Storing a racket

Equipment

Marv Anderson
Marv Anderson Asked 8 years ago

Hi, You mention on your show about using plastic wrap to store a racket. I fine that a one-quart freezer bag works perfectly. It is just the right size and will keep the air away from the rubber. I use it to keep my racket whenever I am not playing with it, and it can be re-used almost indefinitely. It will not protect the rubber from light, but it does keep it safe from humidity and dust. These is no need to buy specialized protection sheets when the freezer bag is virtually free.


Alois Rosario
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi Marv,

Good suggestion.  Thanks.


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Johan B

Johan B Posted 8 years ago

I did that, but someone told me residue from the plastic of normal bags can hurt the rubber. True or false?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago

I haven't seen it happen.  Others may have some anecdotal evidence.


Tushar Verma

Tushar Verma Posted 8 years ago

I seen a video on Youtube that coating the rubber with sunflower oil (30 Times) increases its grip. Is that true?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago

I don't think it will work.


Tushar Verma

Tushar Verma Posted 8 years ago

That's why I haven't tried it.


Peter Nielsen

Peter Nielsen Posted 8 years ago

 I've stored bats in clear plastic bags for forty years. Haven't noticed any effect whatsoever. Cheers


Johan B

Johan B Posted 8 years ago

Takk!


Peter Nielsen

Peter Nielsen Posted 8 years ago

 An elastic around the handle wouldn't hurt also.


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