Slazenger is steeped in heritage with a history of producing and marketing quality sports lifestyle goods dating back to 1881. The first Slazenger ball appeared at Wimbledon in 1902 and Slazenger have maintained this honour ever since, celebrating its centenary in 2002. This is the longest continuous sports sponsorship in the world. 

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Sportsmax act as the sole West Australian agent for Slazenger tennis balls and Slazenger Footwear.