I WONDER - When Were Tennis Rackets Invented?

Before tennis rackets, players used their hands, which often became red and swollen. Some used custom gloves or wrapped rope for protection. In 1874, Major Walter C. Wingfield invented the first tennis racket, made from solid wood, resembling a larger table tennis racket.

What did people use to play tennis before the invention of rackets?

How did players protect their hands before rackets were invented?

Who invented the very first tennis racket?

What were the first tennis rackets made from?

Describe the size comparison between the first tennis rackets and modern table tennis rackets.