Performance Sports : Easton Softball Announces Partnership with Stanford University

The Cardinal to Exclusively Use EASTON Products Beginning with 2016-17 Season

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - January 4, 2017 - Easton Baseball/Softball, a leading manufacturer of baseball and softball equipment, today announced that it has officially partnered with the Stanford University softball program. Starting with the upcoming 2017 season, the Cardinal will exclusively use EASTON softball bats, ball gloves, batting gloves, catcher's gear, and batter's helmets, as it competes in the perennially strong PAC-12 conference.

The Cardinal return seven starters for 2017, including all three pitchers. Stanford also welcomes nine newcomers to the team and the Cardinal looks to regain its position as one of the top teams in the PAC-12.

"EASTON is proud to partner with Stanford, a tradition-rich program that has produced numerous All-Americans, Olympians and outstanding student athletes," said Calin Thomas, Director of Sports Marketing, Easton Baseball/Softball. "Stanford is an iconic brand in the world of collegiate sports, consistently finishing at the top of the Director's Cup Standings. This partnership combines one of the best programs in collegiate athletics with the best products in softball, and we look forward to working with Stanford for many years to come."

This season the Cardinal is expected to use the latest in EASTON softball equipment including the newly released Stealth Flex bat. For more information on the latest in softball equipment from EASTON, visit www.easton.com

Easton Baseball/Softball is a leading manufacturer of baseball and softball equipment and has the most iconic brand in these sports. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, Calif., the company manufactures bats, apparel, bags, helmets, ball gloves, catcher's equipment and related accessories. The company's commitment to innovation and game-changing technologies, such as introducing the industry's first true aluminum bat, drove its growth to the No. 1 position in North America, including the No. 1 bat of choice by players in the College World Series of Omaha®, Women's College World Series® and Little League Baseball® World Series. Performance Sports Group Ltd., the parent company of Easton Baseball/Softball, markets products under the BAUER, MISSION, MAVERIK, CASCADE, INARIA, COMBAT and EASTON brand names. For more information, visit Easton's website at www.EASTON.com.

Steve Jones

Sr. Director, Corporate Communications

Easton Baseball & Softball/Performance Sports Group Phone: 603-430-2111

Email: media@performancesportsgroup.com