Bcomp Ltd. (Fribourg,Switzerland) has collaborated with Spanish padel brand Siux Padel (Madrid) to delop the GEA racquet, an advanced-level padel integrating Bcomp’s ampliTex natural fiber reinforcement. The delivery of enhanced precision provides better game control and playability to players of all levels while reducing environmental impact.
Padel — also known as padel tennis — is currently one of the fastest-growing sports globally, with about 30 million active players in more than 140 countries around the world. Contributing to its popularity are its highly interactive and social nature, since it is generally played in doubles, making it accessible to people of all skill levels. Easy-to-use, stringless rackets made from composite materials with a perforated hitting surface is the main equipment used in this sport. Both companies believe that this exponential growth gives an opportunity to bring bio-based materials to the wider padel market.
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