Blade lacquering
Equipment
Abhishek Joseph Asked 8 years ago
Hi Coach,
Does blade lacquering increase the durability and even the speed of my blade? What I mean is, I use an ALL blade, so if I seal my blade would it become closer to ALL+? And finally is blade lacquering legal? Thank you.
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Abhishek,
You are permitted to lacquer your blade. It will change the feel of it slightly by making it harder and therefore a little faster.
I don't think there is a real need for lacquering now because we change rubbers rarely. It was more relevant when players used speed glue and had to reglue and change rubbers daily.
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Abhishek Joseph Posted 8 years ago
Oh, okay I understand. Thanks coach.
Peter Nielsen Posted 8 years ago
I only apply a very fine coat as it's only meant to assist in the removal of rubbers, not to make a blade harder. Be careful not to get any on the edges as that will make it more difficult for your edge tape to stick. Cheers