About rubbers
Equipment
A Paul Asked 11 years ago
Hello PingSkills,
I have 2 questions about rubbers... First, I want your opinion about what rubber to use if don't play at competition level and I want a racket for training and playing for fun that lasts for a long time. I watched the video where you said that a normal rubber lasts for about 80 playing hours and I asked this to find an answer... I used to think that I should made a racket with short pimples and 1.5-1.9mm sponge or something like that... What do you think?
And second, if I don't play (too) at competition level, you know any substances to boost my rubber (especially grip)? I tried with oil, but nothing happened...
Thanks in advance. :D
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Paul,
If you are not playing at a high level then something like a Mark V rubber will last quite a while. The Tensor rubbers tend to wear out quicker because they are already stretched.
As far as a substance to put on the rubber, I don't have any suggestions only that the oil doesn't work if put on the surface.
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A Paul Posted 11 years ago
Thanks, Alois. :D
Thomas Wood Posted 11 years ago
Hi you can use after shave and it will make it super tacky
Never tried it.
I wouldn't recommend putting anything on your rubber. It is actually against the rules to modify your rubber and I'm not convinced of the benefits.
chris wood Posted 11 years ago
why put after shave