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February 1, 2010
Bryan Brothers Capture Fourth Australian Open Title, Second Consecutive, and Eighth Grand Slam Crown Overall
Recent Racquet Switch to Prince EXO3 Ignite Team 95 Helps American Doubles Duo Take One Step Closer to All-Time Titles Record
January 31, 2010 - Bordentown, NJ, - Defending champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan took home their second consecutive men's doubles crown at the 2010 Australian Open Saturday evening and their eighth Grand Slam title overall beating rivals Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic in three sets, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3.
With their EXO3 Ignite Team 95
racquets, which they switched to late last year, the 31-year old American twins are now just four titles away from reaching the all-time record, currently held by Australian greats Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde with 61.
"It feels great to come back to Melbourne and defend our title, capture another Grand Slam and take one step closer to the all-time title record," said Bob Bryan. "It is exactly how we hoped to kick-off 2010."
Check out the EXO3 Ignite Team 95
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January 7, 2010
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January 30, 2009
New Gael Monfils Prince TV Spot - First Look
TV spot from Prince featuring #13 ranked Gael Monfils and his Prince EXO3 Rebel 95 racquet - one of the newest releases from Prince featuring EXO3 technology.
This TV spot has just started to air, this is an early look:
NEW GAEL MONFILS - EXO3 REBEL :30 TV SPOT
January 28, 2009
Victoria Azarenka Signs Wth Tourna Grip
Unique Sports is proud to announce a multi-year agreement with WTA Top 15 player Victoria Azarenka. The 19 year old rising star Azarenka uses the new high performance overgrip Tourna Tac from the makers of the world famous Tourna Grip. Both Unique and Victoria are excited about the partnership and potential to market high performance gear specifically to women. Azarenka said of the new grip, "...Tourna Tac it is definitely my grip of choice, it really performs in all playing conditions and doesn't slip out of my hand like other grips". Azarenka is featured on the packaging of the Pink and White colors of Tourna Tac.
Check out Tourna Grip here
January 23, 2009
Wilson Racquet Sports Signs Anna Chakvetadze to Long Term Agreement
Wilson Racquet Sports announced that they have signed a long term agreement with Anna Chakvetadze. The 21 year old ended 2008 with a WTA Tour ranking of 18, which was her third Top 20 year in a row. In late 2007, Chakvetadze achieved a career high world ranking of number 5. She reached the quarterfinals in three out of four Grand Slams, and got to the semifinals of the WTA Tour Sony Ericsson Championships.
"I am thrilled to be playing with Wilson equipment," said Chakvetadze. "I know that my racket, bag, strings all have the highest quality to support on my quest for the Top 10". Anna will debut her Wilson [K] Blade Team racket and Eco Pro Tour Super Six bag next week at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Continue reading: "Wilson Racquet Sports Signs Anna Chakvetadze to Long Term Agreement"
January 12, 2009
November 4, 2008
Gael Monfils signs with Prince, will use new racquet technology
Twenty-two year old Frenchman GaelMonfils (GAH'-ehl mohn-FEES') has been called tennis' uber-athlete. Aside frombeing one of the most charismatic personalities in the sport, he is a natural talentgraced with incredible athleticism and rare combinations of speed, strength, grittycounter-punching and incredible shot making abilities. At 6'4", 180 lbs, Monfilsrepresents the next generation tennis player. He also now represents the Princebrand.
Four weeks ago, "La Monf", as he is often affectionately referred to, picked up one of the frames in Prince's soon-to-be released 2009 line. While details of the line are still confidential, Monfils was an instant convert. At a ceremony in Paris, France during the BNP Paribas Masters event, he made it official, signing with Prince and becoming the newest athlete on the Company's player roster.
According to Monfils, "I knew as soon as I hit the first ball with it, there was something different, something better. It is hard to explain, but the holes and the technology made a difference. It just felt right. The racquet is vital to my work. It has to elevate my game or I am not interested in making a switch."
In fact, since picking up the new racquet prior to the ATP event stop in Vienna, Austria, the former No. 1 ranked junior in the world has beaten two top fifteen players, reached his first ATP final in more than twelve months and has jumped fourteen ranking spots to No. 14 in the world - not a bad start.
Monfils has chosen to play a model that has been in development for more than two years and is set for release, globally, in the first part of 2009. It, along with the other models in the series, will introduce the tennis world to a breakthrough racquet technology that re-writes the laws of physics.
"Prince is known on the tour for making best quality racquets and for always making new advancements that help players win," said Monfils. "They are inspiring players and changing the game - and that is the type of team I want to be on."
Moving forward Monfils will be an ambassador for the brand and involved in all aspects of marketing and promotion.
"This is certainly an exciting addition to the Prince team - one that is a true testament to the hard work of our product development team and an early indicator that players will see something very special in 2009," said George Napier, CEO of Prince Sports, Inc. "We are proud to be in partnership with Gael and his team and feel privileged to have him representing our brand. He is passionate, professional, team-oriented and, together, we look forward to helping Gael reach the top of his game."
Monfils joins an impressive and growing list of athletes playing with Prince including: Nikolay Davydenko, David Ferrer, the current No.1 ranked (and perhaps greatest of all-time) men's doubles team of Mike and Bob Bryan, the current No.1 ranked woman in the world, Jelena Jankovic, the No. 1 ranked woman's doubles player in the world, Liezel Huber and Maria Sharapova - as well as a growing number of top-ranked junior players around the world.
September 18, 2008
Gastao Elias signs with adidas
Seventeen-year-old tennis standout, Gastao Elias of Portugal, has signed a multi-year endorsement contract with large clothing and shoe manufacturer, adidas International. The 2007 B18 Eddie Herr Champion and former top-10 junior, Elias is now competing full-time on the men's ITF and ATP Tours and has already broken into the top 500. Elias lives and trains full-time at IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida where he is part of the Elite Group and works full-time with coach, Ricardo Ycaza.
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September 9, 2008
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August 28, 2008
US Open Top Seeds Racquets - Jelena Jankovic
Can Jelena Jankovic win a grand slam in 2008? We'll see this week at the US Open. If she's going to do it, she's going to need her favorite stick, the Prince O3 Speedport White.
It is the latest 'tweener' offering in the Prince O3 Speedport racquet line based on the very successful O3 White, used by Maria Sharapova. The Prince O3 Speedport Pro White features an aerodynamic refinement to the largest sweetspot offered in the Prince racquet line thanks to the use of new square-shaped O-Ports that generates a livelier response across the entire string bed.
Prince has changed some key specifications for the new O3 Speedport Pro White (0.3 oz. heavier, denser 18x19 string pattern for the Pro version) to reward the more advanced player seeking added control, while keeping the headsize and length consistent with the O3 Speedport White. The O3 Speedport Pro White offers another well-rounded, control-oriented option in the new O3 Speedport line to complement the very popular O3 Black. Overall, the O3 Speedport Pro White is sure to be one of the best racquets for an intermediate-advanced to advanced player with a moderate to fast swing speed.
* Racquet SpecificationsHeadsize:100 sq. in.
* Length:27.00 in.
* Weight (strung):11.60 oz.
* Stiffness (Babolat RDC): 66
* Balance:12.90 in. Head Light
* Cross Section:23mm/25mm/22mm Tapered Beam
* Swingweight:328 kg*sq. cm
* String Pattern:18x19
* Grip:Prince DuraPro
* Prince Power Level:1000
The Prince O3 Speedport Pro White is $199 at DoItTennis and Amazon.
August 27, 2008
US Open Top Seeds Racquets - Roger Federer
It feels very odd to say, but...#2 Roger Federer is looking for payback at this year's US Open, and will be swinging his Wilson [K]Six-One Tourto make it happen.
The Wilson [K] Factor Six.One Tour racquet is made using [k]arophite black nanotechnology, a proprietary next-generation structure that results in better feel and a stronger, more stable performance. As a result, it's easier than ever for players to shape their shots and hit the corners with accuracy. And control is a crucial tool, as players who had the fewest unforced errors have won a combined 74 percent of the most recent Grand Slam tournaments. In fact, the [K] Factor Six.One Tour is so precise that it's the favorite of Roger Federer. Recommendations don't come any better than that.
The [K] Factor Six.One Tour also comes around a bit quicker than other racquets, creating more pace and penetration on ground strokes. And the racquet offers plenty of control and hop during serves.
Specifications:
* Si: 6 (fast and long)
* Head size: 90 square inches
* Length: 27 inches
* Weight: 12 ounces (unstrung), 12.5 ounces (strung)
* Balance: 12 points HL (unstrung), 9 points HL (strung)
* Grip size: 4-1/4 to 4-5/8
* Composition: 80 percent karophite black, 20 percent Kevlar
* Cross section: 17.0 mm Flat Beam, tip, shoulder, and handle
* Rec. string: Champion's Choice
* Rec. grip: Leather
* Bumper and grommets: G7861
* Stringing recommendations: 16 x 19 pattern, 50- to 60-pound tension
The Wilson [K]Six-One Tourstarts at $199 from Amazon
August 26, 2008
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