Overview
Made in Austria, the Head Vilas is a classic from the late 70s. The racquet of choice for South American grand slam champion Guillermo Vilas, this one is a graphite/wood composite. Our samples are in good condition and do not show signs of being played. Not only a great collectible but also a blast to have around as an occasional hitter. Feels firmer and more modern than the flex would indicate. Grip will likely need to be replaced.
STRUNG SPECS
STRUNG SPECS
Length: 27 inches
Weight: 12.8 ounces / 363 grams
Balance: 4 pts HL
Stiffness: 36
Swingweight: 345
String Pattern: 18x19
Composition: Wood/Graphite
Grip: 4 (3/8) - Leather (worn from years in storage, black smudges)
CONDITION: Never played. Grip has surface smudges, nicks, bruises and discoloration from years in storage. Frame is in excellent structural condition but may have cosmetic blemishes (scratches, discoloration, dents, etc). Comes with the original factory strings.
Specs/images taken from one sample. Your sample may vary
CONDITION: Never played. Grip has surface smudges, nicks, bruises and discoloration from years in storage. Frame is in excellent structural condition but may have cosmetic blemishes (scratches, discoloration, dents, etc). Comes with the original factory strings.
DISCLAIMER: If you have any concerns, please ask questions before buying. The racquet you are buying has been in storage for decades. It may feature multiple cosmetic imperfections, including discoloration, slight warpage, surface stickiness, worn grip, missing or peeling decals and other cosmetic issues. The image above along with the listed specs are from one sample. Your sample may vary.
Previous Feedback
Comments: Loved hitting with this. I bought a Vilas and a Wilson Advantage last month and am very happy. As a 53 year old who started playing with wood, it is great to recapture the experience of how tennis felt as a teenager. I do enjoy the amazed comments I get on court as to how anyone could hit a decent ball with these things. They don't realize though that when you get a wood racquet in near new condition, put modern strings in it as well as a dampener and overgrip, then you have a weighty weapon that plays great. My serve struggles a bit to whip up on the ball and get a safe kick serve in but the groundstrokes feel superb. I'm not sure that tennis ever feels as sweet as a groundie middled sweetly with a wood racquet forged by long lost skills. I hope TW may have some unused Jack Kramer Pro Staffs to release from the vault soon. If I could play with Mcenroe's 1980 model that would be as good as it gets.
From: Darren, 12/31/19