Blue Wilson tennis racket with neon grip
Description
I was at the Forest Park tennis courts by the Art Museum yesterday around 3pm and I must have left my blue Wilson tennis racket on Court 3's bench. It's a Hyper Hammer 100 frame with a neon-green overgrip, blue paint, and a small nick near the throat—the bumper guard is a bit scuffed from years of use. My initials PP are scrawled on the butt cap with black tape, a little telltale sign that it's mine. This racket has sentimental value and I really need it back; I've had it through countless practice sessions and it feels like a part of me when I play. If anyone found it, drop me a note if you can; I'd be incredibly grateful.
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