Tennis Racquet Presses

While creative design was certainly evident in the racquet shapes and construction methods, even the humble racquet press came in many shapes and sizes. Presses go back as far as the racquets themselves due to the fact that under enormous pressure from string tautness and combined with often damp or humid conditions racquets would warp or twist out of shape. Presses were essential for longevity of your frame and you will find many racquets have the caution printed on the butt cap, ‘ when not in use store in a press’. Although the ‘one press for one racquet ‘ system was predominant, some of the most highly collectable presses belonged to clubs which held multiple racquets for club players and many touring players had shapely 4-6 racquet presses featuring polished wood and large brass tightening screws.