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PostPosted: Wed May 03, 2006 6:34 am    Post subject: where to add lead tape? Reply with quote

where do i add lead tape if i wanted more power???
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PostPosted: Thu May 04, 2006 11:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It depends. Some people like it at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, some like it at the 1 and 11 o'clock position, and some like it at the 12 o'clock position. I think you should experiment with each and see which one you like more; but just to tell you, most people end up choosing the 3 and 9 o'clock positions.
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PostPosted: Thu May 04, 2006 11:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

do they put it there for more stability and power, or just power itself?
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PostPosted: Fri May 05, 2006 6:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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It depends. Some people like it at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, some like it at the 1 and 11 o'clock position, and some like it at the 12 o'clock position. I think you should experiment with each and see which one you like more; but just to tell you, most people end up choosing the 3 and 9 o'clock positions.
thanks i read that at the TW larning center.

Benchwarmer1- lead tape adds stablity and power. it can also increase the sweet spot

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/LC/Customizing/customize.html
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PostPosted: Fri May 05, 2006 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, lead tape can add stability, power, or increase the sweet spot. From what I know, putting the lead tape at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions pulls ths sweet spot wider, putting it at he 6 o'clock position pulls it downwards. However, lead tape create too much of a head heavy balance, so putting it underneath the handle is also an option.
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PostPosted: Fri May 05, 2006 4:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks i'm getting some lead tape toninght
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PostPosted: Fri May 05, 2006 8:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

you know how on TW it says 4 pts. head light, what exactly does it mean (yes i'm a noob)
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PostPosted: Fri May 05, 2006 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The 4 points head light means that that racquet is slightly head light; that is, the racquet's head is slightly lighter than the racquet's handle. Usually, racquets around the 10 to 11 ounce range have balances from 5 points Head Heavy to 5 points Head Light. Racquets that are around 12 ounces are often over 10 Points Head Light, and racquets around 9 ounces are often over 10 Points Head Heavy.
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PostPosted: Thu May 11, 2006 3:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If I only want to change the weight (not the dynamics) of the stick...where do I put the tape?????
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PostPosted: Thu May 11, 2006 3:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Probably underneath the grip, but that would change the balance.
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PostPosted: Thu May 11, 2006 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i bought some lead tape last friday and placed 2 strips on each 3 and 9 o'clock postions. it works well.
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PostPosted: Thu May 11, 2006 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, that is the most popular position.
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PostPosted: Sat May 20, 2006 4:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

where would you put lead tape if you wanted to get a larger sweetspot, but without changing balance?
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It's pretty tough to put lead tape anywhere without changing the balance....
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i guess thats out of the question



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