Wilson Grows #1 Market Share in 2007

05/08/08 - Wilson Racquet Sports has continued to grow its market share in 2007 to continue its leadership as the clear #1 racket brand.

According to the latest year to date (SMS) survey, Wilson's market share has increased to over a 31% unit share of performance rackets in 2007 with 7 of the Top 12 selling rackets ytd 2007 in dollar sales as well. In addition, SMS shows that Wilson continues to lead in the following areas for 2007:

• #1 in Unit Sales
• #1 in Unit Share
• #1 in Dollar Sales
• #1 in Dollar Share

In addition, Wilson's [K]Six.One 95 is the #1 selling new racket for combined head sizes, that began shipping in 2007. Wilson also had 4 of the Top 7 "Hot New Rackets," a notable distinction, as this list measures the impact of new models that have only been shipping over the last 12 months. While these numbers are a testament to how [K]Factor has greatly impacted Wilson's strong growth, the numbers also speak to the ongoing strength of nCode, with Wilson now having a 36.9% unit market share in rackets selling between $100 - $149, where nCode is primarily positioned.

Wilson is also the #1 tennis brand globally in market share, with Europe and Asia also reflecting strong growth behind [K]Factor. In Japan, the second largest tennis market behind the USA, Wilson is also #1 in share in both units and dollars, and the
[K]Six.One 95 is the top selling racket to date for 2007. (Yano data, Jan/Feb. 2007).

Wilson Racquet Sports is a division of Chicago-based Wilson Sporting Goods, one of the world's leading manufacturers of sports equipment and owned by Amer Sports. Wilson designs, manufactures and distributes sporting goods throughout the world and focuses on making technologically advanced products which help players of all levels perform better. Wilson's core sport categories include: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Soccer, Youth Sports, Uniforms/Apparel, Golf, Footwear and Racquet Sports (Tennis, Racquetball, Squash, Badminton and Platform Tennis). For more information, visit www.wilson.com.

May 8, 2008

Wilson Grows #1 Market Share in 2007