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New, mint condition, HEAD LC Premium racquet, 4 1/2L, 1978

Estimated price for orientation: 69 $

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Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Head
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Grip Size: 4 1/2”
Model: LC


This Head LC (Light Composite) model is in brand new condition with an unblemished original leather grip. The racquet has never been strung. No chips or scratches have been observed. This racquet plays like the Head Competition Arthur Ashe, a most popular weapon of choice in the 1970. This tennis racket is the end product of a history of innovation that began with our first composite racket in 1969. We started by merely trying to built the best racket in the world. To out this plan together we needed help, expert help. This came in the form of Arthur Ashe. In 1975 Arthur and his Head racket won Wimbledon (vs Jimmy Connors). We had built the best racket in the world...for the likes of Arthur Ashe.  You are holding the racquet designed for people who play tennis for fun... For exercise...for a challenge. Thus, the expert help for our Light Composite (LC) frame came from you, the tennis playing public. • original warranty card from Head attached • new two-handed foam-in-place handle works to damp out "bad vibrations" • Aluminum-fiberglass sandwich construction molds high-tensile strength aluminum to fiberglass reinforced foam for high strength to weight ratio. • Open throat minimizes twisting on off-center hits • Polarized weighting (in handle and head) adds stability, lengthens sweet spot • Double-thick polyethylene bumper strip cradles  and protects strings for longer playability • Serial no. A33356 Patent No. 3,690,658: U.S. Patent, application serial 846 842, Aug. 1, 1969 application filed May 25, 1970 patented Sept. 12, 1972 Tennis Racket -abbreviated claim:... A racket consisting of a core and a reinforcing web together sandwiched between two aluminum plates... inventor: John G.  Howe, Baltimore, Md assigned to: AMF Incorporated, New York The "Competition", the first racket made by Head, was built utilizing this patent
This racquet was so advanced that you can play this stick today and enjoy it's playability
Or you can hold it for your collection. In mint condition