Category: Racquets & Strings - Company: Prince Tennis |
Prince Launches O3 Hybrid Tour
Newest Hybrid Racquet Designed for Speed, Maneuverability and Power
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Zach Perles
One Advantage Court
Bordentown,
609-291-5932
zperles@princesports.com
08/23/06 - Bordentown, NJ – Prince Tennis announced today the launch of the new O3 Hybrid Tour, the latest addition to the O3 Hybrid Collection.
Through ongoing dialogue and play-testing with ATP and WTA Tour professionals, Prince developed the O3 Hybrid Tour as another option to meet the needs of serious competitive players.
The new racquet features O3 Engineered Technology, but with a twist. The O-Ports on the Hybrid Tour are situated at three and nine o’clock on the perimeter of the frame to increase racquet head speed and provide more spin and power for the advanced player.
“As a high performance racquet company, our primary goal is to develop products that meet the needs of all players,” said Linda Glassel, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Prince. “The O3 Hybrid Tour is for advanced players that are looking for a fast, maneuverable frame without sacrificing control.”
WTA Tour Professional Shahar Peer Switches to O3 Hybrid Tour
WTA Tour professional Shahar Peer (22) has made the switch to the O3 Hybrid Tour. Peer worked with Prince’s engineers to develop and play-test the racquet.
“My game is all about precision and power,” said Peer, “so the speed of the O3 Hybrid Tour helps me get to the ball more quickly. This racquet really helps take advantage of all my game’s strengths.”
In addition to Peer making the switch to the O3 Hybrid Tour, Sam Querrey, one of the hottest young Americans at 18 years of age, will make the switch to the Hybrid Tour after the U.S. Open.
Following its predecessors, the O3 Hybrid Shark, O3 Hybrid Hornet and O3 Hybrid Spectrum, the O3 Hybrid Tour’s sleek metallic orange and black frame makes a distinctive and powerful statement on the court. The new racquet is available at tennis specialty retail stores for a suggested retail price of $200. To find a dealer that carries O3 Hybrid Tour, visit the Prince Web site, princetennis.com
O3 Hybrid Tour Specifications Original O3 Tour Specifications
Power Level: 775 Power Level: 800
Length: 27 in. Length: 27 in.
Head Size: 95 sq. in. Head Size: 100 sq. in.
Flex: Firm Flex: Firm
Cross Section: 21 mm, straight beam Cross Section:18-20-18 mm
Weight: 11.5 oz. Weight: 10.9 oz
Balance: 12.2 in, head light Balance: 12.2 in.
Swing Weight: 300 Swing Weight: 290
String Pattern: 16 x 18 String Pattern: 16 x 18
About Prince Sports
Prince Sports, Inc., based in New Jersey, is a recognized leader in game-improvement technologies and engineering-based high-performance sports equipment. Since 1970, Prince and Ektelon have revolutionized tennis, squash and racquetball with innovations including “Oversize,” “Longbody” and “Extender” racquet technologies, Natural Foot Shape footwear technology, Synthetic Gut String and Electronic Ball Machines. In 2005, Prince introduced O3, another breakthrough that features an expanded sweet spot (up to 54 percent) and increased racquet speed, a combination only possible with O3 Technology. In 2006, Prince introduces M Series footwear with Precision Tube Technology, the latest innovation that gives players maximum cushioning, stability and ventilation. Prince Sports has operations on three continents and distribution in over 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.princetennis.com.
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