I had an AT500 3UG5 and when it broke, I got a replacement but it was 4UG4. I didn't like it as much as my old one. I thought it was the weight but it wasn't. After trying a towel grip, and then just putting one peice of supergrap over the wood, I realized it was because the grip is too big for me. So I can now either shave the wood which I'm afraid of doing because I don't think I can get all the sides even. or I can use just one peice of supergrap, but it's very hard on the hands. or I can find a replacement grip that is really thin and I haven't found yet. What's the thinnest replacement grip that I can get but still feels relatively cushioned?
try shaving the wood with sandpaper. i can assure you its a lot easier than it seems. just be very careful to apply even pressure with a good wooden block, and keep a good count of the strokes you use. remember to staple the sandpaper to the block very well to make sure it is very stable. just keep sanding off little bits at a time. trying it out in your hands to see if it feels good, then go at it again. keep it up until it feels good, because who knows, maybe G4.5 is better for you than G5, right?
Replace the handle. Do you still have your broken At 500 that is 3UG5? If so just remove the handle from the G5 handle and transplant it to your 4UG4. I know there is a post that on this forum that describes the procedure of replacing a cracked handle and using apoxy glue to set it back into place. Cheers, Don
No I don't, in order to get a replacement, I had to send it back. But now that I know such a process is possible, perhaps I can go hunting for one.
Replacing a grip. See this thread, Mag describes the process in detail. Stop by a pro-shop to see if they have any broken racquets that you can get a G5 handle and cone from. http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6554&highlight=grip+replacement Kwun has detailed pictures on how to replace a racquet handle. http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21123&highlight=cone Cheers, Don
