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Edge tape at the bottom of blade only? |
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bokai
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Posted: 08/05/2018 at 1:04pm |
Hi All,
Why do some professionals, say Lee Sangsu, play with edge tape that is only at the bottom of their bats? Does he add a few layers of edge tape there for the FH to feel more powerful due to the added 2-3 grams? Thanks! |
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assam
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That's the part of the blade where he can hit against the table
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bokai
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So the extra weight isnt the reason?
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assam
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I think this is not the case, otherwise it would be all over the head
Edited by assam - 08/06/2018 at 12:53pm |
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ThePongProfessor
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That. I do the same.
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pingpungpeng
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I think they want to protect rubbers from peeling off accidentally, but they don't like the added weight of the tape all over the racket.
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bokai
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fair points guys. Thanks!
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APW46
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Allows the sponsors name on his bat without the extra weight of it going all the way round.
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Baal
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Interesting. I have not see that done before.
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king_pong
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+1. This. But I also think the point about it maybe being an "edge balancer" is fair (though I've never seen one that broad. Usually they're just the width of the blade). I have used edge balancer just at that point before, if I only needed one and didnt want it all the way out at the tip of the blade. |
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ludo
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Very common for choppers. it's the area of the paddle most likely to make contact with the table during pushes. |
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