Condition
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10: New
9: Mint
8: Excellent
7: Good
6: Fair
5: Average
4: Below Average
3: Poor
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Rarity
9
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
This is typical of Snauwaert’s commitment to quality, one that could easily compete with Slazenger, Dunlop and Wilson.
Specifications (👋 not yet accurate….check back soon)
| Measurements | Value | Performance | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 360g | Power | 19/100 |
| Head Size & Length | 65sq in | 27inch | Control | 41/100 |
| Balance | 5pt head heavy | Spin | 40/100 |
| Grip | Perforated leather | Handling | 78/100 |
| Strings | 18 x 20 | synthetic | Comfort | 89/100 |
| Flexibility | RA 43 | Consistency | 59/100 |
About Snauwaert
Snauwaert, is one of the biggest names is tennis, but one only tennis geeks know about. That’s because they manufactured mainly for other brands! Founded in 1928 in Beveren, Belgium, by Valeer Snauwaert and Eugeen Depla by 1970s they made about 800,000 rackets per year and becoming a supplier for major brands like Adidas, Lacoste, and Spalding. This period also saw the introduction of iconic models such as the Snauwaert Pro Wood and the Snauwaert FP10, which were favored by both professionals and amateurs. In the 1980s, Snauwaert continued to innovate, introducing new materials like graphite and composite materials into their rackets. The company also made a significant marketing push by sponsoring prominent tennis players such as Vitas Gerulaitis, Yannick Noah, Emilio Sánchez, and Mats Wilander. This era saw the creation of revolutionary rackets like the Snauwaert Grip 2, Snauwaert Boron, and Snauwaert Mid, which offered a balance of power and control. However, the 1990s brought increased competition and financial difficulties for Snauwaert. Despite efforts to adapt and release new models, the company struggled to keep pace with the rapidly evolving market. The unexpected death of Karel Snauwaert in 1985 further compounded these challenges. By the early 1990s, Snauwaert faced significant financial difficulties, and despite attempts to revive the brand, the company ceased production in 1995. In 2016, Snauwaert was relaunched by Patrick Vanoppen and Roberto Gazzara, aiming to blend the brand’s historical craftsmanship with modern innovations.
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Snauwaert Timeline
| YEAR | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 1928 | Snauwaert & Depla founded in Beveren, Belgium by Valeer Snauwaert and Eugeen Depla, producing wooden sports equipment. |
| 1930s | Company expands, moves to Brabantstraat in Beveren, and begins exporting to various countries. |
| 1940s | Company produces sleds during World War II. |
| Post-WWII | Valeer Snauwaert dies; his son Karel inherits his role. |
| 1950s | Eugeen Depla passes leadership to his son Andrée. |
| 1957 | Company successfully adapts to the establishment of the European Economic Community. |
| 1960s | Tennis boom in America leads to increased demand and expansion; Snauwaert becomes a leading brand in tennis racket production. |
| 1970s | Peak production reaches about 800,000 per year as a supplier for major brands like Adidas, Lacoste, and Spalding. |
| 1975 | International market under pressure due to cheap Taiwanese rackets. |
| 1979 | Karel Snauwaert launches the Snauwaert-branded racket in the American market. |
| 1980 | Vitas Gerulaitis becomes a brand ambassador. |
| 1982 | Introduction of the ‘Ergonom’ racket with a 42-degree inclined oval. |
| 1985 | Karel Snauwaert unexpectedly dies; production moves from Roeselers to Portugal. |
| 1987 | Jacques Mattan buys a majority of shares. |
| 1988-1989 | Mecir wins Olympics and Indian Wells using a Snauwaert wood and graphite racket. |
| Early 1990s | Company faces financial difficulties, Bob Bruloot attempts to revive the brand, but fails. |
| 1991 | Snauwaert & Depla closes down. |