Lot Essay
The Streamline racket was designed by the tennis star Bunny Austin, the aim of its unusual shape being to make it more aerodynamic.
Details
A Streamline Blue Star racket manufactured by Hazells of London, 1930's, the slim main shaft supported by two diagonal shafts running from the handle to either side of the head, blue and white painted trim. With a Streamline White Star racket manufactured by Hazells, London, 1930's, white painted trim (restrung using modern synthetic strings), in a scarce cross-shaped press with brass fittings. (3)