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Vintage Slazenger X-125 wooden squash racket from 1984, officially licensed with a hand-crafted laminated ash and mahogany frame, about 68.5 cm long and 18–19 cm head width, weighing 240–260 g, made in England, original strings still intact but brittle, leather grip removed, no original packaging, frame in excellent condition with no cracks.
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Vintage Slazenger X-125 Squash Racquet
This is a classic wooden squash racquet from the late 1970s to early 1980s, representing the final era of handcrafted timber racquets before the sport transitioned to graphite.
Specifications
• Size: Approximately 68.5 cm in length (Standard vintage adult size). The head width is approximately 18–19 cm.
• Weight: Approximately 240g – 260g (Typical for wooden racquets of this era, which are significantly heavier than modern 120g–140g graphite versions).
• Original Packaging/Box: Not included. (Note: In this era, racquets were typically sold with a simple vinyl head cover or "press" rather than a box).
• Country of Origin: England (Confirmed by the "Made in England" stamp on the frame).
• Provenance: No signature present. This is a standard production model.
• Licensed: Yes, this is an official Slazenger product.
Features & Condition
• Construction: Hand-crafted from laminated hardwoods (Ash and Mahogany) with a reinforced throat.
• Logos & Labels: * The iconic Slazenger "Panther" logo is featured on the throat and the butt cap.
• Gold-leaf "X-125" branding is visible on the shaft.
• Safety disclaimer on the side of the frame: "Due to the nature of the game of squash equipment cannot be guaranteed."
• Condition: Excellent structural condition for its age. The frame is straight with no visible cracks. The original strings are intact but brittle. The leather grip has been removed, exposing the raw wooden handle
Vintage Slazenger X-125 Squash Racquet
This is a classic wooden squash racquet from the late 1970s to early 1980s, representing the final era of handcrafted timber racquets before the sport transitioned to graphite.
Specifications
• Size: Approximately 68.5 cm in length (Standard vintage adult size). The head width is approximately 18–19 cm.
• Weight: Approximately 240g – 260g (Typical for wooden racquets of this era, which are significantly heavier than modern 120g–140g graphite versions).
• Original Packaging/Box: Not included. (Note: In this era, racquets were typically sold with a simple vinyl head cover or "press" rather than a box).
• Country of Origin: England (Confirmed by the "Made in England" stamp on the frame).
• Provenance: No signature present. This is a standard production model.
• Licensed: Yes, this is an official Slazenger product.
Features & Condition
• Construction: Hand-crafted from laminated hardwoods (Ash and Mahogany) with a reinforced throat.
• Logos & Labels: * The iconic Slazenger "Panther" logo is featured on the throat and the butt cap.
• Gold-leaf "X-125" branding is visible on the shaft.
• Safety disclaimer on the side of the frame: "Due to the nature of the game of squash equipment cannot be guaranteed."
• Condition: Excellent structural condition for its age. The frame is straight with no visible cracks. The original strings are intact but brittle. The leather grip has been removed, exposing the raw wooden handle
Details
Nr of items
1
Sport
Squash
Type
Squash racket
Brand
Slazenger
Original/ Replica
Original
Year
1984
Condition
Very good
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