Steam 99S grommets

dode · 02-05-2013, 06:06 AM

Has anyone else had issues with these? On the third string job, I already had to tube two holes down near the throat because the grommets completely split out. These aren't tie-offs or anything either, just main string grommets just outside the throat. Kind of annoying to have to spend time tubing grommets already. Anyone else seeing any problems like this?

John

ollinger · 02-05-2013, 06:10 AM

Not altogether surprising. Design a racquet so that the strings move more, and you put more lateral strain on the grommets >>> split grommets.

Lakers4Life · 02-05-2013, 07:55 AM

The grommet hole are pretty large, I was able to tie off at T11, because T7 was too tight to get nat gut through.

dode · 02-06-2013, 05:39 AM

The seem like the plastic that they are made from is too hard and brittle. In both cases, there was very little deformation in the grommet, just breaking from the end down to the frame.

John

jjs891 · 02-06-2013, 07:18 AM

dode'

Sorry to derail the thread but I noticed under your signature that you also use c10 pro. Are they remotely even alike?

JackB1 · 02-06-2013, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dode

Has anyone else had issues with these? On the third string job, I already had to tube two holes down near the throat because the grommets completely split out. These aren't tie-offs or anything either, just main string grommets just outside the throat. Kind of annoying to have to spend time tubing grommets already. Anyone else seeing any problems like this?

John

could u possibly show a picture of what has happened?

02-05-2013, 06:06 AM	#1
dode Rookie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 121	Steam 99S grommets Has anyone else had issues with these? On the third string job, I already had to tube two holes down near the throat because the grommets completely split out. These aren't tie-offs or anything either, just main string grommets just outside the throat. Kind of annoying to have to spend time tubing grommets already. Anyone else seeing any problems like this? John __________________ Head Trisys 250 - Pacific Tough Gut 16L/Topspin Cyberflash Volkl C10 Pro - Pacific Tough Gut 16L/Genesis Black Magic

02-05-2013, 06:10 AM	#2
ollinger Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,420	Not altogether surprising. Design a racquet so that the strings move more, and you put more lateral strain on the grommets >>> split grommets. __________________ Angell 105 WC Silverstring

02-05-2013, 07:55 AM	#3
Lakers4Life Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laker Land Posts: 3,638	The grommet hole are pretty large, I was able to tie off at T11, because T7 was too tight to get nat gut through. __________________ Machines: Gamma 6004 2-point w/ Wise 2086 & Babolat Sensor Dual

02-06-2013, 05:39 AM	#4
dode Rookie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 121	The seem like the plastic that they are made from is too hard and brittle. In both cases, there was very little deformation in the grommet, just breaking from the end down to the frame. John __________________ Head Trisys 250 - Pacific Tough Gut 16L/Topspin Cyberflash Volkl C10 Pro - Pacific Tough Gut 16L/Genesis Black Magic

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