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  • HEAD Players Dominate 2006 World Championships!

    August 18th, 2006, Racquetball

    In a show of unprecedented force, members of HEAD’s elite team of National Pro Staff players stepped up to completely dominate the recent IRF World Racquetball Championships held in the Domincan Republic.

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  • HE’S BACK! HEAD Announces the Return of Sudsy Monchik to the IRT

    August 18th, 2006, Racquetball

    After two years of retirement from pro racquetball five-time Pro World Champion Sudsy Monchik has answered the call to return to the game.

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  • Jack Huczek Joins HEAD/Penn Pro Staff

    August 18th, 2006, Racquetball

    HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports announced today that IRT superstar Jack Huczek has signed a long term contract with the company to use their high performance racquetball products.

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  • Carson First Player Ever to Win National Championship TRIFECTA!

    August 18th, 2006, Racquetball

    Rocky Carson, top ranked IRT professional, made racquetball history this past season by becoming the first player ever to win the National Doubles, National Singles, and Outdoor National titles all in the same season.

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  • HEAD Enjoys Recognition at ATP Tournaments

    August 16th, 2006, Tennis

    The HEAD brand has received a great deal of positive attention recently with the debut of its new line of High Quality tennis balls at several ATP tournaments.

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  • HEAD INTRODUCES NEW PERFORMANCE LINE OF TENNIS BALLS

    July 10th, 2006, Tennis

    The uncompromising quality of the HEAD brand now comes in a can; introducing an entire series of quality HEAD tennis balls that are sure to meet every player’s needs.

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  • STEFFI GRAF JOINS HEAD TEAM

    June 20th, 2006, Tennis

    HEAD announces the addition of Steffi Graf, one of the greatest women tennis players in the sport’s history, to their all-star team.

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  • Martin Klizan Gives HEAD Team Elite its Second Boys Grand Slam Singles Title of 2006

    June 13th, 2006, Tennis

    Martin Klizan of the Slovak Republic captured the French Open Junior Boys’ Championship on Sunday, joining fellow Team Elite member Alexandre Sidorenko in the exclusive club of Grand Slam singles winners.

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  • Kuznetsova Proves Herself with Impressive Performance in French Open Women’s Final

    June 12th, 2006, Tennis

    HEAD player Svetlana Kuznetsova came from behind in three matches to play for the 76th French Open women’s title Saturday at Roland Garros.

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  • HEAD announces approval of all resolutions proposed at the AGM

    May 24th, 2006, Corporate

    Amsterdam – May 24th 2006 – Head N.V. (NYSE: HED; VSX: HEAD), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment, announces the approval by shareholders of all resolutions proposed at the Annual General Meeting.

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  • HEAD NV Announces Results for the Three Months ended 31 March 2006

    May 11th, 2006, Corporate

    Amsterdam – May 11th 2006 – Head N.V. (NYSE: HED; VSX: HEAD), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment, announced the following results today.

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  • Bracciali, Knowle and HEAD Successful in Casablanca

    May 3rd, 2006, Tennis

    HEAD’s pro team experienced a weekend full of triumph as Austrian Julian Knowle took the doubles crown and Italian Daniele Bracciali claimed the singles title on Sunday at the 2006 Grand Prix Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco.

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  • Conference call to discuss the first quarter results for 2006 will be held on Thursday May 11th 2006 at 15:00 London time

    May 2nd, 2006, Corporate

    Amsterdam, Tuesday 2nd May 2006. Head Chairman and CEO Johan Eliasch will host a conference call on Thursday 11th May 2006 at 15:00 London time (10:00 New York).

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  • HEAD rider Olsson won Big Air in Whistler

    April 25th, 2006, Ski

    The big air went down during the Blackalicious concert, so a solid 10,000 people were on hand to witness cab 10s from the best in our sport.

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  • Bode Miller joins HEAD alpine racing team

    April 21st, 2006, Ski

    HEAD is delighted to announce that the US ski superstar Bode Miller has joined the HEAD Alpine Racing Team.

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  • Blind skier Kevin Alderton sets downhill record

    April 20th, 2006, Ski

    A former soldier who lost his sight when he was attacked in the street has set a new downhill speed skiing record by a blind person of 100.94mph.

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  • Donald Young Breezes to Singles and Doubles Titles at 2006 Easter Bowl; Buchanan Wins 16s Doubles Championship

    April 20th, 2006, Tennis

    Playing in his first junior event since he captured the ITF World Junior Championship last December, the top-seeded Young dominated the field at the ITF Grade B1 event in Palm Springs California.

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  • Press Release

    April 18th, 2006, Corporate

    Amsterdam – April 14th 2006 – Head N.V. (NYSE: HED; VSX: HEAD), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment, announces its intention to make a payment of circa Euro 10,000,000 to its shareholders.

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  • Jon Olsson won his own Invitational

    April 15th, 2006, Ski

    One of the largest Big Air competitions for skiers was held in Åre, Sweden on Saturday night.

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  • Press Release

    April 12th, 2006, Corporate

    Amsterdam – April 12th 2006 – Head N.V. (NYSE: HED; VSX: HEAD), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment, announces date of the Annual General Meeting of shareholders and the filing of its annual report.

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  • 2006 Esporta Croydon Cup

    April 10th, 2006, Squash

    There were several noticeable results from HEAD sponsored players at the event.

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  • Kuznetsova Triumphs at the 2006 NASDAQ-100 Open

    April 3rd, 2006, Tennis

    HEAD player Svetlana Kuznetsova needed only 90 minutes to upset No. 4 seed Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-4 during an all-Russian final at the 2006 NASDAQ-100 Open in Key Biscane, Florida.

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  • A day with women team member Lisa Densmore

    March 29th, 2006, Ski

    Competing since 1976, Lisa is no stranger to the ski industry. Her name is synonym of passion, determination, and outstanding talent. Not only is Lisa a world renowned athlete, but an equally talented writer, producer, show host, and photographer. Lisa

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  • HEAD/Penn AND ATP EXPAND THEIR WORLDWIDE PARTNERSHIP

    March 29th, 2006, Tennis

    HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports has announced the company’s worldwide sponsorship of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) as the “Official Tennis Racquet and Tennis Bag” of the organization.

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  • An interview with women team member Ami Ayami

    March 28th, 2006, Ski

    First part: Training What does a day of training entail for you? Weight training and sometimes cycling How many hours do you train during the season? Off season? 2 hours during the season and 4 hours during off season Do you have a strict diet on and off season? What does a meal consist for you? Agar diet (one of trend in Japan thi [..]

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  • A day with women team member Eveline Stremitzer

    March 28th, 2006, Ski

    1. What does a day of training entail for you? An easy/relaxed start in the morning would be when I am in the cable car chatting with people before I hit the slope for an easy warm up. Depending on the group I am skiing with, I prepare for the gates or for the powder. Balanced nutrition and the composition of the food play a very important role [..]

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  • Head riders Tyson Bolduc, Carrie Jo Chernoff take first prize

    March 27th, 2006, Ski

    This competition has some of the best skiers out here showcasing the sport we do

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  • Monfils and Mirza Recognized at Stars For Stars Event

    March 23rd, 2006, Tennis

    At the 30th annual Stars For Stars Gala in Miami, Florida, Gael Monfils and Sania Mirza accepted the “Newcomer of the Year” award after successful rookie years on the Professional Circuit in 2005.

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  • Head team riders won Telluride finals

    March 14th, 2006, Ski

    Hundreds of spectators gathered on Telluride’s Heritage plaza to witness the crowning of the 2006 Subaru Telluride Freeskiing Open champions. MSI event organizer and announcer John “Dak” Williams started the ceremony by saying, “What you lack in snow, you can more than make up for in attitude,” amidst roaring applause. The snow condit [..]

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  • Marte-Lise Karlsen finishes third at Verbier Ride 2006!

    February 28th, 2006, Ski

    “That is the most awe-inspiring, exciting thing I have seen in my whole life!”

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  • Gold medal for Evelyne Leu

    February 24th, 2006, Ski

    Evelyne Leu, the HEAD acrobatic skier, not only made the “Full-Full-Full” last Thursday in Sauze d´Oulx look easy, but brought her to the podium with nothing less than a gold medal. A well deserved Olympic Victory!

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  • HEAD NV Announces Results for the Three Months and Full Year ended 31 December 2005

    February 23rd, 2006, Corporate

    Amsterdam – February 23rd 2006 – Head N.V. (NYSE: HED; VSX: HEAD), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment, announced the following results today.

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  • Australian Open 2006

    February 15th, 2006, Tennis

    The start of the 2006 Grand Slam season brought with it everything that makes for a great tennis sensation.

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  • Interview with Annemarie Gerg

    February 10th, 2006, Ski

    After the races in Ofterschwang, German Head skierAnnemarie Gerg commented on the giant slalom and looksahead to the Winter Games ...

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  • HEAD Flexpoint Prestige Already a Tour Success

    February 10th, 2006, Tennis

    Third-seed Jose Acasuso became the first player in 2006 to win both the singles and doubles titles at the same ATP event when he defeated hometown hero Nicolas Massu in the final of the Movistar Open in Vina del Mar, Chile.

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  • Conference Call Q4 Webcast

    February 10th, 2006, Corporate

    HEAD N.V. Conference call to discuss the fourth quarter results for 2005 will be held on Thursday February 23rd 2006 at 15:00 London time

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  • HEAD Flexpoint Prestige - The latest chapter in the legendary success story is written

    February 1st, 2006, Tennis

    The outstanding success of Flexpoint technology and the huge international demand have confirmed the intention of those in charge at HEAD to present this innovative technology in its “legendary” racquet.

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  • New Bags for Professionals and Amateur Players

    February 1st, 2006, Tennis

    HEAD, one of the leading tennis companies world wide, is presenting a new Tour Team Series of bags for professional partners as well as for amateur players, who are looking for new, functional and attractive sport luggage.

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  • HEAD introduces revolutionary Flexpoint technology in 2006 squash line

    February 1st, 2006, Squash

    HEAD’s revolutionary Flexpoint technology will be available this spring in a new line of squash racquets, designed to give players an unprecedented combination of strength and precision.

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  • HEAD Team Elite’s Alexandre Sidorenko Wins Australian Open Junior Championship

    January 31st, 2006, Tennis

    For the third year in a row, a HEAD Team Elite member has captured the Australian Open Junior Boys’ singles title. Unseeded Alexandre Sidorenko of France joins Donald Young (2005) and Gael Monfils (2004) on the list of Australian Open Boys’ Champions

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  • Flexpoint Radical MP Named Test Winner

    January 24th, 2006, Tennis

    HEAD received top recognition in a recent racquet play test conducted by Germany’s premier tennis trade magazine, Deutsche Tennis Zeitung. Of several different pro tour racquets sampled, the HEAD Flexpoint Radical MP received the highest marks (96/100)

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  • Freeride online and win!

    January 23rd, 2006, Ski

    Prove your freeride skills with the TYROLIA online game and win a pair of HEAD skis signed by Jon Olsson.

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  • Tszvetana Pironkova wins her first-ever Grand Slam match against Venus Williams

    January 16th, 2006, Tennis

    Tszvetana Pironkova, 18-year-old Bulgarian former HEAD Team Elite member was winning in her first-ever Grand Slam match over No. 10 seed American Venus Williams with 6-2 0-6 9-7.

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  • Waldner lands a podium!

    January 12th, 2006, Ski

    Klaus Waldner from MS HEAD Racing Team finished 3rd at the Tignes Airwaves Supercrossrace www.tignesairwaves.com in France.

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  • Perfect season start for HEAD - Gael Monfils reaches the Final at Qatar

    January 10th, 2006, Tennis

    It was an almost perfect start into the season 2006 for HEAD’ s Youngster Gael Monfils.

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  • Azarenka named ITF Junior Girls' World Champion

    January 3rd, 2006, Tennis

    Azarenka and HEAD Rally to No. 1 in 2005.

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  • DONALD YOUNG Youngest ITF World Junior Champion

    December 23rd, 2005, Tennis

    Together HEAD and Young Made History in 2005.

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  • Buechel Wins Downhill in Val Gardena

    December 19th, 2005, Ski

    Marco Buechel skied to the second victory in a row for the Head Team. Following Johann Grugger´s win in the Super-G, the Liechtenstein native won the downhill in Val Gardena ...

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