2024 Topps Chrome Tennis

[LittleJimmies]

Originally Posted by Bob Ross

I wouldn't touch this WITH a checklist.

That's just the "2021" Topps Chrome Tennis PTSD talking. I went back and read the 2021 thread, fun times.

[ThatGuyPal]

Well you already know no Jannik (Panini), no Iga for current or Sharapova for legacy (Upper Deck) and we know Carlos is in this. Can also deduce based off the last set Gauff will be in it unless she had an extremely short deal, I think Osaka was with UD too but could be gone now. I wouldn't say don't touch it but personally I think you can make a pretty informed decision on buying without a checklist unless you're holding out for some outliers like Sabalenka, Raducanu, Ruud, I'd be shocked if they have Novak if he isn't already with a company.

[LittleJimmies]

Originally Posted by ThatGuyPal

Well you already know no Jannik (Panini), no Iga for current or Sharapova for legacy (Upper Deck) and we know Carlos is in this. Can also deduce based off the last set Gauff will be in it unless she had an extremely short deal, I think Osaka was with UD too but could be gone now. I wouldn't say don't touch it but personally I think you can make a pretty informed decision on buying without a checklist unless you're holding out for some outliers like Sabalenka, Raducanu, Ruud, I'd be shocked if they have Novak if he isn't already with a company.

Huh? Knowing no information outside of Alcaraz being in is literally the opposite of an informed decision.

[Jagsfansunshine]

Originally Posted by LittleJimmies

Huh? Knowing no information outside of Alcaraz being in is literally the opposite of an informed decision.

He's anticipating a lousy release based on the fact we know a few stars signed elsewhere and Topps would have most likely advertised big names like djokovic, fed, iga, etc.

[502frank]

I spoke with someone who owns a shop and they said they had a meeting with Topps recently. Release date will be late September and a lot of the top current players like Iga and Alcaraz are in. He didn’t mention retail but said there will be hobby and breakers delight skus each with 3 autos. Also mentioned some crazy duals.

[Onepocketj]

Originally Posted by 502frank

I spoke with someone who owns a shop and they said they had a meeting with Topps recently. Release date will be late September and a lot of the top current players like Iga and Alcaraz are in. He didn’t mention retail but said there will be hobby and breakers delight skus each with 3 autos. Also mentioned some crazy duals.

I kind of doubt Iga will be in there since she has an agreement with Upper Deck.

[Jagsfansunshine]

Originally Posted by 502frank

I spoke with someone who owns a shop and they said they had a meeting with Topps recently. Release date will be late September and a lot of the top current players like Iga and Alcaraz are in. He didn’t mention retail but said there will be hobby and breakers delight skus each with 3 autos. Also mentioned some crazy duals.

Awesome, thanks for the info!

Sounds like progress from last year.

[LittleJimmies]

Originally Posted by Jagsfansunshine

Awesome, thanks for the info!

Sounds like progress from last year.

Don't forget Topps also told everyone at their industry conference last time that Topps Chrome Tennis would include the top tour players.

[ryanwslec]

Originally Posted by 502frank

I spoke with someone who owns a shop and they said they had a meeting with Topps recently. Release date will be late September and a lot of the top current players like Iga and Alcaraz are in. He didn’t mention retail but said there will be hobby and breakers delight skus each with 3 autos. Also mentioned some crazy duals.

Very interesting, im personally very excited for this release and been hawking all information i can, i found a distribution site saying the release is 07/31 and pre sale sites did say shipping august but that has now been removed.

Maybe they have delayed the release. I just hate waiting in anticipation, want to know the checklist and prices haha.

[eastbayak]

I’m excited for this release too. It’s what the first TC Tennis should’ve been.

[Jagsfansunshine]

Anybody grab a blaster case yet?

[PoPCulture]

Originally Posted by Jagsfansunshine

Anybody grab a blaster case yet?

I preordered 1 blaster case. I usually get 2 of everything but this was as much risk that I was willing to take last month when preorders were due.

[ThatGuyPal]

I'm excited for the release, I see why some could be avoiding without seeing a checklist though.

In terms of Iga, it's possible she actually is in this, I think the landing page was dead last time but I found the press release when she signed with UD

https://test.upperdeck.com/corporate...023-11-20.aspx

No where does it say exclusive, which I what I was trying to see last time when I couldn't get on the page. If you check out the sidebar even you see they usually mention in the title when an athlete has signed an exclusive agreement. UD has already produced some very nice on-card autos of hers so I don't know how crazy her Topps autos etc would be but still big when hopefully she bounced back and wins the NBO. Jannik is definitely Panini exclusive though

[LittleJimmies]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

I’m excited for this release too. It’s what the first TC Tennis should’ve been.

What are you basing this on? Did I miss some details beyond Alcaraz being in this?

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by LittleJimmies

What are you basing this on? Did I miss some details beyond Alcaraz being in this?

Nothing more than what's already known (Alcaraz), which is already a huge win.

But hoping for at least one additional big name (e.g., Novak, etc).

[Saban1]

Found a place taking preorders for hobby and breakers delight.

[mfw13]

Doing a tennis set without all the GOATs is kinda pointless.....for me to get interested in a Tennis product it would have to have, at a minimum, autos of:

Laver, Borg, McEnroe, Connors, Agassi, Sampras, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Billie Jean King, Navratoliva, Evert, Graf, and Serena.

Would also be nice to have autos of Lendl, Edberg, Wilander, Seles, and Venus.

And dual autos of McEnroe/Connors, Agassi/Sampras, Federer/Nadal, Navratoliva/Evert, Serena/Venus, and Agassi/Graf would be awesome as well.

But there's no point in releasing a product without most of the GOATs....there just isn't enough interest in active players....

[Charismatic44th]

Ben Shelton is in the product, Alcaraz has no rookie designation, which is surprising to me

[502frank]

[eastbayak]

Originally Posted by Charismatic44th

Ben Shelton is in the product, Alcaraz has no rookie designation, which is surprising to me

Alcaraz's rookie card is 2022 NetPro.

Originally Posted by 502frank

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Dang, sticker autos. Oh well.

[gunnerpei]

Originally Posted by Saban1

Found a place taking preorders for hobby and breakers delight.

Could you please message me where? Thank you


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[Jagsfansunshine]

Originally Posted by eastbayak

Alcaraz's rookie card is 2022 NetPro.



Dang, sticker autos. Oh well.

That's so pixelated lol. Who's the lady?

[Jagsfansunshine]

Originally Posted by Charismatic44th

Ben Shelton is in the product, Alcaraz has no rookie designation, which is surprising to me

Shelton and alcaraz is a win. Sticker autos a loss.

I'm leaning blasters, but hesitant since hobby lite sucked last time. We probably will get sapphire too. Idk torn. I'm sure the checklist will sway me and if it's too late price wise, so be it.

[LittleJimmies]

Images of cards for Alcaraz, Shelton, Sabalenka, Rybakina, and Tsipsitas on X. Much better than last year for active players already (not saying much), but still a long ways from being a good checklist. Have to assume they failed to get all the biggies in again.

[ryanwslec]

Originally Posted by Saban1

Found a place taking preorders for hobby and breakers delight.

Interesting, any chance you'd be able to share the link to me?

How much is a hobby? if u can share?