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Mantis Expands Into Europe With Strategic Hire and New Distribution Hub

Mantis has officially accelerated its international expansion strategy with a major push into Europe, signaling its intent to capture a larger share of both the tennis and fast-growing padel markets across the region.

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Tim Farthing
May 07, 2026

Mantis, the British based racket sports brand, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of experienced industry professional Fabrizio Caldarone as European Sales & Marketing Manager. Caldarone brings deep sector knowledge and established relationships across racquet sports markets, positioning Mantis to build stronger connections with clubs, retailers, and federations throughout Europe.

Alongside this key hire, Mantis has also established a dedicated European distribution center designed to improve service levels, reduce delivery times, and better support its growing base of European customers. The move marks a significant step in the company’s operational development, allowing it to respond more efficiently to demand across multiple countries.

Mantis has made no secret of its long-term belief in Europe as a core growth engine for the brand. With strong participation in tennis still deeply embedded across countries such as France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and the UK, and padel continuing its rapid expansion across the continent, the region represents one of the most dynamic racquet sports landscapes in the world.

The company views this dual-market environment — established tennis infrastructure alongside explosive padel growth — as a unique opportunity. By investing in local leadership and logistics, Mantis aims to position itself closer to clubs, coaches, and players, while building a stronger presence in both performance and grassroots segments.

Industry observers see the move as part of a broader trend of racquet sports brands prioritizing regional infrastructure and localized leadership in order to compete more effectively in increasingly fragmented but fast-growing international markets.

With its new European structure in place, Mantis is signaling a clear ambition: to move from a niche performance brand into a more significant global player in the evolving racket sports ecosystem.