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 ...
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schartj
Nov 6, 2000 8:18 pm
Enclosed boxes like plastic ones for rackets work nicely for shielding against humidity, one of the biggest reasons for racket warpage. Temperature extremes, ...
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jimjeanne_herr
Nov 14, 2000 6:33 pm
Wanted: 1970s vintage Wilson Stan Smith wood tennis racket, in very good or exellent playable condition. Prefer 4 3/4 or 4 5/8 grip size, strung or not. Please...
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schartj
Nov 20, 2000 3:33 pm
Hello surfers,<br>Here is a page I created recently giving and showing a bit of the history for one of the top sporting good companies in the US from the late...
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wudrak
Jan 13, 2001 1:33 am
Hello wood fans! Just an observation for us to mull over. There are quite a few collection web sites now. Chuck Houey's heritage collection has changed to the...
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wudrak
Jan 13, 2001 1:39 am
If you missed it! Tennis magazine had a nice mention on collecting wood racquets. Also mentioned the most desirable frames for collectors. Don't miss it. Its...
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schartj
Jan 13, 2001 7:42 pm
Thanks for posting wudrak,<br>Id like to see Allie Ritzenberg site since I thought that Jeagers <a href=http://www.tennisheritage.com...
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wudrak
Jan 13, 2001 11:19 pm
hey Joe - thanks for the hello. For everyone, the Ritzenberg collection website is www.museumof tennis.com. Some unbelievable stuff. Also, Marilyn Fernberger...
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cosmobigtennis
Jan 24, 2001 2:56 pm
Hi Folks!<br>Ive been playing with wood since 88. I started back in 1983 to try and please my girlfriend and got hooked. I play lots of people here in Alabama...
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schartj
Jan 25, 2001 3:26 am
Thanks for posting cosmobigtennis, I also like the TADs but prefer the imperials, as for the Wilsons, I like the JKramers, and prefer the autograph over the...
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wudrak
Mar 3, 2001 1:46 pm
Spring's around the corner and its time to dust of that old Wright&Ditson you all have. Gotta put fresh strings in it. I string em around 38-40 pounds. I've...
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ojaitennis
Apr 2, 2001 5:52 am
Hi Lorraine,<br>I have a brand new professionally<br>framed limited edition print of Martina Navratilova by<br>Leslie Demille. It is signed by Martina...
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wudrak
Apr 20, 2001 1:25 am
Hello members et al. Thee best site for a complete tour of the history and collecting of lawn tennis is at www.Driftwaycollection.com. Impressive site!...
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schartj
Apr 30, 2001 7:14 pm
Hi All, Since spring tennis and hopefully woodie tennis action is here, I thought Id show off some of my virgin TAD Davis rackets...
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schartj
Jun 21, 2001 2:46 pm
ojaitennis, Ojai is one of the nicest getaways in Scal expecially for tennis & golf. I was wondering if there are any annual woodies tournaments ? If you had ...
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michtanger
Jun 25, 2001 11:07 pm
I have two vintage tennis rackets. I believe both are from approximately the 1950s, but I am not sure. Both are in very good condition. One is a MacGregor ...
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schartj
Jun 26, 2001 3:29 pm
michtanger, thanks for posting on this site. I believe those rackets are both from smaller makers and thus not as popular as the wilsons, spaldings, davis & ...
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gil_warguez
Jul 8, 2001 8:56 pm
I have for sale a matching pair of Head Vilas wood rackets 4 1/2 L in near mint condition. <br>NO court rash/wear/head scuffs at all. No cracks or warping that...
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wudrak
Sep 4, 2001 2:27 am
Hello everyone & Joe, Just an invitation to visit my collection site for all members. There are quite a few of these around now. www.driftwaycollection.com...
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rjott99
Oct 10, 2001 2:59 pm
Hello - I saw your response to the vintage tennis racket question and thought maybe you could shed some light on a racket set I have. Any info at all would be ...
