but Where are the (200G) Clones?

[Jack & Coke]

very nice!

did you do the cutting?

If so, could you cut into the throat / handle area too?

Maybe we can find some magic stuff that gave Mac and Graf their magic shots!

 

[gsquicksilver]

Here are sections cut from the Max 200G to show the internal pillars that you can only have with a Injection Molded Frame.

A real piece of art how the manufactured these racquets.

why destroy such a beautiful racquet and such a rare version too?

 

[vsbabolat]

why destroy such a beautiful racquet and such a rare version too?

I did not destroy the racquet. It was a display racquet back in 1982 to highlight the Injection Molded Frame process. So people could actually see the internal pillars that you can only have with a Injection Molded Frame.

 

[jimbo333]

I did not destroy the racquet. It was a display racquet back in 1982 to highlight the Injection Molded Frame process. So people could actually see the internal pillars that you can only have with a Injection Molded Frame.

How did I know you were going to say that

By the way the McEnroe 1984 is another version I've never seen, another for my wants list! Do you know how rare this is? Was it an export to US only would you know?

You seem to know more about these rackets than anyone else on these boards (yes even retrowagon if I'm not mistaken), and you definitely have the best racquets, amazing

 

[jimbo333]

This is very strange because I didn't think they were making the double green stripe version 200G in late 84 early 85, does anyone know for sure?

Oh and if anyone (Bud?) has one of these "McEnroe Wimledon/US Open" 1984 limited 200G's, please let me know, would definitely like to buy one, excellent prices etc

 

[vsbabolat]

This is very strange because I didn't think they were making the double green stripe version 200G in late 84 early 85, does anyone know for sure?

Oh and if anyone (Bud?) has one of these "McEnroe Wimledon/US Open" 1984 limited 200G's, please let me know, would definitely like to buy one, excellent prices etc

Dunlop made the double green stripe Max 200G right through 1985. In 1986 is when the first version of the green and gold stripe Max 200G came out. In 1988 is when the second version of the green and gold stripe came out.

 

[plasma]

besides the test prototype was there only 1 version of the 300i? (cosmetically or otherwise?)

 

[OrangePower]

Hey plasma, what's the weight of the 150G that you have? I played with the 150G in the early/mid 80's... looking at it now I can't believe I was able to make contact with such a small head! I remember it being pretty heavy and hard to swing but it suited my game back then - probably now that I'm old and fat I would not be able to swing it at all

 

[jimbo333]

besides the test prototype was there only 1 version of the 300i? (cosmetically or otherwise?)

There were at least 2 versions of the 300i, first in 85/86, second in 88. There was possibly a third in 90, but I've never seen it!!

This is possibly my favourite ever racquet I have the original version in brand new never used condition, 2 different demos of the first version and a few of the second version (some very used over the years). The prototype is being looked after for me by the marvellous all around top bloke who goes under the name of vsbabolat

 

[jimbo333]

Oh, and photos now only 6 days away, when I get my new camera

 

[plasma]

what are the differences between the two (or 3) versions of the 300i? I love how dunlop saved this mold for its top player frames and didn't pimp it out to endless consumer clones, like wilson did their 85's...that spearmint 200g is phenomenal! did Martina play a stock 200g (stealth bomber pj)? I saw an ad on the bay for a Martina racquet for almost 2,000!!!, it was the 200g but had a unique shape (near the throat, almost like a kneissl, otherwise the same), wasn't able to save the pic unfortunately....

 

[ilian]

what are the differences between the two (or 3) versions of the 300i? I love how dunlop saved this mold for its top player frames and didn't pimp it out to endless consumer clones, like wilson did their 85's...that spearmint 200g is phenomenal! did Martina play a stock 200g (stealth bomber pj)? I saw an ad on the bay for a Martina racquet for almost 2,000!!!, it was the 200g but had a unique shape (near the throat, almost like a kneissl, otherwise the same), wasn't able to save the pic unfortunately....

She played with a blacked out MAX 200G at least on one Wimbledon. I believe it was the stock racquet, because it wouldn't make sense to get a knock off as it wouldn't have the same properties and will thus defeat the purpose.

 

[jimbo333]

what are the differences between the two (or 3) versions of the 300i? I love how dunlop saved this mold for its top player frames and didn't pimp it out to endless consumer clones, like wilson did their 85's...that spearmint 200g is phenomenal! did Martina play a stock 200g (stealth bomber pj)? I saw an ad on the bay for a Martina racquet for almost 2,000!!!, it was the 200g but had a unique shape (near the throat, almost like a kneissl, otherwise the same), wasn't able to save the pic unfortunately....

The only differences between the 2 different 300i's is the paint job cosmetics and they aren't that different either! First was 86 second 88. There could have been a third in 90, because there was a rare version of the 400i in 1990, so why not the 300i? I really don't know, but I know a man who probably does, he has some very special rackets, and he might tell us the answer to this

Anyway, photos of this lot in only 5 days

 

[peli_kan]

Sorry to necro this thread, but Jimbo, if you took those photos at any point I'd love to see them.

 

[jimbo333]

Sorry to necro this thread, but Jimbo, if you took those photos at any point I'd love to see them.

Fair point, and I promised myself that if I didn't start putting photos on here within a year of being here, then I would give up and leave!

So I've got 3 days:shock:

 

[joe sch]

Fair point, and I promised myself that if I didn't start putting photos on here within a year of being here, then I would give up and leave!

So I've got 3 days:shock:

Jimbo, dont you have a cell phone with cam like most everybody else ?
Snap some shots, email to yourself, or bluetooth to your pc, xfer to a hosting site and add link. Easy as 1,2,3

 

[jimbo333]

Jimbo, dont you have a cell phone with cam like most everybody else ?
Snap some shots, email to yourself, or bluetooth to your pc, xfer to a hosting site and add link. Easy as 1,2,3

I can do the 1,2,3 and 5 but not the 4

Well I can transfer the photos to the hosting site, but it takes me like 50 goes as my computer keeps crashing each time I try (i.e 20 minutes per photo so not worth it). To be honest I've been too lazy to fix it, as my computer still works (just), and I use it most days and don't want to be without it for a couple of weeks, which is probably how long it willl take to fix. Until it stops working completely I'm just going to work with it!

 

[Mick]

hi jimbo are you using dial up or dsl ?
20 minutes is an awful long time for loading video, let alone only picture.

 

[jimbo333]

hi jimbo are you using dial up or dsl ?
20 minutes is an awful long time for loading video, let alone only picture.

Hi Mick, sorry I didn't explain very well. I'm using broadband which I'm guessing is dsl, but the reason it takes 20 minutes per photo, is that I am only successful in uploading a photo to a hosting site once in about 50 tries. The other 49 crashes my computer, so I have to restart 49 times. I think that explains it better. And I know I need to fix my computer, but like I said, while it does most things fine and quite quickly, I've just havn't bothered with it!

I'm going to really try to put some photos up tommorrow, if I don't get too annoyed with my computer!

 

[jimbo333]

Almost had enough!

Spent over an hour trying to upload 1 single photo, and failed. My computer crashed every time. I will try for the last time tomorrow.

Although I realised that I can post my photos in my avatar directly from my computer

So Virginia, here is my Wilson Jimmy Connnors C-1

Did you remember to photo Maureen in action?

 

[peli_kan]

Sorry about bringing this frustration down upon you.

Anyway, congrats that you managed to put at least one photo up here :')

 

[Virginia]

Well, that's one way of doing it, Jimbo. I can't wait to get mine, I can tell you!

 

[jimbo333]

Well, that's one way of doing it, Jimbo. I can't wait to get mine, I can tell you!

The only way still at the moment

I can download photos, as hopefully shown above (this isn't my photo though), but still can't upload!

And thought we had a deal, I wanna see Maureen madly swinging her Mono

 

[Virginia]

I haven't forgotten.

 

[jimbo333]

I haven't forgotten.

Looking forward to seeing her in action

After another hour this afternoon, I think I've been successful!

At last, this is actually one of my racquets

 

[BigMac]

Looking forward to seeing her in action

After another hour this afternoon, I think I've been successful!

At last, this is actually one of my racquets

Nice racket! One of the best PJ ever! Never seen it with that grip before.

 

[Meaghan]

send in the 200g clones:

could anyone tell me the third one from the left, which version it is and what are its specs.

 

[Virginia]

Well done jimbo - finally! Now I guess there'll be no stopping you.

Meaghan, jimbo will be able to tell you which version that is, but nominally at least, the specs on all 200G's should be the same.

 

[jimbo333]

Nice racket! One of the best PJ ever! Never seen it with that grip before.

Yes, and this is rarer than the purple grip version!

 

[jimbo333]

could anyone tell me the third one from the left, which version it is and what are its specs.

That one is the original double green stripe version from 1982-85, and is the best version!

The Specs vary because the racquet was made in L, LM and M, and the grip sizes varied from 2-6, which all makes quite a difference!

Incidently, I 've got an L3 and an M6, and they feel like quite different racquets. The Light are way more common than the Medium.

Anyway:

18x20
Weight 350-382g
Balance 310-323mm
Flex 40 (approx)
SW 360 (approx)

If that is any help?

 

[jimbo333]

Well done jimbo - finally! Now I guess there'll be no stopping you.

Meaghan, jimbo will be able to tell you which version that is, but nominally at least, the specs on all 200G's should be the same.

Yes, I have to say I am really pleased to get a photo of one of my racquets on here

And the only thing stopping me, will be the fact it took me about 1 hour to successfully upload that photo! Yes, 1 hour!

Otherwise, there would indeed be no stopping me

 

[Meaghan]

That one is the original double green stripe version from 1982-85, and is the best version!

The Specs vary because the racquet was made in L, LM and M, and the grip sizes varied from 2-6, which all makes quite a difference!

Incidently, I 've got an L3 and an M6, and they feel like quite different racquets. The Light are way more common than the Medium.

Anyway:

18x20
Weight 350-382g
Balance 310-323mm
Flex 40 (approx)
SW 360 (approx)

If that is any help?

Thanks Jimbo yes thats great, cheers.

 

[tennis005]

send in the 200g clones:

Which racket is the one second from the left?

 

[proracketeer]

"send in the clones"

 

[TMR]

that is an awesome Max 200g fake. Someone posted a picture of a fake Dunlop Maxply Fort, but now I can't find it. Does anyone remember where it was posted?

 

[tnet]

Which racket is the one second from the left?

That racket looks like the McEnroe Limited Edition (Boron/Graphite). It has an egg shape head. The bridge design is somewhat similar to the 200G design. Not a very stable racket. Not a good racket at all. I could not get used to it.

 

[tnet]

And more:

The 5th racket from the top - Lime Neon color - is that the factory paint job? Blindingly cool! Not sure if I want to be swing that thing around. Great collection though.

 

[jimbo333]

The 5th racket from the top - Lime Neon color - is that the factory paint job? Blindingly cool! Not sure if I want to be swing that thing around. Great collection though.

No, that is an amazing home-made effort by a Dutch Master

 

[blasphemy]

so can anyone on this old thread have any info on this racket clone !!! please

 

[vsbabolat]

so can anyone on this old thread have any info on this racket clone !!! please

I can’t see your photo. Try posting it again using imgur.com

 

[BorgCash]

She played with a blacked out MAX 200G at least on one Wimbledon. I believe it was the stock racquet, because it wouldn't make sense to get a knock off as it wouldn't have the same properties and will thus defeat the purpose.

I think she was played with it in Wimbledon 1987, with Yonex logo stenciled on the strings.

https://www.sportphotogallery.com/tennis/martina-navratilova-wimbledon-backhand-24033

 

[rst]

have a racket that says max 200g dunlop with green and gold upward pointing arrows above the grip. wieghted it to 440grams and 18g g kevlar string s at 50lbs. is it injection molded? very likely. is it a clone? i could care less. is it more flexible than anything made today...definitely. mid 80-ish headsize. if i do my part its hits for me anyway as good as any more modern racket.