Jim, Glad to see someone else post here! I have
been trying to get response out there by posting text
& pics but nothing. I get tons of questions but
people avoid posting directly on this site so everyone
misses the conversation. Anyways, Hazells streamline the
"triple branch racket", had red, blue and green star
models and a white & aqua painted racket, which was the
last made and most rare. Not sure of the order, but
first made in 1930 and last in 1939.<br>Regards, Joe

As a new club member I've been visiting the home
page a few times in the last week. Nobody here!! BUT
the counter of hits to the site is optimistic. So,
maybe a pole will get some communication going. How
many people have a Hazell Streamline and in what
condition? Also, does anybody know exactly the years that
they were produced. I'm thinking 1935 through 1937.
Talk to me, Jim

Dunlop Maxplys were one of the most popular
tennis rackets of all time and used by some of the
greatest players to win many slam championships. Thought
Id post a few of the various versions
:<br><a href=http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/maxplys7.jpg
target=new>http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/maxplys7.jpg</a><br>If interested in any
of these rackets or any other
vintage rackets, email me at joesch@...<br>Best
regards, Joe

Bill Tilden, Bobby Riggs & Pancho Gonzales are my favorite tennis authors. 
Wondering which authors some of the other book collectors like to read
?<br>Regards, Joe

Here are two links to checkout for anyone
interested in tennis artwork or books
:<br><a
href=http://www.art.com/artgallery/default.asp?category=Sports:+Tennis&siteid=27\
2290&clickid=263759909
target=new>http://www.art.com/artgallery/default.asp?category=Sports:+Tennis&sit\
eid=272290&
clickid=263759909</a><br><a href=http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/tennisbooks.htm
target=new>http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/tennisbooks.htm</a><br>Enjoy while not on
the courts, Joe

Hi all,<br>Like to share some picture of some of
the more<br>popular rackets of famous players
:<br><br>Arthur Ashe Comp I and II Head Aluminum tennis rackets
:<br><a href=http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/aashe1a2.jpg
target=new>http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/aashe1a2.jpg</a><br><br>Bjorn
Borg Donnay & Bancroft tennis rackets
:<br><a href=http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/bborgs.jpg
target=new>http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/bborgs.jpg</a><br><br>Doris
Hart tennis rackets
:<br><a href=http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/dorisharts.jpg
target=new>http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/dorisharts.jpg</a><br><br>Doris
Hart ((closeups)) tennis rackets
:<br><a href=http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/dorisharts1.jpg
target=new>http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/dorisharts1.jpg</a><br><br>Famo\
us Player Series tennis rackets including<br> Don
Budge, Ellsworth Vines, Tony Trabert, Jack Kramer, <br>
Pancho Gonzales, Mary Hartwick, Doris Hart & Marty
Riessen
:<br><a href=http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/famouspics.jpg
target=new>http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/famouspics.jpg</a><br><br>Famou\
s Player Series tennis rackets ((closeups))
:<br><a href=http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/famouspics1.jpg
target=new>http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/famouspics1.jpg</a><br><br>Jack
Kramers, various versions and vintages, tennis
rackets
:<br><a href=http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/jkramers.jpg
target=new>http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/jkramers.jpg</a><br><br>Jack
Kramers, various versions and vintages tennis
rackets ((closeups))
:<br><a href=http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/jkramers1.jpg
target=new>http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/jkramers1.jpg</a><br><br>Wilson
ProStaff 6.1 tennis rackets
:<br><a href=http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/prostaff61os.jpg
target=new>http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/comboracs/prostaff61os.jpg</a>

Happy new years all !<br>Here is a link for Old
tennis rackets and collectibles requester tool & related
site
:<br><a href=http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/wood10src.htm
target=new>http://www2.jps.net/~joesch/wood10src.htm</a><br>Any comments or
requests appreciated, Joe

They have a couple of hundred racquets ranging in
price from 100-3500 pounds.<br>Anything from pre 1880s
to say 1950's. They are mainly a golf antiques
shop<br><br>They do not have a web page as stock changes reguarly.
Some of their clients include former tennis
greats.<br><br>Their shop is mentioned in at least 1 of the 2 texts.
Apparently Jean Cherry was in the shop a couple of days
before i was there.<br><br>I picked up a 1898 Slazenger
Demon special in good condtion.<br><br>Hope this is of
assistance.

Hi Bren,<br>Tell me more, that was just a
tease.<br>What kind of rackets are available, old fishtails or
flatheads or any other lawn tennis equipment ? Do they have
a web url or any other contact info ?<br>Thanks for
the post, looking for more ...<br>Happy holidays, Joe
joesch@...

I was lucky enough to find Sean Arnolds shop in London on a recent visit, what a
collection of top quality rackets. I picked up a couple for my collection but at
a price.

Hi all,<br>I played a woodie dubs tourney about
1/2 year ago,<br>it was just organized by a local
pro. Im wondering who knows of any? upcoming woodie
tournaments ? Im expecially interested in the S.Cal area.
Seems like they are all disappearing,<br>Los Alamitos
TC & La Quinta were 2 of the more popular woodie
sponsoring sites in S.Cal that have stopped. I bet there are
still many local clubs that have woodie
events.<br>Happy Turkey day to all, Joe

Tony, Ellsworth Vines was a champion tennis
player who consulted for Wilson from 1931..47. Wilson
made many different models of his signature/picture
rackets including your Model A.<br>The model A and AA
were made from 1935..37 and were made with a regular
wood handle that was not<br>wrapped with leather.
These were some of the first picture rackets.<br>Joe

I was just wondering if anyone could give me some
information on Ellsworth Vines and the racket I
have.<br>Wilson Racket, sold by Lowe & Campbell Athletic
Co.<br>Racket is a Model "A" in very good condition.<br>Any
information would be greatly appreciated.<br>Tony

Joe,<br><br>There are three being auctioned on eBay right now.  You probably
know this though, because I've seen you bidding on items before.<br><br>- Scott

Anybody have a borg pro donnay racket
that<br>they are interested in selling or trading
for<br>anything ? I have one of these rackets and would<br>like
to have a pair. I also really like playing<br>with
the bancroft borg racket and have a few extra<br>of
these rackets.<br>Thanks, Joe

I have supplied some links off my clubfounder
homepage where you can find other great sources of old
racket info and bulletin boards, one in particular is
www.tennisantiques.com Glad to see some posting activity. I just
acquired a == 1910 Draper & Maynard bulbous handle racket,
a real beauty. Exotic handle rackets like this and
the fishtail are much scarcer and harder to
find.<br>Joe

Well the rackets in question are small. The Feron
and Slazenger are different. The Slazenger is
obviously smaller with a small net area. Almost 1/3 smaller
in size. I guess I could take .jpg's of them. Just
got a new one for my collection, a wood Wilson "Club
Champion." Doesn't look ancient but is older. Is there a
spot here where one can date or research these? Thanks
in advance. James

Well the rackets in question are small. The Feron
and Slazenger are different. The Slazenger is
obviously smaller with a small net area. Almost 1/3 smaller
in size. I guess I could take .jpg's of them. Just
got a new one for my collection, a wood Wilson "Club
Champion." Doesn't look ancient but is older. Is there a
spot here where one can date or research these? Thanks
in advance. James

I am looking for a Wilson Jack Kramer Prostaff with cover in playable condition.
I used Prostaffs in college and have regretted selling them 20 years
ago.<br><br>jim_mccurry@...

James,<br>I really need more description &
details to possibly help. Slazenger is an english racket
maker. I have never heard of stephen j feron racket but
old rackets were shaped odd with the<br>oldest, prior
to 1900s, being lopsided and soon<br>thereafter flat
topped. They had convex wedges<br>at the throat
junction.<br>Joe

&gt; dear mr. schartman,<br>&gt;<br>&gt; i have
two older rackets id like to know more
about.<br>&gt;<br>&gt; one is a laminated tournament small slazenger
(this one is really great<br>&gt; looking.) the other
is a stephen j. feron, new work with an odd
shape<br>&gt; somewhat egg shape (great looking just doesnt
look as old.)<br>&gt;<br>&gt; any
help?<br>&gt;<br>&gt; james linza<br>&gt; publisher<br>&gt;
thegentry.com (<a href=http://www.thegentry.com
target=new>http://www.thegentry.com</a>)<br>&gt;<br>&gt;
telephone: (561) 301-2475<br>&gt; text messaging:
5613012475@...<br>&gt; e-mail: linza@...<br>&gt;
snailmail:
p.o. box 2474, palm beach, florida 33480-2474

Greeting all,<br>This New club picture is
actually a print that I<br>recently found. A great
addition to my tennis collections, which have mainly been
rackets so far, except for some nice presses and ball can
tins which I am looking to increase upon. Nothing
beats great artwork for giving your collection some
real character. Looking forward to hearing about other
tennis collectibles that all the members have found
including books, trophies, ceramics and ofcourse rackets
!<br>Joe

Bren,<br>All I can tell you is that both Wright &
Dixon & FH Ayres made many diff rackets between 1880's
to 1930's and without pics or more description or
markings, it too hard to guess at prices.<br>Depending upon
condition & model, Ive seen these rackets sell for less
than $10 and over $100.<br>Joe

I dont know anything about actual model or versions there are no other markings
on the rackets, would the 2 text that seem to be available on this topic answer
those questions?

Bren,<br>Those are some nice collectible rackets
you have listed. I would need more details like model
version and condition of wood & markings. Also, an url to
the pic's is even more helpful and this is what most
sellers now provide. <br>Thanks for joining this club and
posting !<br>Joe

I have only just found this site, I didnt expect
to find antique racket collectors existed. I started
15 yrs ago after going to the Championships in 1986
and seeing their great museum. I started collection
when i lived in Vancouver and most of my best rackets
come from here. I now am back in my home country
Australia.<br><br>Is anyone interested in giving me an idea of the
value and quality of my small collection, I have the
following:<br><br>The Hudson Bay Co, Black Prince, writing in black and
gold print very good cond, 1920's id
say.<br><br>Wright & Dixon, Boston pre 1900's id say, good cond and
straight.<br><br>FH Ayres 14oz & 3/4 weight, pre 1900's id say, crack
at neck<br><br>Forrester & Sons Londan 12oz weight,
pre 1900's fairly warped and strings
broken.<br><br>Bussey & Co, London, very attractive cross style brace,
brass screws.

Hi Joe,<br><br>This time I got in. Thanks for
extending the invite. By the way, how did you learn of my
interest in tennis collectibles?<br><br>A brief
introduction:<br><br>I picked up a collection of about ten rackets from
my Dad, who was an absolute tennis nut. Since that
time I've added about 80 more rackets to the
collection. I also have a small collection of ball cans, some
presses, advertising materials and books. <br><br>My main
objective in collecting is to obtain a good representation
of the history and evolution of the tennis racket,
since the late 1800's. While I now have fairly good
representation, I am always seeking to improve the quality of
some periods (well strung rackets with clear labels
that are not damaged.)<br><br>I also collect Snoopy
tennis memorabilia. This consists mostly of figurines
and plush toys, but also mugs, glasses, books and
clothing.<br><br>Someday, I hope to develop a web site to display my
collection, but it's hard to find the time. I recently
celebrated the birth of my first child and enrolled in an
executive MBA program.<br><br>I also play tennis (4.0
level) when I can. Anyone in the Houston area is welcome
to contact me at katyraider@... if you want to
hit.<br><br>That's all for now. Look forward to meeting new members!

Although some of the more common old wood
rackets,<br>I like the Wilson Jack Kramers and the Bancroft &
Donnay Borgs since these were some of my favorite
rackets that I played. Later on I also like the Prince
Woodys. Im interested in finding out what rackets the
other club members like playing
and/or<br>collecting.<br>Joe S

"Tennis Antiques & Collectibles" by Jeanne
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target=new>http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=0964657104/joeschartman</a><br\
><br>The first comprehensive guide to collecting tennis
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