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...
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schartj
Dec 11, 1999 4:43 am
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...
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bren2500
Dec 12, 1999 11:12 am
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 ...
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schartj
Jan 11, 2000 1:16 am
Happy new years all !<br>Here is a link for Old tennis rackets and collectibles requester tool & related site...
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schartj
Jan 16, 2000 6:54 pm
Hi all,<br>Like to share some picture of some of the more<br>popular rackets of famous players ... Budge, Ellsworth Vines, Tony Trabert, Jack Kramer, <br> ...
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schartj
Feb 4, 2000 5:16 am
Here are two links to checkout for anyone interested in tennis artwork or books ... clickid=263759909</a><br><a...
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schartj
Mar 28, 2000 4:09 am
Bill Tilden, Bobby Riggs & Pancho Gonzales are my favorite tennis authors. Wondering which authors some of the other book collectors like to read...
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schartj
Apr 17, 2000 2:22 am
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...
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wudrak
May 11, 2000 1:43 am
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...
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schartj
May 12, 2000 4:06 am
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...
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wudrak
May 24, 2000 12:32 pm
Hello again Joe, since you have been logging in!! Why can't the club send out a general invite to the many ebay wood racquet bidders and make them aware of the...
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schartj
May 25, 2000 12:42 am
Wudrak, Good suggestion that I have tried. I have sent personal invites to many big racket collectors on ebay but think most are not interested. I though this ...
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wudrak
May 26, 2000 2:59 am
Joe - too bad and I tend to agree. Other traders are looking to gain an advantage but in a me first kind of way. I know I have fallen into that trap on ...
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schartj
Jun 2, 2000 10:40 pm
All you wood tennis racket players & collectors, please visit this site <a href=http://www.woodtennis.com target=new>http://www.woodtennis.com</a> any ...
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schartj
Jun 19, 2000 2:12 pm
Hello visitors,<br>Here is a link which displays some of the best old books on tennis, instructional & historical. I love collecting old books and learning...
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wudrak
Jun 22, 2000 2:53 am
Wimbledon coming up. Like the Daytona 500 maybe they should manufacture a single style of wood racquet for the championships and everyone has to use it!...
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schartj
Jun 22, 2000 2:17 pm
Tennis is definitely considering ideas to draw more interest and slow down the game. We now have the larger ball. Why not have some woodie tourneys for the ...
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schartj
Jul 5, 2000 1:42 am
Hope everyone is enjoying this years Wimbledon !<br>Every years offers classic battles and interesting stories. It been another great year for the Americans...
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wudrak
Jul 15, 2000 11:52 pm
anybody know anything about the Bentley/Wilson racquet manufacturers of the late 30's to the 50's? I see them around and try to grab them up. The attraction ...
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bobfallona
Aug 12, 2000 2:07 am
Does this raquet have any value? It has the press and strings and is average shape. Thanks Bob...
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lorrfal.rm
Aug 12, 2000 6:26 pm
Dear Bob,<br><br>I'm a tennis fan and just started collecting tennis items, I'm new at this so I really can't help you.<br><br>In fact I just ordered a book...
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schartj
Aug 15, 2000 6:46 pm
Bob, That racket is a nice find as older wood autograph/decal rackets by non-tennis star athletes like Ted are sought after by many collectors.<br>Joe...
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schartj
Aug 17, 2000 11:39 pm
Hi, This is the best way to learn about tennis collectibles and probably the first book you should order. Its has great pictures & info ... 6635</a><br>Enjoy,...
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schartj
Aug 28, 2000 3:27 am
The 2 best collector & 2 best history books.<br>I made this page for myself and all the collectors wanting information on tennis rackests and history of ...
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lorrfal.rm
Aug 29, 2000 8:45 am
I am searching to buy a picture of Martina Navratilova with her autograph.<br> <br>I am also looking for Penn tennis balls with "Penn 8" printed in red on the ...
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mikescarpitti
Oct 7, 2000 7:16 pm
Tennis has completely lost me as a viewer or fan. I have returned to playing with wood, after playing with the Yonex R-50 mid-size for seven years. My game has...
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schartj
Oct 7, 2000 8:10 pm
I think Mike is right on track with his ideas but dont think it will happen on the ATP. The seniors circuit is ideal for this as most of those players even ...
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schartj
Oct 8, 2000 12:54 pm
If you like classic tennis or have played wood rackets or have an upcoming woody tournament why not treat yourself to a virgin wood racket. Not a bad Xmas gift...
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schartj
Oct 30, 2000 4:49 am
Hi all,<br>Im trying to startup some new discussion that maybe we can get some more response on : what woody racket(s) you prefer and why ? I really like the...
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lorrfal.rm
Nov 6, 2000 2:09 pm
Sometimes items like photos, rackets & others tend to get mould on them if these are not stored properly, in case of wooden rackets these can warp by ...