In 1976, Howard Head received an American patent for an oversized tennis racquet that proved to be popular world-wide. Manufactured by the Prince Global Sports company, this racquet's oversized head created a larger sweet spot and made it easier for a player to hit a ball and control their shot.

Hall of Famer Pam Shriver was one of the first players to use this racquet in major competition.
Aluminum tennis racquet with clear nylon strings. The racquet has an oversized head, a partially open throat with a green plastic wedge and an open handle to the grip. The grip has a black cover. There is a green plastic strip in the channel around the head.