This Ball is manufactured so as to give the Regulation weight, size, and bounce, and the cloth-like surface makes it for all purposes of the game the same as the best makes of cloth-covered balls, with the great advantage that IT DOES NOT VARY IN WEIGHT IN ANY WEATHER and is readily cleansed; the red colour is better to see, being a greater contrast to the usual surroundings than ordinary Balls. The durability is much greater, and the price is 7/6 per dozen.
The “FIELD” says:—“SLAZENGER & SONS’ Red Rubber Uncovered Ball promises remarkably well—it is made to suit Winter or Grass Courts, and is highly approved.”
“PASTIME” (Lawn-Tennis Journal) says:—“The new make of Ball produced by SLAZENGER & SONS has all the advantages of a Covered and Uncovered Ball.”
All the other sporting papers, experts, and authorities have spoken in the highest possible praise of this Ball, and are confident in anticipating that it will supersede all other makes.
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