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    Posted: 11/03/2007 at 1:11am
I can think of a couple advantages to combining sponges (a.k.a. double an triple sponging). I've seen it done, but I wonder if it's legal, illegal, or in the grey area with regard to tournament play?

It would be cool to have a nice firm base sponge, then a softer top sponge under the top sheet, or visa versa depending on your game!

What do you think?

Can we do it?

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if it goes over 4mm, sponge + rubber, it's ilegal...
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What if I have two 1mm sponges+topsheet?
I think it might be cool to try if legal. For me it would be nice to have that firm base under a soft cushion. I'd have improved control, spin, and speed . . . a legitimate second gear when hitting hard! Any thoughts? I might be way off, but it makes sense to me.
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as thenam said, if its under the 4mm limit, i guess u can do whatever pleases you. i love 729 transcend sp wwooohooooo
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If this is true . . . it opens up a whole new world of madness for me.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote theman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11/03/2007 at 1:28am
u r too crazy with ur woodworking skills and a love of ej.....a dangerous combination...actually this sounds stupid, but what does EJ stand for?!?!?!?
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Equipment Junky?
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oh so u have no absolutely no idea? me 2
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geez louise tommy, u make up really good abbreviations for ej! really like the eccentric jackass part!
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It's not legal.

1.4.3
More than one layer of cellular rubber (sponge) is not permitted, even if the layers are of the same composition.
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Thanks.
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Hey Tommy,,,
     I keep looking at my mouse pad for the putr. A ball bounces like crazy on it. Real bouncy sponge. I think I will try that and see what it does.
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Have you been gluing up that mouse mat again Hookshot?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote reachie85 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11/03/2007 at 11:08am
LOL, crazy ppl...  multi-layer sponge...  mouse pad...  although, multi-layer sponge sounds intriguing, i say go for it!  i don't think ittf officials will be knocking on your door after your next tourney tommy
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If this double spongeing is legal then I would like to get an H3 sponge and H2 sponge and maybe Feint Long II OX and make a combo with that so longer it is not going to be more than 4mm
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I have a nice mouse pad with a topsheet of the Beatles. I wonder if I can just use it as is. It's probably a great Anti . . . and fast! Let's do it!!!
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And the TT maniac of the month is TOMMYZAI hahahahahaha
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote creeder06 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11/03/2007 at 10:04pm
just think if you speed glued that double sponge you are thinking of what then??????????
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