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...
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schartj
Sep 13, 1999 2:44 pm
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...
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bren2500
Sep 14, 1999 11:55 am
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...
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schartj
Sep 14, 1999 2:56 pm
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 ...
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schartj
Sep 25, 1999 3:16 pm
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...
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jimmythesaint_33480
jimmythesain...
Oct 9, 1999 12:57 pm
> dear mr. schartman,<br>><br>> i have two older rackets id like to know more about.<br>><br>> one is a laminated tournament small slazenger ...
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schartj
Oct 10, 1999 1:25 am
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...
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jim_mccurry
Oct 12, 1999 12:20 pm
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...
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jimmythesaint_33480
jimmythesain...
Oct 14, 1999 2:58 pm
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...
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jimmythesaint_33480
jimmythesain...
Oct 14, 1999 3:14 pm
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...
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schartj
Oct 15, 1999 2:11 pm
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 ...
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schartj
Oct 23, 1999 3:26 am
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...
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Katyraider
Oct 23, 1999 7:09 pm
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...
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cusimanot_2000
Oct 25, 1999 10:03 pm
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 ...
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schartj
Oct 27, 1999 4:22 am
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...
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schartj
Nov 22, 1999 8:40 pm
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 ...
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bren2500
Dec 8, 1999 10:55 am
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 ...
