Adding Lead Tape to Hammer 6 (Head-Heavy) Racquet

TeddyBear · 10-10-2012, 04:37 PM

I have heard from my peers that it is not a great idea to customize my hammer 6 wilson tennis racquet by adding lead tape on the top of my racquet? Is this true? I feel the urge to put it on my racquet but are there really any benefits? If I were to add it on where would be the most beneficial spot to put the lead tape on my racquet.

DoctorBackhand · 10-10-2012, 04:44 PM

Handle.
The racket is head heavy enough. It has been my experience that HH racket (especially hammers) perform much better after you make them more headlight.

TeddyBear · 10-10-2012, 04:57 PM

I don't have anything to make my head handle lighter so instead I thought of adding more weight to my head heavy racquet already why would it be a bad idea? The racquet is light and I need more power

BlueB · 10-10-2012, 05:04 PM

"Head light" is the term that indicates that the ballance point is closer to the butcap then to the top of the racquet. Load the very end of the grip (inside, under butcap, or outside under grip) until the ballance point is at least 1/2" from the centre towards the grip. Test play it then, you might be pleasantly surprised. If still not enough power, add a bit of tape to the hoop and same amount under the grip. Enjoy fiddling with it

TeddyBear · 10-10-2012, 05:13 PM

But I only have precut lead tape that can only be attached to the head of my racquet and I wouldn't know how to add lead tape to the handle if I could.

bugeyed · 10-10-2012, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeddyBear

But I only have precut lead tape that can only be attached to the head of my racquet and I wouldn't know how to add lead tape to the handle if I could.

Do a search or go to TW University. If you don't want to learn about racquet customization yourself, take it to a good shop.

Cheers,
kev

10-10-2012, 04:37 PM	#1
TeddyBear New User Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 17	Adding Lead Tape to Hammer 6 (Head-Heavy) Racquet I have heard from my peers that it is not a great idea to customize my hammer 6 wilson tennis racquet by adding lead tape on the top of my racquet? Is this true? I feel the urge to put it on my racquet but are there really any benefits? If I were to add it on where would be the most beneficial spot to put the lead tape on my racquet.

10-10-2012, 04:44 PM	#2
DoctorBackhand Rookie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York Posts: 240	Handle. The racket is head heavy enough. It has been my experience that HH racket (especially hammers) perform much better after you make them more headlight. __________________ Head YT Mojo w/ Forten Sweet 17 @55lbs The new Freddy Cruger looks like a chinese hamster.

10-10-2012, 05:04 PM	#4
BlueB Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 323	"Head light" is the term that indicates that the ballance point is closer to the butcap then to the top of the racquet. Load the very end of the grip (inside, under butcap, or outside under grip) until the ballance point is at least 1/2" from the centre towards the grip. Test play it then, you might be pleasantly surprised. If still not enough power, add a bit of tape to the hoop and same amount under the grip. Enjoy fiddling with it __________________ It's never too late for a happy childhood!

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