Era: Late 1970s–early 1980s
Country: USA
Manufacturer: Wilson
Construction: Laminated wood
Weight: ~370 g (era-typical, strung)
Category: Wood control racket, transitional
Notable associations: John McEnroe (played it in 1980, including the Wimbledon final against Borg)
Collector focus: Player association · transitional design · condition
Iconic Status
The wood frame John McEnroe carried into his breakout years on tour, before signing with Dunlop in 1981.
History
Represents the final generation of tour-level wood construction, used at the highest level just before graphite and composite frames took over completely.
Collectibility and Value
€60–€130 used, €110–€190 excellent/cover, exceptional up to ~€220. Available on eBay, Mercari, Barnebys, Catawiki.
Technical Notes
Stiffer than earlier 1960s wood frames, built to bridge the gap toward the metal and composite era.
Sources & research note: specifications and prices are period-typical estimates; individual examples vary. McEnroe’s use of the Jack Kramer Pro Staff in 1980 is documented by tennishead.
This racket is part of Court Privée’s 1970s collection — see the full lineup: Rackets from the 70s. See also Borg and McEnroe.
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