Comments for tennishistory.com.au http://tennishistory.com.au/blog Discussing the History of Tennis Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:24:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on Did you ever play with these Unusual Racquets? by Virginia Crawford http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=5#comment-47 Virginia Crawford Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:53:30 +0000 http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=5#comment-47 I have been playing with the Chris 5-Star for a couple of months now. It is the best racquet I have ever played with - and I've played with a few, having more than 400 in my collection! The Chris 5-Star is incredibly stable, with its convex throat sections, is well balanced and has both good control and power - in other words, it's perfect. This is without question, the most under-rated racquet ever made! I have two more on the way to me, one brand new and the other in mint condition. I will also be getting a Chris racquet bag that holds three racquets. I have just bought another three Chris racquets - the Avenger model this time - brand new. I can't wait to see them! I have been playing with the Chris 5-Star for a couple of months now. It is the best racquet I have ever played with - and I’ve played with a few, having more than 400 in my collection!

The Chris 5-Star is incredibly stable, with its convex throat sections, is well balanced and has both good control and power - in other words, it’s perfect. This is without question, the most under-rated racquet ever made!

I have two more on the way to me, one brand new and the other in mint condition. I will also be getting a Chris racquet bag that holds three racquets.

I have just bought another three Chris racquets - the Avenger model this time - brand new. I can’t wait to see them!

]]> Comment on Tennis History in England 1837/1874? by henry michael http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=134#comment-46 henry michael Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:42:53 +0000 http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=134#comment-46 have a fishtail tennis racket marked the association no 1 unable to find what year and who made it? can you assist t hank you ps also best is best thro the world s@S have a fishtail tennis racket marked the association no 1 unable to find what year and who made it? can you assist t hank you ps also best is best thro the world s@S

]]> Comment on Tennis History in England 1837/1874? by henry michael http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=134#comment-45 henry michael Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:36:49 +0000 http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=134#comment-45 have a fishtail tennis racket marked the association no 1 unable to find what year and who made it? can you assist thank you have a fishtail tennis racket marked the association no 1 unable to find what year and who made it? can you assist thank you

]]> Comment on Steel Tennis Racquets or Rackets by Rod http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=32#comment-43 Rod Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:51:41 +0000 http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=32#comment-43 Tina, Also sorry I missed your post. I don't know of this brand or racquet. There were a few aircraft type themes through the 1940's. If it has a leather grip then this sounds about right plus the Dakota (you need to check this ) was produced around 1940. Aircraft experts please reply!!!! Tina, Also sorry I missed your post. I don’t know of this brand or racquet. There were a few aircraft type themes through the 1940’s. If it has a leather grip then this sounds about right plus the Dakota (you need to check this ) was produced around 1940. Aircraft experts please reply!!!!

]]> Comment on Steel Tennis Racquets or Rackets by Rod http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=32#comment-42 Rod Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:47:39 +0000 http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=32#comment-42 Sorry I missed your question. I am unfamiliar with the brand name you mention, but it may well be a Dayton racquet from the USA. Typically, these sell for $12-$40 depending on condition. Sounded like an OK price for a metal/ wood combination. Cheers Rod Sorry I missed your question. I am unfamiliar with the brand name you mention, but it may well be a Dayton racquet from the USA. Typically, these sell for $12-$40 depending on condition.
Sounded like an OK price for a metal/ wood combination. Cheers Rod

]]> Comment on Did you ever play with these Unusual Racquets? by Jim Goettel http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=5#comment-41 Jim Goettel Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:52:40 +0000 http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=5#comment-41 Greg, is this the same Mike Maynard from Canby, Oregon. I played alot of tennis with Mike in my earlier days Greg, is this the same Mike Maynard from Canby, Oregon. I played alot of tennis with Mike in my earlier days

]]> Comment on Australian Player Endorsed Vintage Tennis Racquets by Stephen Sauer http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=80#comment-40 Stephen Sauer Tue, 26 May 2009 04:05:15 +0000 http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=80#comment-40 And unfortunately when the rubber string-holding grommets break (such as due to the rubber becoming brittle with age) you're out of luck if you want to use the racquet again. And unfortunately when the rubber string-holding grommets break (such as due to the rubber becoming brittle with age) you’re out of luck if you want to use the racquet again.

]]> Comment on Steel Tennis Racquets or Rackets by makofka http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=32#comment-39 makofka Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:09:00 +0000 http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=32#comment-39 I have a steel tennis racket with a sticker on the wooden handle ,with the name of Light Flight is light flight $12.51. Does this have any value?. Thanks Stan Makofka I have a steel tennis racket with a sticker on the wooden handle ,with the name of Light Flight is light flight $12.51. Does this have any value?. Thanks Stan Makofka

]]> Comment on Steel Tennis Racquets or Rackets by tina http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=32#comment-38 tina Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:13:19 +0000 http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=32#comment-38 I have found one of my dads old racquets, its wooden with what I think are gut strings, Aviator printed in gold on one side and The northland sports works, stalcot india city on the reverse. Its in good condition, but two of the strings are broken,and there is what looks like a screw in the side ! I would love to know its age and where it was manufactured, infact anything about it. I have found one of my dads old racquets, its wooden with what I think are gut strings, Aviator printed in gold on one side and The northland sports works, stalcot india city on the reverse. Its in good condition, but two of the strings are broken,and there is what looks like a screw in the side ! I would love to know its age and where it was manufactured, infact anything about it.

]]> Comment on Did you ever play with these Unusual Racquets? by Greg High http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=5#comment-37 Greg High Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:04:57 +0000 http://tennishistory.com.au/blog/?p=5#comment-37 Rod, I knew Mike Maynard in Oregon when he was designing his Air racquet. He bought several Tretorn Steel models that I used at that time from me. They had removable discs that were interchangable. I had only 3 frames, but about a dozen discs! Not sure if he got the idea from Tretorn or simply used them for testing his concept. I have actually used the Fox, Snauwaert, Handler, Chris, and Spin models in tournaments!! All the Best, Greg High Rod, I knew Mike Maynard in Oregon when he was designing his Air racquet. He bought several Tretorn Steel models that I used at that time from me. They had removable discs that were interchangable. I had only 3 frames, but about a dozen discs! Not sure if he got the idea from Tretorn or simply used them for testing his concept. I have actually used the Fox, Snauwaert, Handler, Chris, and Spin models in tournaments!! All the Best, Greg High

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