USPTA Acquires Multi-Year Endorsement Deal with Dunlop
LAKE NONA, FL, February 2, 2023 — The United States Professional
Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce a multi-year endorsement with Dunlop as the
Official Tennis Ball of the USPTA.
In 1888,
John Boyd Dunlop invented and patented the pneumatic tire for racing bicycles
that revolutionized the cycle and automotive industry. Once commercial tire
production began a year later, the Dunlop brand was officially born. In 1923,
Dunlop entered the tennis market with the creation of their first tennis ball
factory in England. Their chemical-inflation and vulcanization production
process resulted in greater product quality and consistency.
Now
celebrating their 100th year, Dunlop is the Official Ball of the
Australian Open Grand Slam and is trusted in more than 40 worldwide ATP and WTA
professional events and globally recognized as the Official Ball of the ATP
Tour. Their notable standards of quality and attention to detail throughout the
process of testing and developing ensures the highest levels of performance and
consistency for players across all conditions and playing surfaces.
“In
searching for a new ball endorsement, we wanted to find a brand that was known
for quality, durability, and visible on tour,” said John Embree, USPTA CEO. “Because Dunlop
also has a competitive pricing advantage in the marketplace, our members should
seriously consider using Dunlop for all activities at their facilities. We are
thrilled to add Dunlop to our family of endorsees.”
“Dunlop tennis balls are known for exceptional quality, consistency and
durability,” said Kai Nitsche, VP &
General Manager of Dunlop Sports Americas. “The USPTA is the global leader in
tennis teacher certification and Dunlop is proud to now be the Official Ball.
Dunlop is the #1 Ball on the ATP Tour and is chosen by the World's best tennis players,
so it’s a perfect partnership for Dunlop to now be trusted by the world's top
coaches as well.”
About Dunlop Sports Americas: Based in Huntington Beach, CA and Greenville, SC, Dunlop Sports Americas
(DSA) is the North American subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. We
manufacture and sell premium golf and racket sports equipment to players of all
skill levels under a portfolio of brands: Dunlop, Srixon, Cleveland Golf, and
XXIO. DSA is also a licensed exclusive distributor of ASICS golf footwear. Our
unique global sales network and infrastructure in R&D, manufacturing, and
material science elevates our brands onto a global stage where we encourage
players from around the world to experience our incredible products and develop
their love of the game. Learn more at DunlopSports.com.
About the USPTA: Founded in 1927, the USPTA is the global leader in tennis-teacher
certification and professional development. With more than 14,000 members
worldwide and 17 divisions nationwide, the Association's mission is to raise the standards of
tennis-teaching professionals and coaches and to promote a greater awareness of
the sport. Learn more at USPTA.com.
Media Contacts:
Marisa Lampe
USPTA, Director of Marketing & Communications
marisa.lampe@uspta.org
407-634-3071
Madison Faulkner
USPTA, Public Relations
madison.faulkner@uspta.org
407-634-3061