My friend has a MP77 he'd like to buy, but he just realized that the cone comes off, it can slide onto the shaft. The wood is in perfect state and the racquet doesn't twist around or anything, but I'd like to know if this can actually affect the racquet? Can it break easier because of the cone is off? If I stick it back using glue, will it affect my racquet in the long term?
Please reply before Thursday as it will be the deadline!

The cone itself is stuck with glue and the broad end is stuck to the original leather grip with the black tape... no reason for it to come off so easily - unless the orignal grip and tape was removed..


anyway, just stick it back with proper contact adhesive- put on a new grip and your're good to go...
don;t think it will affect racket drastically mebbe add 1-2 grams

I forgot one detail...will the wood be worn off eventually by the glue or other adhesive products?

I forgot one detail...will the wood be worn off eventually by the glue or other adhesive products?
I think yes, one of my old racket was glued back after the same porblem then after 1 or 2 years, the spot qhere the cone is became very flexible. I don't know if it's normal or it's my racket. Does someone had the same experience then me. It will be good to know more about this problem, please reply.

I think yes, one of my old racket was glued back after the same porblem then after 1 or 2 years, the spot qhere the cone is became very flexible. I don't know if it's normal or it's my racket. Does someone had the same experience then me. It will be good to know more about this problem, please reply.

Li Ka Shing, you're a super rich billionare, just buy new racquets. :p

Li Ka Shing, you're a super rich billionare, just buy new racquets. :p
LOL, u know what cooler, u are the first one to recognized me, even if i had a trilion i dont wanna waste my money haha. ok now please seriously if u have information about the question i asked, then reply, i am very interested to know more about this cone problem, thanks in advance!

LOL, u know what cooler, u are the first one to recognized me, even if i had a trilion i dont wanna waste my money haha. ok now please seriously if u have information about the question i asked, then reply, i am very interested to know more about this cone problem, thanks in advance!

LOL, i do know LKS is thrifty and doesnt like wastage. ;)

for the cone, dont use regular, glue, use silicone sealant(caulking) or polyuranthane glue. You're from quebec, they do have home depot, canadian tire or revy there.

why would your friend buy a racquet like that..
unless its super cheap

:confused: :confused: :confused: Ok then ater putting that kind of glue, will the piece of wood inside or the racket be worn off:confused: :confused: :confused:


because thats what happened to one of my old racket, the spot where the cone is, was beginning to become more and more flexible. beside wai shing probably wants to know the answer too LOL:rolleyes: he needs to know the information before tomorrow or he is going to miss is chance for the racket:eek: .

why would your friend buy a racquet like that..
unless its super cheap
It should be super cheap LOL
and sorry wai shing for the upper post i wanted to say your friend is going to miss he chance not u LOL

:confused: :confused: :confused: Ok then ater putting that kind of glue, will the piece of wood inside or the racket be worn off:confused: :confused: :confused:


because thats what happened to one of my old racket, the spot where the cone is, was beginning to become more and more flexible. beside wai shing probably wants to know the answer too LOL:rolleyes: he needs to know the information before tomorrow or he is going to miss is chance for the racket:eek: .
Just get the right adhesive to bond wood.... the right adhesive should not wear off anything... if you are really paraniod, try using 3M double sided tape.

anyway, even if the wood is being eaten by adhesive, it should not affect the flexibity of the racket per se. .. its probabaly because there appears to be more "play" where the cone is creating an impression of flex.