The racquet made famous by the great Jimmy Connors. The Wilson T2000 is one of the most recognizable racquets of all-time. Its appearance marked the transition away from wooden frames and marked the dawn of a new era in tennis that ultimately lead towards graphite frames. These frames are steel in construction and are incredibly heavy - no wonder Jimmy played with two hands!!
The stringing is also interesting, with the strings attached to the frame by wire grommets. I have never really used these. The heads are incredibly small - much less than 90 sq. inches (possibly 63 sq. inches ). To use one you would need to be extremely accurate and have great technique. But they offer a fascinating glimpse into the tennis history.
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