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How sad it was to learn of the recent death of Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins, at the age of 61. A tortured genius, Higgins sometimes seemed better suited to bare-knuckle boxing in the back streets of Belfast than he was to snooker, yet with a cue in his hands, and when the mood took him, Higgins was untouchable among his peers over the green baize.
Nike football takes precision to new heights
Following extensive testing Nike’s new football makes its debut in the Premier League this month. The Nike Total 90 Tracer ball, developed together with the world’s premier footballers and teams, has been meticulously designed and engineered for unrivalled consistency, accuracy, touch and visual acuity, the company says. Following the Premier League, it will be played in Italy’s Serie A and Spain’s La Liga.
Prince joins STAG
Racket Sports company, Prince has joined the STAG buying group as a new supplier. The company, which revolutionised the tennis market with its oversize racket, offers performance tennis, squash, badminton and racquetball products. Along with rackets and sports specific footwear, Prince has also recently re-launched its performance racket sports clothing ranges.
Soleus Running launch UK watch range
Soleus Running’s new line of running watches is now available in the UK through selected specialist running stores.
Global campaign for adidas miCoach app
Adidas has launched a global marketing campaign for its miCoach mobile app. Central to the campaign, which introduces the adidas promise to “personally coach you to a Faster You” is a star-studded 60-second film featuring a number of sporting icons including David Villa, Andy Murray, Jonnie Wilkinson, Reggie Bush, Derrick Rose, Victoria Pendleton and Jessica Ennis.
Suunto heart rate monitors
Suunto has produced a new range of easy-to-use heart rate monitors. Designed to inspire anyone to get active and stay motivated, the M-Series feature a personal, automatically updating exercise programme; suggested workout for the day; live guidance during workout with recovery recommendation and workout summary.
Puma raises awareness for breast cancer
Puma has announced a new initiative using women’s soccer to raise awareness for breast cancer. In conjunction with its partnership with Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS), Puma is kitting out some of the best female players in the world in special Project Pink kits for five WPS matches.
Spearmark unveils Olympic merchandise
Spearmark International, recently appointed as a licensee for the London 2012 Olympic Games, has launched its range of merchandise, due to hit the shelves at the end of the year.
ON THE WING
Mizuno Ignitus demand outstrips supply
Following its World Cup success, sales of the Mizuno Ignitus boot have soared making it one of the most talked about boots of the tournament, the company says. According to Mizuno, the boot has sold 70,000 pairs in Japan alone since the start of the World Cup and demand is so high that many retailers have sold out and are unable to get additional stock.
New compression level
Taking its compression technology one step further, Skins has introduced a premium range using a ‘revolutionary’ measurement technique
Shock Absorber
The Run bra combines an ‘Infinity-8’ support system, promising enhanced support to target the figure-of-eight movement of the breasts which occurs during running. Other details include a seam-free inner and concealed elastic under the arms to help reduce chafe, a gel hook and eye, and wide, padded straps with non-slip technology. Colourways are White/Silver or Black/Silver and sizes are 30-36 A, 30-38 B-F.
RRP: £36
www.shockabsorber.co.uk
Nike
Featuring technical design details for extra support and ventilation, Nike’s easy pull-over Mesh Convertible sports bra is manufactured in the company’s Dri-FIT 87% polyester/13% elastane fabric to help wick away sweat, leaving the wearer dryer and comfortable. Technical details include moulded cups for shape and support, plush elastic at the bottom opening for comfort, knit mesh back and liner and adjustable back strap. This bra is available in Pink, Black and White.
RRP: £24.40
www.nike.com
Odlo
Odlo’s new range of three sports bras has designs to suit all types of sporting activity, from low intensity yoga through to high intensity boxing and rowing, available in High Ultimate Fit, Medium Balance and Soft Comfort Fit designs. The High Ultimate Fit features a pressure-reducing sports back meshed for maximum breathability, and stretch polyester-based fabric with ‘Effect’ ions for moisture wicking. Colourways are White, Black and Red.
RRP: £39
www.odlo.com
Triumph
Triumph says seamless Santoni technology and a host of design points help create support and smoothness in this outerwear look sports top. Features include high performance, quick drying polyamide/elastane fabric; strategically placed shaping zones for optimum support; crossback with adjustable straps and a gel padded back closure. In a Teal Grey colourway, sizes are S,M,L, covering sizes 32A - 40G.
RRP: £20
www.triumphlingeriestore.com
McDavid
Designed for high impact sports where additional chest protection is required, McDavid says this model provides significant support even in high impact workouts. Featuring HexPad technology, for impact protection, design details include a lined racer back with keyhole design. The fabric is also said to help keep the wearer cool and dry with the aid of the company’s hDc moisture management system.
RRP: £24.99
www.mcdaviduk.com
Adidas
The Supernova Sequence is made in lightweight ClimaLite Soft performance fabric in a 90% Polyester/10% Elastane single jersey mix, for superior moisture management properties, the company says. With adjustable back fastenings and adjustable triple hook and eye closure, the bra comes in two colourways of White and Black.
RRP: £33
www.adidas.com/running
Shock Absorber
The Ball sports bra targets vertical breast movement and chest band ride-up, and is designed to reduce vertical bounce reduction by up to 79%. Design features include Arc-Control for enhanced support around the top and side of the cups, extra wide, quick-dry chest band to help prevent ride-up and friction on key hotspot, breathable powermesh wing fabric, advanced front adjustability, gel hook and eye and wide, padded straps with non-slip technology. Available in White/Red, sizes are 30-36 A, 30-38 B-F.
RRP: £36
www.shockabsorber.co.uk
Odlo
With adjustable straps, which can be worn crossed or straight, this design has padded straps for additional comfort, an integrated ventilation system, and a soft moisture transporting underband. Colourways are White, Black and Blue. Also available is the Soft Comfort Fit made in a very soft fabric and featuring adjustable straps, moisture transporting underband and seamless cups. It is available in white and black.
RRP: £37 (Medium Fit); £31 (Comfort Fit)
www.odlo.com
Triumph
Designed for high impact, strenuous sports, Triumph says this model is packed with functional features that give the wearer unbeatable comfort, support, and shape. The risk of chafing is also reduced, thanks to innovative gel straps. Manufactured in 75% polyamide, 19% elastane and 6% polyester, it comes in White with a Red trim or Black, and is available in sizes 32-40 B-F cup.
RRP: £28
www.triumphlingeriestore.com
Shock Absorber
This seamless design features a Dynamic-M support system offering targeted support to reduce lateral breast movement. An all-in-one strap with Strap Glide technology gives freedom of arm movement and other details include advanced front adjustability and wide, padded straps with non-slip technology. It has a low coverage design, which the company says is a key fashion consideration for racket sports. Available in White/Pink and sizes 30-36 A, 30-38 B-F.
RRP: £36
www.shockabsorber.co.uk
Riley
Using a new breed of cue technology, shafts are available in either North American Ash or Warp Resistant Shielded (WAP) technology to keep the moisture out of the shaft. The Hybrid butt section is a moulded polyurethane grip, designed for enhanced traction control during the cueing action. The softer material also means there is less potential for moisture build-up during play.
RRP: from £73.57
www.rileysnooker.co.uk
PowerGlide
This 57” white fibreglass cue, with blue and gold front splice decals, is resistant to atmospheric conditions and protected against dents, the elements and warping. The cue features a 10mm tip with brass ferrule, quick-release brass joint and leather buffer.
RRP: N/A
www.powerglidecues.co.uk
Riley
Cues endorsed by World Champions, Legends consists of limited edition three-piece cues combining the latest in contemporary detail with traditional style and quality. Featuring the company’s WAC Plus system, which allows players to adjust the weight and balance of their cue according to playing styles, this range is limited to only 1,000 cues each year in either Ronnie O’Sullivan, Shaun Murphy, John Higgins or Ken Doherty designs.
RRP: From £88.89
www.rileysnooker.co.uk
PowerGlide
The butt of this 57” Tournament 2-piece cue is made from four-hand splices of Rosewood, each with long black and blue veneer inlays. The premium Ash shaft, with matching straight grains and clear feathering, is teamed with a precision-engineered, quick-release joint. The cue is finished with a leather buffer, brass ferrule and 10mm tip.
RRP: N/A
www.powerglidecues.co.uk
Riley
Designed to bring a contemporary style to a traditional product, the Moderno features dynamic butt graphics and is available in a range of different price points to suit all pockets. Moderno box sets are also available, consisting of four colour art boxes, with either cue and matching Moderno case or smart extender.
RRP: from £25.03
www.rileysnooker.co.uk
Staying chilled
The launch of Spearmark’s environmentally friendly EZ-Freeze Pure re-usable hydration bottles, combining patented freezer-stick technology with a water filtration system for chilled water on the go, has quickly caught the attention of retailers in the UK. Alex Bloom, commercial director at Spearmark talks to Yvonne Holberton about the benefits for sporting enthusiasts, retailers and the environment
Primal discovery
Primal Lifestyle’s Matt Walden explains the intriguing logic behind minimalist footwear, for which demand is growing fast
Trading Intelligence
Business name: Clubsport Kington Ltd
Location: Herefordshire
Owner: Simon Hussey
Opened: 1987
Affiliation: Intersport
Number of staff: 125
Speciality: Everything in sport
Not a lot of people know this about my business, but ...
We will be 25 years old in 2012. Let’s hope we get there.
