Racquet & cover, Circa 1975

Physical description

A Spalding 'La Vitesse' tennis racquet (.1), with: a split lower shaft; whipping around shoulders; fibre reinforced bow and head; leather handle grip; and, plastic butt cap. Model name features across lower right of head. Manufacturer's name features across throat, handle grip, and butt cap. Racquet is accompanied by a vinyl racquet head cover (.2), originally unrelated to it. Materials: Wood, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Nylon, Leather, Ink, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Plastic, Fibre, Paint, Polyvinyl Chloride

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