Tennis - 1975 - Tennis racket
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Garcia Pro 240 wooden tennis racquet, made in the USA circa 1975, in good condition with the original Zéphir metal tensioner accessory.
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Vintage Garcia PRO 240 wooden tennis racket (1975) & ZÉPHIR metal press/tensioner.
For sale authentic vintage Garcia Cragin Pro 240 tennis racket, manufactured in the United States in the mid-1970s (sold between 1975 and 1978). This iconic high-end laminated wood model is a true collectible piece, famous for being used by professional player Harold Solomon. The racket is sold with its inseparable vintage accessory: a cross-shaped metal racket press/tensioner by the French brand ZÉPHIR. This patented accessory was used to keep the wooden frame under tension to prevent warping from humidity. The mark "ZÉPHIR" is engraved on the metal arms.
Brand of the racket: Garcia
Model: Pro 240 (Made in USA)
Year: Circa 1975
Tensioner brand: Zéphir (Made in France)
Condition: Good overall aesthetic condition (see photos), leather grip with slight wear of the grip see photos.
Usage: Perfect for retro sports memorabilia collectors or for vintage/decorative brocante with character.
For a vintage and trendy decor.
Here are the notable details about the players linked to this model or its direct history:
Harold Solomon (The flagship player): True ambassador of the brand, he affixed his official autograph "Autograph" on this model. Nicknamed one of the "bagel twins" for his tireless defensive play from the baseline, he reached World No. 5 in singles (1980), made it to the Roland Garros final in 1976 and won 22 singles titles in his career.
André Agassi (Youth anecdote): In tennis history, the Garcia Pro 240 is also known for being one of the very first rackets handled by a very young André Agassi at the start of his prodigy career, before he moved on to larger models.
José Luis Clerc (The racket’s continuation): At the end of 1978, Garcia closed its American factory and was acquired by the French manufacturer Rossignol. Rossignol picked up exactly Garcia Pro 240’s mold to create its legendary wooden Rossignol Strato racket. It is this direct derivative model that was later used at the top by the great Argentine player José Luis Clerc (No. 4 in the world in 1981).
Racket in its original condition with some signs of wear; see photos.
Vintage Garcia PRO 240 wooden tennis racket (1975) & ZÉPHIR metal press/tensioner.
For sale authentic vintage Garcia Cragin Pro 240 tennis racket, manufactured in the United States in the mid-1970s (sold between 1975 and 1978). This iconic high-end laminated wood model is a true collectible piece, famous for being used by professional player Harold Solomon. The racket is sold with its inseparable vintage accessory: a cross-shaped metal racket press/tensioner by the French brand ZÉPHIR. This patented accessory was used to keep the wooden frame under tension to prevent warping from humidity. The mark "ZÉPHIR" is engraved on the metal arms.
Brand of the racket: Garcia
Model: Pro 240 (Made in USA)
Year: Circa 1975
Tensioner brand: Zéphir (Made in France)
Condition: Good overall aesthetic condition (see photos), leather grip with slight wear of the grip see photos.
Usage: Perfect for retro sports memorabilia collectors or for vintage/decorative brocante with character.
For a vintage and trendy decor.
Here are the notable details about the players linked to this model or its direct history:
Harold Solomon (The flagship player): True ambassador of the brand, he affixed his official autograph "Autograph" on this model. Nicknamed one of the "bagel twins" for his tireless defensive play from the baseline, he reached World No. 5 in singles (1980), made it to the Roland Garros final in 1976 and won 22 singles titles in his career.
André Agassi (Youth anecdote): In tennis history, the Garcia Pro 240 is also known for being one of the very first rackets handled by a very young André Agassi at the start of his prodigy career, before he moved on to larger models.
José Luis Clerc (The racket’s continuation): At the end of 1978, Garcia closed its American factory and was acquired by the French manufacturer Rossignol. Rossignol picked up exactly Garcia Pro 240’s mold to create its legendary wooden Rossignol Strato racket. It is this direct derivative model that was later used at the top by the great Argentine player José Luis Clerc (No. 4 in the world in 1981).
Racket in its original condition with some signs of wear; see photos.
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Number of objects
1
Sport/event
Tennis
Condition
Good
Brand
Garcia
Year
1975
Authenticity
Original/official
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