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Harrogate woman launches padel tennis clothing range

Thursday, 15 June 2023 00:00

Padel player Sonja Bancroft has launched Padel Boyz - a performance sportswear brand that caters to both male and female athletes.

Harrogate woman launches padel tennis clothing range A woman from Harrogate has launched a padel tennis clothing range for both male and female athletes. Sonja Bancroft, a regular padel player, has launched Padel Boyz - a performance sportswear brand that aims to provide "quality padel tennis clothing at affordable prices." Sonja is a former PE teacher but is taking her first steps into entrepreneurship. Padel Boyz, founded and managed by Sonja, offers men's and women's sportswear designed specifically for the high-intensity requirements of padel tennis. Made with high-quality materials and designed for maximum performance, the Padel Boyz range includes shorts, shirts, socks and more. Speaking about the brand's launch, Sonja said:

"I'm thrilled to be bringing Padel Boyz to the market, and I feel like there has never been a better time to be promoting padel tennis in the UK. "We've worked tirelessly to develop a range of sportswear that reflects the passion and energy of this dynamic game, and we're confident that our customers will be delighted by the quality and fit of our range."

For more information and to check out the latest from the Padel Boyz collection, visit the company website here: www.padelboyz.com Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

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