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Timo van Driel – NetherlandsRob Maessen – NetherlandsOscar Sallmen – SwedenGiuseppe Sella – EnglandRay Wan – EnglandGeoff George - England

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Reports from players who have tested the string have been extremely positive, said Crandall. "Interestingly, reports we're getting from players of all stripes indicate that MonoGut series strings also generate spin like the so-called high-tech polyesters. Because of the strings' high elasticity and low coefficient of friction, players claim better snap-back for improved spin, better results from more compact strokes, and overall reduced impact shock and enhanced comfort." Crandall noted few breakage problems have been reported, and quoted several players as saying: 'Playing with this string is just easier;' 'Great power and spin;' and 'Totally different feel than when playing with other monos.'"

MonoGut ZX Pro is designed for players seeking both gut-like playability and superior durability in a solid monofilament string, as well as players using monofilament strings in hybrid stringing patterns. Either red or a natural gut-like tan in color, MonoGut ZX Pro is available in 40-ft (12 m) sets, and in both 360-ft (110 m) and 720-ft (220 m) reels. Recommended stringing tension is up to 60 lbs. (27 kgs).

For more information visit www.ashawayusa.com

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The ATP has announced the extension of their partnership with HEAD for a further five years.

Under the agreement, HEAD will continue to be the official tennis ball of the ATP World Tour, as well as the official ball of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, through 2017. The agreement marks an extension to a partnership which began back in 1994, one which will celebrate its 20-year anniversary on 1 January 2013, making HEAD the longest-standing partner of the ATP. All matches at this week's Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 in London are being played with the HEAD ATP ball, which also served as official ball at the Shanghai Rolex Masters and BNP Paribas Masters in Paris this season.

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Emma Beddoes Joins MANTIS as Brand Ambassador

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