Shock absorber!

[Petekbladetour1]

Hi guys. What kind if shock absorber would you reccomend. I have just bought a Izo shock absorber from Wilson. (i think thats what its called) is that a good one?
Thanks for all your help.

 

[Djokovicfan4life]

Look no further than the Spongebob vibration dampener. No one absorbs as well as Spongebob!

 

[tennisdude083]

rubber band

 

[Petekbladetour1]

Are there any good Wilson shock absorber?

 

[brownie808]

try rubberband, i dont use it though.

I dont really care for vibe dampeners. I use the wilson smiley/frowny face, why? cause they look cool haha

 

[mitsuki]

yes, rubber bands are the way to go. they give the best feel and good dampening.

 

[VoodooChi|d]

Rubber band works well... as does the Sampras O...

I use the O because it looks better

 

[AlpineCadet]

Hi guys. What kind if shock absorber would you reccomend. I have just bought a Izo shock absorber from Wilson. (i think thats what its called) is that a good one?
Thanks for all your help.

I guess it would mainly depend on how much dampening you would want. For instance, the Wilson Smiley face dampeners really don't give total dampening. They're also a bit heavier than, say, the Babolat Cosmic dampener, which soaks up the vibration sounds just as well as a rubber band. Personally, I tend to stay away from Wilson, Prince and Yonex dampeners because they're all just too heavy and modify the swingweight.

 

[Nitro]

I wouldn't worry about a 3 gram block of rubber modifying your swingweight. Ultimately you have to try a bunch of different absorbers and see what you like. Don't listen to the attempts of others to rank how much one dampner damps verses another. Try a solid dampner like wilson, a donut style dampner like the sampras and a rubber band. See what you like.

 

[ClubHoUno]

I always post the same two pictures in these threads - because the Babolat Vibra kill is the best there is. Won't 2ver come off and dampens the vibrations like no other dampener:

 

[themitchmann]

I wouldn't worry about a 3 gram block of rubber modifying your swingweight. Ultimately you have to try a bunch of different absorbers and see what you like. Don't listen to the attempts of others to rank how much one dampner damps verses another. Try a solid dampner like wilson, a donut style dampner like the sampras and a rubber band. See what you like.

Good advice. I would also recommend trying a "worm" style dampener...they tend to dampen more as they are in contact with more strings. Gamma Shock Buster is a good place to start (as long as you don't break it). I personally like the smaller damps the best. Sampras O is my favorite.

 

[10nistennis]

I would recommend the Gamma ShockBuster II. It has a great dampening, but if you want a little bit of a touch and feel game, you maybe should try the Babolat RVS or a rubberband.

 

[AlpineCadet]

I wouldn't worry about a 3 gram block of rubber modifying your swingweight. Ultimately you have to try a bunch of different absorbers and see what you like. Don't listen to the attempts of others to rank how much one dampner damps verses another. Try a solid dampner like wilson, a donut style dampner like the sampras and a rubber band. See what you like.

Wrong. Weight does matter. Why go for a heavier dampener when a lighter one gives the same exact dampening effect? http://www.racquetresearch.com/sevencri.htm#The%20Effect%20of%20String%20Damping%20Gadgets%A0

 

[Nitro]

I'm sure it would matter plenty if it weighed 10 grams, but I wouldn't make a decision over 3 grams in the middle of the racquet.

 

[AlpineCadet]

It's subjective. Not sure why you're saying it isn't. Try adding 4-6 grams of lead tape to the bottom hoop of your frame at 6 o'clock. It matters if you're near your swingweight limit, but not as much if you're using a granny stick, or a light tweener frame.

 

[AlpineCadet]

Look no further than the Spongebob vibration dampener. No one absorbs as well as Spongebob!

It actually doesn't absorb much at all, sadly, and it's probably one of the largest dampeners I have seen.

 

[captinsane903]

I currently use the rubber band and I think it works pretty well. It's also the cheapest, rubbber bands are pretty cheap ya know.

 

[Petekbladetour1]

For me a rubber band is just to simple and boring. is there something else?

 

[lilxjohnyy]

well if its boring why dont u get the spongebob ?

 

[captinsane903]

or why don't u just not get one at all since all of the dampeners we suggested are too boring for you.

 

[Djokovicfan4life]

It actually doesn't absorb much at all, sadly, and it's probably one of the largest dampeners I have seen.

What? I thought he was absorbent and yellow and porus? RIP OFF!

I'll still buy one just because.

 

[tennisdude083]

For me a rubber band is just to simple and boring. is there something else?

then get wilson bowl o fun :grin:

 

[Petekbladetour1]

How about the wilson iso-zorbs?

 

[Petekbladetour1]

Hello! Is anyone here?

 

[Djokovicfan4life]

Hello! Is anyone here?

Present!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously, you've already got some good suggestions, 24 replies isn't too shabby for the typical "which dampener" thread.

 

[Petekbladetour1]

Yeah maybe you are right.

 

[Serpententacle]

I always post the same two pictures in these threads - because the Babolat Vibra kill is the best there is. Won't 2ver come off and dampens the vibrations like no other dampener:

My wife uses one of those and "swears" by them, too. Rubber bands are the thrifty choice, though.

 

[Djokovicfan4life]

My wife uses one of those and "swears" by them, too. Rubber bands are the thrifty choice, though.

It's not like they're a real investment or something.

 

[Petekbladetour1]

How about the wilson iso-zorb?

 

[DomStar7]

wilson bowl o fun

 

[Mark Vessels]

I always post the same two pictures in these threads - because the Babolat Vibra kill is the best there is. Won't 2ver come off and dampens the vibrations like no other dampener:

deng, hook a brrotha up

 

[[K]Topspin]

Try everything out. And get what fits you. I would have to agree that babolat does coem up with the best shockers though.

 

[xsuper]

How about the wilson iso-zorb?

I think he wants to know how the wilson iso-zorb compares with others..
Get a rubber band and find out.

 

[bamatennis07]

3 grams isnt that heavy, but that vibrakill looks like it would screw with the balance.

 

[AlpineCadet]

I own the clear and black Babolat Vibrakill, and they feel as though they weigh at least 8 grams each, especially with all those mini ball bearings inside, LOL.

 

[furyballs]

For me a rubber band is just to simple and boring. is there something else?

this has got to be a joke right?

 

[symon_say]

 

[NadalFan1990]

try VIBREX from unique. They are by far the best I've ever used.

 

[kobe3pointer]

Dopnt get the wilson

Mine completely broke in pieces after little play.

 

[martinibikini]

hey wuts the limit of shock absobers u can have on a racket? i have two rubberbands and its across the throat i recently heard u could only have 1 is that true?

 

[Teamtomo]

I always post the same two pictures in these threads - because the Babolat Vibra kill is the best there is. Won't 2ver come off and dampens the vibrations like no other dampener:

+1 These are better than rubberbands IMO.

 

[Vicious]

I just use the Head one that came with.

Once I get a feel for the Liquid Metal Radical, I will decide what I do, if I like, or if I want to go back to Wilson kfactors or the Prince o3's.


Then I will buy dampners, etc. I will probably buy the Babolat.