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Maintaining the cleanliness of your handle |
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_maddic
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Posted: 03/30/2015 at 11:33pm |
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yesterday , i scrubbed off all the dirt and sweat deposit off my blade's handle with some heavily diluted bleach. never knew how dirty it was , until i saw the water becaming dirty black.
and my handle went back to the color which i first bought it , a nice shade of purple instead of the dirty grimy purple that it was. So , the question is what's a good way to maintain the cleanliness of the handle ? or to prevent it from getting dirty in the first place (with frequent usage) |
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jt99sf
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Toothpaste and an old toothbrush.
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schen
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You could seal the handle with varnish (store bought or TT brand) and it should prevent the build up from sticking to the wood. The drawback is that the handle may be more slippery in your hands than before as you sweat.
Edited by schen - 03/30/2015 at 11:53pm |
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IanMcg
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+1 Also makes your bat smell nice |
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GMan4911
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Use grip tape. When it gets disgusting, just replace it with a new one.
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_maddic
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it looks so nice and clean , i don't even feel like dirtying it now ;< |
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_maddic
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thanks , will look into this , time for more TT shopping :) and probably ask my TT shop if he can help to varnish my handle like Schen suggested |
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jt99sf
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If the handle is extra dirty, let the toothpaste sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse well.
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pdotec
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Wash your hands before your play
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cole_ely
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Should I care if my handle is dirty? Currently I don't.
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RyKnocks
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I can see the merit of wanting a clean handle. With a $30 blade maybe not so much, but a $120+ blade I can definitely understand. It's all about protecting your investment and maintaining resale value. Or, some people just like their things to look nice :)
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Install grip tape. I like bright color grip tape but it gets dirty easily so get the black over grip tape.
http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Sporting-Sensation-Tennis-Racket/dp/B006UNYPQQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1427820826&sr=8-5&keywords=wilson+overgrip+tape |
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NextLevel
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There - fixed it for ya .
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... and don't forget to floss. |
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I like the dirty look...means it's been played. I like guitars with the bodies worn thin.
When I was in high school and kids were racing, I always rooted for the old primer covered muscle cars.
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I use Tibhar sealer. It is a light water based sealer that I seal the whole blade with including the handle. It is not sticky and leaves a wood feeling for the handle. Also it protects the wood and prevents dirt and perspiration from getting into the wood. |
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*senses opportunity for a potentially successful "TT Paddle Detailing Business"...
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I seal my blades with sanding sealer, handle and blade surface. Real nice and shiny, wood is protected against moisture and dirt. Yes it may get slippery when moist with sweat but I love it that way as I twiddle my blade during the game.
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+1 Its like a beat up old pair of jeans... Very cool |
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