Which silicone to put on string?

Francis27 · 01-26-2013, 06:57 PM

Sorry if theres already threads about this but which silicone brand is good to put on the strings? I prefer non greasy and non coloured ones like putting a clear coat on a paintjob or like the polish you put on the shoes, i just dont want my tennis balls to get dirty. So anyone know any good silicone brands?

Francis27 · 01-26-2013, 07:21 PM

I was thinking if baby oil would work

corbind · 01-26-2013, 11:37 PM

Purpose is only to keep tennis balls clean? Any other reason?

Chotobaka · 01-27-2013, 04:24 AM

The court will have the biggest effect on making your tennis balls dirty. Weird thing to worry about. Open a new can once and awhile.

mikeler · 01-27-2013, 05:21 AM

Silicone does not provide much benefit. Not worth the inhalation risks.

v-verb · 01-27-2013, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chotobaka

The court will have the biggest effect on making your tennis balls dirty. Weird thing to worry about. Open a new can once and awhile.

True but the one time I tried silicone on the strings the balls got REALLY dirty. I blamed the courts but it was noticeably different.

I didn't wipe the excess spray from the strings. Next time I try it I'll give the strings a wile

Metalica · 01-30-2013, 01:14 AM

If I understand correctly, the OP apply silicone on the strings to reduces the friction between the main and the cross which leads to better string snapback. The lubricant can grease up the balls though which makes them dirty. I personally put a little bit of baby oil on my sweet spot and move the strings around a bit and then wipe off the excess with tissue/ cloth. THe balls doesn't get dirty for me but the effect diminishes quickly unless I reapply frequently.

01-26-2013, 06:57 PM	#1
Francis27 Semi-Pro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Ontario Posts: 529	Which silicone to put on string? Sorry if theres already threads about this but which silicone brand is good to put on the strings? I prefer non greasy and non coloured ones like putting a clear coat on a paintjob or like the polish you put on the shoes, i just dont want my tennis balls to get dirty. So anyone know any good silicone brands? __________________ Babolat Pure Drive 2012 \| RPM Team 16g @ 55lbs

01-26-2013, 07:21 PM	#2
Francis27 Semi-Pro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Ontario Posts: 529	I was thinking if baby oil would work __________________ Babolat Pure Drive 2012 \| RPM Team 16g @ 55lbs

01-26-2013, 11:37 PM	#3
corbind Professional Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 831	Purpose is only to keep tennis balls clean? Any other reason? __________________ Becker London Tour, 12.6oz, Wilson gut 17g 65lbs \|\| Prince EXO3 Tour 18x20, 12.5oz, Wilson gut 16g 70lbs, S&V, DII '88-90

01-27-2013, 04:24 AM	#4
Chotobaka Semi-Pro Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 573	The court will have the biggest effect on making your tennis balls dirty. Weird thing to worry about. Open a new can once and awhile. Last edited by Chotobaka : 01-27-2013 at 04:45 AM.

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