Oiling your sponge
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Matt M Asked 10 years ago
Hi Alois I recently took a chance and purchased a sheet of hurricane 3 neo for my forehand and I'm glad I did as I love the feel and spin once I adapted to it, however I have seen and heard several comments saying that this rubber needs at least 3 coats of baby oil or lamp oil, after researching this it seems like it's correct and that most professional players do this too, could you please provide some info on how to complete this process and what difference it makes and also how long does this last and does it need to be repeated? I think I will try this as it apparently greatly increases the rubbers quality and feel and the rubber is cheap so I don't have much to lose.
Thanks for any information :)
Matt.
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Matt,
I wouldn’t use any oil on it at all. There is no need for it and it will only ruin the rubber rather than improving it.
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Matt M Posted 10 years ago
Do you have any idea why the professional players do this? I found it strange too and thought it may do damage, but a lot of forums seem to back this up :/
I don’t think any of the professional players do this.