Fila Composite

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Fila Composite (1982)


Condition
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10: New
9: Mint
8: Excellent
7: Good
6: Fair
5: Average
4: Below Average
3: Poor
| Rarity
10
10: Impossibly rare
9: Extremely rare
8: Hard to find
7: Fairly rare
6: Uncommon
5: Common
<4: Big Seller
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About This Racket

In his early playing days, Bjorn Borg caught the attention of an important figure and the two of them would go onto change the way that tennis was viewed in popular culture. In 1973 Fila put its toes into tennis with its introduction of the “White Line” collection. Fila manager Franchey then spotted a young Bjorn playing at a tournament in Monte Carlo and was impressed by what he saw. Franchey wanted to make him Fila’s poster boy and in 1975 the Bjorn Borg and Fila collaboration became a reality. As a matter of course, Franchey let Pier Luigi Rolando design a completely new, charismatic look for the aspiring youngster. The outcome was the legendary pinstripe polo shirt Borg started wearing in 1976. It soon became the defining look of the 70’s. Fila had a superstar in Borg. After having won Wimbledon in ’76 without dropping a set, he was proving to be extremely lucrative for them. Fila saw their profits grow as Borg’s presence made markets in Japan and the USA far more accessible to them. Bjorn became a trademark within Fila’s empire when the signature Borg BJ line was launched in 1977. The distinctive Borg BJ logo was a significant icon of the 70’s (seen above on the BB1 original image). 

This racket is top italian quality, with full stats printed on the side: “Light medium” “even balance”. Its finish is superb and its graphite laminate clearly visible. Grip itself is a work of art.

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Specifications (👋 not yet accurate….check back soon)

MeasurementsValuePerformanceScore
Weight360gPower19/100
Head Size & Length65sq in | 27inchControl41/100
Balance5pt head heavySpin40/100
GripPerforated leatherHandling78/100
Strings18 x 20 | syntheticComfort89/100
FlexibilityRA 43Consistency59/100

About Fila

Fila was founded in 1911 and boomed in the 70s with sports apparel especially “tracksuits”.

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Fila by Time

YearEvent
1911Ettore and Giansevero Fila founded the company in Biella, Italy, originally focusing on making clothing for locals.
1923Fila was officially incorporated as Fratelli Fila S.p.A., initially producing underwear.
1973Fila entered the sportswear market with its tennis apparel line, becoming Fila Sport.
1974The White Line Collection was launched, bringing color to tennis attire and famously worn by tennis star Björn Borg [6].
1988Italian chemical company SNIA sold Fila to Fiat’s holding company, Gemina, enabling further growth.
1991Fila expanded into U.S. athletic footwear, gaining popularity through NBA endorsements from players like Grant Hill.
2003Fila was sold to Cerberus Capital Management due to financial strain and separated from Fila Korea.
2007Fila Korea acquired the brand and its subsidiaries, moving the global headquarters to South Korea [4].
2009Fila entered a joint venture with Anta Sports for rights in China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
2010Fila Korea launched its IPO on the Korea Exchange [3].
2011Fila acquired Acushnet Company, expanding into golf with brands like Titleist.
2023Fila celebrated 50 years of its White Line tennis collection, honoring its impact on sports fashion [6]