Can you use more than 1 dampener?

khoikn · 02-11-2011, 09:14 PM

Just a curious thought, could I be able to use my Head Logo dampener paired with a Wilson Smile dampener?
Would there be any different effects?

soleil · 02-11-2011, 09:16 PM

I dont think there's a difference lol. I tried it once with a head and wilson dampener. It just looks ridiculous IMO

Steve Huff · 02-11-2011, 09:38 PM

Stick them in as you please. They have to be above the top cross, outside the last mains on each side and below the bottom cross. Set a record, see what you can do.

jwbarrientos · 02-13-2011, 04:46 PM

Yes you can come, obviously outside crossed section.

esgee48 · 02-13-2011, 06:38 PM

One guy I knew used four o-ring dampeners at 6, 9, 12 and 3 spaced out next to the frame. Was legal and make the racquet very quiet when he was hitting.

The Wreck · 02-13-2011, 07:21 PM

I have two dampeners on my kblade. They're small ones, and one just wasn't enough to make it feel solid for me. I have them both on the bottom, as far left and right as they can go but still fit. I like the way it plays with two, and there's no reason for it not to be legal, so have at it.

SirGounder · 02-20-2011, 10:02 PM

I couldn't find any big rubber bands so I used a couple small ones. Otherwise one is always plenty.

Morgan · 02-24-2011, 03:08 PM

I added a second band dampener to my Prince Hybrid 03 Shark and it has a noticeable difference in sound and vibration and no much on feel. I'm trying to find whatever I can to fight off tennis elbow (string tension, string type, ball type).

Fuji · 02-24-2011, 03:24 PM

I use two on my Pure Drive. I use a multi-string dampener then an elastic band below it. It's hard to eliminate all the vibrations so I have to use two!

-Fuji

fuzz nation · 02-28-2011, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morgan

I added a second band dampener to my Prince Hybrid 03 Shark and it has a noticeable difference in sound and vibration and no much on feel. I'm trying to find whatever I can to fight off tennis elbow (string tension, string type, ball type).

As far as I know, vibration dampeners are more for killing that residual, audible ringing in the strings after contact than actually making a frame more arm-friendly. I think of them as more of an aesthetic addition than for protecting an elbow that's susceptible to inflammation. The vibration that's considered to hurt the arm is the physical shock that's transmitted through the frame, not the vibration of the string bed. If you're not using a softer string option like natural gut or a multifiber in your racquet right now, I'd put that at the top of the list of steps toward a more arm-friendly setup.

Sorry if I'm mastering the obvious for your here, but some of our pals aren't too clear on this issue.

Morgan · 02-28-2011, 11:37 AM

My new stringer just arrived a few minutes ago. I'll follow your advice. I'm someone that played a lot as a teenager, now I'm a 40-something that has taken the game up again. I feel lke I'm about the same level of play that I was as a kid (probably smarter, at least), but I'm afraid that my older body can't keep up with 3 times a week play. Thanks for the advice.

02-11-2011, 09:14 PM	#1
khoikn New User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 36	Can you use more than 1 dampener? Just a curious thought, could I be able to use my Head Logo dampener paired with a Wilson Smile dampener? Would there be any different effects? __________________ - AeroPro Drive Cortex (<3!) + Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour 17G - AeroPro Drive GT + Babolat Pro Hurricane 16G

02-13-2011, 04:46 PM	#4
jwbarrientos Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,856	Yes you can come, obviously outside crossed section. __________________ This post is provided with my best (and ever limited) knowledge of English, make your best effort to understand what I am saying.

02-20-2011, 10:02 PM	#7
SirGounder Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,743	I couldn't find any big rubber bands so I used a couple small ones. Otherwise one is always plenty. __________________ Tecnifibre 320XL

02-24-2011, 03:24 PM	#9
Fuji Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada, Eh? Posts: 4,449	I use two on my Pure Drive. I use a multi-string dampener then an elastic band below it. It's hard to eliminate all the vibrations so I have to use two! -Fuji __________________ I believe what he says are nuggets of truth. And I collect them. And I store them in the lock-box of my soul. -JD

02-28-2011, 11:37 AM	#11
Morgan Rookie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 130	My new stringer just arrived a few minutes ago. I'll follow your advice. I'm someone that played a lot as a teenager, now I'm a 40-something that has taken the game up again. I feel lke I'm about the same level of play that I was as a kid (probably smarter, at least), but I'm afraid that my older body can't keep up with 3 times a week play. Thanks for the advice. __________________ Tampa, FLA