EVOLUTION OF THE
open-throat RACKET
Open-Throat is a feature of the racket’s wedge (the junction of the handle with the oval of the string bed). Open-Throat rackets, or “de corazón abierto” (open heart) as translated literally, are highly prized by collectors because each variant significantly characterizes the racket. Also, some models are challenging to come by. Models like Hazell’s Streamline, Speedshaft by A. Andreef, Maxim CG, and especially Puig Superflex were commercialized for a short period between 1937 and 1945, and their fragility adds much value to the models that can be found in perfect condition today.
Evolution open-throat racket (1925-1985)
Evolution open-throat racket (1925-1982)
Evolution open-throat racket (1925-1985)
Evolution open-throat racket (1975-1985)
Wright&Ditson All American1933
Wright & Ditson Big Bill Tilden1933
Hazell Streamline Red 1937
Puig Superflex 3 branches 1940
Andreef Speedshaft 1941
.1945 .
Fereust 1950
Grand Prix 1974
Adidas Mistral 1975
Adidas Hurricane 1975
Spalding BoronWood 1975
Maxima Aeroflex 1976
Gauthier GOG 1978
Head Vilas 1978
Snauwert La Grande 1978
Crown Pro Model 1979
Prince Woodie 1980
Head GLC 1982
Le Coq Sportif Concept 3 1982
WIP Panatta 1982
Slazenger Omega 1982
Slazenger Vilas Pro 1982
Slazenger Vilas V24 1982
Head Edgewood 1983
TAD DAVIS Imperial 1983
Rossignol GW 200. 1984
Donnay Midwood 25 1984
Spalding Lotus One. 1976
Maxima Torneo Mid. 1978
Rossignol C12. 1982
Wilson Legacy. 1982
Dunlop Flame Plus. 1984
Donnay Combat 1935
Puig Superflex “dos ramas” de 1936