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Wilson Sporting Goods 8750 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL 60631 |
2007 was a year of growth for Wilson Badminton! Thanks to our team of top teaching professionals and influential players, Wilson has become a recognizable force in the badminton world. Wilson products are meeting the demands of the top tournament players and will continue to research the best technology in racquets and shuttles to meet the needs of all badminton players. In 2007 - 2009, Wilson was the official sponsor of the Swiss Open, Boston Open, the Illinois H.S. Association state events, and the MBA Chicago Junior Open.
Current professional players sponsored by Wilson:
- Jonas Rasmussen (Denmark) [ KBrave/KTour ] - 2008 Japan Open Champion
- Holvy De Pauw (Indonesia) [ KTour ] - 2008 Boston Open Champion
- Sho Sasaki (Japan) [ KBrave ]
- Bobby Milroy (Canada) [ KTour ]
- Anna Rice (Canada) [ KPro ] - 2009 US Open Champion
- Johanna Persson (Sweden) [ KBrave ]
- Gitte Koehler (Germany) [ KBrave ]
- Monika Fischer (Switzerland) [ KPro ]
- Sabrina Jaquet (Switzerland) [ KBrave ]
- Gail Emms (England) [KStrike - Signature Series]
Wilson Racquet Sports announced that they have signed a multi-year contract with Sho Sasaki. Sasaki was ranked top 30 in the world and has won 13 titles throughout his career. He started playing in 2009 with Wilson [K] Brave badminton racket.
In 2009, Wilson added the Power Kick technology to their 2 top of the line badminton rackets. Using the revolutionary Power [K]ick™, the shaft of the racket is extended throughout the entire handle. Usually, the shaft comes only 1/3 in length of the handle. This extension due to Power Kick™ lowers the kick point and results in increased overall flexibility and more torsional stability which increases control and power at the same time. ( Watch Wilson latest KFactor Technology Movie )
Wilson's top badminton athlete Jonas Rasmussen and his doubles partner Lars Paaske won the 2008 Japan Open, securing the title with 21-17, 15-21, 21-13, in the final. Rasmussen is Wilson's #1 Badminton ambassador and as a result of his performance, has now a #6 ranking in the world.
Holvy DePauw Boston Open 2008 Men Singles Winner
Holvy De Pauw, the newest addition to Team Wilson, won the men's singles badminton competition at the Wilson Boston Open 2008. He just recently signed a contract with Wilson endorsing all their high performance badminton products which makes him a true Wilson athlete.
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Wilson top badminton athlete Jonas Rasmussen and his doubles partner Lars Paaske won the 2008 European Badminton Championships and earned the title in their native country of Denmark.