Blade lacquering

Table Tennis Equipment

Last updated 7 years ago

Abhishek Joseph

Abhishek Joseph Asked 8 years ago

Hi Coach,

Does blade lacquering increase the durability and even the speed of my blade? What I mean is, I use an ALL blade, so if I seal my blade would it become closer to ALL+? And finally is blade lacquering legal? Thank you. 


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Abhishek,

You are permitted to lacquer your blade.  It will change the feel of it slightly by making it harder and therefore a little faster.

I don't think there is a real need for lacquering now because we change rubbers rarely.  It was more relevant when players used speed glue and had to reglue and change rubbers daily.


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Abhishek Joseph

Abhishek Joseph Posted 8 years ago

Oh, okay I understand. Thanks coach.


Peter Nielsen

Peter Nielsen Posted 7 years ago

 I only apply a very fine coat as it's only meant to assist in the removal of rubbers, not to make a blade harder. Be careful not to get any on the edges as that will make it more difficult for your edge tape to stick. Cheers



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