How much is a Billie Jean King racket worth?

Billie Jean King’s racquet sold at auction today for $125,000.

Are old tennis rackets valuable?

If you find a photo decal model that has been signed, it will likely be quite valuable. Other rackets may have colorful designs on the strings and/or the handle, making them stand out as decorations. Signed rackets can be some of the most valuable vintage tennis rackets available.

What tennis rackets are worth money?

The Five Most Expensive Tennis Rackets Sold at Auction

  • Fred Perry’s Racket from 1934 Wimbledon Final Match – $32,000.
  • Bjorn Borg’s Racket from 1981 Wimbledon Final – $18,500.
  • 1920s English Oversized Wooden Tennis Racket Plaque by G & T London – $6,750.
  • Eton Presentation Racquets Racket – $3,285.99.

What racket did Billie Jean King use?

The Wilson T-2000 was made of lightweight stainless steel with a tiny head and coiled hooks at the edges. Tennis legend Billie Jean King began using it and in 1967 became the first player to ever win a Grand Slam with a metal racket.

What do I do with old tennis rackets?

In this post, I’ll share a few of the best places to donate your old racquets.

  1. 1 Tennis Without Borders.
  2. 2 Kids Serving Kids.
  3. 3 Islington Play Association.
  4. 4 Kids Tennis Foundation.
  5. 5 Local Tennis Clubs.
  6. 6 Salvation Army.
  7. 7 Tennis & Rackets Association.
  8. 8 Local schools, colleges, and universities.

Does anyone still make wooden tennis rackets?

Grays of Cambridge (UK) and Harrow Sports (US) still make wood tennis rackets. Harrow Sports is based in Denver, CO (production is in Pakistan) and is somewhat an off-shoot of Bancroft.

How often should tennis strings be changed?

What is this? When it comes to racquet restringing, there’s a general rule of thumb that most players are familiar with which is: Over a year, you should restring your racquet the number of times you play in a week. So if you play four times a week, then restring you racquet four times a year.

How much is a used tennis racket worth?

Hand-me-downs Generally, you should pay no more than $40 for the frame, $40 for the string and $10 for the grip. In other words, a quality used racquet shouldn’t cost more than $90.

How often should you change your tennis racket?

two years
But assuming you don’t intentionally splinter it, a new racquet should last at least two years before you have to start worrying about performance-affecting fatigue. This two-year rule applies to club players who play two or more times a week.

Can you restring old rackets?

Of course you can restring them…they had to be strung when they were put on the shelves, so someone strung them once. Like others have said, the real concern is the value of doing it. The strings and labor could cost as much as just buying new, cheap racquets.

How often should I replace tennis racquet?

But assuming you don’t intentionally splinter it, a new racquet should last at least two years before you have to start worrying about performance-affecting fatigue. This two-year rule applies to club players who play two or more times a week.

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