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May 1, 2013

Ganim wins national title

LAS VEGAS — HEAD Penn’s Doug Ganim shocked the Classic Professional Racquetball Tour (CPRT) by upsetting the No. 1 ranked player on tour and defending champion. Ganim knocked off the top ranked player in the event’s quarterfinals and then went... (Full story …)

April 14, 2013

Longoria Sets Streak Record

LOS ANGELES — Another event on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) and another tournament victory for HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria. The San Luis Potosi, Mexico native cruised through her four matches at the Southern California tournament only dropping a... (Full story …)

October 18, 2012

US Open Racquetball Championship

Minneapolis — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria, world’s No. 1 ranked female racquetball player, continued her dominance on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) in winning her third United Healthcare US OPEN Racquetball Championship. The US OPEN is the racquetball’s premier... (Full story …)

August 15, 2012

HEAD Penn signs Montalbano

Phoenix — HEAD Penn Racquet Sports announced today the signing of a long-term sponsorship contract with Nick Montalbano, an up and coming star on the men’s professional racquetball circuit. Nick is a New York native currently attending college at Colorado... (Full story …)

August 13, 2012

HEAD Penn dominates racquetball championships

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria and Rocky Carson both have earned the title “World Champion” by winning the Women’s & Men’s Singles Titles, respectively at the International Racquetball Federation’s 2012 World Championships. In addition, Longoria teamed... (Full story …)

May 31, 2012

Longoria Finishes a Perfect Season

Fullerton, Calif. — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria, the world’s Number 1 ranked female racquetball player, completed the “Perfect Season” by winning the Women’s Professional Racquetball Organization’s (WPRO) final event of the season this past weekend in Southern California. With her... (Full story …)

April 11, 2012

UltraKill Offers Power, Durability, and Feel

Engineered Multifilament or Multi-stranded Monofilament Zyex® cores customize performance. Choice of 16, 17, or 18 gauge optimizes balance of durability and control. Space-age Zyex polymer filaments maintain tension for longer string life. (Full story …)

March 7, 2012

Lexi York Makes Racquetball History

York becomes the first freshman to win the Girls’ Singles Title (Full story …)

February 14, 2012

HEAD Penn Dominates Doubles Championships

Five of the eight players in the USA National Men’s Quarterfinals are Team HEAD Penn members (Full story …)

February 7, 2012

Croft Captures First Top Level Pro Tournament

Croft earns his first IRT Tier One Tournament with a win over Rocky Carson in Salt Lake City (Full story …)

November 8, 2011

HEAD Penn Dominates Pan American Games

Rocky Carson, Samantha Salas and Shane Vanderson all earn medals (Full story …)

October 6, 2011

Racquetball players descend on Minneapolis

World's best arriving for the US Open Championships, October 5- 9 (Full story …)

August 17, 2011

Croft to work for RB Warehouse

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — Racquetball Warehouse, official retailer of USA Racquetball and the International Racquetball Tour, has announced the hiring of top ranked professional player, Ben Croft. Croft will join the team as Business Manager with additional responsibilities as... (Full story …)

August 12, 2011

Ashaway sponsors Paraiso

Hall of Fame Player and many-time World Doubles Champion switches to Ashaway UltraKill® 18 (Full story …)

July 25, 2011

Huczek Signs on as Advisor for Ashaway

Retired Racquetball Superstar to help direct UltraKill evolution -- Pushes hybrid stringing as way for players to fine tune their games (Full story …)

Ashaway Introduces UltraKill 16

Multi-stranded Zyex Monofilament Core increases power and resilience -- Maintains tension throughout string life for consistent performance -- Tough 16 gauge maximizes durability for chronic string breakers (Full story …)

July 12, 2011

WPRO Names Rock as New Commissioner

Maryland, USA — The Women’s Professional Racquetball Tour today announced that it has wrapped up its search for a new commissioner, and named Gigi Rock to replace outgoing Shannon Feaster in the tour’s top administrative post. Known for her boldness,... (Full story …)

July 2, 2011

Ashaway Unveils New Website

AshawayUSA.com now offers a new look and feel, enhanced navigation, more product information, and stringing advice (Full story …)

May 27, 2011

Jack Huczek retires from racquetball

The sport’s most decorated player moves on to dominate the telecommunications industry (Full story …)

May 6, 2011

New book: ‘Championship Racquetball’

Legendary racquetball coach and HEAD Penn Racquet Sports’ National Promotions Coordinator Fran Davis has added another element to her powerful teaching program. In partnership with the sports industry’s top publisher Human Kinetics, Fran’s book ‘Championship Racquetball’ is a comprehensive guide... (Full story …)

April 25, 2011

HEAD Penn Racquetball Team Fills the Podium

At the 2011 Intercollegiate Nationals. (Full story …)

March 5, 2011

Valuable lessons offered by racquetball book

Hall of famer and top-ranked player cover drills, skills, and tactics of the game (Full story …)

February 24, 2011

Ashaway Again the Official String of USAR

Only US manufacturer of racquet strings continues support of US National Governing Body (Full story …)

February 1, 2011

Williams Announces Retirement

[CHICAGO] — Top ranked racquetball pro Mitch Williams has announced his retirement from professional racquetball. Mitch was clearly having the best year of his professional career when he suffered a devastating shoulder injury in the quarterfinals at the US Open... (Full story …)

November 30, 2010

Knoth Wins Junior World Championship

Phoenix, AZ — Already having one of the most impressive junior racquetball resumes in history, Taylor Knoth finished his junior career with another World Championship. Knoth survived an 11-10 tiebreaker match in the quarterfinals to capture the Boy’s 18 &... (Full story …)

September 22, 2010

Ashaway Introduces UltraKill 18

Thinner 18 gauge construction enhances power and playability. Zyex® multifilament core maintains tension for longer playing life. (Full story …)

September 9, 2010

HEAD Penn Racquet Sports Signs Croft

PHOENIX, AZ — HEAD Penn Racquet Sports announced today that they have signed Ben Croft to the HEAD Penn Racquetball Team. Croft, who finished the 2009-2010 IRT season at #6, has signed a contract to exclusively use equipment from HEAD... (Full story …)

August 21, 2010

HEAD Penn Players Dominate Racquetball Championships

Rocky Carson Wins His Second World Singles Championship (Full story …)

August 2, 2010

HEAD Penn Signs Rocky Carson

The World Champion Joins a Powerhouse Racquetball Team (Full story …)

July 1, 2010

Travis Mettenbrink Joins Prince/Ektelon

Bordentown, NJ - Prince has added Travis Mettenbrink to its team as the newest Indoor Sales Representative. Mettenbrink, will become the second dedicated Indoor Court Sales Representative for Ektelon Racquetball and Prince Squash, joining Mike Orr who was appointed as... (Full story …)

June 22, 2010

Tecnifibre becomes Official IRT String

Tecnifibre has been named the Official String of the International Racquetball Tour effective immediately. “Tecnifibre, garnering multiple number 1 ratings for performance and comfort as a synthetic string by the United States Racquet Stringers Association, with partners such as ATP,... (Full story …)

May 24, 2010

Fran Davis among Top Racquetball Women

Phoenix, AZ — USA Racquetball’s Winter Issue of “Racquetball” Magazine was devoted to the women of the sport, honoring 11 of racquetball’s most influential women in 2009. Among those named was Fran Davis, HEAD Penn Racquet Sports National Promotions Coordinator.... (Full story …)

March 19, 2010

Ashaway Introduces UltraKill 17 RB String

Zyex® multifilament core maximizes power and durability, maintains tension throughout string life (Full story …)

May 28, 2009

Team HEAD’s Jack Huczek Wins National Racquetball Singles Title

Houston, Texas - Jack Huczek captured his third USA Racquetball Men’s Singles National Championship on Sunday at the 2009 USA Racquetball National Singles Championships at the Downtown Houston YMCA. Huczek is a member of HEAD’s Pro Staff and the win... (Full story …)

May 27, 2009

Ektelon Discovers a New Source of Energy with Launch of EXO3 Racquet Line

Patented Energy Bridge™ and Energy Channel Constructions Deliver More Energy and Comfort in Every Shot (Full story …)

April 28, 2009

Team HEAD’s Kristen Bellows Wins First Pro Tournament

Stockton, Calif. — Kristen Bellows, a member of HEAD’s national playing team, won the Women’s Professional Racquetball Organization (WPRO) World Championships. After a decorated junior and amateur playing career, the victory is Bellow’s first professional tournament championship. Bellows (Salt Lake... (Full story …)

December 3, 2008

Ashaway Extends String and Shoe Sponsorship Deal with Jack Huczek

-- Legendary player to also assist with product development and marketing (Full story …)

September 10, 2008

Legendary Cliff Swain Returns to HEAD Penn Racquet Sports

Phoenix, AZ -- HEAD Penn Racquet Sports is proud to announce the return of one of racquetball’s all time great players to its family of playing professionals. Six-time Men’s Professional World Champion Cliff Swain (Boston, Mass.) has signed a long... (Full story …)

Junior Racquetball Champion Sharon Jackson Signs Contract with HEAD Penn Racquet Sports

Phoenix, AZ - September 2008 - HEAD Penn Racquet Sports is proud to announce the signing of Sharon Jackson to a long term contract to exclusively use equipment from HEAD. Jackson (Shelbyville, Indiana) is the reigning USA Racquetball 18 &... (Full story …)

August 18, 2008

Wilson's Mitch Williams Dominates the 2008 World Racquetball Championships

CHICAGO — The 14th International Racquetball Federation (IRF) 2008 World Championships concluded as nearly 200 players representing 30 countries competed for coveted gold medals in singles and doubles as well as points for team/country awards. The event was held August... (Full story …)

April 24, 2008

Ektelon Introduces New Ultimate Racquet

New Speedport Technology and Power Plug System Raises Bar High on Player Options (Full story …)

March 4, 2008

Team HEAD’s Jack Huczek Wins Fifth Consecutive Tournament

SAN DIEGO — Jack Huczek, a member of HEAD’s elite racquetball team of National Pro Staff, won the International Racquetball Tour’s (IRT) San Diego Open on Sunday at the American Athletic Club. Huczek (Rochester Hills, Mich.) defeated Rocky Carson (Ladera... (Full story …)

February 26, 2008

Team HEAD’s Jack Huczek Wins IRT Stop in Seattle

SEATTLE — Jack Huczek, a member of HEAD’s elite racquetball team of National Pro Staff, won the International Racquetball Tour’s (IRT) Seattle Open on Sunday. Huczek (Rochester Hills, Mich.) defeated Jason Mannino (San Diego, Calif.) in the five-game championship final... (Full story …)

February 19, 2008

Team HEAD’s Ruiz and Huczek Win USA Racquetball National Doubles Titles

Tempe, Ariz. -– Aimee Ruiz and Jack Huczek separately captured National Titles on Sunday at the 2008 USA Racquetball National Doubles Championships at the Arizona State University Recreation Center. Both Ruiz and Huczek are members of HEAD’s Pro Staff and... (Full story …)

February 8, 2008

New Racquetball Tournament Software

New racquetball tournament software is offered called QuickTourney. Download a demo free of charge at www.justeware.com. It is a great tool for running small to medium size tournaments.... (Full story …)

December 19, 2007

New Line of Ashaway Racquetball Shoes to Bear Huczek Signature

Ashaway, RI — A new line of racquetball shoes from Ashaway will bear the signature of world champion Jack Huczek, it was announced today. The new Ashaway line of AMPS™ (Anatomic Multi-Performance System) footwear is anatomically molded to the natural... (Full story …)

June 26, 2007

Penn Introduces its Fastest Racquetball Ever!

Phoenix – Arizona – June 2007 –The Penn Ballistic is specially designed for outdoor racquetball. The Ballistic boasts increased durability, maximum visibility, and Penn’s legendary true bounce on every shot. The Penn Ballistic is also great for indoor play. Experience... (Full story …)

June 7, 2007

Ektelon Unveils Three New O3 Racquets

O3 Copper, O3 White and O3 RG Offer Revolutionary Customization Options (Full story …)

June 6, 2007

Penn introduces New Racquet Ball

June 2007 — Penn introduces its fastest racquet ball ever! The Penn Ballistic is specially designed for outdoor racquetball. The Ballistic boasts increased durability, maximum visibility, and Penn’s legendary true bounce on every shot. Also great for indoor play. Experience... (Full story …)