Dead rubber

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Chris Orlina Asked 6 years ago

Is there anything you can do with dead rubber?

Alois Rosario Answered 6 years ago

Hi Chris,

Unfortunately not.

The only thing is to wipe it well with some water or a very weak detergent solution and see if that helps. If not, it is time to change the rubber.

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Stanislav Galov Posted 6 years ago

Greetings! Is it allowed for a player to use a rubber that is partially without any grip at all, i.e. too old, but works as antispin from time to time depending on the chance / where it hits the ball... :)

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 6 years ago
Hi Stanislav,

What I can see in the rules is this:

2.4.7 The racket covering shall be used without any physical, chemical or other treatment.

2.4.7.1 Slight deviations from continuity of surface or uniformity of colour due to accidental damage or wear may be allowed provided that they do not significantly change the characteristics of the surface.

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