Chris Evert 1976 Wilson Racket Commercial

"I never thought that a woman should have to play with a racket made for a man," Chrissie says, "So I talked with Wilson..." This was just a true classic we had to share with you! (from Wilson's 1976 "We're Not #1 For Nothing" ad campaign)

[@Jerry-hp5sf]

I won many tournaments with that racquet back in the day.
Loved it.

[@noobzrule]

Jerry Granata tournaments or points?

[@omeletshopper]

This is outstanding.

[@petefader]

Head, shaft, long grip, I play with it...WTF!?!??

[@chitran3520]

That so cool :D

[@spudland1959]

Well intentioned commercial filled with misinformation. A stiffer racket produces more power than a more flexible racket.

[@dennisjacks7923]

We are not talking about graphite, this is wood !

[@DaggerMan11]

@@dennisjacks7923 the same principles of physics apply. A stiffer racquet of any material will absorb less energy from the ball

[@jamespeyton7312]

Probably a Jack Kramer with the name changed. Billie Jean King said her racquet was really Kramer's as well.

[@wrw333]

I thought her name was Chris Everett??? I used to have her racquet.