.. "Futabaya" '80s vintage Wooden tennis racket .. This is a wooden tennis racket made by Futabaya Co., Ltd. (Futabaya Racket Manufacturing Co., Ltd.). Considering the considerable age since its manufacture, and the lack of maintenance such as string replacement, please consider this as a junk item. It is believed to have been manufactured around the 1980s. Futabaya Racket Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was a tennis racket manufacturer and sporting goods company that once existed in Japan. Founded in 1950, it went out of business and dissolved in 1998. It was preceded by Yamada Manufacturing, which was the first to start manufacturing tennis rackets in Japan, and in the mid-Showa era, it was known as a top domestic manufacturer along with Kawasaki rackets. In the late 1970s, the material of tennis rackets shifted from the conventional wood to carbon. Futabaya Rackets, which had established a brand image of "Futabaya of Wood," fell behind, and it is said that they lost market share to Yonex, Prince, and overseas manufacturers such as Wilson, who entered the tennis racket market by utilizing new materials. This particular item is the "SERVICE ACE Meteor" model, and it is estimated to have been made around the 1980s, when the world was transitioning to carbon materials. You can feel the technology of the time, which involved bending natural wood to create the racket, from this product. The overall color and texture have aged over time, giving it an even more appealing appearance. As a seller, we propose this item as an object to decorate your favorite space. We believe that the charm that can only be added through the passage of time, such as the texture of the wood, the color and peeling of the paint, fading, and damage, is packed into this item. ⚫︎Size Height: 68.3cm Width (measured at the widest point): 22.8cm Thickness (grip): 4.2cm ⚫︎Material Wood ⚫︎Country of Origin Not specified ⚫︎Condition Overall damage. As this is a used/vintage item, there may be small stains or deterioration during storage that are not noticeable. We interpret these as part of the charm and appeal of used and vintage items. We kindly ask for your understanding before purchasing.