Prince, a leading racquet sports company, has launched a new collection with TeXtreme, the next generation of carbon fibre material in the sporting goods industry. The new Prince TeXtreme collection includes four different frames: Tour 95, Tour 100T, Warrior 107, and Warrior 107T.

“By adding TeXtreme to the frame of the racquet, we are able to provide superior torsional stability which results in increased power and control,” explained Tyler Herring, Vice President Product & Marketing, Prince Global Sports.

“The optimal structure of the TeXtreme carbon fibre material gives mechanical benefits without losing the material characteristics of the fibre for optimal performance.”

Thinner structure

Prince wanted to utilize a material designed to be thinner, lighter and more durable than traditional woven fibres. The new collection features the addition of TeXtreme Spread Tow fabrics, which are created with a thinner structure and straighter carbon fibres to create a composite material that is 20% lighter in weight with improved stiffness. 

Applying this material in the shaft and lower hoop with a 45Ëš orientation, racquet twisting is reduced by 25% without increased weight, according to the manufacturer.

“This partnership illustrates the value of the TeXtreme Technology by being able to have a visible and proven technology with outstanding references. We are happy to see Prince achieving these features that will give the players better possibilities to perform at their best,” commented Andreas Martsman, VP Marketing & Sales of TeXtreme.

High-performance products

TeXtreme is based on using Spread Tows instead of yarns to achieve materials that are used to produce ultra light weight and high-performance products. Companies are using TeXtreme Technology to achieve better weight, stiffness, and strength properties, compared to those using other conventional carbon fibre materials.

“Prince has always prided itself on having visible technology,” said Mike Ballardie, CEO, Prince Global Sports. “When we apply TeXtremeto the frames, it is clearly visible from the shaft up to the bottom of the hoop. While these new racquets have a bold, fresh look that can’t be missed, this is not smoke and mirrors, it’s real, it’s visible and players will feel the difference when they play.”

TeXtreme has also been used in various other sports, including Formula 1 racing, Americas Cup, NASCAR, Le Mans, ice hockey, bicycles, table tennis and surf boards.

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