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I need help with lead tape.?
I want to make a 7 point headlight racket either equal or 1 or 2 points head heavy. The racket is a Head Microgel prestige. Any one know how much lead tape I should use and on what part of the racket I should apply it?
2 Answers
- ZielLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
What you have to realize with lead tape is that it doesn't just change the balance of the racquet. It can also change the sweetspot, and really, the whole feel of the racquet.
Two good options would be to add at 3, 9, and 12 o'clock, or add at 2 and 10 (like where prince puts their triple-threat weighting system).
What you really need is either a professional balancing board, or you can make a makeshift one. It uses the position of the butt of the racquet compared to overall length to tell you the balance.
I also want to comment though, that you have quite a heavy racquet to be making that big a change to. It's not going to play at all like it does now. Also, head heavy racquets aren't too good on the wrists and elbows, and a 12.2 oz racquet that's 2 pts head heavy is going to have quite a high swingweight. Why'd you get the racquet if you are going to change it so dramatically?
- 1 decade ago
From experience with lead tape, you really aren't going to able to notice the weight difference. you have to put a lot on to feel it at all.
If you want to give it a shot though, it's best to put it on both sides of your racket and the very top.
hope that helps
Source(s): I've played tennis for 10 years and played competitively for 6. my sister and i have both used lead tape.
