HEAD INTRODUCES NEW PERFORMANCE LINE OF TENNIS BALLS

HEAD has long been associated worldwide with technological leadership based on superior quality, technology and performance, including innovative racquet technologies. By further developing another element of the game, the ball, HEAD has helped improve performance in all tennis equipment and increase consumer satisfaction.

“HEAD is now able to offer a complete range of tennis products, and consumers are able to enjoy superior quality and performance in all their tennis equipment, including the ball,” states Robert Marte, Division Manager of HEAD Racquet Sports.

The new tennis balls from HEAD feature optimal constant pressure and elasticity, as well as extraordinary ball-surface contact, and will be available beginning August 2006. Each tournament segment ball is created with SMART OPTIK® felt for 19 % greater visibility and EncoreTM Technology for 33 % longer life.

With the use of SMART OPTIK® felt, HEAD makes the game more precise and controlled. EncoreTM Technology is based on a blend of natural and man-made polymers in a core that limits ball softening, thus allowing the ball to stay fresh and play like new longer.

HEAD offers quality throughout the line, from premium tennis balls, including the HEAD ATP and the HEAD PRO, to the Tennis Instructional Program (T.I.P.), to meet all your consumer’s needs:

•Tournament – The flagship of HEAD’s tournament balls is HEAD ATP- the official ball of the ATP, AMS and TMC.•Championship – Pressurized balls suitable for any court surface; top all-around performance and durability.• Practice – Long-lasting trainer ball; good for infrequent players with long life and suitable for all court surfaces.
•Methodical – Pressure less balls with a slow and predictable bounce; crafted specifically for beginners.
Pros demand performance and quality, which is why they choose HEAD. Recognized as the best by professionals, HEAD is the official ball of the ATP, ATP Masters Series and Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai. New ball. Better game. HEAD Tennis balls.