Wilson N4 broke suddenly during game

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  1. jackson_ngo

    jackson_ngo Regular Member

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    There's no double-stringing at the turbo zone while i got it strung.

    Just sent it back to RSH today, they say they'll do some inspection to it, but i think the chance of getting a replacement is very small..:(
     
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    vince_kan Regular Member

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    Well, it depends on your racquet's condition. If the racquets does not show signs of clashes...i think there is a good chance they will replace one for you...but without strings lor.....cos i think RSH can just send back to Wilson for replacement..
     
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    jackson_ngo Regular Member

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    RSH just called me up this morning and told me, from the inspection, they found out the the tension of my string caused the breakage, But i've only strung it at 23lbs, while the racket's recommended max tension is 25lbs. Despite that, they still honer their warrenty and willing to give me a replacement.

    I went down there and i was being replaced with a brand new N4 with a free overgrip:) . This is my 1st time recieving a racket replacement after breakage:D . Well Done Royal Sporting House!!
     
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    good for you. :D
     
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    Congrats on the receipt of your new racquet...i believe you are not the only one that they have given a replacement...:cool:
     
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    Hey Bro, Congrats to yr new replacement racket.:p But guess it will only act as back-up to yr NS8K now lah hor...Hehe. ;) Cya soooonnnnn......!!!!
     
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    jackson_ngo Regular Member

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    I decide not to use it, cos the racket was strung with stock string...unplayable:p, i should be using ns8k for the time being ...cya soon..

    And thanks everyone:)
     
  8. ijnek

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    i have a n6...
    should i retire it jus in case it breaks?
     
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    vince_kan Regular Member

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    You should play and enjoy the racquet experience while it's still alive.....if it breaks then try to claim warranty...if cannot then bury it and never buy a Wilson again....


     
  10. ijnek

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    i bought from RSH...but threw away the receipt liao...
    **sianz**
    how to enjoy when i know it might break anytime...
     
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    you need the receipt leh...but then again....maybe no need cos only they sell mah...no one else has the rights to sell in singapore...so they might still accept claims....as for enjoying...if you dont clash with ppl should be able to tahan la....play but dont too garang until every shot must take lor...:D

     
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    I think it is more likely that the main cause of the racquet was prior racquet clashes. The fact that that it did not crack at the location of the clash does not preclude that the breakage was due to clashes. In a clash the whole racquet frame, especially towards the tip from the 2 and 10 o'clock, may or may not suffer micro tears, which are invisible to the eye. Depending on the degree of the micro tears, the seemingly good racquet may crack from a shot or even from a temperature change right inside your bag.
    Incorrect stringing where too much over-stretching or over-squeezing with the hold-down clamps and the 4 V-shaped or other shape supports can also cause micro tears in the frame.
     
  13. ijnek

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    hmmm...let's c how it goes while i continue to use it lor...
    tonite mission is to hurt for the receipt at home...
    now,i'm alternating between my prince pl88 racket n my wilson.
    mayb use my yonex mp23 as well
     
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    found my receipt...phew...
    guess i will continue to alter between my rackets.
     
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    As far as I know Wilson warranty the racquets for a year. Enjoy it it
     
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    No way! You can never know if any racket will break anyway, so just play with it and have a great time. It is a real pity when a racket breaks, but you don't stop walking from fearing that you might fall some day either, do you?

    I once managed to break the string of my racket with the first warm-up strike after I had restrung it. :mad: It surely didn't stop me playing... but they heard my Viking yell a mile away when it happened :D
     

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