Different Grip size lead to different spec ?

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  1. foo.tw

    foo.tw Regular Member

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    I have always been curious to this question.
    Will different grip size lead to different Balance point?
    If not, how do they control the weight distribute?
    By adjusting the handle or increase/decrease shaft/frame material?
     
    #1 foo.tw, Jan 24, 2007
  2. _MyST_Spring

    _MyST_Spring Regular Member

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    that's why the balance point is a range.
     
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  3. morewood

    morewood Regular Member

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    Depending on the make certain specs exclude string and handle.
     
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  4. jerby

    jerby Regular Member

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    the drill a hole in the wood (from the butcapp straight up)
    and fill it with glue until it's on-spec:eek:
     
    #4 jerby, Jan 24, 2007
  5. CoolDoo6

    CoolDoo6 Regular Member

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    Yonex is more advanced. They vary the depth of the hole so that the racket meets the spec without needing additional glue or weight.
     
    #5 CoolDoo6, Jan 24, 2007
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    Some good answers here already. I have changed the handle on a couple of rackets, and both wood type and glueing affects the racket properties in many ways. I am quite sure the manufacturer makes an effort in the design of the complete racket to keep it within a certain specification range, but they can probably use a number of techniques to control the weight and balance point of the racket.
     
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