Racquet, Circa 1973

Physical description

A Rawlings, John Newcombe, 'The Mark of A Pro' tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders and shaft, and leather handle grip with quatrefoil perforations. Rawlings logo features across base of head. Model name features across throat and along shaft. Rawlings red, black and white 'R' trademark features on lower shaft, and black 'R' on butt cap. Adhesive tape, with feint remnants of former owner's name features across throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Paint, Leather, String

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