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Wilson Now the Official Ball of Alberta Tennis Centre and Calgary Challenger

Published On: September 5, 2024

The OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre and The Calgary Challenger are proud to partner with Wilson Sporting Goods Co. to make Wilson’s US Open Extra Duty tennis balls our official ball.

Founded in 1914, Wilson has become a leading sporting goods manufacturer. Partnering with top tournaments and leagues like the US Open, Roland-Garros and NCAA. Top tennis players worldwide use Wilson equipment, which has become the gold standard for performance and quality.

While tennis balls look identical on the outside, not all are created equally. Wilson’s US Open Extra Duty balls are made with a premium-thick woven felt that delivers consistent flight and fast rebounds. Like the court surface, a tennis ball’s construction can change the game’s speed and how one plays.

Practicing and playing with top-quality balls provides our the Calgary National Bank Challenger tennis athletes and our members with consistency throughout their tennis journey. Many prominent and recreational tournaments across North America use Wilson-branded balls. Using the same type of ball will help familiarize our members with the bounce and speed so they feel more prepared than ever to dominate the court.