The world is increasingly turning its focus toward sustainability, and DAHCOR is at the forefront of the racket sports industry with a groundbreaking initiative: “White Is The New Green.” In a bold and unique move, DAHCOR has announced that all its tennis, padel, and pickleball balls, strings, and overgrips will be exclusively available in white. This clean aesthetic choice symbolizes more than just purity, it marks DAHCOR’s revolutionary step in solving the immense environmental challenges posed by these products. Through this shift, DAHCOR becomes the only racket sports brand in the world to produce these items from recycled materials.
Tennis, padel, and pickleball are some of the world’s most popular racket sports, but their environmental footprint has often been overlooked. Every year, it’s estimated that 325 million tennis balls are produced globally, and the vast majority of them end up in landfills. Once discarded, these balls take over 400 years to decompose due to their complex structure, which includes non-recyclable rubber and nylon felt. Despite their short performance lifespan, the environmental impact of these balls is long-lasting.
The story is similar for strings and overgrips, which, though small in size, contribute significantly to sports-related waste. Strings, made from polyester, are often replaced after only a few uses. Overgrips, made from polyurethane or other synthetic materials, wear out quickly and are frequently discarded. The high turnover rate of these items, coupled with their inability to decompose or be easily recycled, creates a substantial and persistent waste problem.
The rise in popularity of padel and pickleball has only exacerbated this issue. With hundreds of thousands of new players worldwide, particularly in Europe and Latin America, the consumption, and subsequent disposal of balls, strings, and overgrips has skyrocketed. As a result, more waste is being generated, with little thought given to the environmental cost.
Faced with these urgent challenges, DAHCOR has embraced the SET program (Sustainable Engineered Tennis), developing solutions that address the environmental crisis in racket sports. In line with this program, our innovation targets products that have traditionally been harmful to the environment, including balls, strings, and overgrips. These items, which are frequently replaced and discarded due to their short life spans, present one of the biggest environmental challenges in the sports world.
The SET program is DAHCOR’s breakthrough in turning these products from potential waste into sustainable assets. We’ve engineered balls, strings, and overgrips from recycled materials, transforming items that were once a significant source of pollution into symbols of environmental care. Each product is crafted from repurposed materials, ensuring that they deliver the same high level of quality and performance that DAHCOR is known for, while significantly reducing their ecological footprint.
DAHCOR’s decision to produce these products exclusively in white goes beyond mere design. White has been chosen as a powerful symbol of sustainability and responsibility. The clean, minimalist appearance reflects the purity of the materials used, as well as our commitment to transparency in addressing environmental concerns. White is more than just a color, it represents a fresh start, a new beginning for both the sports industry and the planet.
By choosing to make these products white, we also highlight the often-overlooked issue of pollution in racket sports. Every time a ball is discarded, or an overgrip is thrown away, the environmental impact is felt. Our white products serve as a reminder of this invisible but very real problem. Through this simple yet profound change, DAHCOR aims to raise awareness of the environmental challenges posed by the racket sports industry and inspire others to take action.
The launch of DAHCOR’s white products is part of our larger Rally for the Planet initiative, an effort to engage the global sports community in sustainable practices. This initiative is not just about the products we create; it’s about encouraging players, coaches, and sports organizations to take responsibility for the environment. By choosing DAHCOR’s recycled and eco-friendly products, players are joining a movement that prioritizes sustainability without compromising performance.
Rally for the Planet is a call to rethink how we approach sports equipment. For too long, the focus has been solely on performance, while the environmental cost has been ignored. At DAHCOR, we believe that sustainability and performance are not mutually exclusive. Through innovation and responsible design, we’ve created products that excel on the court and are kind to the planet.
The decision to move entirely to recycled materials is a testament to DAHCOR’s commitment to excellence. For years, we have been at the cutting edge of racket sports technology, always seeking to improve performance while reducing environmental impact. With the SET program, we’ve gone one step further by addressing the waste problem at its source.
Our tennis, padel, and pickleball balls are now made from repurposed rubber and eco-friendly felt, reducing the need for virgin materials and cutting down on waste. Our strings, once a major contributor to landfill pollution, are now crafted from Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic that perform at the highest level while being less harmful to the environment. Even our overgrips, once made from non-recyclable synthetic materials, have been re-engineered to be sustainable without sacrificing the grip, comfort, and durability that players demand.
By choosing DAHCOR products, players are not only improving their game but also making a positive impact on the environment. Our white balls, strings, and overgrips serve as a reminder that every choice, no matter how small, has the power to shape the future of our planet.
As we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of sustainability in racket sports, DAHCOR remains committed to expanding the SET program and creating even more eco-friendly solutions. Our goal is to lead the racket sports industry in reducing its environmental footprint, one product at a time.
The future of racket sports is white, not just as a symbol of excellence, but as a symbol of responsibility. DAHCOR’s white products represent a new chapter in sports innovation, where performance and sustainability are one and the same. By embracing the SET philosophy, we’re not only setting a new standard for eco-friendly sports equipment; we’re also rallying the global sports community to join us in our mission to protect the planet.
Together, we can make a difference. Join DAHCOR in the Rally for the Planet, and let’s make white the new green in the world of sports.
See you on court,
