Breaking in a blade ?
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Topic: Breaking in a blade ?
Posted By: aeoliah
Subject: Breaking in a blade ?
Date Posted: 11/08/2018 at 3:25am
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I read somewhere that a blade needs to be broken in (like running in period for a car in the old days). I tried the search engine but could not find what I want. Is it true that when you buy a new blade, it will get better and better if you use it ? What is the background of this theory ? Perhaps the outer plies becomes more solid due to the impacts with the ball ? ------------- Member of the Single Ply Hinoki Club Viscaria Super ALC C-Pen Rasanter C48 |
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Posted By: Kolev
Date Posted: 11/08/2018 at 4:04am
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I guess the wooden plys become dryer and the glue between plys hardens. I clearly notice my balsa blades changing over time in a positive way becoming crispier and a bit harder which I like. Looks like a brake in period, but I have my doubts to call it "brake in" ------------- Hallmark Carbon Extreme (x3) FH: D05/G1/RX BH: Z2/D64/Ω7Pro |
Posted By: Tommy16
Date Posted: 11/08/2018 at 7:16am
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I think that Marcos Freitas said in some interview that new blade must be glued 20+ times before it stars to feel good. I remembered thinking ”why is that” but I haven’t find any answer yet. Maybe blade gets a little softer becouse of the glue or something.
Edit. My didn't serve me right. Freitas talked about this in TTD review and said that blade needs to be clued several times not 20+ times. ------------- What is the point of playing safe shots when you can miss with style My feedback: http://www.mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=67171&KW=&PID=811763&title=tommy16-feedback#811763 |
Posted By: yogi_bear
Date Posted: 11/08/2018 at 8:47am
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I think it is more on the person familiarizing with the blade. Unlike the rubber that you need to really break in, i do not think much is needed with blades. ------------- Independent online TT Product reviewer of XIOM, STIGA, JOOLA, SANWEI, GEWO, AIR, ITC, APEX, YASAKA and ABROS ITTF Level 1 Coaching Course Conductor, ITTF Level 1 Coach |
Posted By: Hozuki
Date Posted: 11/08/2018 at 6:25pm
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there are changes in hardness and stiffness over time. for example, water based glue and sweat will make a blade slower and softer over time. Lately (WTTTC probably) I read that Dima said many Chinese used new blades, to have better speed. Some time ago there was a tutorial about making avalox blades less stiff by briefly putting them into water. Might have been in German though. |
Posted By: ericd937
Date Posted: 11/08/2018 at 8:09pm
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Glue residue, sweat, and humidity will also make a blade heavier over time. ------------- Current Setup: TBS FH T80/BH D80 Official USATT Rating 1815 Current estimated level: 1800-1900. |
Posted By: aeoliah
Date Posted: 11/09/2018 at 8:21pm
Hi Yogi bear, How long it is required to "break in " the rubber ? I suppose it should be related also on the degree of impact when we hit the ball, the harder we hit, the shorter the break in period ? ------------- Member of the Single Ply Hinoki Club Viscaria Super ALC C-Pen Rasanter C48 |
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