Condition 9
10: New
9: Mint
8: Excellent
7: Good
6: Fair
5: Average
4: Below Average
3: Poor | Rarity 8
5: 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
The Wilson T-2000, widely regarded as the first stainless-steel tennis racket, made a significant impact when Billie Jean King and Clark Graebner first used it at the 1967 U.S. Nationals. King won the title without dropping a set, and Graebner impressed by defeating Roy Emerson with 25 aces in the quarterfinals. Designed by French tennis legend RenĂ© Lacoste in 1953, the T-2000 was introduced by Wilson in 1967. Its futuristic design, featuring a stainless-steel frame, was a perfect fit for the Space Age 60s. The racket’s increased power and control, due to its compact head and trampoline effect, marked a departure from traditional wooden rackets. But it was Jimmy Connors, who first saw the T-2000 as a teenager, popularized the racket by using it to win multiple Grand Slam titles, including three in 1974. Connors’ success with the T-2000 highlighted its potential despite its challenges, such as its weight and small head size. They tried to improve it with the stiffer T3000 in 1973 and then Wilson T4000 and rare T5000 which had a dampener end cap and then finally this TX6000 which has a new shape, and smoothed metal profile. Impressive but very difficult to play with!
T-2000 33 RA
1978 T-3000: 40 RA
1979 TX-3000: 60 RA
TX-6000: 50 RA
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Specifications (đź‘‹ not yet accurate….check back soon)
Measurements | Value | Performance | Score |
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Weight | 394g | Power | 33/100 |
Head Size & Length | 68sq in | 27inch | Control | 28/100 |
Balance | 8pt head light (220) | Spin | 26/100 |
Grip | Perforated leather | Handling | 30/100 |
Strings | 18 x 20 | gut | Comfort | 49/100 |
Flexibility | RA 49 | Consistency | 33/100 |
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About Wilson
Wilson Sporting Goods Company traces its origins to the “Schwarzschild & Sulzberger” meatpacking company, founded in 1913 to utilize animal by-products, the company initially manufactured tennis racket strings, violin strings, and surgical sutures. By 1914, it expanded into producing baseball shoes and tennis racquets. Thomas E. Wilson, a former meatpacking president, was appointed in 1915, renaming the company “Thomas E. Wilson Company”. He steered the company into producing a variety of sporting goods, including footballs and basketballs.Wilson’s entry into the sporting goods industry was marked by innovation and strategic partnerships. In the 1920s, the company introduced the Ray Schalk catcher’s mitt and collaborated with Knute Rockne on football equipment. In 1931, it was renamed “Wilson Sporting Goods Company”. The company developed the Wilson Duke football, which became the official NFL ball in 1941, a partnership that continues to this day.Wilson’s influence in tennis began in earnest in the 1950s with the partnership with Jack Kramer, resulting in the Jack Kramer Autograph racket. This racket became one of the best-selling models of its time, used by numerous champions including Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King. The 1960s saw further innovation with the introduction of the first steel racquet, the Wilson T2000, endorsed by Jimmy Connors.Wilson continued to innovate with the release of the Chris Evert Autograph racket in 1975 and the introduction of wide body rackets in the 1980s. The company’s tennis balls became the official balls for the US Open in 1979 and the Australian Open in 2006.
YEAR | EVENT |
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1868 | Thomas E. Wilson born in Ontario, Canada. |
1914 | Wilson Sporting Goods founded; first racket crafted. |
1915 | Thomas E. Wilson appointed president; company renamed “Thomas E. Wilson Company”. |
1917 | Wilson’s catalogue included 28 racket models. |
1922 | Introduced Ray Schalk catcher’s mitt, became the standard. |
1925 | Renamed “Wilson-Western Sporting Goods” after distribution agreement. |
1931 | Renamed “Wilson Sporting Goods Company”. |
1935 | Released original leather tennis handle wrap, Mahogany Leather Grip. |
1941 | Wilson Duke football becomes official ball of NFL. |
1946 | Becomes official game ball supplier for BAA (NBA predecessor). |
1950 | Officially partnered with Jack Kramer; created Jack Kramer Autograph racket. |
1958 | Thomas E. Wilson passed away. |
1967 | Introduced first steel racquet, Wilson T2000. |
1969 | Released Billie Jean King Autograph racket with Strata-Bow technology. |
1975 | Introduced Chris Evert Autograph racket. |
1979 | Wilson tennis balls first used at the U.S. Open. |
1987 | Introduced Profile racket, first wide body racket. |
1990 | Introduced Hammer technology for recreational players. |
2006 | Wilson tennis balls began use at the Australian Open. |
2021 | Became official game ball supplier for NBA and WNBA. |