Tennis Wales & HEAD Extend Partnership
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Tennis Wales is delighted to confirm the extension of its partnership with HEAD for a further two years, as the Official Ball Partner for Tennis Wales, reinforcing a shared commitment to the growth and success of tennis and padel across Wales.
As part of the renewed agreement, HEAD will continue supplying balls for both tennis and padel nationwide. All Tennis Wales delivered activity will use HEAD balls, including all Welsh competitions such as Junior ITF, Tennis Europe and county & national Champions. Performance training, such as county and national training sessions, the 14+ Performance Pathway, the padel pathway, and Tennis Wales coaching courses and qualifications.
The partnership extends beyond ball provision, with HEAD demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting the wider Welsh tennis and padel community by offering exclusive benefits and offers to registered venues, coaches and players (via YC Sports Shop), and by becoming a sponsor of the 2026 Tennis Wales Lifetime Achievement Award, and attending selected Welsh tournaments.
This extended collaboration highlights a shared ambition to ensure tennis and padel in Wales continue to thrive at all levels, from grassroots participation through to the performance pathway.
Simon Johnson, Chief Executive Tennis Wales
‘We are delighted to extend our partnership with HEAD for a further two years. HEAD’s continued support across both tennis and padel is invaluable, and their commitment goes far beyond equipment provision. Their investment in our programmes, awards, and the wider tennis community demonstrates a genuine belief in Welsh Tennis and Padel.’
Penny Toogood, Head of Marketing & Sportswear/Footwear
‘HEAD are excited to partner with Tennis Wales, delivering premium equipment and balls across the country. We look forward to supporting their continued drive to grow and develop tennis and padel in Wales.’
As we begin 2026, we are pleased that this renewed partnership will help ensure Welsh tennis and padel players continue to benefit from the highest-quality products to support their training and competitions.