Vitas ?? How long did he......

[Lendlisking]

How long did Vitas use his signature wood frame from Snauwert ? Thought the color scheme was a bit " girly " but..oh well ? It was one of the better wood frames of the time if I remember correctly. Anybody have any pics they could share ?

[vbranis]

Do you mean this one?
http://nbcsports.nbcunifiles.com/spts/files/nbcsports/archive/tennis/2007/0221/1087600.jpg

I know Vitas Gerulaitis played with Snauwaert and later on Mikael Pernfors had a graphite one that was colored pink:
http://www.woodtennis.com/snauwaert/mikael_pernfors1.jpg

[Lendlisking]

No...but thanks for the effort. This would have been the frame that was the standard wood frame with the light blue/pink color scheme.

[vsbabolat]

I thought the Snauwaert Vitas Gerulaitis Autograph was a fantastic racquet. Snauwaert was a great racquet company they made their racquet like Mojo said available in different weights and balances with it engraved on the side of the racquet.
http://80s-tennis.com/pages/snauwaert_gerulaitis.html
http://80s-tennis.com/pages/snauwaert_gerulaitis_2.html
http://80s-tennis.com/pages/snauwaert_gerulaitis_3.html

[purple-n-gold]

Hey guys, that's Guillermo Vilas, not Vitas Gerulatis.

[vsbabolat]

^^^^^
Yeah I know.
Here is a photo of Vitas Gerulaitis

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/vsbabolat/gerulaitis1.jpg

[AndrewD]

I don't think Vitas used the traditional sized signature edition very long at all. Think he might have only had a year or so before moving on to a Snauwert wood-graphite composite with a larger head size.

[JohnnyF]

Vitas switched to the Snauwaert Gerulitis Auto in 1981, and used it through 1983. In 84 he changed to a mid sized wood comp frame. Prior to 81 he used the Wilson Jack Kramer Autograph.

[Rabbit]

I was lucky enough to buy a couple of Vitas Autos from TW. The ones I purchased were his personal spec. The grip is almost a 5 and the frames were made thicker through the throat to be stiffer and it's a little heavier than the stock version.

It is a nice frame, both of mine were strung with Pacific Classic by TW when I bought them. They are great hitting frames and represent the last generation of wood frames like the Vilas and Borg Pro which were great hitting frames. I say that even though I couldn't play worth a crap with the Borg Pro...

[Lendlisking]

I thought the Snauwaert Vitas Gerulaitis Autograph was a fantastic racquet. Snauwaert was a great racquet company they made their racquet like Mojo said available in different weights and balances with it engraved on the side of the racquet.
http://80s-tennis.com/pages/snauwaert_gerulaitis.html
http://80s-tennis.com/pages/snauwaert_gerulaitis_2.html
http://80s-tennis.com/pages/snauwaert_gerulaitis_3.html

VSbabolat...you are the best !!! Thanks for those great pics of a great frame ! I wish I would of purchased one back in the day so I would have it now ? Cool that you still have the tag on it ! Would you know where I might be able to score one ? Thanks for your effort !

[vsbabolat]

Vitas switched to the Snauwaert Gerulitis Auto in 1981, and used it through 1983. In 84 he changed to a mid sized wood comp frame. Prior to 81 he used the Wilson Jack Kramer Autograph.

Vitas also the Wilson Stan Smith Autograph.

VSbabolat...you are the best !!! Thanks for those great pics of a great frame ! I wish I would of purchased one back in the day so I would have it now ? Cool that you still have the tag on it ! Would you know where I might be able to score one ? Thanks for your effort !


Try surfing the Bay;-)

[vbranis]

I think it is available here:
http://www.woodtennis.com/snauwaert/

"Now available is the Gerulaitis Autograph model that was actually customized for Vitas by Warren Bosworth. It has a beefed up head and throat shaft including a larger grip. This racket was never released for public sale and intended for Vitas personal tournament play. Special deal at $249.99."

Try dropping them an e-mail.:)

[Rabbit]

Wow! For that price, I'd part with mine...