Vintage Wright & Ditson Championship Tennis Racquet

A beautiful piece of early tennis history, this vintage Wright & Ditson Championship racquet dates to the early 1900s and is believed to be from around 1905. With its classic wooden construction, iconic man-on-tennis-ball logo, and period throat markings, it reflects the craftsmanship and character of tennis’s formative years.

The Championship model represents the kind of finely made racquet used during the sport’s rise in popularity in the United States, when wooden frames were built for both performance and elegance. Its circa-1905 dating is supported by the Wright & Ditson “Boston, Mass. U.S.A.” marking and early use of the man-on-tennis-ball logo, both of which place it in the company’s early-20th-century production.

Rich in heritage, old-world charm, and decorative appeal, this vintage Championship racquet is a striking find for collectors and for anyone who loves the timeless elegance of tennis.

About Wright & Ditson

Founded in Boston in 1871 by George Wright and Henry Ditson, Wright & Ditson became one of the most respected names in early American sporting goods. The company earned particular acclaim for its tennis equipment, and its racquets and tennis balls played an important role in the growth of the game in the United States.

About Wright & Ditson

Founded in Boston in 1871 by George Wright and Henry Ditson, Wright & Ditson became one of the most respected names in early American sporting goods. The company earned particular acclaim for its tennis equipment, and its racquets and tennis balls played an important role in the growth of the game in the United States.

Brand: Wright & Ditson

Model: Championship

Era: Early 1900s, circa 1905

Features: Wooden frame, man-on-tennis-ball logo, Boston/Mass. U.S.A. throat markings, antique tennis styling