Tennis - Sheba Mag 1 - 1987 - Tennis racket





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1987 original Sheba Mag 1 tennis racket, 27-inch standard length, 110 sq in head (oversize), approximately 345–360 g strung, grip size L4 3/8, made in Taiwan, licensed product with the Double Bridge design, not in original packaging and with no signed provenance; frame shows head rash and grip is deteriorated.
Description from the seller
Sheba Mag 1 based on the images and historical specifications for this model.
Product Specifications
• Size (Length): 68.58 cm (Standard 27-inch length).
• Size (Head): 710 sq. cm (110 sq. inch "Oversize").
• Weight: Approximately 345–360g (Strung). Note: Vintage magnesium rackets are significantly heavier than modern graphite models.
• Grip Size: L4 3/8 (Standard Size 3).
• Country of Origin: Taiwan. (Prince manufactured their magnesium and high-end alloy frames in Taiwan during the 1980s).
• Original Packaging/Box: Not included. (Based on the photos provided).
• Provenance: Unsigned. (No specific player signature or unique provenance is visible on the frame).
• Licensing: Licensed product. The frame is marked "Designed and Engineered by Prince Manufacturing, Inc." (USA) and features the patent-protected "Double Bridge" throat design.
Detailed Visual Reference
• Logos & Branding:
• Frame: Distinctive "Sheba" and "Mag 1" gold/silver decals on the side of the hoop.
• Throat: Features the iconic "P" logo on the double-bridge dampener.
• Strings: Includes the classic Prince "staircase" logo stenciled in black.
• Butt Cap: Green Prince logo cap at the base of the handle.
• Condition Notes: * Frame: Significant "head rash" (scraping) on the top outer edge.
• Grip: The original synthetic grip is severely deteriorated/peeling and requires replacement.
• Strings: Vintage nylon/synthetic gut; likely "dead" and purely for display purposes.
Sheba Mag 1 based on the images and historical specifications for this model.
Product Specifications
• Size (Length): 68.58 cm (Standard 27-inch length).
• Size (Head): 710 sq. cm (110 sq. inch "Oversize").
• Weight: Approximately 345–360g (Strung). Note: Vintage magnesium rackets are significantly heavier than modern graphite models.
• Grip Size: L4 3/8 (Standard Size 3).
• Country of Origin: Taiwan. (Prince manufactured their magnesium and high-end alloy frames in Taiwan during the 1980s).
• Original Packaging/Box: Not included. (Based on the photos provided).
• Provenance: Unsigned. (No specific player signature or unique provenance is visible on the frame).
• Licensing: Licensed product. The frame is marked "Designed and Engineered by Prince Manufacturing, Inc." (USA) and features the patent-protected "Double Bridge" throat design.
Detailed Visual Reference
• Logos & Branding:
• Frame: Distinctive "Sheba" and "Mag 1" gold/silver decals on the side of the hoop.
• Throat: Features the iconic "P" logo on the double-bridge dampener.
• Strings: Includes the classic Prince "staircase" logo stenciled in black.
• Butt Cap: Green Prince logo cap at the base of the handle.
• Condition Notes: * Frame: Significant "head rash" (scraping) on the top outer edge.
• Grip: The original synthetic grip is severely deteriorated/peeling and requires replacement.
• Strings: Vintage nylon/synthetic gut; likely "dead" and purely for display purposes.

