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Pure Drive 98 Gen11 Tennis Racquet

Item # 636214

$279.00 /

B101551-100

Size: 1 - 4 1/8

1 - 4 1/8 2 - 4 1/4 3 - 4 3/8 4 - 4 1/2

Color: Blue

Blue

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Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, or damaged or if you receive the wrong item so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on gift cards.

How To Return

1. Fill out the Return/Exchange Form and include the paperwork in your return package.
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Please note:

If you use one of our prepaid FedEx labels, you may drop the shipment off at any authorized FedEx Service Station or FedEx Drop Off location.
Refunds will be processed within 3-5 business days from the day we receive the return.
Exchanges will be shipped back to you at no cost via FedEx Ground unless specified otherwise.
Items marked "FINAL SALE" are not eligible for return or exchange.
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