Worth Restring???

**elwin81** · 09-10-2006, 02:53 AM

I got a Yonex MP30 which has been used for almost one and a half year. Do you guys think it is worth to restring the racket as I suspect it will snap when I restring it. The picture show where the crack is and it is around 2 o'clock at the racket. Any suggestions?

**Matt** · 09-10-2006, 03:59 AM

The racket should not be used anymore because it is damaged. Highly recommended that the racket should be replaced.

**Dreamzz** · 09-10-2006, 10:44 AM

ask the stringer, if he's a decent one, he'll be able to recommend what to do with it just by looking at it.

**t3tsubo** · 09-10-2006, 10:55 AM

Personally i would just replace the racquet. You should never play with a broken one.

**elwin81** · 09-10-2006, 01:47 PM

thank you guys for the advice. I think I need to get a backup racket soon. Once the string is gone, I am gonna leave it as it is risky to restring it again.

**morewood** · 09-12-2006, 10:57 AM

Whats the problem with the strings? If its still strung put a blob of glue on the crack and use it as a backup only. If its got broken strings the chances are it wont take a lot of tension before it colapses.

**elwin81** · 09-12-2006, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by morewood

Whats the problem with the strings? If its still strung put a blob of glue on the crack and use it as a backup only. If its got broken strings the chances are it wont take a lot of tension before it colapses.

There is nothing wrong with the string and the racket is currently strung at 23 lbs.

What kind of glue do you recommend?

**morewood** · 09-12-2006, 11:15 AM

I have found EvoStick Impact adhesive works well, apply using a dead matchstick.

**Dreamzz** · 09-12-2006, 11:56 AM

wooohooo, time to buy a new racquet, my favourite time of the year!
any idea what you're gonna get?

**elwin81** · 09-12-2006, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by morewood

I have found EvoStick Impact adhesive works well, apply using a dead matchstick.

thank you very much morewood.

**elwin81** · 09-12-2006, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by Dreamzz

wooohooo, time to buy a new racquet, my favourite time of the year!
any idea what you're gonna get?

Not sure, but I will not go for Yonex this time.
Might try the ProAce thunderbolt.

**Dreamzz** · 09-12-2006, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by elwin81

Not sure, but I will not go for Yonex this time.
Might try the ProAce thunderbolt.

i've heard some good things about it.
apparently it is power-sial.
is that the original thunderbolt, or is there a thunderbolt II as well?

**elwin81** · 09-12-2006, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by Dreamzz

i've heard some good things about it.
apparently it is power-sial.
is that the original thunderbolt, or is there a thunderbolt II as well?

Yes, Thunderbolt series racket have some really good feedback and I would either get the Thunderbolt S or Thunderbolt II but I think it is hard to get it here in UK. Got to wait until I back to Malaysia.