Racquetball
February 17, 2020
Ashaway Named Official String of USA Racquetball for 2020
Ashaway has once again been named the Official String of USA Racquetball, an honor the company has earned for more than fifteen years. Known for its many technical innovations as well as the quality of its strings, Ashaway has long been a strong supporter of racquetball, sponsoring a great many amateur and professional players and promoting the sport through numerous activities. (Full story …)
January 14, 2020
Retail Studio Presentation Schedule Set for 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show
Racquet retail experts will present best practices and strategies in a series of complimentary Retail Studio Pop-Up Talks from the Show Floor of the 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally the Retail Studio will serve as a hub for peer-to-peer conversations, experiential activations and networking events for hundreds of attending racquet industry professionals. (Full story …)
January 9, 2020
Killerspin UnplugNPlay Table Tennis Tourney Featured at Racquet & Paddle Sports Show
The 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, will feature the Killerspin UnplugNPlay Days Tournament on the Show Floor at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida. (Full story …)
Multi-Sport Demo Schedule Announced for Next-Court at Racquet & Paddle Sports Show
Tennis, Pickleball and POP Tennis demonstrations will be offered each day on NEXT- COURT, a universal multi-sport court located on the Show Floor of the 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, two hitting lanes, adjacent to the NEXT-COURT, will provide racquet sports professionals with the opportunity to personally test the newest racquet and paddle sports equipment right on the Show Floor. (Full story …)
Complimentary Regional Education Day Set for Racquet & Paddle Sports Show
A Regional Education Day (RED), presented by USTA Florida, USPTA Florida and RacquetFit, will be offered at no charge on Jan. 22 to registered industry professionals of the Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The education event is part of the inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24. Complimentary event and Regional Education Day registration is available at RacquetPaddleSportsShow.com. (Full story …)
December 15, 2019
Head Penn Junior Racquetball Players Win 8 Medals at World Chps.
Five junior players from Team HEAD Penn won eight medals at the International Racquetball Federation’s (IRF) 31st World Junior Racquetball Championships. The nine-day event was held at the Ciudad Deportiva de Hatillo facility in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Full story …)
October 29, 2019
Ashaway MultiKill® 17 Cruises Through US Open Racquetball Stringing Competition
While the main competition for this year’s US Open Racquetball Championships played out in the fabulous “made-for-TV” portable racquetball court at the Target Center’s LIFE TIME facility in downtown Minneapolis, more action was underway at the Lawler Sports booth where racket technician Ian Titus was hard at work stringing rackets and tallying statistics. (Full story …)
October 28, 2019
Applications Due Nov. 30 for Racquet & Paddle Sports Innovation Challenge
Do you have a new, innovative sports product or service? Enter it into the [Racquet & Paddle Sports Innovation Challenge](https://formsmarts.com/form/1uvy?mode=h5), which showcases new products and services designed to grow the sport and business of racquet sports with players, consumers and fans. (Full story …)
October 9, 2019
Educational Opportunities at January's Racquet & Paddle Sports Show
he Tennis Industry Association's annual Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM) Conference headlines a comprehensive program of educational opportunities at the Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 22-24, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla. (Full story …)
August 18, 2019
Complimentary Registration Opens for Racquet & Paddle Sports Show
Racquet sports professionals and others in the racquet/paddle sports industry can now register, free of charge, for the 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, Jan. 21-24, in Orlando, Fla., at [RacquetPaddleSportsShow.com](https://www.racquetpaddlesportsshow.com/). (Full story …)
June 30, 2019
Pre-Register for 2020 TOM Conference & Racquet & Paddle Sports Show
The TIA’s Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM) Conference will take place Jan. 22-24th at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla. This will mark the second year that the TOM Conference will be part of the Racquet & Paddle Sports Show, co-located with the PGA Merchandise Show. (Full story …)
June 5, 2019
Dunlop Introduces Next Generation Stringing Machine
Dunlop introduced a trio of new products designed for racket technicians: the Dunlop Stringing Machine 2.0, the Dunlop Swingweight Machine and the Dunlop Balance Board. (Full story …)
May 27, 2019
Save the Date: 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show Jan. 21-24
The 2nd Annual Racquet & Paddle Sports Show will be Jan. 21-24 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla., featuring product, demos, exhibits, education and more. (Full story …)
February 11, 2019
Ashaway Renews Cliff Swain and Ana Gabriela Martinez Sponsorships
Continuing its long player sponsorship tradition, Ashaway Racket Strings today announced the renewal of sponsorship contracts for two of racquetball’s past and present stars, legendary superstar Cliff Swain, and reigning Racquetball Federation World Champion, Ana Gabriela Martinez. Specific terms of the agreements were not disclosed. (Full story …)
January 31, 2019
Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference Brings Industry Together in Orlando
The 2019 Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference, Jan. 23-25, attracted more than 1,000 racquet sports professionals, industry leaders, and representatives of emerging and bellwether brands to the inaugural event last week, in Orlando, Fla. (Full story …)
December 20, 2018
RAPS Demo Day/Welcome Party Set for USTA National Campus Jan. 23
Racquet sports professionals can attend, free of charge, the Demo Day and Industry Welcome Party at the USTA National Campus on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The Demo Day and Industry Welcome Party—the “Lake Nona Experience XX19”—are part of the inaugural three-day Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference (RAPS), Jan. 23-25, in Orlando, Fla. Complimentary industry registration is required to attend and available at [RacquetPaddleSportsShow.com](http://www.RacquetPaddleSportsShow.com). (Full story …)
November 1, 2018
Ashaway Introduces MultiKill Poly Racquetball String
Ashaway Racket Strings has introduced a new polyurethane (PU) based, multifilament nylon string for racquetball. Utilizing proprietary new polyurethane technology, MultiKill® 17 is designed to add toughness and durability for players who like to really cut and spin the ball. (Full story …)
October 17, 2018
'Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge' Attracts Influential Panel of Judges
A high-powered panel of judges will consider the entries in the fourth “Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge,” which promises to showcase some of the most brilliant new and innovative sports products and services designed to grow the sport and business of tennis and racquet sports with players, consumers and fans. Presented by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA), this unique competition will take place on Jan. 24, 2019, during the inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference ([racquetpaddlesportsshow.com](http://www.racquetpaddlesportsshow.com/)). (Full story …)
October 11, 2018
New Racquet Sports/Wellness Facility Approved in Raleigh
Triangle Racquet Sports, LLC, with support from the United States Tennis Association (USTA), is excited to announce a state-of-the-art racquet sports and health and wellness facility coming to Brier Creek in Raleigh. The Raleigh City Council unanimously approved a 50-year lease with extensions up to 100 years for the venue located on the 48-acre lot of land owned by the City of Raleigh on Mt. Herman Road. (Full story …)
September 20, 2018
Inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference Jan. 23-25 in Orlando
The inaugural [Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference](http://racquetpaddlesportsshow.com) will be held Jan. 23-25, 2019, and co-located with the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. The multi-faceted tennis, racquet and paddle sports industry event will feature a hands-on product demo experience and opening welcome party at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona; and a curated ONE2ONE buying summit, Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM) Conference and an exhibit pavilion of racquet, paddle and tennis vendors and organizations at the Orange County Convention Center. (Full story …)
March 28, 2018
Ashaway Develops Poly-Based Resin Multifilament for Racquetball
Ashaway has introduced another technical innovation to its line of racquetball strings: a polyurethane (PU) based, multifilament nylon string designed to add toughness and durability for players who like to really cut and spin the ball. Ashaway's first string using this technology, new MultiKill® 17, combines a high tenacity multifilament nylon sheath with a specially formulated polyurethane resin that bonds the string into a single matrix and adds durability while providing superior feel. The smooth PU surface of MultiKill 17 enhances grip, while the 17-gauge construction maximizes power. (Full story …)
December 6, 2017
ASBA Announces 2017 Award Winners
The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for designers, builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are presented each year to facilities built by ASBA members, which best exemplify construction excellence. (Full story …)
April 19, 2017
Ashaway adds to its racquetball team
Ashaway, RI - Ashaway has added four new players to its 2017 Professional Sponsorship Team for racquetball. They include Felipe Camacho, Alejandro Herrera, Daniel Rojas, and Gabriela Martinez. The Ashaway Sponsorship Team is designed to support rising professional players in... (Full story …)
October 4, 2016
Ashaway continues as USA R'ball Official String
Ashaway, RI - Ashaway Racket Strings announced today that it has once again been named the Official String of USA Racquetball (USAR). While terms of the agreement were not disclosed, Ashaway indicated its plans to continue its multifaceted programs to... (Full story …)
September 13, 2016
Ashaway renews sponsorship of Swain
Lawler Sports named exclusive online distributor of Cliff Swain Racquet (Full story …)
August 11, 2016
PENN named ‘official ball’ of LPRT
PHOENIX - HEAD Penn Racquet Sports announced today that PENN, the #1 selling racquetball in the world, has been named the “Official Ball” of the LPRT. A multi-year deal was signed which included an extension of HEAD as an official... (Full story …)
August 2, 2016
Ashaway renews Paraiso sponsorship
Ashaway Racket Strings recently announced it has renewed its long-standing sponsorship agreement with racquetball great and Hall of Fame player Jacqueline Paraiso. (Full story …)
July 13, 2016
Carson wins 12th world title
Huntington Beach, CA - With the Pacific Ocean’s waves crashing nearby, HEAD Penn’s Rocky Carson continued his dominance of the outdoor racquetball game with yet another World Outdoor Racquetball (WOR) Championship. Carson’s win in the top singles division was his... (Full story …)
June 15, 2016
Longoria completes season sweep
Vera Cruz, Mexico - For the fifth consecutive season and seventh overall, HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria finished atop the season ending rankings on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT). In the season ending Tour Rosa Mexicano event in Vera Cruz,... (Full story …)
June 1, 2016
Ganim inducted into HoF
Denver, Colorado - Doug Ganim, HEAD Penn’s National Indoor Promotions Manager, was inducted as the 58th member into the USA Racquetball Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the National Singles Racquetball Championships in Colorado over the weekend. In addition... (Full story …)
May 2, 2016
Carson wins Florida Pro-Am
Sarasota, Florida - This past weekend, Rocky Carson came from two games down in the finals of the 2016 Florida Pro-Am to win his third tournament of the season on the International Racquetball Tour (IRT). Currently the No. 2 player... (Full story …)
Another event, another win for Longoria
San Antonio, Texas - Last week, Paola Longoria, the No. 1 ranked female racquetball player in the world, remained undefeated on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) for the 2015-2016 season with a straight game victory in the women’s singles... (Full story …)
March 15, 2016
Women’s RB dominated by HEAD Penn
HEAD Penn Players also Dominate Florida State Singles Championships (Full story …)
March 3, 2016
Cooperrider wins national HS title
Portland, OR - Jordan Cooperrider, a member of HEAD Penn’s national playing team, added another line to her growing list of racquetball accomplishments. Jordan swept through the top Girl’s Singles division at the 2016 USA Racquetball High School Championships in... (Full story …)
February 23, 2016
Zyex-based string families for racquetball
If you like the unbridled power and feel of Zyex, go with UltraKill® -- If you like the feel of nylon, but want more power and tension maintenance, try PowerKill® (Full story …)
February 3, 2016
Longoria starts 2016 with a win
Cincinnati, Ohio - Paola Longoria - the No. 1 ranked player in the world - dominated the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) in 2015 by winning 12 tournaments and only losing one match all year. At the 2016 kick off... (Full story …)
January 9, 2016
Ashaway SuperKill family grows
Range of gauge, nylon core designs, power, durability and feel, provide choices for all players (Full story …)
December 22, 2015
Longoria closes out 2015 with a win
Arlington, Virginia - Paola Longoria - the No. 1 ranked player in the world - wrapped up the 2015 calendar year in dominating fashion. In the championship match of the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour’s (LPRT) Christmas Classic, Paola only gave... (Full story …)
November 5, 2015
Longoria wins namesake event
San Luis Potosi, Mexico - November 5, 2015 (Full story …)
August 30, 2015
Longoria wins singles and doubles in Colombia
Cali, Colombia — Paola Longoria, the World’s Best Female Racquetball Player, showed zero rust from the short summer offseason en route to winning both the singles and doubles titles at the 2015-16 Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) season opening event... (Full story …)
August 3, 2015
Ashaway, Swain to host clinic
Racquetball clinic to feature live training drills, strategies for pros and amateurs, and exhibition matches (Full story …)
April 29, 2015
Longoria, Vargas dominate pro racquetball
San Antonio - Another week and another all HEAD Penn Final on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) as Paola Longoria and Maria Jose Vargas faced off for the seventh time this season for a tournament title. And for the... (Full story …)
April 21, 2015
All HEAD Penn ladies racquetball final again
Denver, Colorado - For the sixth time this season, HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria and Maria Jose Vargas faced off in a tournament final on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT). Longoria, the World’s No. 1 ranked player, and Vargas, the... (Full story …)
March 24, 2015
Longoria returns to winning ways
Fountain Valley, California — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria, the World’s No. 1 ranked player, bounced back from a rare tournament defeat earlier in the month to win the Southern California Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour event. In addition to winning the... (Full story …)
March 17, 2015
Monchik named to Racquetball HoF
Greenville, SC — Dunlop is proud to congratulate Sudsy Monchik on his election to the Racquetball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility for the Professional category. USA Racquetball made the announcement Monday March 9th. “Sudsy helped launch... (Full story …)
March 11, 2015
Vargas continues career year
Warren, New Jersey - HEAD Penn professional touring player Maria Jose Vargas won her second career professional tournament on Sunday at the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) New Jersey Open event. Vargas dropped the first game of the final before... (Full story …)
February 24, 2015
Longoria strengthens hold on top ranking
Overland Park, Kansas — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria kicked off the second half of the 2014-2015 Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour season in the same dominating manner in which she cruised through the first half. The winner of five of the... (Full story …)
February 15, 2015
Longoria earns Pan American Games spot
Boca del Rio, Mexico — Paola Longoria, the World’s top ranked female racquetball player, took home gold in both the Women’s Singles and Women’s Doubles competitions at the Campeonato Nacional Selectivo tournament over the weekend. Serving as the selection event... (Full story …)
December 9, 2014
Carson and Longoria sweep pro stops
Bremerton, Washington & Monterrey, Mexico — HEAD Penn’s top male and female professional players both won events on their respective tours to kick off the holiday season. Paola Longoria, the World’s best female racquetball player, won the Grand Slam event... (Full story …)
December 6, 2014
Longoria sweeps gold
Veracruz, Mexico — Paola Longoria, the World’s best female racquetball player, continued her domination of the game on the international stage by taking home three Gold Medals from the 2014 Central American & Caribbean Games. Paola defended her 2010 Central... (Full story …)
November 18, 2014
Carson continues winning ways
Garden City, Kansas — Rocky Carson is closing the gap to regain the No. 1 ranking spot on the International Racquetball Tour (IRT) with his third consecutive tournament victory. With previous wins in Missouri and Michigan, this past weekend Rocky... (Full story …)
HEAD Penn juniors haul in the medals
Cali, Colombia — A trio of HEAD Penn junior players helped pace the United States to a podium finish at the 2014 International Racquetball Federation’s (IRF) World Junior Racquetball Championships. Jordan Barth (Minnesota), Jordan Cooperrider (Florida) and Connor Laffey (Oregon)... (Full story …)
November 10, 2014
Carson wins 2nd tournament in a row
Davison, Michigan — Rocky Carson, the World’s No. 2 ranked racquetball player, won his second International Racquetball Tour (IRT) event in row this past weekend in Michigan. The finals appearance at the Red Swain Shootout was Rocky’s fourth in five... (Full story …)
October 27, 2014
All Head Penn final at UHC US Open
Minneapolis, Minnesota - For the third event in a row on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT), the tournament final was an all HEAD Penn affair. World No. 1 Paola Longoria continued her dominance of the tour with a straight... (Full story …)
Carson wins 19th pro tournament
St. Louis, Missouri — The World’s No. 3 ranked racquetball player added another professional tournament title to his trophy case last weekend. HEAD Penn’s Rocky Carson won the International Racquetball Tour’s (IRT) “Party with the Pros” event in Missouri on... (Full story …)
October 23, 2014
Ashaway sponsors Swain
Swain also to string new racquet line with Ashaway strings (Full story …)
September 29, 2014
Head Penn players dominate pro racquetball
Huixquilucan, Mexico — HEAD Penn players made up three of the four finalists in the events on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) and the International Racquetball Tour (IRT) last weekend. At the Abiertos Mexicano de Raquetas event in Mexico,... (Full story …)
July 15, 2014
Carson continues impressive year
Huntington Beach, California — With a pair of national championships and a world championship already under his belt, Rocky Carson added to his impressive 2014 year with win in the Men’s Singles Division at the World Outdoor Racquetball (WOR) Championships... (Full story …)
July 3, 2014
Ashaway to sponsor U.S. Junior team
Team Members To Receive Reels Of Popular Ashaway Racquetball Strings (Full story …)
July 1, 2014
Ektelon brings new innovation to racquetball
Official Racquet of USAR, Ektelon, announces the launch of a new racquet line featuring TeXtreme technology (Full story …)
June 23, 2014
HEAD Penn is golden with graphene
Burlington, Ontario, Canada — The world’s best racquetball players converged outside Toronto last week for the 2014 International Racquetball Federation’s (IRF) World Racquetball Championships and when the medals were awarded, players from HEAD Penn swept the podium. Just a few... (Full story …)
April 28, 2014
Longoria continues her perfect season
San Antonio — The Battle of the Alamo tournament was the 11th stop on the 2013-2014 Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) and for the 11th time this season HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria came away as the winner. Her win in... (Full story …)
April 26, 2014
Vargas wins Pan American RB Championships
Santa Cruz, Bolivia — HEAD Penn’s Maria Jose Vargas became the first female player from Bolivia to win the Pan American Racquetball Championships while playing on the courts in her home town and country last weekend. The title is the... (Full story …)
April 1, 2014
Longoria extends tournament wins to 32
Reseda, California — Another tournament on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) and another title for HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria! Her win at the California event extends her record breaking consecutive tournament winning streak to 32. Longoria last lost in... (Full story …)
March 25, 2014
Longoria continues win streak
Junior Player Jordan Cooperrider Making Waves As Well (Full story …)
February 18, 2014
Carson wins National Doubles Championship
Tempe, Arizona — HEAD Penn’s Rocky Carson added to his ever growing trophy case over the weekend in the Arizona desert by capturing the United States National Championship in the National Team Qualifying Division. The title is Carson’s eighth career... (Full story …)
February 11, 2014
Longoria captures titles
Tijuana, Mexico — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria doubled up over the weekend when she captured the Mexican National Championships in both Women’s Singles and Women’s Doubles. With the victories, Longoria earns an automatic appointment to the Mexican National Racquetball Team... (Full story …)
January 29, 2014
2014 begins with another win for Longoria
Cincinnati, Ohio — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria started the 2014 year right where she left off in 2013. She continued her record breaking win streak on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) this past weekend at the Tour for Hope... (Full story …)
December 16, 2013
Paola maintains her lead in hometown
Monterrey, Mexico — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria continued her complete domination of the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) this weekend by winning her second Grand Slam event of the season at the tour’s stop in Mexico. In addition to winning... (Full story …)
December 10, 2013
Ashaway introduces new PowerKill
New PowerKill 17 and PowerKill Pro "morph" from recent PFT™ R&D advances in UltraKill® 16 -- Line includes surface element of Zyex® filaments to increase durability and tension maintenance, and optimize power (Full story …)
October 9, 2013
HEAD Penn players make it far in US Open
Longoria continues winning streak and Carson makes it to the finals. (Full story …)
September 30, 2013
Ashaway's new and improved UltraKill 16
Utilizes revolutionary Power Filament Technology™ design for maximum durability, superior power, and improved tension control. Designed for top level players who need durability but do not want to sacrifice power or ball control (Full story …)
September 25, 2013
HEAD Penn dominates on the Vegas Strip
Rocky Carson, Cliff Swain & Jackie Paraiso win titles at the Wallball World Championships (Full story …)
July 9, 2013
HEAD Penn players haul in the medals
HEAD Penn’s future of racquetball wins an impressive 12 medals! (Full story …)
June 18, 2013
Dunlop enters racquetball market
Playing Legend Sudsy Monchik Named Category Manager (Full story …)
June 13, 2013
Ashaway continues as Official String of USA Racquetball
Contract extension continues promotion and support for growth of exciting sport (Full story …)
May 1, 2013
Ganim wins national title
LAS VEGAS — HEAD Penn’s Doug Ganim shocked the Classic Professional Racquetball Tour (CPRT) by upsetting the No. 1 ranked player on tour and defending champion. Ganim knocked off the top ranked player in the event’s quarterfinals and then went... (Full story …)
April 14, 2013
Longoria Sets Streak Record
LOS ANGELES — Another event on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) and another tournament victory for HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria. The San Luis Potosi, Mexico native cruised through her four matches at the Southern California tournament only dropping a... (Full story …)
October 18, 2012
US Open Racquetball Championship
Minneapolis — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria, world’s No. 1 ranked female racquetball player, continued her dominance on the Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) in winning her third United Healthcare US OPEN Racquetball Championship. The US OPEN is the racquetball’s premier... (Full story …)
August 15, 2012
HEAD Penn signs Montalbano
Phoenix — HEAD Penn Racquet Sports announced today the signing of a long-term sponsorship contract with Nick Montalbano, an up and coming star on the men’s professional racquetball circuit. Nick is a New York native currently attending college at Colorado... (Full story …)
August 13, 2012
HEAD Penn dominates racquetball championships
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria and Rocky Carson both have earned the title “World Champion” by winning the Women’s & Men’s Singles Titles, respectively at the International Racquetball Federation’s 2012 World Championships. In addition, Longoria teamed... (Full story …)
May 31, 2012
Longoria Finishes a Perfect Season
Fullerton, Calif. — HEAD Penn’s Paola Longoria, the world’s Number 1 ranked female racquetball player, completed the “Perfect Season” by winning the Women’s Professional Racquetball Organization’s (WPRO) final event of the season this past weekend in Southern California. With her... (Full story …)
April 11, 2012
UltraKill Offers Power, Durability, and Feel
Engineered Multifilament or Multi-stranded Monofilament Zyex® cores customize performance. Choice of 16, 17, or 18 gauge optimizes balance of durability and control. Space-age Zyex polymer filaments maintain tension for longer string life. (Full story …)
March 7, 2012
Lexi York Makes Racquetball History
York becomes the first freshman to win the Girls’ Singles Title (Full story …)
February 14, 2012
HEAD Penn Dominates Doubles Championships
Five of the eight players in the USA National Men’s Quarterfinals are Team HEAD Penn members (Full story …)
February 7, 2012
Croft Captures First Top Level Pro Tournament
Croft earns his first IRT Tier One Tournament with a win over Rocky Carson in Salt Lake City (Full story …)
November 8, 2011
HEAD Penn Dominates Pan American Games
Rocky Carson, Samantha Salas and Shane Vanderson all earn medals (Full story …)
October 6, 2011
Racquetball players descend on Minneapolis
World's best arriving for the US Open Championships, October 5- 9 (Full story …)
August 17, 2011
Croft to work for RB Warehouse
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — Racquetball Warehouse, official retailer of USA Racquetball and the International Racquetball Tour, has announced the hiring of top ranked professional player, Ben Croft. Croft will join the team as Business Manager with additional responsibilities as... (Full story …)
August 12, 2011
Ashaway sponsors Paraiso
Hall of Fame Player and many-time World Doubles Champion switches to Ashaway UltraKill® 18 (Full story …)
July 25, 2011
Huczek Signs on as Advisor for Ashaway
Retired Racquetball Superstar to help direct UltraKill evolution -- Pushes hybrid stringing as way for players to fine tune their games (Full story …)
Ashaway Introduces UltraKill 16
Multi-stranded Zyex Monofilament Core increases power and resilience -- Maintains tension throughout string life for consistent performance -- Tough 16 gauge maximizes durability for chronic string breakers (Full story …)
July 12, 2011
WPRO Names Rock as New Commissioner
Maryland, USA — The Women’s Professional Racquetball Tour today announced that it has wrapped up its search for a new commissioner, and named Gigi Rock to replace outgoing Shannon Feaster in the tour’s top administrative post. Known for her boldness,... (Full story …)
July 2, 2011
Ashaway Unveils New Website
AshawayUSA.com now offers a new look and feel, enhanced navigation, more product information, and stringing advice (Full story …)
May 27, 2011
Jack Huczek retires from racquetball
The sport’s most decorated player moves on to dominate the telecommunications industry (Full story …)
May 6, 2011
New book: ‘Championship Racquetball’
Legendary racquetball coach and HEAD Penn Racquet Sports’ National Promotions Coordinator Fran Davis has added another element to her powerful teaching program. In partnership with the sports industry’s top publisher Human Kinetics, Fran’s book ‘Championship Racquetball’ is a comprehensive guide... (Full story …)
April 25, 2011
HEAD Penn Racquetball Team Fills the Podium
At the 2011 Intercollegiate Nationals. (Full story …)
March 5, 2011
Valuable lessons offered by racquetball book
Hall of famer and top-ranked player cover drills, skills, and tactics of the game (Full story …)
February 24, 2011
Ashaway Again the Official String of USAR
Only US manufacturer of racquet strings continues support of US National Governing Body (Full story …)
February 1, 2011
Williams Announces Retirement
[CHICAGO] — Top ranked racquetball pro Mitch Williams has announced his retirement from professional racquetball. Mitch was clearly having the best year of his professional career when he suffered a devastating shoulder injury in the quarterfinals at the US Open... (Full story …)
November 30, 2010
Knoth Wins Junior World Championship
Phoenix, AZ — Already having one of the most impressive junior racquetball resumes in history, Taylor Knoth finished his junior career with another World Championship. Knoth survived an 11-10 tiebreaker match in the quarterfinals to capture the Boy’s 18 &... (Full story …)
September 22, 2010
Ashaway Introduces UltraKill 18
Thinner 18 gauge construction enhances power and playability. Zyex® multifilament core maintains tension for longer playing life. (Full story …)
September 9, 2010
HEAD Penn Racquet Sports Signs Croft
PHOENIX, AZ — HEAD Penn Racquet Sports announced today that they have signed Ben Croft to the HEAD Penn Racquetball Team. Croft, who finished the 2009-2010 IRT season at #6, has signed a contract to exclusively use equipment from HEAD... (Full story …)
August 21, 2010
HEAD Penn Players Dominate Racquetball Championships
Rocky Carson Wins His Second World Singles Championship (Full story …)
August 2, 2010
HEAD Penn Signs Rocky Carson
The World Champion Joins a Powerhouse Racquetball Team (Full story …)
July 1, 2010
Travis Mettenbrink Joins Prince/Ektelon
Bordentown, NJ - Prince has added Travis Mettenbrink to its team as the newest Indoor Sales Representative. Mettenbrink, will become the second dedicated Indoor Court Sales Representative for Ektelon Racquetball and Prince Squash, joining Mike Orr who was appointed as... (Full story …)
June 22, 2010
Tecnifibre becomes Official IRT String
Tecnifibre has been named the Official String of the International Racquetball Tour effective immediately. “Tecnifibre, garnering multiple number 1 ratings for performance and comfort as a synthetic string by the United States Racquet Stringers Association, with partners such as ATP,... (Full story …)
May 24, 2010
Fran Davis among Top Racquetball Women
Phoenix, AZ — USA Racquetball’s Winter Issue of “Racquetball” Magazine was devoted to the women of the sport, honoring 11 of racquetball’s most influential women in 2009. Among those named was Fran Davis, HEAD Penn Racquet Sports National Promotions Coordinator.... (Full story …)
March 19, 2010
Ashaway Introduces UltraKill 17 RB String
Zyex® multifilament core maximizes power and durability, maintains tension throughout string life (Full story …)
May 28, 2009
Team HEAD’s Jack Huczek Wins National Racquetball Singles Title
Houston, Texas - Jack Huczek captured his third USA Racquetball Men’s Singles National Championship on Sunday at the 2009 USA Racquetball National Singles Championships at the Downtown Houston YMCA. Huczek is a member of HEAD’s Pro Staff and the win... (Full story …)
May 27, 2009
Ektelon Discovers a New Source of Energy with Launch of EXO3 Racquet Line
Patented Energy Bridge™ and Energy Channel Constructions Deliver More Energy and Comfort in Every Shot (Full story …)
April 28, 2009
Team HEAD’s Kristen Bellows Wins First Pro Tournament
Stockton, Calif. — Kristen Bellows, a member of HEAD’s national playing team, won the Women’s Professional Racquetball Organization (WPRO) World Championships. After a decorated junior and amateur playing career, the victory is Bellow’s first professional tournament championship. Bellows (Salt Lake... (Full story …)
December 3, 2008
Ashaway Extends String and Shoe Sponsorship Deal with Jack Huczek
-- Legendary player to also assist with product development and marketing (Full story …)
September 10, 2008
Legendary Cliff Swain Returns to HEAD Penn Racquet Sports
Phoenix, AZ -- HEAD Penn Racquet Sports is proud to announce the return of one of racquetball’s all time great players to its family of playing professionals. Six-time Men’s Professional World Champion Cliff Swain (Boston, Mass.) has signed a long... (Full story …)
Junior Racquetball Champion Sharon Jackson Signs Contract with HEAD Penn Racquet Sports
Phoenix, AZ - September 2008 - HEAD Penn Racquet Sports is proud to announce the signing of Sharon Jackson to a long term contract to exclusively use equipment from HEAD. Jackson (Shelbyville, Indiana) is the reigning USA Racquetball 18 &... (Full story …)
August 18, 2008
Williams dominates the 2008 World Racquetball Championships
CHICAGO — The 14th International Racquetball Federation (IRF) 2008 World Championships concluded as nearly 200 players representing 30 countries competed for coveted gold medals in singles and doubles as well as points for team/country awards. The event was held August... (Full story …)
April 24, 2008
Ektelon Introduces New Ultimate Racquet
New Speedport Technology and Power Plug System Raises Bar High on Player Options (Full story …)
March 4, 2008
Team HEAD’s Jack Huczek Wins Fifth Consecutive Tournament
SAN DIEGO — Jack Huczek, a member of HEAD’s elite racquetball team of National Pro Staff, won the International Racquetball Tour’s (IRT) San Diego Open on Sunday at the American Athletic Club. Huczek (Rochester Hills, Mich.) defeated Rocky Carson (Ladera... (Full story …)
February 26, 2008
Team HEAD’s Jack Huczek Wins IRT Stop in Seattle
SEATTLE — Jack Huczek, a member of HEAD’s elite racquetball team of National Pro Staff, won the International Racquetball Tour’s (IRT) Seattle Open on Sunday. Huczek (Rochester Hills, Mich.) defeated Jason Mannino (San Diego, Calif.) in the five-game championship final... (Full story …)
February 19, 2008
Team HEAD’s Ruiz and Huczek Win USA Racquetball National Doubles Titles
Tempe, Ariz. -– Aimee Ruiz and Jack Huczek separately captured National Titles on Sunday at the 2008 USA Racquetball National Doubles Championships at the Arizona State University Recreation Center. Both Ruiz and Huczek are members of HEAD’s Pro Staff and... (Full story …)
February 8, 2008
New Racquetball Tournament Software
New racquetball tournament software is offered called QuickTourney. Download a demo free of charge at www.justeware.com. It is a great tool for running small to medium size tournaments.... (Full story …)
December 19, 2007
New Line of Ashaway Racquetball Shoes to Bear Huczek Signature
Ashaway, RI — A new line of racquetball shoes from Ashaway will bear the signature of world champion Jack Huczek, it was announced today. The new Ashaway line of AMPS™ (Anatomic Multi-Performance System) footwear is anatomically molded to the natural... (Full story …)
June 26, 2007
Penn Introduces its Fastest Racquetball Ever!
Phoenix – Arizona – June 2007 –The Penn Ballistic is specially designed for outdoor racquetball. The Ballistic boasts increased durability, maximum visibility, and Penn’s legendary true bounce on every shot. The Penn Ballistic is also great for indoor play. Experience... (Full story …)
June 7, 2007
Ektelon Unveils Three New O3 Racquets
O3 Copper, O3 White and O3 RG Offer Revolutionary Customization Options (Full story …)
June 6, 2007
Penn introduces New Racquet Ball
June 2007 — Penn introduces its fastest racquet ball ever! The Penn Ballistic is specially designed for outdoor racquetball. The Ballistic boasts increased durability, maximum visibility, and Penn’s legendary true bounce on every shot. Also great for indoor play. Experience... (Full story …)
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