07/21/03 Huffy® Sports Continues Growth in Soccer Category Two New Soccer Balls to Launch at Retail this Summer. Huffy Sports Company, one of the world's leading manufacturers of home and institutional basketball systems, inflatable sports balls and other sporting goods products, is expanding its soccer line with the introduction of the Power ForceTM and Power StrikeTM soccer balls. Designed for mass and sporting good retailers, both balls offer exceptional value and performance for the price point while providing retailers with a viable alternative to traditional soccer brands.

"We continue to make in-roads with our soccer products because we offer retailers a quality product for the price with a brand name everyone knows," said Patrick Ehren, vice president of sales and marketing for Huffy Sports Company. "The Huffy name is synonymous with families, which positions us well in the soccer market. We've also invested our resources into building a better ball. Our materials and craftsmanship are superior to other balls at a similar price point - retailers have been very receptive." Power Force Soccer Ball The traditional look of soccer is back with Huffy Sports' Power Force soccer ball. The ball's black-and-white, checkered design is a throwback to soccer balls of years past. It is constructed from a tough PVC material which increases shape retention as well as durability and is suitable for all-weather play. The Power Force soccer ball is the official match ball for the SuperClubs National Championship, an elite soccer tournament for clubs throughout the United States. The ball is available in sizes three, four and five and carries a suggested retail price range of $8.99 to $12.99.

Power Strike Soccer Ball For young children just learning to play the game, Huffy Sports introduces the Power Strike youth soccer ball. This size one mini-ball is built for performance and fun. Unlike foam or rubber balls, Power Strike is made from a durable PVC material and is constructed in the same shape and panel configuration as a regulation soccer ball. The Power Strike comes in three colors, including: blue, orange and yellow. The ball's suggested retail price is $6.99. For more information about the Power Force and Power Strike soccer balls, call 1-800-558-5234. Huffy Sports Company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of home and institutional basketball systems. The company also offers a complete line of inflatable sports balls for sporting goods dealers and mass-market retailers. A division of Huffy Corporation (NYSE-HUF), the company manufactures and distributes three brands of basketball products: Huffy Sports, Sure Shot and Hydra-RIB. Each brand varies by price point and is marketed to a variety of end users. Huffy Sports Company products are available at mass-market retailers, sporting goods dealers and specialty stores throughout the world. For product photography, please call Brian Meehan at 262.789.7630, ext. 133 or brianm@celticinc.com.