Era: 1983 onward, tour-dominant 1990s
Country: USA
Manufacturer: Wilson
Head size: 85 sq in
Construction: Braided graphite & Kevlar
Weight: ~340 g (era-typical, strung)
Category: Midsize control racket
Notable associations: Pete Sampras · Stefan Edberg · Jim Courier · Chris Evert
Collector focus: Production origin (St. Vincent) · originality · provenance
Iconic Status
The most iconic and collectible tennis racquet of the 1990s, universally regarded as the ultimate control racquet of the modern era.
History
Introduced in the mid-1980s, dominating professional tennis through the 1990s via Pete Sampras, who used it to win 14 Grand Slam titles.
Collectibility and Value
Standard used €350–€600; excellent/original cover €700–€1,000+; early St. Vincent models €1,200–€2,000+. Regularly traded on eBay, Catawiki, Barnebys.
Technical Notes
Extremely demanding frame with low power and unmatched directional control.
Sources & research note: specifications reflect period-typical production; individual examples vary, especially player-customized frames. Archive status: Researched.
This racket is part of Court Privée’s 1990s collection — see the full lineup: Rackets from the 90s.
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