New racket rubber trouble

Table TennisGuy Asked 10 years ago

Hi PingSkills!
    I got a new bat, but when I clean the rubber with a damp sponge, the dust increased in number, and it lost its grip . (It has a smooth surface but when I rub a ball against it, I did feel it a little) It became sticky (tacky?) when I used the damp sponge but then lost it when I placed it on a table. I am still able to loop the ball and serve side spin with it though . Will the grip come back? Or is it just my... fingers?

P.S. I'm sorry for asking this dumb question

Thanks!

Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Yu,

The rubber is probably dead and you will need to replace it.  Once it gets like that there is not much you can do about it.