Wilson Tennis Rackets Resale Value

Wilson tennis rackets: price by condition

Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.

What holds its value across Wilson

• Pro Staff and Blade rackets, which are the players’ frames and are searched for by model and year
• The Clash line, which is unlike the rest of the range in how it flexes and has its own following
• Rackets in the common grip sizes, which suit far more buyers than the extremes at either end
• Staff irons and blades from the classic era, which have a modest but genuine collectors’ following

What pulls Wilson resale value down

• Cracked or repaired frames, which are unsafe to string to full tension and make a racket unsellable rather than merely cheap
• Worn grommet strips, which cut the strings and are a fiddly replacement job
• Dead strings, though buyers expect to restring and this is a small deduction rather than a real problem
• Sun-damaged frames stored in car boots, where the resin degrades and the frame loses stiffness invisibly

Identifying and dating yours

1. The model and head size are printed on the frame, and the grip size is stamped on the butt cap — quote both, since buyers filter on grip size
2. Photograph the frame all the way round under good light, because hairline cracks at the throat are what buyers most need to see
3. Say when the racket was last strung, as buyers assume they will restring but want to know what they are getting

What lifts any tennis racket, whatever the label

Rackets have a hidden shelf life: the graphite frame loses stiffness over years even if the racket looks new.

• Recent frames from recognised makers
• No cracks at the throat or hoop
• Original grommets intact
• Cover included

And what pulls one down

• Cracks at the throat, which end the frame
• Frames more than a decade old, which lose stiffness
• Broken or missing grommets
• Cheap aluminium rackets

Working out what yours is worth

1. Inspect the throat and hoop closely for hairline cracks
2. Check the grommet strip is complete
3. Note the head size, weight and string pattern

What to state in the listing

• Brand, model and head size in square inches
• Unstrung weight and balance if marked
• Grip size, and whether an overgrip is fitted
• String condition and when last strung

Brand, model, head size and grip: “Wilson Pro Staff 97, 4 3/8 Grip, Strung”. Grip size is essential and printed on the butt cap. Say whether the strings are fresh, playable or dead — restringing is a known cost buyers factor in.

Preparing and photographing it

1. Press the strings and check whether they still have tension, and note when they were last strung if you know.
2. Find the head size in square inches, the unstrung weight and the grip size, usually printed on the frame or butt cap.
3. Check the frame for cracks and the grommets for wear, and clean or replace the overgrip.

1. The racket flat, whole, strings visible
2. The throat showing head size, weight and grip size markings
3. The strings close up, showing wear or notching
4. The frame edges and grommets, plus any chip or crack

When it sells best, and handing it over

April through August, peaking around the summer tournament season. Recognised models sell within days in season.

Light and easy to post in a long box or racket bag. Protect the frame edges, which is where transit damage happens.

What buyers ask

Does a racket need restringing before selling?

No. Buyers restring to their own tension and string preference, so save the money and simply state when it was last done.

How do I check a used racket for damage?

Run a finger round the frame feeling for ridges and look for paint crazing at the throat. A cracked frame cannot be strung safely and should not be sold as playable.

How much is a Wilson tennis racket worth?

Roughly £16 to £116 depending on condition, against £15 to £110 for tennis rackets generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.

What the fees would take elsewhere

At the mid-range £66 for a Wilson tennis racket, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.

Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell a tennis racket for the title, handover and timing, or the general tennis racket value guide if yours is not a Wilson.

See also: all Wilson value guides · value guides by brand · buying a tennis racket · Sports & Outdoors · condition grades.