Mike Barrell, Tennis Racquet Collector and Expert

Rick talks with tennis racquet collector, Mike Barrell this week. There are 1000’s of tennis racquets out there. Where you are looking for a racquet that is functional or something to put on your wall as a piece of art, Mike helps guide you through the tennis racquet collecting universe. As a collector, Mike feels that part of his responsibility is education others about the history and value of racquets. We then talk about Mike’s collection, how scarcity and values are determined. In the age of social media, Mike is very active with other racquet enthusiasts on Facebook. From wood to racquets made with all sorts of materials, Mike says, it’s about the hunt and discovering something that he’s never seen before. Enjoy this talk with tennis racquet collector, Mike Barrell. Maybe you’ll start a collection of your own!