Head Sports launches limited-edition racquet using Toray bio-circular fibers

Toray Industries Inc. (Tokyo, Japan), aligning with its efforts to contribute to the sports and recreations market, has worked with Head Sports GmbH (Kennelbach Austria and Phoeniz, Ariz., U.S.) to develop the Boom Raw tennis racquet which uses bio-circular carbon fiber.

An initial announcement about this partnership in March 2024 has evolved from prototype tennis racquets and pickleball paddles to the launch of this limited-edition product. Head uses Toray’s Torayca carbon fibers that are attributed from waste and residues of biological origin from agriculture, forestry and related industries from the start of the supply chain which —  instead of being sent to landfill or otherwise taken out of the economy — are reused, used or recycled. The bio-circular carbon fibers are manufactured by Toray and its subsidiary, Toray Carbon Fibers Europe (Paris, France).

The Boom Raw racquet is said to offer the same explosive power — along with the same fun, feel and easy playability — as the regular, in-line Boom racquet but with reduced environmental impact. It enables users to play drop shots, hot shots and big shots.

In line with Head’s commitment to sustainability, its primary tennis racquet manufacturer in China will transition to sourcing exclusively green energy for racquet production. This initiative is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 7,000 tons annually.

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