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Urban Racquet
Urban Racquet is a game which integrates tennis, squash and badminton and which can be played competitively over a net or just for training or fun purposes without a net.

Address
Universal Trade Solutions, Grove Industrial Estate, Castleside Road, Consett, County Durham DH8 8BH

Telephone
+44 (0)1207 505821 / +44 (0)770 949 9101
(Please mention leisure-kit.net)

Fax
+44 (0)1207 580477

Website
www.urbanracquet.com
Urban Racquet news

13 Jun 2008
Urban Racquet makes its UK debut

Brand new to the UK, Urban Racquet is a new product which integrates tennis, squash and badminton.
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  Urban Racquet makes its UK debut

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