Condition
10
10: New
9: Mint
8: Excellent
7: Good
6: Fair
5: Average
4: Below Average
3: Poor
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Rarity
10
10: Impossibly rare
9: Extremely rare
8: Hard to find
7: Fairly rare
6: Uncommon
5: Common
<4: Big Seller
9: Mint
8: Excellent
7: Good
6: Fair
5: Average
4: Below Average
3: Poor
9: Extremely rare
8: Hard to find
7: Fairly rare
6: Uncommon
5: Common
<4: Big Seller
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About This Racket
Yamaha, Yonex, and Mizuno were the big names in sports in Japan (and Asia). Mizuno were best known for football and golf but have made a few attempts to get into tennis. They made a few beautiful examples but ultimately concentrated on footwear. However this rare open throat model the Blackjack Castor E 5000 is outstanding. One of the best old school rackets ever made!
Specifications (👋 not yet accurate….check back soon)
| Measurements | Value | Performance | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 338g | Power | 19/100 |
| Head Size & Length | 64.9sq in | 26inch | Control | 28/100 |
| Balance | 6pt head light (35.3cm | 186) | Spin | 25/100 |
| Grip | Perforated leather | Handling | 70/100 |
| Strings | 18 x 20 | gut | Comfort | 66/100 |
| Flexibility | RA 36 | Consistency | 33/100 |
Gallery
Mizuno by Time
| YEAR | EVENT |
| 1906 | Rihachi Mizuno and Rizo founded MIZUNO Brothers Ltd. in Osaka. |
| 1907 | Began producing baseball wear to spread the sport in Japan. |
| 1908 | First pair of baseball shoes without spikes. |
| 1910 | Shop moved to Umeda Shinmichi, renamed Mizuno Shop. |
| 1913 | Began manufacturing baseballs and gloves. |
| 1928 | Started manufacturing track and field cleats. |
| 1940 | Type 301 Soarer glider set new records. |
| 1947 | Began manufacturing tennis rackets post-WWII. |
| 1972 | Launched M-line shoes, gaining global attention. |
| 1981 | First appearance of Runbird, now Mizuno’s logo. |
| 1983 | Runbird Athletics shoes went on sale. |
| 1985 | Launched Morelia, a lightweight shoe. |