do you use a vibration damper?????

[corbind]

Do you think I over-dampen?

[NJ1]

Whatever dampener comes with the racquet stays on there after each restring so mine's a black Yonex.

[woodrow1029]

Originally Posted by corbind

Do you think I over-dampen?

Technically, that's illegal.

[kopfan]

Use rubber band. Cheap, tied to string and never fly off. Anyway... use whatever you like as long as you think it is helping your game. I doubt any dampener or rubber band neutralize the vibration, just mute or lessen the ping sound only.

[corbind]

Originally Posted by woodrow1029

Technically, that's illegal.

Yep, but I don't play USTA so I'll never have to worry about it.

[mmk]

I used the one that came with my racquet until it fell off, noticed I liked the feel much better, and haven't used one since. I also recently realized that a number of pros don't use one, e.g., Federer, Murray.

[BMWprestigem3]

I use the Sampras Dampener.

[3fees]

I dont like the dead feel with dampner.

[pvaudio]

Used one for years, then used a rubber band, and then forgot to put one on. Haven't used one since.

[Metalica]

@ corbine. I really like that dampener, it would never fall off .
I use really stiff poly string so I do need a vibration dampener other wise its really uncomfortable and probably unhealthy. I hit quite hard and like the damp feel anyway so the lack of feel isnt an issue.

[Double_Bagel]

Using the volkl and the big pacific "o" damps in some dense pattern rackets I have. I noticed now they are fitted, two of the mains are pushed noticeably out to the left and the right just to squeeze them in. Is this a big no-no? Should I swap them for a smaller damp so the mains/crosses sit flush?