Condition

8

10: New

9: Mint

8: Excellent

7: Good

6: Fair

5: Average

4: Below Average

3: Poor

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Rarity

7

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

Slazenger’s early rackets included the Eltham (names after their home ground), Frinton, Invicta, Demon, Kings and Queens. The Queens was a big seller from 1925 through to the 1945, followed by the Demon. I think the Princes and Jupiter were from around 1950 with new logo and new two tone color scheme and likely new manufacturing process. This Jupiter is in pretty good shape for its age

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

About Slazenger

While Slazenger began producing tennis balls in 1877, it became the official Wimbledon ball supplier in 1902, a partnership lasting over a century. The company also expanded internationally, establishing a significant presence in Australia by the early 1900s. In 1928, they opened an Australian factory for rackets and later added cricket bats, overcoming challenges like a 1932 factory fire and a late 1990s hailstorm. Slazenger was known for innovations like the “Floating Power” rackets in the 1930s, using mercury to enhance weight distribution, and introduced the “Challenge” racket post-WWII, popular until the mid-1970s. Their aggressive marketing strategies included player endorsements and junior development programs, maintaining visibility and promoting their products. In 1959, Dunlop acquired Slazenger, allowing it to operate independently, and between 1960 and 1973, Slazenger rackets won many Grand Slam events. However, by the mid-1980s, competitive pressures led to the cessation of racket production in Australia, shifting manufacturing to Asia.

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Timeline of Slazenger