Era: 1976
Country: USA
Manufacturer: Wilson
Construction: Laminated wood
Weight: ~365 g (era-typical, strung)
Category: Wood control racket
Notable associations: Chris Evert (signed a racket deal with Wilson in 1972)
Collector focus: Player association · originality · condition
Iconic Status
One of the most famous women’s racquets of the 1970s, symbolizing precision and control.
History
Used and popularized by Chris Evert during her dominant years in the mid-1970s. The International Tennis Hall of Fame holds the wooden Wilson Pro Staff / Chris Evert she used to win the 1982 US Open, strung with natural gut and with lead tape on the top of the head.
Collectibility and Value
€50–€120 used, €100–€180 excellent/cover, exceptional up to ~€200. Available on eBay, Mercari, Barnebys, Catawiki.
Technical Notes
Predictable balance and feel, ideal for baseline precision and control.
Sources & research note: specifications and prices are period-typical estimates; individual examples vary. Player associations are listed only where documented.
This racket is part of Court Privée’s 1970s collection — see the full lineup: Rackets from the 70s. See also Evert and Navratilova and King and Evert.
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