Can your blade wear out?

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M V
M V Asked 13 years ago

hi coach,

the fact that rubber can wear out is understandable, can the same happen to one's blade too? i saw a lot of players Samsonov for instance using a very old blade (taped all over the place for grip), does that mean that if you take care of your blade (from breakage, water etc.) it can last a lifetime and you just need to change the rubber?

regards,

Manish


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Manish,

That is an interesting question.  Blades can certainly last a very long time.  I used my last one for 20 years.  That wasn't in competitions though.  Eventually they will get very slightly softer and slower but this takes quite a few years. 

I think players do change blades too often more as a novelty that anything else. 


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