Last updated on 26-May-2011 02:51:40 AM
How good is a Gold Cup bat from the 70's?
My father handed me his Gold Cup bat in 84, it used to have Red Pimples out on both sides. I learned to play with this racket using DHS PF4 and Friendship 729 rubber. Now after a lapse of 20+ years I am getting back to play again.
Your website is amazing and is the only place in the internet where there is a mention of the Gold Cup brand of bats.
I love the paddle for its sentimental value, so I just want to know if it would be a good idea to attach good rubbers to it and continue using it.
If you have any further information about this brand it would also be great to learn about the history of it, even if it is not a recognized brand.
Hi Mauricio,
The Gold Cup bats have a surprisingly good wood. The rubber on them is ordinary but I have put good rubber on a Gold Cup bat with good results.
The bat is a little heavy but is OK.
I would give it a go especially since you have an emotional attachment to it.
I agree with you, the bat is a little heavy, I'll try attaching some good rubbers to it, thank you very much Alois for your answer, I'll be visiting your website more often.
