ERSA e-NewsletterIssue 3 - 2009

Plug Into It.And Turn On Your Game.

Prince HasDiscovered A New Source Of Energy.

Introducing

ENERGY WHERE IT MATTERSprincetennis.com

Puts More Energy WhereYou Want It — Into Your Shot.Available in four distinct models for different player types.Demo An Today.

Gael Monfils playsthe Rebel.

AVAILABLE NOW!

Netherlands:Zero 2 Zero

+31 204 082 933

Germany:Stefan Kornhass

+49 5371 89 7777

United Kingdom:Apollo Leisure

+44 1202 812000

Czech RepublicSport und Freizet

+420 387 240 156

Gamma Sports International

Contact Mr. David Kukleski

Email: gsi@corp.gammasports.com

Phone: +1 412 323 0335

Web: www.gammasports.com

WelcomeNew Customers!

Gamma TNT2 Touch is

the first multifilament

string ENERGIZED with

the Gamma patented

TNT process.

A premium string that

offers amazing feel and

power without

sacrificing control.

Gamma TNT2 Touch is

the first multifilament

string ENERGIZED with

the Gamma patented

TNT process.

A premium string that

offers amazing feel and

power without

sacrificing control.

Kirschbaum Sportartikel GmbH · Schweerstraße 1 · D-58456 Wittenphone: +49 (0) 23 02-9 70 50 · fax: +49 (0) 23 02-7 76 76www.kirschbaum-strings.de · info@kirschbaum-strings.de

The Kirschbaum SPIKY SHARK based on ten years of know how of the SUPER SMASH SPIKY with its diagonal surface structure. The new SPIKY SHARK is equipped with an octa-gonal profile parallel to the string. Using a specially developed technique we accomplish distinctive peaks for an optimum grip to the ball to ensure best slice and spin transfer (US Patent 6,117,383).

Kirschbaum SPIKY SHARK – a new meaning of spin transfer!

– no string slipping – enlarged acceleration and high comfort – best spin transfer

(available in 1,25 mm / 17 and 1,30 mm / 16, 12 m- und 200 m-unit)

SPIKY® SHARK

NEWTHE STRING WITH A BITE

ASHThecta-g a ish the(US

of

rt

16,

TTTHE STRI

Welcome to Issue III of the ERSA e-Newsletter 2010.!

- We are approaching the Spring/Summer tennis season with no lack of new prod-ucts coming out. Lots of new strings and rackets and several very interesting new technologies.

- Welcome to GAMMA Sports, our newest corporate member. They are one of the 3 major string brands in the USA and will be very active in Europe in the near future. They have had the top rated string in the USRSA for over 20 years and we will be testing some of their newest products.

- Membership renewals. If you have paid your membership for 2010, you should have received your Stringers Digest by now and the fi rst issue of RacquetTech Mag-azine. If not, please contact us immediately.

- Please fi ll out and return your String Test forms within 5 weeks.

- The next issue of RacquetTech will be published and sent out April 6. Lots of news, new products, Stringing Machine Guide, Industry News and Mar-keting article.6

ERSA e-Newsletter 1 - 20105

New Products

WILSON LAUNCHES THEIRNEW RACKET TECHNOLOGY

Roger Federer and Co. Debut New Rackets for 2010

BLX is the new Wilson racket technology engineered with BASALT fi bers alsocombining proprietary frame, grommet and grip technologies for THE PERFECTFEEL.

Basalt is a natural volcanic rock that can be used in manufacturing and made into ultrafi ne gold fi bers. Basalt fi bers are woven longitudinally with Wilson exclusive [K]arophite Black to create the most advanced composite in the industry. Basalt addedto the matrix fi lters the unwanted extreme frequencies in the racket. BLX, the newWilson racquet technology delivers a cleaner feedback and better sensation. (BL)stands for basalt which is combined to 9 other variables and in total, 10 (X) elements are all connected together for the PERFECT FEEL.

The 15 time Grand Slam Champion, Roger Federer, will be leading the way withhis new Six.One Tour BLX racket starting in January 2010. Federer’s continuedsuccess is a result of Wilson’s ever evolving technology and BLX is no exception. “I know Wilson will always provide me with the best racket for my game with thelatest technology” Federer said recently after switching to his new BLX racket.“This change will provide me with the added feel and performance I want to further enhance my game in 2010 and beyond.”

Juan Martin Del Potro, the recent US Open winner and ranked #5 in the world, hasalready switched to a BLX and a new family of rackets. Del Potro can be seen onthe court with the Pro Tour BLX.

see page 6

ERSA e-Newsletter 1 - 20106

New Products

Six.One Tour BLXNew Racket from Roger Federer•Material: Braided Carbon/ Kevlar/Carbon/Basalt. •Beam: 17 mm. •Headsize: 90 sg. in. •Length: 68.5 cm. •Pattern 16 - 19. •Tension: 23 - 27 Kp. •Weight: 339 g. •Balance: 30.5 cm.

Pro Tour BLXNew Racket from Juan Martin del Potro.•Material: Carbon/Glass/ Basalt. •Beam: 24 mm. •Headsize: 96 sg. in. Length: 68,50 cm. •Pattern: 18 - 20. Tension: 23 - 27 Kp. •Weight: 314 g. •Balance: 31 cm.

Tour BLX Justine Henin’s New Racket•Material: Carbon/ Basalt.•Beam: 22 mm.•Headsize: 95 sg. in.•Length: 69,00 cm.•Pattern: 16 - 20.•Tension: 23 - 27 Kp.•Weight: 289 g.•Balance: 34cm

Six.One 95 BLXFavorite Racket on the ATP•Material: Braided Carbon/ Kevlar/Carbon/Basalt.•Headsize: 95 sg. in.•Beam - 21.6mm•Length: 68,50 cm. •Pattern: 18 - 20 or 16 - 18.•Tension: 23 - 27 Kp. •Weight: 332 g. •Balance: 30,5 cm.

ERSA e-Newsletter 1 - 20107

New ProductsAshaway Racket Strings has achieved another fi rst with the introduction of its new ZyMax® line of badminton strings. A new core construction technique called ZyWeaVe™ makes the fl agship product of the new line, ZyMax 62, the lightest badminton string ever made.

The unique ZyWeaVe core construction in ZyMax 62 prevents tension loss while its braided surface provides superior control. The result is exceptional playability and the crisp sound badminton players want to hear. ZyMax 62 maintains tension throughout its life and maximizes repulsion on smashes and drop shots.

Ashaway recommends 22 gauge ZyMax 62 be strung at 25 lbs tension for optimum durability and playability. At 25 lbs tension, ZyMax 62 has the same repulsion power as a .70 mm string strung at 30 lbs or more. ZyMax 62 is available in 10m sets and 200m reels.

TenBaBeThe TenBaBe (Tennis Ball Belt) is a new tennis accessory to carry the ball for the second serve. It combines a new designed ball clip (TenBaBe Clip) and a belt (CROMBELT). The clip can also be locked on to shorts or skirts and cannot fall off. The CROMBELT is light, elastic, washable and quick drying. The belt comes in 2 sizes and is adjustable. Available in many colors and can be monogrammed with advertising, such as a club name.

Der TenBaBe (Tennis Ball Belt) ist ein neues Tennis Accessoire, um einen Ball für den zweiten Aufschlag am Körper zu tragen. Er besteht aus einem Ballhalter (TenBaBe Clip) mit einer neu entwickelten Halterung, die an einem CROMBELT® (Gürtel) befestigt wird. Der TenBaBe Clip kann auch direkt an Rock oder Shorts getragen werden.

Der CROMBELT® ist leicht, elastisch, waschbar und schnell-trocknend. CROMBELT® ist in der Größe bis 90 cm für Kinder und 120 cm für Erwachsene Einstellbar. Die CROMBELTs der aktuellen Kollektion werden in den Farben: Weiß, Schwarz, Wisteria (Flieder), Aquamarine, Grau und Pink Lady angeboten.Zusätzlich, können bestickte oder mit Strass beschriftete Crombelts® für Privatpersonen, Mannschaften und Vereine bestellt werden. Anfrage an: service@cromford-sport.de

ERSA e-Newsletter 1 - 20108

New ProductsAshaway Introduces Zyex-based UltraKill® 17 Racquetball String-- Zyex® multifi lament core maximizes power and durability, maintains tension throughout string lifeAshaway has introduced UltraKill® 17, the fi rst of a new line of Zyex-based racquet-ball strings. Built on a new multifi lament core, UltraKill 17 is designed to provide amateur and professional players with a strong durable string with both exceptional power and ball control. The braided surface maximizes control and increases spin while the Zyex® multifi lament core prevents tension loss for more consistent perfor-mance throughout the life of the string.

According to Ashaway Vice President, Steve Crandall, recent advances in mate-rial technology have produced Zyex fi laments that are even fi ner and stronger than before. He said, "We've been experimenting with these in our R&D lab, developing ever thinner multifi lament core packages with increased linear density and more cross-sectional strength. As a result, we're now able to produce thinner, stronger, lighter-weight strings which provide superior feel, more power, and improved ball control, yet still offer the well known Zyex playing characteristics and tension holding properties."

Response from play-testers has been uniformly positive. Former World Champion and current #2 ranked IRT professional, Jack Huczek, said fl atly, "This is the best string I've ever used. From a power standpoint, and from a feel and control stand-

point, it's just top notch. The ball seems to really jump off the strings. I've noticed maybe 15% to 20% more power, and because the string has a rougher texture, it's great on the feel shots and the touch shots. You can really carve the ball into the corners and the ball really stays down nice."

UltraKill 17 is available for all players in 40 ft sets and 360 ft reels. Recommended stringing tension is up to 40 lbs. Ashaway suggests using 10–20% less tension than normally used for standard ny-lon strings.

ERSA e-Newsletter 1 - 201010

New Products

AXON – the new string from Isospeed – AXON is a new product of state-of-the-art materials and technology.It is available as a monofi lament and a multifi lament string, each with its own char-acteristics.AXON multi unites the exceptional properties of this string with an innovative visual style – a transparent coating makes the monofi lament core visible allowing you to see the heart of the string.AXON mono consists of a unique compound of materials, which makes the lively and responsive string ideal for use in tournaments and competitive matches.Both Strings come with a layer of Liquid Wax making it easy to string and increasing durability.

GAMMA introduces 2 new strings, TNT² Touch16 and TNT² Tour 17.

TNT² Touch 16 is the fi rst multifi lament string energized with the Gamma patented TNT2 Process. A premium string that offers power without sacrifi cing control. Available in 12.2 Meter sets.

TNT² Tour 17, a premium TNT² string offers a stiffer crisper feel for Tour-Like control and accuracy but still offers excellent resil-iency and elasticity for greater ball pocketing thus providing ex-ceptional power, comfort and playability.Featureing a new and unique construction that consists of six high-energy monofi laments surrounded by a stiffer high tenacity polyamide outer matrix core offering more control and playability. Available in 12.2 meter sets and 110 meter reels.

ERSA e-Newsletter 1 - 201011

Industry NewsTennis Show gets off to a good startLooming large on the horizon is the inaugural London Tennis Show - a major consumer show for anyone in tennis to visit between Friday April 30 and Sunday May 2 -which is being launched alongside the successful London Golf Show at ExCel London, the international exhibition centre on the banks of the River Thames.

“The cross-over with Golf Clubs is obviously another added benefi t,” he pointed out.

From 30,000 to 40,000 visitors are expected over the three days of this public consumer show and among these is a strong trade element that uses the event as a networking and data-gathering opportunity.

Within hours of the London Tennis Show’s website going live, the tennis public has been quick to take advantage of the free ticket offer being extended to tennis club members.

The show, which will be open to visitors at the ExCel exhibition centre over the weekend of April 30 to May 2, has already attracted the major tennis brands – Prince, Babolat,Wilson, Head, K Swiss, Asics, Nike and Adidas – whose products will be available through the offi cial retailer FitCo.

ERSA will doing stringing demonstrations, answering questions about strings and rackets, along with presentations on the importance of strings and stringing.

Beat the Competition with ZyMax ®

Choose the ZyMax Badminton String that Matches Your Style of Game

Developed for the 21st Century

GERMANY BENELUX SWITZERLAND / AUSTRIA FRANCE

SPAIN UK ITALY

www.arisport.com +34 (0) 966 089829 www.ashaway.co.uk +44 (0) 1707 321397 www.tetasport.com +39 (0) 2 26 14 84 99

ERSA e-Newsletter 1 - 201013

Industry NewsClub Med Sandpiper International AcademyA new tennis academy has opened in Club Med by Grand Slam Partners LLC. Not only at one of the most beautiful sites for a ten-nis academy in the world, but with a world class team running it.Three partners with over 75 years of experience are sure to make this one of the top academies in the world.The partners in the academy are Gabe Jaramillo, who was Direc-tor of Bollettieri Junior Tennis for 26 years and Nick Bollitieri’s righthand man for 30 years. He has a trained many of the top players in the world including 8 number one and 26 top ten players. Greg Breunich, former Senior Vice President, IMG and Director, IMG Academies.Managing Partner (along with David Band) of Bayshore Sports Associates former 40 percent shareholder of IMGA (re-purchased by IMG early 2009).He brings over 30 years of experience in every element of the club resort, camp andacademy business to the new academy.Scott A. Del Mastro, owned and operated the International Tennis Academy USA (ITA) located in Delray Beach, Florida for the past 14 years. www.itausa.comA full tennis program is offered including: > All Inclusive lessons for GMs of all ages (starting as early as 4 years old) > Private lessons, coaching, video stroke analysis & intensive workshops availableat a supplement > Junior Academy with boarding options in the summer (summer camp) > Elite Junior Academy for promising young players> Sanctioned tournaments & eventswww.itausa.com

European Racquet Stringers Association Lenaustr. 38 40470 Düsseldorf, Germany Telephone & Fax: +49(0)211 - 87511548 e-mail: mmaslo3330@aol.com

Payments: ERSA-Mark Maslowski Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf Bank- 30050110 Account- 1005562614 IBAN - DE61300501101005562614 BIC/SWIFT - DUSSDEDDXXX

January 1, 2010 Name___________________________________________ Shop___________________________________________ Adress__________________________________________ City____________________PostCode________________ State/County_____________________________________ Country_________________________________________ Telephone_______________________________________ e-Mail__________________________________________ Membership Number______________________________ Dear Member Your 2010 membership packet is waiting to be mailed out. Please fax, mail or scan and e-mail your 2010 membership registration back as soon as possible. What is new for 2010. ERSA will be publishing 6 magazines this year, a new monthly e-Newsletter will be sent out with new format, Annual Meeting in October with free Symposium courses, several squash, badminton and tennis string tests coming up, new product samples coming out , and new stringing services being set up using ERSA MRT and Pro Tour Stringer members. ___ 1 Year Membership 89,00 € ___ 1 Year Membership 160.00 € ___ 3 Year Membership 210.00 € Credit Card No.____________________________________ Expiration________________________________________ CCV Code________________________________________ Best wishes Mark Maslowski

DEFY ANY FIRST SERVE HELLRAISERGilles Simon’s all-new Prestige adapts to anything and amplifies everything. Powerful shots become more explosive and touch shots even more accurate. So no matter what kind of player you challenge, you can take on anybody – anytime. More at head.com

The letters ATP and the tennis player design are registered trademarks of ATP Tour, Inc.

HEAD_Prestige_210x297_E_Master_39L 1 27.10.2009 17:59:34 Uhr