Write Ditson All American

Rarities

Wright and Ditson All American (1937)

Condition
7
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

Wright & Ditson was founded in 1871 by George Wright and Henry Ditson, becoming a key supplier of baseball, tennis, and golf equipment in the U.S. The company made equipment for Boston sports teams until 1907 and was noted for its acclaimed tennis gear, including rackets and balls used in national tournaments. Later acquired by Spalding, W and D made excellent hickory clubs from the 1880s to, I assumed the mid 30’s. By the 2000s it had switched mostly to golf.

However it has a rich history in tennis and was one of the first to make a true open throat designed, the fore-runner of many big innovations. This All American is a fantastic racket for its time

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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

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Wright and Ditson by Time

The Wright & Ditson timeline highlights significant dates:

  1. 1871 – Founded by George Wright and Henry Ditson.
  2. 1890 – Developed a reputation for baseball and tennis equipment.
  3. 1900s – Gained popularity in golf gear, including uniforms.
  4. 1907 – Became a supplier for Boston’s professional teams.
  5. 2020s – Relaunched vintage-inspired sportswear, honoring its history in sports innovation.