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yylik 
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 Topic: Sand FL to ST?Posted: 09/06/2011 at 12:04pm |
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I had switched from FL to ST. Now, I am no longer use to using FL handles. This is troubling me because I have few blades in FL. I still can play with them, but I feel uncomfortable of the handle.
Should I sand the blade down to ST? or should I trade them away? |
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racquetsforsale
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Posted: 09/06/2011 at 1:27pm |
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If you sand your FL handles, you will end up with ST handles that may be a bit too narrow, though the thickness may still be fine. I wouldn't risk ending up with blades with uncomfortable handles and which you can no longer sell.
Unless you rather not spend the money at the moment, buy new blades. On the other hand, if you have no intention of selling the blades anyway, then go ahead and experiment.
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tiehwen
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Posted: 09/06/2011 at 3:10pm |
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I tend to agree w/Racquets4Sale.
Why bother to sand? The blades might end up may be head heavier. If $$$ is not the (your) issue then why not experimenting with, may be, just 1, your least favourite 1...Tell us what the outcome after sanding & playing w/it.
Personally, I'd not do it...Just sell/unload your "dislikes" & benefit others in the meantime save others few ringgits ($$$$). Edited by tiehwen - 09/06/2011 at 3:48pm |
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icontek
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Posted: 09/06/2011 at 3:27pm |
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Trade for ST handles.
Do not sand as you risk a too narrow and uncomfortable handle (and reduce resale value) |
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yylik
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Posted: 09/07/2011 at 12:49am |
Thank you all for your advice. I will put the idea of sanding aside for now. Fatt: I have been wrapping all my blades with rubber grip. I will try to wrap more in the middle and give it another try a week or two. Have a great day to all. |
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assiduous
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Posted: 09/07/2011 at 2:34am |
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if you DO sand, sand only one side to ST. Then the top of the handle no longer butchers your palm when you make the banana shots. And the other side adds hold of the blade during lose grip forehand swings.
I now actually prefer this hybrid handle to the straight
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xander7803
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Posted: 09/07/2011 at 2:15pm |
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I personally sand the forhand side to st and keep the bh fl so this way you don't have to change the grip b/w shots
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chu_bun
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Posted: 09/07/2011 at 10:58pm |
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Find someone with wood working skills. They can easily mod the handle for you. We have a guy doing handle mods here. He converted quite a few people to tenaly handle.
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