NEW T. A. DAVIS TOPSPIN AUTHENTIC VINTAGE DIAGONALLY-STRUNG TENNIS RACQUET WALL CLOCK.

Included in sale:

T. A. DAVIS TOPSPIN tennis racquet, brand new stringing.

New fresh Victor 15 gauge clear nylon multi-filament strings at 55 lbs. tension (upgrades available, see below).

Brushed gold color tennis-motif clock face with quartz movement.

Hermetic seal on clock face included

AA battery

DESCRIPTION:

A Davis fact sheet from 1980 said, "The new tougher Topspin. It's not for everyone. But to the advanced player who makes topspin a big part of the game, this new Davis Topspin is an exciting choice. FIBER AND FIBERGLASS throughout the bow means more strength at the head. This extra power, plus DIAGONAL STRINGING, delivers more topspin on the forehand, more slice and hop on the serve. Open-throat design. Genuine Leather grip, 2-handed hitting."

I'm selling these brand new, factory fresh frames. This limited opportunity is your only chance to own this new, yet historic, racquet.

Key features are diagonal string tension of 55 lbs., about 14 oz.,  without clock, 10 x 13" face area. It has a genuine original Davis leather perforated soft grip designed to accommodate two-handed shots, available in 4 1/4 L, 4 3/8 L, 4 1/2 L, 4 5/8 L 4 3/4 M grips.

The clock is attractive and sleek  and runs on one AA battery, included. The racket hanger is attached to the top of the clock movement in the back. All new clocks and rackets will be shipped within one week of order or sooner. Extra time may be required to string the racquets, depending on backlog, so order right away to guarantee the quickest shipment.

The plastic seal on the clock face will protect it until ready for use. You will need to remove this carefully with a fingernail to peel it back and scissors to cut it in half. Clock is attractive, has a second hand and fits in the face of the string bed perfectly. Clock assembly on racquet is NOT permanent and MAY BE removed if desired.

HISTORY/MORE DETAILS:

TOPSPIN, c. 1980-84 
A return to the diagonally strung rackets which were innovated by T A Davis, a tennis pioneer, in the 1930s.

According to Victor Sports, the string maker for Davis racquets, the fiberglass/wood, diagonal-strung Topspin racket really does impart extra topspin to the ball. This represented the last wood or wood/composite racket manufactured by Davis.

The Topspin unit has every advantage of the top racquets of its day plus the diagonal stringing.

The racket is fully playable, totally authentic original and complete on both sides. Clocks may be removed if desired to play this durable new historic stick on the court! These rare racquets are very likely to increase in value.

The Topspin is 27" long and has a 10 x 13" string bed.

Racket weight: about 14 oz. and it generates plenty of power with control. 

All items have passed T.A. Davis inspection for general release.

email joesch@woodtennis.com for any questions

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