Types of Grommets

**david14700** · 03-24-2006, 09:55 AM

Can someone look at this

http://www.mybadmintonstore.com/shop...roducts_id=122

and tell me what the difference between types A and D?

I can see where you'd need different types like A and B or C, but D just seems to be a thinner version of A. I've probably been using the wrong type of grommet if it is.

Also, can you not just cut the type C down to fit a type B size?

Thanks for any advice

**kklam** · 03-24-2006, 02:22 PM

According to the spec provided by Hi Qua, Type A and Type D are of same diameter but different length.

**jerby** · 03-29-2006, 10:37 AM

what about yy armortec-grommets? those faltted on top...where can I get those? some of them I see have "cracked" but them string still not connects with the frame. but i cnanot replace them..I think..

**LazyBuddy** · 03-29-2006, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by kklam

According to the spec provided by Hi Qua, Type A and Type D are of same diameter but different length.

A is the regular "single string" gromment, which usually to be found at the top of the head, or middle of the frame.

D is the longer version, which only to be used around the T joint area, where the frame is usually thicker.

**Matt** · 03-29-2006, 02:00 PM

Jerby,

The Yonex gromjmets would be available from an authorized Yonex dealer.

**jerby** · 03-29-2006, 02:01 PM

great! thanks! let's hope for the best.

**LazyBuddy** · 03-29-2006, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by jerby

what about yy armortec-grommets? those faltted on top...where can I get those? some of them I see have "cracked" but them string still not connects with the frame. but i cnanot replace them..I think..

If those gromments are really in bad shape, you can replace them with a regular gromment. The effect on the performance should be very minimal, while the impact on string life span is huge (no more cut string).

**david14700** · 04-07-2006, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by LazyBuddy

A is the regular "single string" gromment, which usually to be found at the top of the head, or middle of the frame.

D is the longer version, which only to be used around the T joint area, where the frame is usually thicker.

Ah, I see. Guess I'll need both.

Thanks Lazybuddy

**LazyBuddy** · 04-07-2006, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by david14700

Ah, I see. Guess I'll need both.

Thanks Lazybuddy

Well, personally I only work with A and C. B is a shorter version of C, and you can cut C to make B, just make sure smooth the cutting edge. D is hardly to be needed. You can always find several useable ones from the old/broken rackets.