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NOS 1978 Slazenger V-24 Guillermo VILAS, 4 1/2, New, Mint
Estimated price for orientation: 225 $
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Description 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: Slazenger Grip Size: 4 1/2” Model: V-24 VILAS
This absolutely new condition, never strung, plastic on handle Slazenger V-24 VILAS model has been made in England. • absolutely straight graphite laminated wooden frame • Guillermo VILAS signature autograph printed on side • This racquet was produced between 1978-1985 (per Book of Tennis Rackets by Kuebler)A brief summary of some of the history of SLAZENGER LTD. company: “Slazenger, the Wimbledon people”. (excerpt from the BOOK OF TENNIS RACKETS by Kuebler) The first company to produce tennis equipment on a large scale was founded in 1877 by three brothers, Albert, Horatio and Ralph Slazenger, who had been in the rain wear business in Manchester, England. They were also India rubber manufacturers and merchants. Their family name was then “Moss”. For some reason they then decided to name the new company “Slazenger & Sons” and moved it to London in 1878. The family name, “Moss”, probably also changed in 1884 to “Slazenger”. Its foundation year coincided with the first Wimbledon Championships and, as the popularity of Lawn Tennis and many other sports began to grow, the company flourished. By the mid 1890 it became very substantial.
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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: | Slazenger |
| Grip Size: | 4 1/2” | Model: | V-24 VILAS |
This absolutely new condition, never strung, plastic on handle Slazenger V-24 VILAS model has been made in England. • absolutely straight graphite laminated wooden frame • Guillermo VILAS signature autograph printed on side • This racquet was produced between 1978-1985 (per Book of Tennis Rackets by Kuebler)A brief summary of some of the history of SLAZENGER LTD. company: “Slazenger, the Wimbledon people”. (excerpt from the BOOK OF TENNIS RACKETS by Kuebler) The first company to produce tennis equipment on a large scale was founded in 1877 by three brothers, Albert, Horatio and Ralph Slazenger, who had been in the rain wear business in Manchester, England. They were also India rubber manufacturers and merchants. Their family name was then “Moss”. For some reason they then decided to name the new company “Slazenger & Sons” and moved it to London in 1878. The family name, “Moss”, probably also changed in 1884 to “Slazenger”. Its foundation year coincided with the first Wimbledon Championships and, as the popularity of Lawn Tennis and many other sports began to grow, the company flourished. By the mid 1890 it became very substantial.