twisting grip on racquet...

Discussion in 'Grip' started by tropicalmouse, Apr 3, 2004.

  1. tropicalmouse

    tropicalmouse Regular Member

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    ...is it finished? I noticed it when playing in a tournament yesterday, the entire grip twists back and forth; that's the wooden part as well.
     
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    What you mean twisting? Do you mean the handle is loose or the grip twist on contact?
     
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    If you meant the grip is loose or worn-down, then yes, you should replace it.
     
  4. tropicalmouse

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    I mean that entire handle twists. The handle is made of wood and twists back and forth around the bottom of the shaft easily.

    I noticed this when I went to swing and my racquet head would turn.
     
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    Then you need to fix/patch the handle and cone. I am not sure what the problem is, but most likely you can tape or staple the internal wood firmly to make it work.
     
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    i see thanks

    i kindof wanted an excuse to buy a new racquet though :D
     
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    Oh, ok, Go get a new Racquet! :)
     
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    Then you should just buy one then ;)

    Can a loose handle be fixed properly?

    Is it just a matter of gluing the contact point of where the shaft meets the wood through the hole at the top and then gluing the cone back to the wooden handle?
     
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    Yeah, some handle can be easily fixed, but not all, depends on the situation.
    It would be nice to post a pic here.
     
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    I'll bring it home from school tomorrow and snap a pic with my cam...
     

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