Hey guys, I got my racket restrung, and when I was taking off some old birdie markings on the frame, I accidently pushed out one of the knots. I decided to cut it after I realized I couldn't put it back in. Will this knot eventually unwind, or am I ok until I pop the strings? Thanks.
you cut the knot? most tie-off knots, a 2 half-hitch knots... sorry to say, but it'll probably slip...
Heftiforex, I am feeling those knots too. Very nice I can't even do up my shoelaces that well . That's why my mummy still buys me velcro ones .
Thanks, I tried to push the main around a little, and it seemed snug. I haven't had a chance to hit with it though.
I expect the knot will not slip much more. I use a half hitch followed by a figure of eight knot to tie off.
I had the top knot slip on me, liek completely unwound, and I didn't even notice until like....4 games after. I was surprised that there was barely any effect on the racket at all. Go friction! Anyways, you got some real cool knots going on there Heftiforex =)
The half hitch helps to lock off the string whilst keeping the tension on, the pro knot/figure of eight to finish the tie off helps to ensure that it doesn't pull through the grommet.
I don't think tension loss will be significant due to the friction. Just play with it, until either the string snaps or the knot getting unwind.