Wilson T2000 — Value, History & Identification

Era: 1967–1984
Country: USA
Manufacturer: Wilson
Construction: Tubular steel
Weight: ~370 g (era-typical, strung)
Category: Metal power/control racket
Notable associations: Jimmy Connors (played it for some eighteen years; the Hall of Fame holds the one he used at the 1983 US Open)
Collector focus: Player association · historical significance

Iconic Status

Legendary metal racquet of the 1970s, symbolizing innovation and power in professional tennis.

History

Based on a design by René Lacoste, introduced by Wilson in 1967 and produced until 1984. Its strings loop around wire anchors on the outside of the head, a fix for strings fraying on drilled steel. Connors won Wimbledon with it in 1974.

Collectibility and Value

€120–€250 used, €200–€400 excellent/original grip, exceptional up to €500. Available on eBay, Mercari, Barnebys, Catawiki.

Technical Notes

A small head with a very small sweet spot, according to the ATP. The Hall of Fame’s example is strung with clear natural gut.

Sources & research note: specifications and prices are period-typical estimates; individual examples vary. History per the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the ATP.

This racket is part of Court Privée’s 1970s collection — see the full lineup: Rackets from the 70s. See also Borg and Connors and Connors and McEnroe.