Two of Tennis’ Most Popular Racquets Get Updated with Prince EXO3 Technology for 2010 -- Prince Sports, Inc.

Jan. 6, 2010 - PRLog -- Bordentown, NJ - Prince, the global tennis leader that catapulted racquet design and performance to new heights by introducing the world to O-technology in racquets, announces the next generation of two of tennis’ most popular racquets. Starting January 18th, the new Prince EXO³ Black and Prince EXO³ White will hit shelves in the United States. All racquets with EXO³ technology are unmistakable, due to the fact that they feature visible “holes” along the frame which fundamentally enhance the way tennis racquets are crafted and perform on court from a speed, stability and feel standpoint.

“The introduction of these two new models is significant given the vast, global popularity of their preceding versions and the fact that their weight and balance appeal to the largest population of the playing market – meaning more players can now take advantage of, and own, an EXO³ racquet,” said Tyler Herring, Global Product Manager for Performance Racquets at Prince. “The EXO³ Black and EXO³ White sit next to each other in our performance line but incorporate two distinct versions of EXO³ technology to define their differences.”

The EXO³ Black features the EnergyChannelTM while the EXO³ White features the EnergyBridgeTM. The EnergyChannelTM, a sculpted groove and inlayed insert incorporated around the frame, provides a crisper feel with more feedback for players who are interested most in control. The EnergyBridgeTM, a compressed carbon insert that suspends the string bed from the frame, delivers a cushioned, plush feel for players who want a maximum sweet spot in a more power-oriented, ultra-comfortable frame.

Fans will see ATP and WTA Tour support of the EXO³ Black beginning just prior to the 2010 Australian Open with a number of top touring pros, including three-time Grand Slam Champion, Maria Sharapova, switching to the new racquet.

Prince will also introduce the EXO³ Black Team – for players looking for a slightly lighter, more maneuverable version of the EXO³ Black. All new models were crafted by Prince’s engineering team to retain and enhance the positive qualities that players have come to expect and appreciate from the Black and White racquet franchises.

Players can log on to www.princetennis.com starting January 6 to learn more about the EXO³ Black, EXO³ Black Team and EXO³ White and use the online racquet selector to understand which EXO³ model is best suited for their game.

Racquet Specs:

EXO³ Black 100
An update to the Black family of racquets, the EXO3 Black is the most powerful frame in the control-oriented Tour Series.
Series: Tour Series
Best Suited For: Serious players looking for a power-oriented player’s racquet with a crisp, solid feel.
Headsize: 100 in2
Power Level: 975
Weight: 305g / 10.8oz
Balance: 7 pts. Head Light
Balance Point: 32.0cm / 12.6in
Length: 27 in
Swing Weight: 295
Cross Section: 23-24-22mm
String Pattern 16 x 19
Grip/Size Resi Pro+ 1-5
Availability: January 18, 2010
SRP: $199

EXO³ Black Team 100
A slightly lighter version of the crisp feeling EXO3 Black delivering exceptional power and control for all around performance in a more maneuverable racquet.
Series: Prince Tour Series
Best Suited For: Younger competitive players looking for a power-oriented player’s racquet with a crisp, solid feel.
Headsize: 100 in2
Power Level: 975
Weight: 280g / 9.9oz
Balance: 1 pt. Head Heavy
Balance Point: 34.5cm / 13.6in
Length: 27 in
Swing Weight: 295
Cross Section: 23-24-22mm
String Pattern: 16 x 19
Grip/Size: Resi Pro+ 0-4
Availability: January 18, 2010
SRP: $179

EXO³ White 100
An update to the Prince White family of racquets, the EXO3 White is the most control oriented frame in the Thunder Series.
Series: Prince Thunder Series
Best Suited For: The advanced club player looking for great control from a soft and forgiving racquet.
Headsize: 100 in2
Power Level: 1100
Weight: 295/ 10.4oz
Balance: 4 pts. Head Light
Balance Point: 33.0cm / 13.0in
Length: 27 in
Swing Weight: 290
Cross Section: 23-25-22mm
String Pattern: 16 x 19
Grip/Size: Resi Pro+ 0-5
Availability: January 18, 2010
SRP: $179

About Prince Sports, Inc.
Prince Sports, Inc, based in New Jersey, is a company of racquet sports enthusiasts whose goal is to create cutting edge, functional and technically advanced products that deliver performance benefits for avid players. The Company's portfolio of brands includes Prince (tennis, squash and badminton), Ektelon (racquetball) and Viking (platform/paddle tennis). The Company has a history of innovation including inventing the first "oversize" and "longbody" racquets, the first "Natural Foot Shape" tennis shoe, the first "synthetic gut" string and the first electronic ball machine. Today, Prince markets leading technologies in racquets (EXO³), string (Premier LT), footwear (LightSpeed Technology) and apparel (Aerotech). It has operations on three continents with distribution in over 100 countries. For more information on players, products or programs please visit www.princesports.com.

Press Contact: Zach Perles; Prince Sports, Inc.; zperles@princesports.com; +1.609.291.5932

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b]About Prince Sports, Inc.
Prince Sports, Inc, based in New Jersey, is a company of racquet sports enthusiasts whose goal is to create cutting edge, functional and technically advanced products that deliver performance benefits for avid players. The Company's portfolio of brands includes Prince (tennis, squash and badminton), Ektelon (racquetball) and Viking (platform/paddle tennis). The Company has a history of innovation including inventing the first "oversize" and "longbody" racquets, the first "Natural Foot Shape" tennis shoe, the first "synthetic gut" string and the first electronic ball machine. Today, Prince markets leading technologies in racquets (EXO³), string (Premier LT), footwear (LightSpeed Technology) and apparel (Aerotech). It has operations on three continents with distribution in over 100 countries. For more information on players, products or programs please visit www.princesports.com.

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