Prince Magnesium Pro (warped heas)

[WinstonSmith]

Hey all..I rediscovered some long lost rackets from my youth when I was doing some spring cleaning: Prostaff 85, which I'm having restrung and a Prince Magnesium Pro. The Magnesium Pro's head is warped..for most rackets this would mean that it's beyond repair but because it's metal can I just soft hammer it back in shape? I was curious if any Magnesium Pro owners performed a similar successful surgery or if I need to retire it along with my newly rediscovered Member's Only jacket...

 

[coachrick]

Half a chance it is 'twisted' since the throat is not an integral part of the frame and the handle can do little to help stabilize the twist. The more the frame articulates 'around' the throat piece, the less stable it becomes, meaning any stresses put on it will find the path of least resistance and deform even more. IF the frame is bent like someone used it to karate chop the net post, you MIGHT be able to partially restore the shape with similar impact blows in the opposite direction(but I wouldn't count on it). It may look good along with the jacket and a headband and pair of leg warmers.