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Vintage Snauwaert Caravelle wooden tennis racket from Belgium, dating to the 1960s, in very good condition with an open-slit shaft, reinforced white ash construction, pink strings and a brown leather grip.
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Vintage Snauwaert Caravelle wooden tennis racket – Belgium – 1960s/70s
Beautiful original vintage tennis racket from the Belgian brand Snauwaert & Depla, model Caravelle. This iconic wooden racket is among the best-known models from the wooden tennis era and was famed for its innovative construction and excellent playing comfort.
The Caravelle was developed with a distinctive open throat ("slit shaft") designed to reduce vibrations and provide extra flexibility for more power and control. An advanced design for its time.
The racket is finished in dark blue with natural wood tones and features striking pink strings and an original brown leather grip. A gorgeous decorative collectible for vintage sports memorabilia enthusiasts, tennis history fans, or design lovers from the 60s/70s.
Inscription on the racket:
“Playability: a most flexible racket for more power and good control. The slit in the shaft will dampen and fights the tennis arm.”
“Construction: all white ash with double fibre in the head and 4 sides reinforced with vulcan fibre for strength open slit for flexibility.”
Material & construction:
* Laminated white ash
* Reinforced with fibre/fiberglass elements
* Original pink strings
* Original brown leather grip
* Open shaft anti-vibration system
Dimensions (approx.):
* Length: about 69 cm
* Head width: about 22.3 cm
* Frame thickness: about 1.6 – 1.9 cm
* Grip width: about 3.5 cm
Condition
Very nice vintage condition with only light signs of use and aging appropriate to the age. The racket looks especially well preserved. See photos for a full impression of the condition.
A rare and decorative example of a classic European tennis racket from the glory days of wooden rackets.
Vintage Snauwaert Caravelle wooden tennis racket – Belgium – 1960s/70s
Beautiful original vintage tennis racket from the Belgian brand Snauwaert & Depla, model Caravelle. This iconic wooden racket is among the best-known models from the wooden tennis era and was famed for its innovative construction and excellent playing comfort.
The Caravelle was developed with a distinctive open throat ("slit shaft") designed to reduce vibrations and provide extra flexibility for more power and control. An advanced design for its time.
The racket is finished in dark blue with natural wood tones and features striking pink strings and an original brown leather grip. A gorgeous decorative collectible for vintage sports memorabilia enthusiasts, tennis history fans, or design lovers from the 60s/70s.
Inscription on the racket:
“Playability: a most flexible racket for more power and good control. The slit in the shaft will dampen and fights the tennis arm.”
“Construction: all white ash with double fibre in the head and 4 sides reinforced with vulcan fibre for strength open slit for flexibility.”
Material & construction:
* Laminated white ash
* Reinforced with fibre/fiberglass elements
* Original pink strings
* Original brown leather grip
* Open shaft anti-vibration system
Dimensions (approx.):
* Length: about 69 cm
* Head width: about 22.3 cm
* Frame thickness: about 1.6 – 1.9 cm
* Grip width: about 3.5 cm
Condition
Very nice vintage condition with only light signs of use and aging appropriate to the age. The racket looks especially well preserved. See photos for a full impression of the condition.
A rare and decorative example of a classic European tennis racket from the glory days of wooden rackets.
Details
Number of objects
1
Sport/event
Tennis
Condition
Very good
Brand
Snauwaert
Year
1960
Authenticity
Original/official
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