Changing rubbers

D K Asked 8 years ago

Hello Alois and Jeff.

I am thinking about changing my rubbers as my current forehand rubber is completely worn-out.

But as I want to switch colors and my longpips seem to be still good, I do not know how to solve it.

How can I find out if my longpips are worn-out unless they will start to lose pips (I want very grippy longpips)?

Also,I am thinking about getting smaller sponge,but I am not sure.

I have experience with both TSP Curl P4 0.5 and TSP Curl P1R 1mm.

I am just confused which one to use as they both provide some properties I need and some I do not need.

By the way,what is a "dampening sponge"?
One player asked me if I know any other way how to slow down his bat.
I do not get it,he uses Donic Defplay,the slowest blade that can be bought here,with OX longpips from Neubauer with a thick dampening sponge,and he still claims it to be too fast.

Thanks
DK

Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago

Hi DK,

The Long pips are a bit harder to tell if they are worn.  Definitely if they are breaking that is a sign.

You will need to experiment with the sponge to see what feels best.  Others that use long pips may be able to offer you some advice here.

A dampening sponge is just a slower sponge that allows you to slow down the ball.