November 28, 2025

Tennis Alberta is excited to announce an expansion to our partnership with Mint Green Group, the official Canadian distributor of Dunlop. A year after Dunlop became our official Racquet and Court Accessory, the partnership deepens, with the Dunlop Grand Prix becoming the official ball of Tennis Alberta. Starting in 2026, the Grand Prix will be used in all sanctioned tournaments.

“Tennis Alberta is thrilled to expand our partnership with Dunlop and make the Grand Prix our Official Ball. Utilizing a brand that so many of our players will experience in future stages of their careers will help their development and position them for success. Our community has already seen tremendous value from our partnership with Dunlop and Mint Green Group. This expanded relationship will only further enhance the experience of our members.” —Colin Latchford, Executive Director, Tennis Alberta

The Dunlop Grand Prix

Dunlop entered the tennis stage over 100 years ago, manufacturing its first ball in 1924.A century later, its commitment to quality and consistency is truer than ever: Today, Dunlop is the only ball maker in the world that owns its production facilities, allowing for complete manufacturing oversight. This results in a ball with unrivaled quality control, giving you a consistent, reliable bounce.

Tour-level performance

The Grand Prix is consistently chosen by professional tours and collegiate programs worldwide. The ball is:

  • the most used ball on the WTA Tour
  • used at marquee North American events, including the WTA 1000 Miami Open, WTA500 Charleston Open, and WTA500 San Diego
  • one of the most used balls on the ITF pro circuit, Challenger Tour, RSPA, and UTR Pro Tour
  • regularly used for the Billie Jean King Cup
  • the official ball of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) women’s division
  • used by all schools competing in the NCAA

If that wasn’t enough, Dunlop is also the official ball of the ATP Tour and the official ball of the Australian Open.

Engineering excellence

It’s not just a ball. These Grand Prix are packed with technology that make it a dependable option for first timers up to the pinnacle of professional play. They’re engineered with Dunlop’s premium woven fabric, a high-specification core, and premium adhesives and finishings. The result? A consistent bounce in every can.

Check out the Grand Prix Ball Tech Sheet to learn more about its materials and technology.

Enhancing member value

This growing partnership was a result of listening to member feedback and evaluating what would deliver maximum benefit to our growing tennis communities. Mint Green Group demonstrated their alignment with our vision and values. And for tennis players across Alberta, the Dunlop Grand Prix is second to none.

“This announcement is an incredibly exciting development for our Tennis Alberta partnership. Expanding our existing partnership to include tennis balls is a reflection of our shared vision of growing the game and supporting players in every aspect. Dunlop is the industry leader for tennis balls and we are thrilled to support Alberta’s dynamic tennis community with the industry leader.” —Kevin Butler, Marketing Manager, Mint Green Group

About Mint Green Group

Established in 1974, the Mint Green Group is a premium, full-service licensee and distribution company, servicing the golf, tennis, and licensed sports markets. Since its inception, Mint Green has partnered with some of the world’s iconic sports brands, building those brands to new heights driven by its outstanding sales, service, operations, brand building, marketplace, and product creation expertise.

About Tennis Alberta

Tennis Alberta is the not-for-profit provincial sport governing body for tennis in the province of Alberta. We aim to provide Albertans with the opportunity to pursue tennis as a sport for life. We do this through the delivery of high-quality programming, robust competitive structures, and community engagement.

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