is this true or not true?
Enhance my rubbers with Oil
Equipment
mina emad Asked 14 years ago
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Mina,
I haven't tried this so don't know for sure. If anyone has experimented with this let us all know.
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Watch NowDavid P Posted 13 years ago Latest
I've also seen some of those videos on youtube and it gave my dead bat some of it's grip back for about 3 days. However I've usually been told that simple maintenance is the best way to make the most of your rubber. Clean with a bit of water, ensure bat is kept away from heat, dust, moisture (plastic protector and in bag when not in use).
Oils may be a way to enhance your rubbers but I have reason to believe it's only temporary and possibly detrimental in the long run.
Rene van der Kleij Posted 13 years ago Latest
Rumors are out that some top players are using several layers of undetectable neutral baby oil, the rubbers are said to be prepared before gluing to the blade. Won’t be necessary for most of us though, as we can combine incredible fast and effective combinations, using the legal fast blades and tension rubbers on the market.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills
Posted 13 years ago
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It si best to stick with what is legal and focus on technique and improving the game.
Nathan S Posted 12 years ago Latest
I also watched some vids on youtube about this but don't just simply follow the advice of youtubers, instead follow the advice of pingskillers or any other table tennis forum member, we know best, not youtubers. Putting oil is illegal, only do this for your old bats, never on your new main bat
Aryan Soarav Posted 12 years ago Latest
i only have 1 bat and that's the main one for me so what should i do ?? Should i grip it with oil or not ??
Alois Rosario from PingSkills
Posted 12 years ago
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No you should just wipe it with water. If it loses its grip then it is time to change rubbers.
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