Wilson Tennis Rackets
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Wilson is an American sporting goods company based in Chicago. It was founded in 1913 as the Ashland Manufacturing Company, took the Wilson Sporting Goods name in 1931, and has been part of Amer Sports since 1989.
Key moments in Wilson tennis
- 1967: the chromed steel T2000 launches, based on René Lacoste’s design. Billie Jean King’s Grand Slam win that year is the first with a non-wooden racket. Jimmy Connors went on to use it for 18 years.
- Pro Staff: the original braided graphite and Kevlar Pro Staff was used by Pete Sampras, and Roger Federer later used the same racket family.
- 2009: a new line codenamed “20x” is unveiled, later renamed BLX.
Main ranges
| Range | Aimed at | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Staff | Advanced players | Classic, precise, relatively heavy |
| Blade | Advanced all-court players | Flexible feel and control |
| Clash | Intermediate to advanced players | Very flexible frame for comfort |
| Ultra | Intermediate players | Power and a larger sweet spot |
| Shift | Modern baseliners | Built to help lift the ball with spin |
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Wilson?
Wilson Sporting Goods has been part of Amer Sports since 1989.
What was the Wilson T2000?
A chromed tubular steel racket launched in 1967, based on René Lacoste’s patented design. Billie Jean King and later Jimmy Connors made it famous.