Last updated 4 years ago
Hi Saksham,
The easiest way is to just use a sponge with a little water on it. Just wipe down your bat before and after you play.
The main thing is to keep the dust off the rubber.
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Mike Unknown Posted 14 years ago
Ji-Soo Woo Posted 14 years ago
Mike Unknown Posted 14 years ago
Ji-Soo, thanks for your comment - I appreciate it! I think it comes down to confidence, and I think you have more than me! I have always wondered if my lack of consistency with mainly forehand topspin shots is due to my skill level (definitely possible!) or the state of my rubbers. When I do get new rubbers, there is usually a real improvement for a while but it doesn't seem to last, and I end up wondering if they are getting greasy and I'm not cleaning them properly, or whether I make more of an effort with my technique when I KNOW they are new and therefore MUST be OK! I think you have convinced me to concentrate more on my technique.
One other thing - I keep my bat in a small plastic bag to keep dust etc. off, with the theory that if there were any traces of dust or whatever in the bag, it would either stay there or transfer to the bat and disappear as the bat is cleaned. Does that sound OK?
Eric DSouza Posted 14 years ago
Ji-Soo Woo Posted 14 years ago
Mike
I use cut-out transparencies on my rubbers. I change these about as often as I change rubbers as they get dirty after a while. I guess a plastic bag might be okay but you have to make sure it is quite clean inside. Also, I wonder if the air in the paper bag would be harmful...anyone? If you are worrying about how to take good care of your rubber, I suspect your rubbers are in good condition. A lot of people don't care at all. Just be careful about dirt and grime building up on your rubbers and then keep working on your technique. Good luck!
Eric
I wonder if using alcohol to clean your rubbers regularly wouldn't dry them out too much?
Eric DSouza Posted 14 years ago
Hey Ji-Soo,
So far, I have been using the alcohol cleaning method for about 2 months, and the rubber sheets play really nice so far. I keep the rubber cuttings from when I glued the rubbers when brand new for comparison as I also had doubts about this method at first, but so far they seem to be relatively the same. The only deterioration I have noticed is the one which happens due to normal wear and tear.
Please note that I use alcohol to clean the rubber sheets only at the end of each playing session and not in between games, the old breath and palm technique works nice for me, just don't wear a ring when you wipe the rubber sheet with your palms :D.
Kronos Chow Posted 14 years ago
I too use water with sponge to clean my bat.
Anyway, how do you clean a pimpled rubber effectively?
Piers Grey Posted 14 years ago
You clean a pimpled rubbered bat by liturally, getting a toothbrush wet (as though you are going to clean out your mouth after you've used the toothpaste) and brush over with the toothbrush onto your pimpled rubber.
What this does is pull out all the dirt, grime and sweat out of the bat, making the rubber more effective and responsive to use during a game.
Jason Ferdinand Posted 7 years ago
How to make the rubber dry again? You have to let it dry itself? Or you have to use sponge / fabric / what to wipe it?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago
Just let it dry naturally.
Jason Ferdinand Posted 7 years ago
Ok. Thanks coach
Aashay Shailesh Posted 4 years ago
How to remove moisture from a TT bat??
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 4 years ago
Just wipe it with a dry cloth. Often you can use your shirt or shorts.
Aashay Shailesh Posted 4 years ago
Thanks coach!
knarf ... from France Posted 4 years ago
I read on internet, that you could use sunflower oil. Using a paintbrush... I found it a bit surprising. So I trust that this is the right place to ask if this is a hoax or true?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 4 years ago
I would rather that you didn't use it.
It is not effective and it is also illegal.
knarf ... from France Posted 4 years ago
OK thanks coach!