About rubbers
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A Paul Asked 12 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 12 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 2014-08-10 09:09:12
Thanks, Alois. :D
Thomas Wood Posted 2014-08-10 09:09:12
Hi you can use after shave and it will make it super tacky
Never tried it.
Thomas Wood Posted 2014-08-10 09:09:12
Trust me it really does work.
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 2014-08-10 09:09:12
why put after shave