Head Graphite Edge question

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by retrowagen

That's what I would conclude, too. I'm curious, though: what sticker or emblem is on its butt cap?

Very rare bird, that.

I don't know why I could not remember that there is a AMF HEAD sticker on the butt-cap. I still think it was from the end of Graphite Edge production in 1986.


I guess it is one of those days...........

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by tandayu

HI vsbabolat

I have one with American flag, and on the other side beam says "Graphite edge". My paint is same like the normal glossy , not like yours

I also have several with other minor variations, i will post pictures later

Hi tandayu!

Looking foward to seeing your pictures.

[tandayu]

[tandayu]

Matte, newer collar pallet



Matte, newer collar pallet, but lettering is "HEAD" not "head":

[tandayu]

[vsbabolat]

Originally Posted by tandayu

That hang tag is awesome!!! Thanks For Sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[joe sch]

Many great head edge models !
Not sure if I already posted these composite and graphite edges:
http://woodtennis.com/head/head_comosite_edge0.jpg
http://woodtennis.com/head/head_graphite_edge3.jpg

[coachrick]

Originally Posted by joe sch

Many great head edge models !
Not sure if I already posted these composite and graphite edges:
http://woodtennis.com/head/head_comosite_edge0.jpg
http://woodtennis.com/head/head_graphite_edge3.jpg

How about those funky 'double grips' on the Comp Edge. Wonder who sold them on that idea? Davis did it earlier('60s-'70s) on the Hi Point, presumably to keep costs down. Bancroft had it on the Aussie, I believe. I don't remember any others from the '80s who used the extra-wide slab o' leather .

[10sNut]

and love them!

Has anyone found a modern frame that comes close??? The feel is amazing!

I could use a tad more square inches these days, but not much more.

-Aaron

[tbuggle]

i wouldn't mind getting hands on a couple graphite edge(s).

wink wink.

[ahuimanu]

Just stumbled on this thread...thanks for sharing these photos!

Brings back so many great memories

Great serving stick...somewhat soft with a nice pop...had some of my best wins with this frame!

Originally Posted by vsbabolat

That hang tag is awesome!!! Thanks For Sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[djinni999]

Got a Head Edge today. $7 of fleabay
It's the matte version with lowercase lettering, long collar.
it's 4 3/8; original leather grip.
weighs 364.5 grams/12.96 oz. strung.
strangely, balance felt a bit head heavy in my hand; i measured it and it came out 0.80 pts. headlight; basically even balance. i don't think this is normal; anyone have any ideas? i didn't look under each grommet piece to check for lead tape, LOL.

[AllLeague]

Sorry if this has been answered before, but if any of you guys have restrung your Head Graphite Edge and needed to replace the grommet strip, what strip did you use?
My GE I picked up today desperately needs a new grommet strip (the strings broke through the top grommets and are seated on the frame and the majority of the grommets are cracked/broken). I'll probably end up stringing practically the whole frame with teflon tubing seeming how the frame was only $10, but for future reference when I order grommet sets, I'd like to pick one up for this frame too.
Thanks.

[max]

Yeah, where do you get the individual grommets?

[leroy_sunset]

I'll try to revive this thread. Which grommets did you guys use? I bought the only strip set my local shop had in stock, for a newer Head stick. I cut them up, but it didn't work. I broke a main (and a pathfinder tool) trying to get the last cross through a shared grommet. Granted, my technique might have been poor (no scrap string to make room, but I've never had to do that before). Just wanting some guidance.

[craniopath]

Does graphite edge have pallets or molded handle? If molded is it the same shape or less/more rectangular than current had racquets?

thanks

[Roadway]

Originally Posted by craniopath

Does graphite edge have pallets or molded handle? If molded is it the same shape or less/more rectangular than current had racquets?

thanks

It is molded, covered by Polyurethane. More rectangular than current.

[coachrick]

Originally Posted by craniopath

Does graphite edge have pallets or molded handle? If molded is it the same shape or less/more rectangular than current had racquets?

thanks

Originally Posted by Roadway

It is molded, covered by Polyurethane. More rectangular than current.

Agreed, pretty typical Head handle for the period. Gets a bit more square in the larger sizes.

[BruceD]

Originally Posted by MichaelChang

Are you saying you paid only 7 bucks for the edge? damn it.

Yes, a very generous Eb ay seller, who gave me more racquets along with the one i bought for a 8 yr old prodigy i am teaching the game to, included one with popped strings, but in VERY nice condition!
Yes, GOOD PEOPLE DO still exist!
I gave it to my stringer freind, Micheal in exchange for a super deal on a restring of a prince O3 speedport Black, that I will hit with for a while, before passing it on to a hard hitting kid that I hope will deserve it in a year or so!
I tied off the strings, which look to be old natural gut, by the way, and it was still a solid hitting stick that provided a nice hit, when you found it's .50 piece of-a-sweet-spot that it has!
Smooth long strokes and solid volleys are still there!
string it up with the good stuff, good 'ol gut and have fun!
Michael MAY want to part with the"Head, by AMF" sticker.."made in the USA", on the bottom, for a collectors price, I bet!
Maybe even the racquet, too!

[fortun8son]

I got BruceD's Graphite Edge and I restrung it with a 'Frankenstein' hybrid of RIP Power(Intellistring) mains and Hollow Core Pro crosses@60 lbs.
No, I am not going to part with the racquet OR the AMF sticker!