The Truth about Babolat's "GT Technology" Braided Graphite

Long Face · 09-12-2012, 03:10 PM

I have a Babolate Pure Storm Tour GT that I used earlyer this year, which has been badly scratched up. Paint is soft and thick on this racquet, prone to paint chipping. I don't think I can sell it for a good price, so I had some fun with it.

I stripped the paint and looked at what the "GT Technology" is about.

24 hours bathed in paint stripper, and lots of elbow grease with a stripping pad:

Turns out that the "GT Braided Graphite" is just three pieces of stickers, attached to the racquet at three positions where they make open windows for you to see:

09-12-2012, 03:10 PM	#1
Long Face Rookie Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: British Columbia Posts: 166	The Truth about Babolat's "GT Technology" Braided Graphite I have a Babolate Pure Storm Tour GT that I used earlyer this year, which has been badly scratched up. Paint is soft and thick on this racquet, prone to paint chipping. I don't think I can sell it for a good price, so I had some fun with it. I stripped the paint and looked at what the "GT Technology" is about. 24 hours bathed in paint stripper, and lots of elbow grease with a stripping pad: Turns out that the "GT Braided Graphite" is just three pieces of stickers, attached to the racquet at three positions where they make open windows for you to see: __________________ Serve & volleying with a Wilson Pro Staff Six.One 95

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