Head Competition — Value, History & Identification

Era: 1970s
Country: Austria
Manufacturer: Head
Construction: Aluminium
Weight: ~350 g (era-typical, strung)
Category: Metal control racket
Notable associations: Arthur Ashe (sponsored by Head; beat Connors in the 1975 Wimbledon final)
Collector focus: Player association · historical significance · condition

Iconic Status

A Head aluminium frame tied to Arthur Ashe’s win over Jimmy Connors in the 1975 Wimbledon final.

History

Head introduced its aluminium frame at the 1969 US Open. Ashe, one of the players Head sponsored, won Wimbledon in 1975 by defeating Jimmy Connors, who played the steel Wilson T2000.

Collectibility and Value

€50–€110 used, €100–€170 excellent/cover, exceptional up to ~€200. Available on eBay, Mercari, Barnebys, Catawiki.

Technical Notes

Lightweight aluminium frame, rewarding touch and placement over raw pace.

Sources & research note: specifications and prices are period-typical estimates; individual examples vary. Head’s sponsorship of Ashe and the 1975 final are documented; the exact model Ashe held in the final is not confirmed here.

This racket is part of Court Privée’s 1970s collection — see the full lineup: Rackets from the 70s.