Sport: Round Racket

The steel tennis racket has been supplanted by the racket with a perfectly round face as the novelty of the tennis world. The invention is credited to William A. Larned, for many years National Champion. It is said that the new device marks an important step in racket construction due to the absolutely even tension on all strings which results. Experts have tried out the new racket and claim that accuracy and steadiness, particularly in difficult half-volleys and pickups, are more easily attainable.

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