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