Racquet, Circa 1955

Physical description

A Spalding 'Kro-Flite' model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders and shaft. Fibre reinforcement where throat meets shaft. Has perforated-leather wrapped around handle and embroidered butt cloth . Manufacter name features across base of head. Model name features on fibre reinforcement. Has 'SYNCRO/STROKE' decal/symbol on shaft. Wreathed 'S' logo on lower shaft and butt cloth. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Vinyl, Ink, String, Paint, Adhesive tape, Cloth, Thread

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