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    Posted: 03/30/2015 at 11:33pm
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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Toothpaste and an old toothbrush. 
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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.

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Originally posted by jt99sf jt99sf wrote:

Toothpaste and an old toothbrush. 

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Also makes your bat smell nice
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Use grip tape.  When it gets disgusting, just replace it with a new one.
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Originally posted by IanMcg IanMcg wrote:

Originally posted by jt99sf jt99sf wrote:

Toothpaste and an old toothbrush. 

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Also makes your bat smell nice


it looks so nice and clean , i don't even feel like dirtying it now ;<
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Originally posted by GMan4911 GMan4911 wrote:

Use grip tape.  When it gets disgusting, just replace it with a new one.


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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If the handle is extra dirty, let the toothpaste sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse well.
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Originally posted by _maddic _maddic wrote:

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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Should I care if my handle is dirty?  Currently I don't.
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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.

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Originally posted by roypnoy roypnoy wrote:

Install grip tape.  I like bright color grip tape but it gets looks 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


There - fixed it for ya Wink.
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Originally posted by NextLevel NextLevel wrote:

Originally posted by roypnoy roypnoy wrote:

Install grip tape.  I like bright color grip tape but it gets looks 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


There - fixed it for ya Wink.

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Originally posted by jt99sf jt99sf wrote:

If the handle is extra dirty, let the toothpaste sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse well.

... 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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Originally posted by schen schen wrote:

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.

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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Originally posted by schen schen wrote:

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.
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Originally posted by cole_ely cole_ely wrote:

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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Its like a beat up old pair of jeans... Very cool
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Originally posted by sonykurniawan sonykurniawan wrote:

Originally posted by cole_ely cole_ely wrote:

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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Its like a beat up old pair of jeans... Very cool
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