity Game
What can you expect to see on all the Celebs? Check out this Unique, Limited edition, and Culturally inspired collection . . . Tadidas/NBA HomeCooked collection
David Palmer Signs Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal with Ashaway and Black Knight
Ashaway, RI — Ashaway Racket Strings and world-renowned squash racquet manufacturer Black Knight have signed a joint long-term sponsorship agreement with squash legend David Palmer. Currently ranked 4th in the PSA World rankings, Palmer is a three-time British Open and...
February 12, 2008
Ferris State Professional Tennis Management and Dartfish Video Software Solutions Announce Partnership.
The Ferris State University Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program in Big Rapids, MI and Dartfish Video Software Solutions are excited to announce their recent partnership. Dartfish Video Software Solutions, the leading instructional video software on the market, utilized in many...
February 11, 2008
Balle de Match to distribute Kaelin Apparel
CHICAGO — Balle de Match is pleased to announce it will add Kaelin apparel to its inventory as of July 1, 2008. Previously distributed by Diadora, Kaelin was founded in 1982 by former Head Sportswear executives as a women’s fashion...
February 6, 2008
Unique, Babolat Settle Grip Dispute
Unique Sports Products says the Tourna-Grip Light Blue Color is now an indisputable USA trademark. Babolat and Unique Sports recently settled a five-year legal dispute, and Babolat, along with all other racquet manufacturers, acknowledge the Tourna Grip Light Blue Color...
February 5, 2008
Wilson Continues to Grow Market Share in 2007 - Finishing Again as the Clear #1 Racket Brand
Chicago — Wilson continued to be the #1 racket brand choice in 2007, according to the year end 2007 SMS/TIA survey just released. Based on the strength of the new [K]Factor line of rackets, Wilson’s performance racket market share continued...
February 4, 2008
Imperial Headwear Renews License with MHS Licensing and “The Girls™”
(Aurora, CO) February 5, 2008 –- Imperial Headwear (“Imperial”) is proud to announce the renewal of its license with “The Girls™”. “The Girls™”, celebrating favorite pastimes of women everywhere, feature a series of stylized characters depicting the leisure passions and...
50% Off All Custom Racquets by Vantage
Monday, February 4th, 2008 — Thursday and Friday, Feb 7th and 8th! To celebrate their 3rd anniversary, Vantage is offering all of their custom racquets at half their regular price. If you haven't used a custom racquet before, now is...
Prince Tennis Launches Two New Online Promotions - Asks Players to Show Their On Court "O Face"!
Prince has launched two new online Web promotions that will give players and fans the chance to win a host of free products and prizes including the Company's newest O3 performance racquets, its ground-breaking RECOIL string, even a Nintendo Wii...
January 30, 2008
Octagon Signs WTA Tennis Players Daniela Hantuchova and Agnes Szavay
Agency Strengthens Management Portfolio with the Additions of Top 10 Ranked and 2008 Australian Open Semifinalist Hantuchova and Top 20 Ranked Szavay
Smash Magazine Renews Title Sponsorship of Top Junior Event
Chrysler Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of 2008 SMASH State Open Clay Court Junior Cup
January 23, 2008
USPTA and Tennis Week Magazine Announce 2008 Partnership
HOUSTON - – The United States Professional Tennis Association and Tennis Week magazine are proud to announce they will continue their alliance after reaching an agreement to extend and expand their partnership in the coming year. As part of the...
Michelle Wilson Named Chief Marketing Officer, Pro Tennis
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA today announced that Michelle Wilson has been named Chief Marketing Officer, Professional Tennis. In this new role, Wilson will be responsible for all marketing, advertising, branding and creative services for professional tennis, including the...
January 18, 2008
Bälle De Mätch Moves Business to Chicago and names New CFO
CHICAGO, IL — Bälle de Mätch, the tennis apparel brand favored for its style and comfort, has outgrown its Southern California roots and moved to Chicago in order to better service its increasing customer base. The 15-year-old company has become...
January 16, 2008
Olympus America and USTA Announce New Title Sponsorship for US Open Series
New Six Year Partnership Set to Significantly Elevate US Open Series and the US Open New Agreement is the Most Comprehensive Sponsorship Partnership in the Company’s History
December 21, 2007
2007 — A Record Year for Tennis in the U.S.
Records Set for US Open Attendance and US Open Series TV Viewership Number of People Playing Tennis Tops 25 Million U.S. Captures Davis Cup Title for First Time in 12 Years
Fonte and Prince Team with AAYTE
Doug Fonte (left), President of Prince Americas, a recognized leader in game-improvement technologies and engineering-based, high-performance sports equipment, explains special qualities of Prince’s latest tennis racquet to participants in Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education in Philadelphia at the opening...
Peter Burwash International and Prince Announce New Strategic Global Partnership
Bordentown, NJ — After more than a twenty year relationship with its former partner, Peter Burwash International (PBI) has officially announced that Prince will assume the role of official equipment provider of PBI, to be carried at all international PBI...
December 11, 2007
Dunlop Tabs Schultz as Western Regional Manager
GREENVILLE, SC — Dunlop announced today that Steve Schultz has become the Western Regional Manager for its Racquet Sports Division. The appointment is part of an overall plan to increase the company’s coverage and service to the Pro and Specialty...
November 29, 2007
Babolat Hires New Regional Sales Managers
Boulder, CO –- Babolat, one of the leading manufacturers of tennis products, announces the company has tapped Mickey Maule (right) and Michael Lata (left) as Regional Sales Managers. Maule and Lata will oversee the Northern and Western regions of the...
November 8, 2007
Tennis Life Magazine and Intercollegiate Tennis Association Partners in 2008!
TAMPA, FL — Tennis Life Magazine with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) has signed a multi-year agreement to be the official magazine of the ITA. Beginning with the January 2008 issue of Tennis Life Magazine, TLM will publish editorial in...
November 7, 2007
Prince Continues Momentum Heading Into Fourth Quarter of 2007
Q3 SMS/TIA Audit Shows Company Has Nearly One Third of Industry’s Hottest New Racquets and #1 Best-Selling String
November 6, 2007
Lee Tennis Names New General Manager and Director of Sales
Charlottesville, VA — Lee Tennis, the maker of Har-Tru®, announced today the appointments of Randy Futty as General Manager and Pat Hanssen as Director of Sales. These appointments reinforce and solidify Lee Tennis’ commitment to enable those who love tennis...
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine Names 2007 “Champions of Tennis”
USTA Florida has been named the USTA Section of the Year by the Racquet Sports Industry in recognition of the USTA Florida Schools Program
November 5, 2007
George Poulos Joins Prince as Global Category Director for Footwear Business
Former Nike and Adidas Executive Tapped to Implement Company’s Continued Growth
Wilson [K]Factor Continues Growth as the Top 3 Selling "Hot New Rackets" for Q3 2007 According to Sports Marketing Surveys
Chicago — Wilson Racquet Sports continues its growth, with the latest third quarter Sports Marketing Survey market share report showing that Wilson’s 2007 year-to-date market share has increased significantly over 2006. The [K]Six-one family of rackets now represents the #1,...
October 30, 2007
Unique Sports Announces a Multi-Year Agreement with Blake
Unique Sports announces a multi-year agreement with World Top 10 player James Blake to endorse Tourna Grip. James has been using Tourna Grip throughout his successful career. Both Unique and James are excited about their partnership. James Blake joins the...
October 26, 2007
HEAD Penn Racquet Sports Extends Billing
PHOENIX – October, 26 2007 -– HEAD Penn Racquet Sports today announced that the company will extend remittance dates for all bills currently due from Southern California retailers in response to the fires in and around San Diego, CA. “It...
September 17, 2007
Racquet Sports Industry Offers New Marketing Opportunity in 2008
Racquet Sports Industry, the largest tennis trade publication in the world, will be offering a new marketing opportunity in 2008 called the “RSI.com Site Block.” The Site Block is an exclusive sponsorship of RSI Magazine’s official website, www.RacquetSportsIndustry.com, for one-month...
August 29, 2007
MyTennisGroup.com Offers Tennis Players an Easy-To-Use Administrative Resource
MyTennisGroup.com offers tennis players an easy-to-use administrative resource to organize season courts and teams fast.
August 23, 2007
Andy Benedict Named National Promotions Manager for Wilson Racquet Sports
CHICAGO — Wilson Racquet Sports announced today that Andy Benedict has been named the new National Promotions Manager. In this role, Benedict will focus on the administration and day to day execution of Wilson’s tennis industry and grass roots initiatives....
August 20, 2007
Tennis Life Magazine Announces Major Growth for 2008
Increases frequency, adds special travel annual, and launches U.K. edition
Tennis Channel Names Timothy Russell Vice President, Advertising Sales, New York
LOS ANGELES — Tennis Channel, the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and passionate lifestyle of tennis, today announced the appointment of Timothy Russell to vice president of advertising sales, New York. In this position...
August 13, 2007
Nautic Partners, LLC and Management Acquire Prince Sports, Inc.
Performance Tennis Brand Sets Sights on Continued Growth
August 9, 2007
HEAD NV Announces Results for the Three and Six Months ended 30 June 2007
Amsterdam – 9th August 2007 – Head N.V. (NYSE: HED; VSX: HEAD), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment, announced the following results today. For the three months ended 30 June 2007 compared to the three months ended...
August 6, 2007
Prince Continues Momentum Through Second Quarter
Company has #1 Hottest New Racquet and is #1 in Racquet Product Innovation
August 3, 2007
Ferris State Professional Tennis Management and Midtown Clubs Announce Partnership.
August 1, 2007 — The Ferris State University Professional Tennis Management (PTM) program and Midtown Clubs are excited to announce their recent partnership intended to benefit the entire tennis industry. Midtown Clubs, the nation’s leader in upscale athletic club and...
July 30, 2007
Nex-Lvl Inc. Named Licensee for Head Tennis and Golf Sportswear
Nex-Lvl Inc. Becomes Exclusive Licensee For HEAD Tennis and Golf Sportswear In North America Nex-LvL Inc, based in Toronto, is the new North American licensee for HEAD Tennis and Golf sportswear. The company, which has U.S. sales offices in Traverse...
July 26, 2007
USPTA Provides Members With New Tennisplayer.net Benefit on Personal Web Sites
July 26, 2007 —The United States Professional Tennis Association continues to utilize technology to assist its members and as such has truly revitalized one of the best benefits created for members in the personal Web sites. Members will now find...
July 24, 2007
TIA and RSI Magazine Expand Partnership
Dedicated Print and Online Section to provide greater coverage of industry news
Boris Becker: A Powerful Experience
His name stands for top performance and the desire to win, for style and strength, for power and class — and now also for his exclusive new sports brand. With a complete range of innovative tennis racquets and an apparel...
June 26, 2007
New Gamma Products for 2007
Smart Grip™ Overgrip – New Micro-Textured, Thin Overgrip Smart Grip™ Overgrip is the only grip that grips you back! The micro-textured DermaGrip™ surface grips your hand for more traction and control. Most importantly, the elastic backing material stretches thin providing...
June 20, 2007
Peter Burwash International Selected to Direct the Tennis Program for Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas - Peter Burwash International (PBI), the world's largest international tennis management firm, announced it has signed an agreement to direct the tennis operation for the Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi (www.emiratespalace.com) beginning October 1, 2007. The agreement...
June 19, 2007
Tennis Cart Now Designed for Transition Balls
USPTA and PTR Master Professional Joe Dinoffer has announced the addition of a “Mesh Divider” for transition tennis balls as a new feature on his Oncourt Offcourt Deluxe Club Cart. The divider now comes standard with all Deluxe Club Carts...
June 15, 2007
RSI Magazine Publishes Ultimate Tennis Ball Issue July Issue is Shipping Now
Racquet Sports Industry magazine's July issue contains everything you ever wanted to know about Tennis Balls. It includes Lab Testing results of most of the tennis balls available on the market today. It also contains feature articles about the tennis...
June 6, 2007
HEAD Introduces Badminton to U.S. Market
HEAD has taken on the challenge of providing players all they need for the fast-paced, dynamic game of Badminton, applying their proven racquet sport expertise to a new full range of badminton products.
May 30, 2007
Peter Burwash International Facilities Score High in Rankings
One out of every seven facilities in the Tennis Resorts Online annual rankings has its tennis program directed by professionals from Peter Burwash International(PBI). The final rankings had 11 PBI-staffed properties in the Top 75 Tennis Resorts.
May 26, 2007
James Blake Returns to Dunlop
Fan Favorite and Nine-Time Singles Champion Inks New Deal
May 21, 2007
Prince Comes Out of Gate Strong in Q1 Thanks To Support From Suppliers and Retailers
Tennis Leader Poised To Break $100 Million Sales Mark in 2007
Prince Comes Out of Gate Strong in Q1 Thanks To Support From Suppliers and Retailers
Tennis Leader Poised To Break $100 Million Sales Mark in 2007
May 11, 2007
HEAD NV Announces Results for the Three Months ended 31 March 2007
Head N.V. a leading global manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment, announced the following results today.
May 3, 2007
Prince Receives Good News From Q1 Specialty Retail Audit
Company Continues Climb; Three of Top Five Racquets Are O3 Including New O3 Speedports
Prince Receives Good News From Q1 Specialty Retail Audit
Company Continues Climb; Three of Top Five Racquets Are O3 Including New O3 Speedports
April 25, 2007
HEAD Announces its Intention to Make a Payment of Circa Euro 7,500,000 to It's Shareholders
HEAD N.V., a leading global manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment, announces its intention to make a payment of circa Euro 7,500,000 to its shareholders.
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