SHUTTERSTOCK; COURTESY MIZUNO T Pathway forPTRMembers USPTA OffersEquivalency TEACHING PROFESSIONALS these benefits.” of the opportunitytotake advantage all certifiedprofessionalsshould have an accreditedorganizationand wefelt forcertified professionalsfrom benefits Gary Trost. “Therewillbemany new blocks possible,” says USPTA President members withtheminimumroad- important toofferapathway PTR for teaching association,wefeltitwas former certifiedmembership status. that willconsidertheircurrentand nis professionalsanexpeditedprocess through 2019, certified ten- allows PTR members. Theprogram,whichwillrun www.tennisindustrymag.com This past spring, USPTA received “As theonlyUSTA-accredited tennis- Industry and former certified PTR PTR and formercertified membership forcurrent pathwaylency toUSPTA tors approved anequiva- he USPTA boardofdirec- Information tohelpyou runyour business PTRtoUSPTA. to USPTA pathway, visituspta.com/ PTR professionals.”qualified USPTA membershippathway toall we thoughtitimperative to offer this with theUSTA thanever, isstronger so oping thisprogram.Ourrelationship been very forward-thinking indevel- “Our board,ledby PresidentTrost, has sible,” addsUSPTA CEOJohn Embree. trained teachingprofessionalspos- nis inAmericathatwehave thebest become officiallyaccredited. USPTA isworkingwiththeUSTA to with correspondingUSTA sections. The divisions have established agreements USPTA. Inaddition,several USPTA announced apartnershipwiththe September, USTA CEO GordonSmith USTA provisional accreditation,andin For moreinformationonthePTR “It iscriticaltothegrowth often-

News ference.com. PaddleSportsShow.com orTheTOMCon- the USTA NationalCampusinLake Nona. perience andopeningwelcome partyat will feature ahands-onproduct demoex tennis vendors andorganizations. Italso exhibit pavilion ofracquet, paddleand “One2One” buyingsummitandan a stand-aloneevent. PGA Merchandise Show, theRPSCwillbe manufacturers. Whileco-locatedwiththe leaders, tennis providers, retailers and racquet sportsprofessionals, industry Exhibitions, theRPSCwillbringtogether ers (TOM) Conference. the TIA’s annualTennis Owners &Manag- in Orlando,Fla.Theevent alsoincludes at theOrange CountyConvention Center Conference (RPSC)willbeheld Jan. 23-25 reps forthecompany includeBobStrimmel, Wally Craig andV.P. RichWonnacott. Sales across theUnited States. of Mizunoperformancetennisfootwear and customerservicewiththeintroduction Tennis Specialtywillberesponsible forsales ville, Colo.,asitsU.S. distributionpartner. has selectedTennis SpecialtyInc.ofLouis- For Jan. 23-25inOrlando Racquet &Paddle Show Set As U.S. Footwear Distributor Mizuno PicksTennis Specialty Theinaugural Racquet&Paddle Sports

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Paul Shlien, Paula Smart, Todd Granius and Jim Wonnacott. Initial Mizuno tennis footwear releases include the Wave Exceed Tour 3 AC ($140 suggested retail) and Wave Impulse AC ($120) for both men and women, available Jan. 15. “Globally, tennis players are seeing fi rst- hand the performance benefi t of Mizuno footwear,” says Tomohiro Ota, chief mar- keting offi cer of Mizuno USA. “We want to extend access to tennis players in the U.S. and give them the option to choose Mizuno as their next tennis shoe, like many profes- sional players on tour currently do.” Visit MizunoUSA.com for more.

NoSweat Offers Disposable EQUIPMENT Hat Liners Ashaway Introduces New Strings for Racquetball and Badminton

shaway Racket Strings has introduced a new polyurethane (PU) based, multifilament nylon string for racquetball, along with a new badmin- ton string with a proprietary textured surface coating to enhance feel and control. AFor racquetball, Ashaway’s MultiKill 17 uses new polyurethane technology, designed to add toughness and durability for players who like to really cut and spin the ball. The new badminton string, ZyMax 68 TX, utilizes Ashaway's proprietary NoSweat has created disposable BETA polymer fibers and is constructed using the company's special ZyWeaVe performance liners for hats and visors string core technology. For more information, visit ashawayusa.com. that absorb sweat instantly while preventing odors, stains and even acne. NoSweat thin liners peel and stick to the session. The cost for the fi ve-hour work- Mike Barrell, Emma Doyle, Gigi Fernan- inside of headwear and feature Sweat- shop is $240, which includes pickleball dez, Frank Giampaolo, Ann Grossman, Lock technology engineered to absorb certifi cation testing, access to the specialty Dr. Ben Kibler, Dr. Mark Kovacs, Dr. Jim sweat. The liners also preserve hats and course, and a one-year membership with Loehr, Judy Murray, Craig O’Shannessy, keep the inside looking fresh. the IPTPA. Emilio Sanchez and Sarah Stone. NoSweat liners start at $4.99 for a “We condensed our workshop into a Topics will range from tennis pack of three and $37.99 for a pack of format that will allow USPTA members to business and sport science to teaching 25. Visit nosweatco.com. recognize the distinct differences of pickle- tactics and techniques. Networking with ball while becoming familiar with the IPTPA fellow attendees and speakers takes IPTPA To Host Pickleball methodology, which has become the world place throughout the Symposium. Certifi cation at USPTA Events standard in teaching pickleball,” says IPTPA Professional development special- The USPTA has entered into a three-year CEO Seymour Rifkind. ized education courses will also be partnership with the International Pick- conducted, and coaches will have the leball Teaching Professional Association PTR Tennis Symposium opportunity to be the players at the PTR- (IPTPA) to certify USPTA professionals in Set for Feb. 12-15 on HHI UTR Championships. There also will be pickleball. Starting in 2019, the IPTPA will The PTR will host its premier coach a Trade Show with a day of demo courts, host specialty courses in pickleball across education event, the PTR International and a pickleball court that will be set up USPTA division conferences, where pros Tennis Symposium, from Feb. 12 to 15 in the hotel lobby. (The Tennis Sympo- can earn Level I certifi cation in pickleball. on Hilton Head Island, S.C. sium will be followed by a pickleball The pickleball certifi cation course will More than 40 industry experts coach education event, the PPR Confer- include classroom sessions, on-court will conduct on-court and classroom ence, Feb. 15-16.)

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Lighting Company LSI Industries total sales organization and markets for all Tennis Racquet Performance Reorganizes, Creates New Roles LSI products and services. at Specialty Stores Lighting company LSI Industries Inc. The company also will seek a chief mar- January-September, 2018 vs. 2017 announced it will reorganize operations to keting officer, a new role for LSI that will Units 2018 453,160 better serve its customers and streamline also include leading new product develop- 2017 462,940 services. Among the moves, the company ment, and it will name a senior vice presi- % change vs. ’17 -2% is creating the position of chief commercial dent of product development and man- Dollars 2018 $73,923,000 officer, to be filled by Jeff Croskey, who will agement to oversee development of all 2017 $72,335,000 be responsible for leading the company’s lighting, graphic and technology products. % change vs. ’17 2% Price 2018 $163.13 2017 $156.25 % change vs. ’17 4% TENNIS APPAREL Top-Selling Racquets Lucky in Love Apparel at Specialty Stores By year-to-date dollars, Jan.-Sept. 2018 Teams with Mattek-Sands • Best Sellers 1. Babolat Pure Drive 2018 (MP) 2. Babolat Pure Aero (100) 2016 (MP) lobal tennis brand Lucky in Love has announced an exclusive 3. Wilson Pro Staff 97 CV Black 2017 (MP) collaboration with eight-time Grand Slam champion and Olympic 4. Wilson Blade 98 (16x19) CV (MP) gold medalist Bethanie Mattek-Sands for a series of limited-edition 5. Wilson Ultra 100 CV 2017 (MP) capsule collections. The first of the series debuts Jan.1. • “Hot New Racquets” G “We pride ourselves on taking a unique twist to traditional tennis wear, and we (introduced in the past 12 months) feel that Bethanie’s style perfectly resonates with our brand,” says Brad Singer, 1. Babolat Pure Drive Lite 2018 (MP) CEO and founder of Lucky in Love. This is the first time the fashion brand has 2. Babolat Pure Drive Team 2018 (MP) joined forces with a top tennis pro. 3. Head Graphene Touch Radical S (MP) “I love the vibrant and playful nature of Lucky in Love,” Mattek-Sands notes. 4. Head Graphene Touch Radical MP (MP) “The clothing aligns with my approach to not only fashion, but also my lifestyle, 5. Babolat Pure Drive 107 2018 (OS) so this collaboration felt natural.” The collaboration kicks off with the Australian Open Capsule Collection. The Top-Selling Tennis Shoes four-piece line introduces a high-waist skirt and features smoother fabrics and at Specialty Stores more comfortable fitting mesh inserts. The outfits include mesh crop tops and a By year-to-date dollars, Jan.-Sept. 2018 “Love Down Under” limited-edition bomber jacket. Visit shopluckyinlove.com. 1. K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 2. Nike Zoom Vapor X 2018 3. Nike Zoom Cage 3 The collaboration with 4. Asics Gel Resolution 7 Mattek-Sands marks the first time Lucky in Love has joined 5. Nike Z Vapor 9.5 Tour 2017 with a top tennis pro. Top-Selling Strings at Specialty Stores By year-to-date units, Jan.-Sept. 2018 1. Babolat RPM Blast 2. Wilson NXT 3. Wilson Sensation 4. Head Synthetic Gut PPS 5. Luxilon Alu Power

(Source: Tennis Industry Association)

Nominations Open For USPTA Awards The USPTA is accepting nominations through March 18 for the 2019 National Awards Program. Awards are presented in every facet of the tennis business in which USPTA members work.

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10 TennisIndustry January 2019 www.tennisindustrymag.com professionals' achievements that occurred during 2018. Only certified Professional-level members are eligible to be nominated. Recipients will be rec- ognized during the 2019 USPTA World Conference, Sept. 24-27, at the Westgate Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. For more information, including award categories and to nominate, visit uspta.com.

Parkkonen Promoted To PTR COO

Brian Parkkonen Brian Parkkonen is the new Chief Operating Officer of the PTR. Besides overseeing organizational develop- ment and staff collaboration, Park- konen’s priorities will be to ensure quality standards and create a unified and efficient approach to the overall member experience. THE EXPERTS IN Parkkonen joined the PTR staff in May 2014 and has had a series of STRINGING MACHINES promotions during his tenure. Prior SALES AND SERVICE to his new post as COO, he served as director of education. “Brian has done a stellar job at Since 1934, Tennis Machines has been selling, servicing, and repairing PTR,” says CEO Dan Santorum. stringing machines from every major brand in the industry. “Moving forward, technology, education and our delivery system EXCLUSIVE USA DISTRIBUTOR will be key components. Brian has CALL US SHOP FOR ALL the knowledge and experience in this TODAY! ONLINE PRINCE MACHINES area to help PTR continue to grow and improve.” STRINGING MACHINE SERVICES Wilson, RecycleBalls Partner • Lockout and constant pull tension head repair • Base clamps • To Recycle 20 Million Balls • Activation switch • Potentiometer • String clamps • Dog kits • Wilson and RecycleBalls are partnering • Calibration • Brake disc • Turntable repairs • Load cell • Sensors • to collect, recycle and repurpose tennis • Circuit boards and power switch • balls across the U.S. The partnership aims to recycle 20 million tennis balls over the next three years.   RecycleBalls is a non-profit organization  St. Louis • Nashville • Memphis • Online founded in 2014, with the goal of collecting and recycling the 125 million tennis balls that end up in U.S. landfills each year and 1.800.572.1055 WWW.TENNISMACHINES.COM ST. LOUIS, MO

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innovative and sustainable products. “Wilson and RecycleBalls are mak- ing a commitment to keep tennis balls out of landfills and repurposing them into socially relevant products like ten- nis courts, playgrounds, turf and more,” says RecycleBalls founder Derrick Senior. “To date, our growing partner network has kept nearly 1 million tennis balls out of U.S. landfills.” For information and to participate, visit recycleballs.org.

Babolat Releases New Pure Aero Generation Babolat has debuted its newest generation of Aero racquets, the Pure Aero, developed in collaboration with Rafael Nadal. The company says the new racquet has added stability and feel and is “spin-friendly.” The Pure Aero is designed for play- ers who hit with heavy spin and are looking for a fast racquet. The new frame includes a carbon ply stabilizer by Chomarat—carbon fibers to pro- vide torsion stiffness for stability and control. The frame has a 100-square- inch head and weighs 10.6 ounces unstrung. Suggested retail is $229. The racquet family also includes the Pure Aero Tour, Pure Aero +, Pure Aero Team, Pure Aero Lite and Pure Aero Junior. Visit babolat.com. COURTESY BABOLAT COURTESY

12 TennisIndustry January 2019 www.tennisindustrymag.com Wimbledon Agrees To Final Set Tiebreakers Wimbledon has agreed to introduce a fi nal-set tiebreaker to its matches when the score reaches 12-12 in the deciding set, starting this year. This means the epic 70–68 fi fth set won by John Isner over Nicolas Mahut in 2010—in a match that lasted more than 11 hours over three days—will never be surpassed. The US Open starts its fi nal-set tiebreakers at 6-all. Both the Australian Open and French Open still play out the fi nal set in singles, until a player wins by two games.

PPR Holds First Conference, Plans Second for Hilton Head

Pickleball providers met in Indian Wells.

The Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), a subsidiary of the PTR and the offi cial certifi cation partner of USA Pickleball Association, held its fi rst PPR Conference on Nov. 12 in Indian Wells, Calif., at the conclusion of the USAPA National Championships. The one-day conference focused on coaching education for pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., and brought in 25 attendees. A PPR Certifi cation Workshop was Congratulations also conducted during the event. Speakers included Sarah Ansboury, PPR’s educational consultant and lead clinician, along with Caerwyn Evans, GRASSROOTS TENNIS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR Dean Hollingworth, Jason Jamison Toni Wiley and Adam Jasick. A second, two-day PPR Conference will be held Feb. 15-16 on Hilton Head NJTL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR Island, S.C., immediately following the PTR International Symposium New HYTEs (which runs from Feb. 12 to 15). Visit PTRTennis.org for more infor- mation or to register.

Cliff Drysdale Management Launches Professional Tennis U Cliff Drysdale Management has partnered with the John Newcombe

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PADDLE SPORTS All Racquet Sports Creates First U.S.- Made Padel Court

ll Racquet Sports says the first “made in the USA” padel court was recently completed outside of Read- ing,A Pa. The sport of padel started in Reading, Pa., is the site Mexico, found its way to Argentina and of the first "made in the exploded in popularity in Europe. It is USA" padel court. now a $600 million industry worldwide, with 12 million players in 78 countries, “Our goal was to create a court where Sponaugle, president of All Racquet 35 international federations, over the components could be sourced and Sports. “With the growth of other 30,000 courts and a World Padel Tour, constructed in the U.S.,” Grote says. The racquet sports, padel is well positioned with TV broadcasts and venue stops court uses an Amish U.S. steel fabrica- to appeal to 25- to 55-year-olds looking around the globe. tor from Lancaster, Pa., a turf playing for a great workout, social connections The Reading padel court was surface from Dalton, Ga., and tempered and diversity in their health and well- designed and built by Scott Grote, glass walls manufactured in Pittsburgh. ness activities.” president of Padel Court Construction “Social, fun and addictive are words For more, visit AllRacquetSports.com and Design with All Racquet Sports. used to describe the sport,” notes Lee or email [email protected].

People Watch

Ola Malmqvist has been promoted honors in tennis, Smith received the University’s LeRoy Peddy Tennis Center to director of coaching for USTA Player USTA’s 2017 Eve Kraft Community Service during “Robin Bateman Night.” Bateman Development. Fed Cup captain Kathy Award. In 2002, he was the first recipient is the longtime tennis coordinator at Rinaldi will replace Malmqvist as head of of what has become known as the Hollis Tattnall Square Tennis Center and women’s tennis, while director of player Smith Lifetime Achievement Award, spon- has been a freelance tennis writer for identification and development Kent sored by the National Public Parks Tennis over a decade. Kinnear will become head of men’s tennis. Association and the USTA. Daniil Medvedev, playing with the new Pro tour player Dominic Thiem and Head Penn racquetball player Tecnifibre T-Fight 305 XTC racquet with Babolat have extended their partnership. Paola Longoria dominated the women’s Razor Code strings, won his first ATP Thiem plays with the Babolat Pure Strike professional singles draw at the US Open 500-Level title in October at the Japan racquet with a hybrid string setup using Racquetball Championships, dropping Open in Tokyo. The 22-year-old Russian RPM Blast rough and VS. just one game on her way to her eighth beat Kei Nishikori in the final. US Open title. Longtime grassroots tennis advocate Cary Collins has been named director Hollis Smith of Indio, Calif., passed away Macon, Ga., tennis advocate Robin of tennis and pickleball at the Toscana in early November. Among his many Bateman was honored recently at Mercer Country Club in Indian Wells, Calif. COURTESY ALL RACQUET SPORTS ALL RACQUET COURTESY

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management training program, the Western Canada Tennis Centre, located Seven ATP Players Donate Professional Tennis U (PTU). Beginning in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia. To Rehab Houston Courts in 2019, candidates will be selected for The facility will be part of the Burnaby Lake The two tennis courts at Sunnyside Park an immersive experience in tennis pro- Sports Complex and will include 12 indoor in Houston, which is one of 44 neighbor- gramming, marketing and media, and 12 outdoor courts. hood facilities where the Houston Tennis human resources, or fi nance. The new facility will be developed by Association holds NJTL programs, got Professional Tennis U will see trainees Tennis Canada in partnership with the city of a major facelift in September, thanks receive 1,200-plus hours of on-court Burnaby. It will offer a daily training environ- in part to the generosity of seven ATP coaching experience while refi ning their ment for Tennis Canada's national junior tour players who participated in the U.S. education, knowledge and skills through training program and wheelchair program. Men’s Clay Court Championship at River daily coursework, seminars and plan- ning sessions taught by tennis industry leaders and guest speakers. Upon successful completion of the 12-month program, participants will receive USPTA certifi cation as well as LOVE LOVE job offer assurance at CDM- and Troon- managed locations. Club members and students will LOVE facing Applications are now being accepted off against the phenom. You will LOVE at CDTJobs.com. Ten candidates will be offering the added advantage. selected for the program.

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In November, 650 tennis players and coaches around the world started receiving prototypes of the new Wilson Clash racquet as part of a worldwide playtest, says Wilson. The new frame will be introduced globally Feb. 1, and available at retail Feb. 15. Add length to racquets and paddles with the new To create the racquet, Wilson says it “broke apart every element of the XTP–XtendedXTP–Xtended TennisTennis Product!Product! traditional racket design—from the throat to the beam to the strings to the head—to look for novel ways to Patented XTP butt cap installs deliver” power, control and feel to quickly, easily and securely. players. Visit theracketrevolution.com. www.xtptennisbuttcap.com Tennis Canada Plans USRSA Tested • Dealers Wanted 24-Court Facility in B.C.

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Oaks Country Club last April. tended their partnership, where CSS is ner, director of sales for CSS. "We look The two courts at the park were under the Official Court Surfacing Provider of forward to working with them for years to water last summer when Hurricane Har- the ITA. In addition, CSS brands, which come to help grow and support the game vey hit Houston. But through the tourna- include DecoTurf, Plexipave, Rebound of tennis.” ment, ATP stars Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan, Ace and Premier Sports Coatings, will be John Isner, Steve Johnson, Sam Querrey, recognized as the Official Tennis Surfaces New 51-Court Facility Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock commit- of the ITA. Approved in Raleigh ted to donate funds to the resurfacing ITA members who are interested in In October, the Raleigh, N.C., city coun- project. In addition, the players, along CSS installation will be offered best avail- cil approved a 50-year lease for a new with ESPN tennis commentator Brad able pricing and, at no additional cost, racquet sports and health & wellness Gilbert, visited Sunnyside to meet with ITA member programs will be provided facility in Brier Creek. The venue would NJTL participants. on-site technical assistance and technical be located on a 48-acre lot owned by the resources prior to, or during, CSS surface city of Raleigh. California Sports Surfaces, installation. Triangle Racquet Sports LLC will de- ITA Extend Partnership “We’ve been working with the ITA for velop the project, with support from the The Intercollegiate Tennis Association nearly 15 years and there are no better USTA. “Triangle Racquet Sports will be a and California Sports Surfaces have ex- partners in the industry," says Tom Mag- facility where health and fitness, racquet

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Tecnifibre is the official partner of the USPTA has partnered with InsureSTAT ming will cover cities including Reston, Petits As – Le Mondial Lacoste tourna- to provide long-term disability insurance Herndon, Falls Church, Alexandria, ment, which will be held Jan. 17-27, as at a discount for USPTA members. Visit Vienna and Fairfax. well as a prequalifying event in the fall. insurestat.com/uspta for info. Tecnifibre will be the official ball of the The International Tennis Hall of Fame tournament and official stringer of the Tennis Channel debuted an original has officially opened TeamFAME, a new main-draw event. series in November called The Ten. The chapter of the National Junior Tennis & countdown show highlights a different, Learning (NJTL) network. TeamFAME, The Czech Republic beat the U.S. in debate-spurring list each week, and which is an acronym for Future Aces the Fed Cup final on Nov. 11 in Prague, began with an episode ranking the 10 Modeling Excellence, provides out-of- 3-0. The U.S. will begin its 2019 Fed Cup greatest men's tennis players of all time. school programming that promotes campaign with a first-round tie against Actor Jason Biggs hosts the new series. academic achievement, leadership de- Australia in Asheville, N.C., Feb. 9-10 velopment and healthy lifestyles through at the U.S. Cellular Center, which also Dunlop is a Gold Partner of the Next activity-based learning and tennis. hosted the U.S.’s first-round Fed Cup Gen ATP Finals. In a multi-year deal that tie in February 2018 against the started this past November, the compa- The Intercollegiate Tennis Associa- Netherlands. ny will supply the Dunlop Fort All Court tion, University of Tulsa and Tulsa Sports Tournament Select ball. Commission announced that beginning Selkirk Sport, a leading pickleball in 2019, the ITA Women's All-American paddle and accessories manufacturer, The Australian Open has landed a Championships will join the ITA Men's has signed Morgan Evans, one of profes- partnership with leading Chinese liquor All-American Championships in Tulsa, sional pickleball’s most widely recog- brand Luzhou Laojiao in the largest with tournament matches taking place at nized coaches, to a three-year extension Chinese sponsorship deal in the history multiple sites. to remain a member of the Team Selkirk of the tournament. Professional Advisory Staff. Evans is the The International Tennis Federation director of pickleball at Shadow Moun- The partnership between TGA Premier has established an independent ITF tain Resort in Palm Desert, Calif., and an Tennis and the USTA Mid-Atlantic Section Ethics Commission to define, review and instructor for the sport’s elite players, has expanded to include after-school enforce the ethical principles outlined in including Tyson McGuffin and Kaitlyn and out-of-school tennis enrichment the ITF Code of Ethics. Sandra Osborne is Christian. programs in Fairfax County, Va. Program- the chair of the new commission.

16 TennisIndustry January 2019 www.tennisindustrymag.com sports, sports medicine, orthopedics, and technology converge,” says Rob Autry, founder of Triangle Racquet Sports. The venue will include 51 tennis courts (32 clay and 18 hard courts, indoor and outdoor), pickleball and squash courts; a public park includ- ing trails, a playground, shelter and restrooms; a family zone for use free of charge; and health and fitness facilities.

USRSA Names MRT, CS, PRA Master Racquet Technicians •Roberto Velez, Caguas, Puerto Rico •Randy Orebaugh, Gambrills, Md. Germany based company Mauve Sports-MSV Certified Stringers is looking for a distributor who wants to: • Hughes Londergan, Narberth, Pa. • Sell highly rated strings and grips to • Dean Tsamas, Fort Myers, Fla. racquet stringers and retailers in the US. • Sebastian Bruno, Buenos Aires • Spencer Wood, Austin, Texas • Benefi t from very attractive margins and an agreement without fi nancial risk. Professional Racquet Advisor Also vistit us on • Dustin Bowie, Lilburn, Ga. Get the MSV distributor info package. Send an email to: [email protected] Dunlop Launches New CX Series Racquets

Kevin Anderson Dunlop recently unveiled its pre- mium CX Series tennis racquet range, which the company says is its most technologically advanced to date. Powered by Srixon technology, the CX Series was developed to provide play- ers with increased power, comfort and control, says Dunlop. The company says the CX Series has a 30 percent larger sweetspot. Dunlop Tour Team players Kevin Anderson will use the CX 200 Tour 18x20 during the 2019 season. The CX range includes the CX 200 Tour 18 x 20, CX 200 Tour 16 x 19, CX 200, CX 200+, CX 200 LS and CX 400. All CX Series racquets will be priced at $219.99, except the CX 400, which will retail at $199.99. Visit dunlopsports.com for more

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