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Category: Racquets & Strings - Company: Babolat VS North America
Babolat launches the only legal performance enhancement: Addiction string hits the market

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robin Ashmore or Annie Coghill
1905 Sherman Street
Denver,
303 832 2700
robin@ameliecompany.com, annie@ameliecompany.com

09/16/08 - Babolat, a leading manufacturer of tennis products, announces the introduction of its newest multifilament string, Addiction.

Babolat created the new Addiction string for players looking for the right blend of comfort, power, and durability. This multifilament string is composed of polyamide fibers (PA) and polyurethane (PU) matrix, with additional fibers making up a central core. Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) fibers provide an increased durability due to the very low coefficient of friction of this material.

“My great-great grandfather invented tennis strings in 1875 and Babolat has been a leader in the production of strings ever since,” commented Eric Babolat, President and CEO of Babolat. “We continue to innovate in this area so that we can provide tennis players all over the world with the best products to improve their game. Our new Addiction string continues that tradition by providing the best power, comfort, and durability at a great price.”

Addiction specifications:

Gauges Max. Tension Length
125/17 66 lbs 40’ / 660’
130/16 66 lbs 40’ / 660’

The new Addiction string will be available in pro and tennis specialty stores starting in September 2008.

ABOUT BABOLAT
Founded in Lyon, France, in 1875, Babolat is the first company to have specialized in racquet sports and the world leader in the production of natural gut strings. Easily recognized by its trademark “double-line” (two stripes on the racquet frame and black on the stringing bed), Babolat is still family-owned. Today, with U.S. operations in Boulder, Colorado, the company also manufactures synthetic strings, shoes, and a full range of accessories as well as a best-selling line of racquets used by some of the most renowned names in tennis. To find out where Babolat products are sold, log on to www.babolat.com or call (877) 316-9435.

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Contact: Robin Ashmore or Annie Coghill at 303.832.2700