1973 Slazenger brand LTA Lawn Tennis Association official ball

[＠inabluemoon2023] Once in a blue moon Qingyue selects items for you~ 1973 Slazenger brand LTA Lawn Tennis Association official ball What's the point of a tennis ball from half a century ago that has lost its elasticity, no practicality, and cannot be played? Please listen to what we have to say~ The tennis match was broadcast on television for the first time in 1928, and Wimbledon, which is loved by tennis fans, appeared on television for the first time in 1937, but at that time the tennis balls were white and equipped with early photography technology hardware. The broadcast (black-and-white TV and color TV with less brightness than today's color TV) was difficult to see clearly. In 1967, Sir David Attenborough of the United Kingdom (a well-known zoologist/BBC broadcaster, respected and loved by the British) proposed the use of colored tennis balls to solve this dilemma when producing Wimbledon broadcasts, allowing television to The playback was clearer. After some research, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) confirmed that Neon Yellow balls had the most prominent visual effect on black and white or color TVs at the time. Since then, tennis matches have gradually switched to Neon Yellow tennis balls. 1973 The US Open used yellow balls as the official ball for the first time. Although this tennis ball has lost its elasticity and is not practical due to time, it carries the story of time and the evolution of tennis. You can collect it as a sentiment, or use it as a decoration/prop to create an atmosphere. This tennis ball comes from a family collection. It has wear and fading, but the main printing is generally good and legible. Please refer to the photos and videos.