Sound of different rubbers

Sourav Mehra Asked 12 years ago

Hi Alois and Jeff!

Is there any change in the sound when the ball hits rackets with different types of rubbers on them?

Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Sourav,

Yes the sound is different for different rubbers and also different thicknesses of the rubbers.

For a thicker spinge you will find the sound softer.  For a thinner sponge the sound will be louder and more like hitting it with wood.

If they are using a long or short pimple again the sounds will be different.

The other time a sound will change is with the type of contact they make with the ball.   If they hit the ball finer with more spin, it will make a softer sound and if they contact the ball flat then it will be a louder sound.