I found a Slazenger Vilas Pro racket that was my brother in laws. This racket was never ever used it sat in its cover for over 25 years. I'm looking to restore it. The grip was literally turing to dust. What I'm wondering does anyone know the specs for tention for the strings on this racket. In my research I have seen that the Vilas Pro and the V-24 were basically the same racket one was maroon one was purple I think they came out around 1982-1983. Does anyone know what the string tention specs are for either racket?
Slazenger V-24/Vilas Pro Specs
- Thread starter Gene T.
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retrowagen
Hall of Fame
It was my understanding that the V-24 had more graphite layers or facings to make it stiffer than the Vilas Pro. The V-24 was their top frame at the time (c. 1983); noteworthy that Pat Cash used it, as well as Vilas (who briefly used it before switching to Puma sponsorship). The Vilas Pro was a bit downmarket, although it too is attractive and otherwise appears very similar to the V-24.
Back in the mid-80's, I had some Slazenger literature from the time which explained the difference between the two models, but over the last 25 years, it has gone missing.
I would suggest that you could get away with stringing the frame at up to 60 pounds or so.
Back in the mid-80's, I had some Slazenger literature from the time which explained the difference between the two models, but over the last 25 years, it has gone missing.
I would suggest that you could get away with stringing the frame at up to 60 pounds or so.
borg number one
Legend
I believe Vilas used the Slazenger V-24, but he also used a Head Vilas in the late 1970's. Pat Cash used it as well. No specs found but here's a little more information on that frame from this other thread:
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=128700
good wood racquet websites: http://www.woodtennis.com/
and http://www.80s-tennis.com/pages/v-24-cl.html
Does it look like this?
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=128700
good wood racquet websites: http://www.woodtennis.com/
and http://www.80s-tennis.com/pages/v-24-cl.html
Does it look like this?
Virginia
Hall of Fame
No, the racquets only show their composition. However, I can tell you that the recommended tension for the V-24 is 50-60 lbs. If you need stringing instructions, let me know. I'd type them out now, but it's a chore if you don't actually need them.
Virginia
Hall of Fame
jimbo333
Hall of Fame
Here's another, rarer, version from my collection:
Your photo isn't showing up, well at least for me!
But, I'm guessing you are showing a photo of the Aussie version with the Aussie Slazenger font?
There are 3 versions of the V-24 as far as I'm aware (so there are probably more), that Aussie version and 2 UK versions which are very similar
golden.ace
New User
Country of manufacture of the V-24
I have heard they were made in England and Taiwan....is this correct ?
Are the Taiwan versions the same racquet ?
Many thanks if anyone has information on this
I have heard they were made in England and Taiwan....is this correct ?
Are the Taiwan versions the same racquet ?
Many thanks if anyone has information on this
JUAN_PRADO
Rookie
yes this frame was used bu Vilas of course , Pat Cash and Martin Jaite
Grafil Injection
Hall of Fame
Just to confirm the size of the V-24 should be about 84sqi (same as MAX 200G/300i), because the V-24 relates to 24% bigger than standard, according to the adverts. 24% bigger than 68sqi is 84.32sqi. Although my V-24 seems a tiny bit bigger than my 200Gs, perhaps 85sqi.
Grafil Injection
Hall of Fame
The '2.33 times bigger sweet spot' was a bold claim, but I could believe it if the starting point is standard racket with a tiny 6sqi sweet-spot. What's weird about the V-24 and my Dunlop Galaxy is that even though the fibre-glass facing stops below 3&9, the top of the hoops are much more solid feeling than standard rackets. So the graphite lamination is the key. The fibre facing just allows less wood to be used around the shoulders and save weight I suppose.
Winners or Errors
Legend
Old thread, I know, but I was just given a Slazenger Vilas Pro in pretty minty condition for Christmas. I can hardly wait to string it up and have a hit with it. Even the original grip is still supple. Lucky me. Have wanted a V-24 forever. This’ll do, though. Lovely racquet.
Grafil Injection
Hall of Fame
The Vilas-Pro does look great. Unstrung weight?
Winners or Errors
Legend
Don’t have a scale, so you’ll need to be patient.
Winners or Errors
Legend
V-24…
Grafil Injection
Hall of Fame
I have a V-24 and it is remarkably stable for a wood and spinny too. No problems handling fast modern shots. The design is superb and the Slazenger grip is very comfortable too. It feels bigger than the 84sqi in terms of ease of play.
I'd like to try the smaller Vilas Pro too though.
retrowagen
Hall of Fame
They’re both collectable and both are fine, top performance wood composite frames, but two details lift the Slazenger above the Head in my view:
1.) the Slaz has a larger head, making it easier to actually play tennis with, should you be a tennis collector who dares to use the collection for its intended purpose;
2.) the Slaz was also used with success by Pat Cash, getting as far as the ‘84 US Open SF with it. And if you are a tennis collector who dares to use the collection for its intended purpose, running around a court with an open-throated hunk of tree in your hand and a checkerboard bandana tied around your forehead is all kinds of awesome in my book!
Bisquick
Rookie
Thanks for the feedback- yes the racket will get some play should I acquire one. I’m thinking it might feel smaller than my prince woodies that I bring out once in a while.
Not sure if I can pull off the checkered bandana
Grafil Injection
Hall of Fame
The V-24, although officially the same size as a MAX 200G, feels a bit bigger because it is longer in the hoop (more rectangular than round). The 16x20 string-bed is very even and open, giving a large sweet-spot and easy playability. I think freshly strung it would feel quite similar to a flexible graphite of the era, albeit at the upper end of the weight range. Although the strung weights are a hefty 375-400g, I think most of the weight is in the chunky shoulders, so it is still quite manoeuvrable.Thanks for the feedback- yes the racket will get some play should I acquire one. I’m thinking it might feel smaller than my prince woodies that I bring out once in a while.
Not sure if I can pull off the checkered bandana
Winners or Errors
Legend
OK, putting my new Vilas Pro into play today. Will report back. Definitely has some heft and a more even balance, but I'm used to playing with Kneissl White Star Pro Masters, so I'm thinking I can handle it. Pretty wide, evenly spaced 16x19 pattern, so I'm expecting some pop. We'll see how that interacts with what will undoubtedly be more flex than I'm used to - and I like flexy racquets. Hoping it's better than the White Star Twin, which I can't really stand playing with - though it's fun for a hit.
Winners or Errors
Legend
Plenty of pop. Injured right now and it’s a log, so didn’t have the swing speed to really make it work. Lovely feel though…. Generally a racquet I’ll use.
