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RARE VINTAGE '72 VOLKL ZEBRA ORANGE BLUE 1st FIBERGLASS TENNIS RACKET FOAM CORE
Estimated price for orientation: 222 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Volkl Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany Model: ZEBRA Grip Size: 4 1/2” MPN: Does Not Apply
THIS OFFERING IS GOOD TILL 12/17/2016 DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS. SO, DO NOT DELAY.VERY RARE GERMAN MODEL TO BE FOUND IN THE STATES.1972 VOLKL "ZEBRA" MODEL. MADE IN WEST GERMANY 10387 M 5.THE FIRST ALL-FIBERGLASS TENNIS RACQUET IN THE WORLD. EPOXI-GLASSFIBER TORSION BOX CONSTRUCTION WITH HARD FOAM CORE. RACKET IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, IT DISPLAYS LIKE NEW.LEATHER GRIP HAS SOME TEARING AS SEEN, I SUSPECT FROM STORAGE.VERY SLIGHT PLAY WEAR, IF ANY. NO SCUFFING. ALL FEW TINY SCRATCHES, AS SEEN. ALL STRING INTACT, NONE BROKEN. NOT SURE IF THEY ARE ORIGINAL TO THE MANUFACTURE. SMOKE FREE HOME.First 100% fiberglass tennis racket - the unique piece of racquet history and probably the most attractive racket within any collection. Very rare, unavoidable part of any serious collection, designed by Gunther Adam in lovely heart shape throat, later designer of legendary Puma Boris Becker Winner & Super.VOLKL ZEBRA RACKET, A DESIGN CROSS REFERENCED TO VOLKL SKI MODELS ON SHOW IN GERMANY IN 1972. THIS WAS THE FIRST PUBLICLY AVAILABLE FIBERGLASS EPOXY MODEL BREAKING THE WOOD COMPOSITE AND METAL TRENDS OF THAT TIME. IT CERTAINLY SPARKED THE GLOBAL MARKET INTO TRYING VARIOUS PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES WITH FIBERGLASS AND OTHER COMPOSITES BEFORE GRAPHITE TOOK OVER.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Volkl |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Germany | Model: | ZEBRA |
| Grip Size: | 4 1/2” | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
THIS OFFERING IS GOOD TILL 12/17/2016 DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS. SO, DO NOT DELAY.VERY RARE GERMAN MODEL TO BE FOUND IN THE STATES.1972 VOLKL "ZEBRA" MODEL. MADE IN WEST GERMANY 10387 M 5.THE FIRST ALL-FIBERGLASS TENNIS RACQUET IN THE WORLD. EPOXI-GLASSFIBER TORSION BOX CONSTRUCTION WITH HARD FOAM CORE. RACKET IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, IT DISPLAYS LIKE NEW.LEATHER GRIP HAS SOME TEARING AS SEEN, I SUSPECT FROM STORAGE.VERY SLIGHT PLAY WEAR, IF ANY. NO SCUFFING. ALL FEW TINY SCRATCHES, AS SEEN. ALL STRING INTACT, NONE BROKEN. NOT SURE IF THEY ARE ORIGINAL TO THE MANUFACTURE. SMOKE FREE HOME.First 100% fiberglass tennis racket - the unique piece of racquet history and probably the most attractive racket within any collection. Very rare, unavoidable part of any serious collection, designed by Gunther Adam in lovely heart shape throat, later designer of legendary Puma Boris Becker Winner & Super.VOLKL ZEBRA RACKET, A DESIGN CROSS REFERENCED TO VOLKL SKI MODELS ON SHOW IN GERMANY IN 1972. THIS WAS THE FIRST PUBLICLY AVAILABLE FIBERGLASS EPOXY MODEL BREAKING THE WOOD COMPOSITE AND METAL TRENDS OF THAT TIME. IT CERTAINLY SPARKED THE GLOBAL MARKET INTO TRYING VARIOUS PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES WITH FIBERGLASS AND OTHER COMPOSITES BEFORE GRAPHITE TOOK OVER.