What's so special about the image below? Other then the image is not so good (kinda on purpose:p ), it's a Cab 20 Tour Special with turquiose BG66 strung a bit too high, 27.0/29.5lbs. Can you guess?

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/2599/usg2vb3.jpg

Give up? Take a look at the image below, it's a match made in Heaven. I'm going to do this on all my rackets :D:

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/9359/usg1ma8.jpg

i see no image o.0

i see no image o.0

same! :crying: :D I tried refreshing it but still no pic :confused: :)

same! :crying: :D I tried refreshing it but still no pic :confused: :)

Try...try...now. :)

see the pics now! :D :p why is it special? :confused: sorry :( :o is it the string colour contrast with the racket? :confused: help! :crying: aaa :( :o

see the pics now! :D :p why is it special? :confused: sorry :( :o is it the string colour contrast with the racket? :confused: help! :crying: aaa :( :o

Please re-read the post Jason aka FWC(SP). :D

You've changeed the grommets?

You've changeed the grommets?

Yep. Normally Cab 20s do not come with any U-Shape Grommets (USG). I added 5 to the top and 6 to the bottom. The sweetspot is crisper, more responsive. :D

Cool idea! I might try that when I get a Cab 20.

Hmm, wonder if grommets will be the next thing that everybody test/modifies akin to grip/strings right now.

Hmm, wonder if grommets will be the next thing that everybody test/modifies akin to grip/strings right now.

Don't know...but I like this set-up. :D

Speaking of which, I need to update the Grip Review. :eek:

Don't know...but I like this set-up. :D

Speaking of which, I need to update the Grip Review. :eek:

Out of curiosity, what is your occupation that allows so much time for badminton. *is thinking about changing majors* =P

:D Master Dan trains younglings full time. Master Dan modifies younglings' S4 life savers :D.

Out of curiosity, what is your occupation that allows so much time for badminton. *is thinking about changing majors* =P

Out of curiosity, what is your occupation that allows so much time for badminton. *is thinking about changing majors* =P

Didn't 'cha read my my profile? I'm an underwater basketweaver. :p

Master Dan, do you think the USG fit the CAB 20 TS's top and bottom areas? Do the USGs slip out (too loose) without the tensioned strings?

Master Dan, do you think the USG fit the CAB 20 TS's top and bottom areas? Do the USGs slip out (too loose) without the tensioned strings?

The USG don't fit 100% without tensioning.

The bottom four middle fit about 80%. The fifth and sixth (one on each side) are loose. On the top, they are all loose.

But for me this doesn't matter because when tensioned, they are all 100%. :D

Dink,

Why is the head crooked?

Dan, please take an overhead photo of the frame. We want to see if the frame is really crooked. :D

could be my eyes....

Maybe the correct word would be lopsided. Not using a frame distorting stringing technique like side to side, bottom to top i hope!!! :D

TBBMBB(N)

Dink,

Why is the head crooked?

The head is not crooked. The picture was taken at an angle to reduce glare so the racket is not completely flat. Didn't have time to take a good picture.

Dan, please take an overhead photo of the frame. We want to see if the frame is really crooked. :D

It's not crooked. You will not receive your picture because it's 3am and you should be playing BAD. :p

could be my eyes....

Maybe the correct word would be lopsided. Not using a frame distorting stringing technique like side to side, bottom to top i hope!!! :D

TBBMBB(N)

Why you! How dare you! :eek:...:p

LMAO! I never even tried to string side to side. :p :D :D :D

Haha Master Dink :),

Hey, forgot to mention in 'tales of the stringers' thread, have noticed that racquets with those grommets on the top frame experience lots of string snaps. Mainly due to string abbrasion with other surfaces (such as the floor). As the string area contact on the top is greatly increased by the 'potruding' grommets.

Cheers.

TBBMBB(N)

*might not be a problem for you. touch wood!

can you buy MP grommets anywhere other than an official Yonex store?

can you buy MP grommets anywhere other than an official Yonex store?

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Hey, forgot to mention in 'tales of the stringers' thread, have noticed that racquets with those grommets on the top frame experience lots of string snaps. Mainly due to string abbrasion with other surfaces (such as the floor). As the string area contact on the top is greatly increased by the 'potruding' grommets.


I hope and doubt this will happen to me as I rarely hit my racket on the ground.

I will say the string bed is more lively now. :D

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Would adding these grommets affect a stringers job much? Like if I bought a pack and wanted to mess around with it, would most stringers know how to string the rackets/change the grommets for me?

racquets with those grommets on the top frame experience lots of string snaps. Mainly due to string abbrasion with other surfaces (such as the floor). As the string area contact on the top is greatly increased by the 'potruding' grommets.
Dink could add some crash tape, or lead tape, over the top to protect the string, increase MOI and slow the swing down to something that prevents string-a-poppin' :D

MOI :eek: not a lack of COG? :D :D :D (Note: I am not talking about Master Dan).

Dink could add some crash tape, or lead tape, over the top to protect the string, increase MOI and slow the swing down to something that prevents string-a-poppin' :D

I have an idea about fixing the fit between the USG and the grommet hole. It might be a good idea to add tapes (masking tape?) to the USG to make the tube thicker. Just an idea . . .

I have an idea about fixing the fit between the USG and the grommet hole. It might be a good idea to add tapes (masking tape?) to the USG to make the tube thicker. Just an idea . . .

I would say use rubber cement. It'll keep the grommet in the hole decently well, but still lets it be removable.

I hope and doubt this will happen to me as I rarely hit my racket on the ground.

I will say the string bed is more lively now. :D

Well Master Dink,

Its not about hitting the floor. More about 'scraping' the floor, e.g when you use your racket to pick up a shuttle.

Happens to most people with these types of rackets. Thought you'd want to know.

Cheers :D

TBBMBB(N)

I have an idea about fixing the fit between the USG and the grommet hole. It might be a good idea to add tapes (masking tape?) to the USG to make the tube thicker. Just an idea . . .

Too much thinking here. This idea is not necessary.:p

It's fine the way it is. :)

Its not about hitting the floor. More about 'scraping' the floor, e.g when you use your racket to pick up a shuttle.

I don't hit nor scrape the floor. And if I do it's with the side, not the top of the racket where the grommets are. :)

Yeap, that's how I pick up a bird too :).

I don't hit nor scrape the floor. And if I do it's with the side, not the top of the racket where the grommets are. :)

Get to keep the brain working ;) :p :D.

Too much thinking here. This idea is not necessary.:p

It's fine the way it is. :)

Get to keep the brain working ;) :p :D.

I'm brain...dead...I need sleep. :p

I don't hit nor scrape the floor. And if I do it's with the side, not the top of the racket where the grommets are. :)
so what o'clock of the racquet touches the floor when you do that ?

From My understanding, most right handed players will pick up the shuttle using the most standard method (ie = lazy way, bending down as little as possible) at around 10 oclock of the frame.

With the 'potruding' grommets at around 11 o'clock will most likely to receive friction due to contact with the ground.

unless its your natural habit to bend down and scoop at 9 oclock, its very likely you won't be conscious the entire match to avoid doing so.

Cheers

TBBMBB(N)

From My understanding, most right handed players will pick up the shuttle using the most standard method (ie = lazy way, bending down as little as possible) at around 10 oclock of the frame.

With the 'potruding' grommets at around 11 o'clock will most likely to receive friction due to contact with the ground.

unless its your natural habit to bend down and scoop at 9 oclock, its very likely you won't be conscious the entire match to avoid doing so.

Cheers

TBBMBB(N)

Well then Dink can build some more muscles in his back to hit with by bending down and picking up the birds instead of scoping =P

so what o'clock of the racquet touches the floor when you do that ?

Between 9 and 10 o'clock. Grommets are at 11. :)

Besides, usually, my racket frame doesn't even touch the floor at all when picking up a shuttle.

Juggy: I like your analysis below but I usually don't even touch the racket on the ground when I'm scooping up shuttles. The grommets stop at 11 while my angle is between 9-10.

Regardless, I just checked my rackets, no scrapes on the grommets...will keep you updated if I do scrape or pop a string. This 5/6 test is still in the infant stages. :p :D



From My understanding, most right handed players will pick up the shuttle using the most standard method (ie = lazy way, bending down as little as possible) at around 10 oclock of the frame.

With the 'potruding' grommets at around 11 o'clock will most likely to receive friction due to contact with the ground.

unless its your natural habit to bend down and scoop at 9 oclock, its very likely you won't be conscious the entire match to avoid doing so.

Cheers

TBBMBB(N)

Master Dink,

The force is strong with you :D

Anyhow, yes do keep us updated.

Cheers!


Juggy: I like your analysis below but I usually don't even touch the racket on the ground when I'm scooping up shuttles. The grommets stop at 11 while my angle is between 9-10.

Regardless, I just checked my rackets, no scrapes on the grommets...will keep you updated if I do scrape or pop a string. This 5/6 test is still in the infant stages. :p :D

Master Dink,

How is the movements in the force about you??? Please do update us on the 'experiment' :D

Cheers!

Please do update us on the 'experiment' :D

The experiment has now become a reality. I have strung just about all my rackets with the 5 up and 6 down set-up. I have noticed better responsiveness (the string bed is crisper) and prolonged string life.