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 (early career)
Collector focus: Player association · transitional design · condition
Iconic Status
The wood frame John McEnroe carried into his breakout years on tour, before switching to the metal Dunlop Max 200G in the early 1980s.
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 reflect period-typical production; individual examples vary. Archive status: Researched.
This racket is part of Court Privée’s 1970s collection — see the full lineup: Rackets from the 70s.
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