Lead tape: Does the length distribution make a difference?

Duzza · 09-11-2006, 10:34 PM

I wasn't sure if this was for racquets or other equipment.

So I leaded the other POG last night and noticed that, both the same weight (i lapped over) one was longer than the other. Does this make a difference to the playability?

If you don't get what I mean heres a diagram:

Both 6 grams.

AJK1 · 09-11-2006, 10:48 PM

Even though each lead tape weighs the same, the two racquets will play differently as the weight is distributed differently. They need to be identical to play identical. Seems commonsense to me.

Duzza · 09-12-2006, 01:45 AM

Yeah i spose that makes sense. I tested both and so far i think i like the longer distribution.

travlerajm · 09-12-2006, 01:50 AM

The shorter length will have lower swingweight. But the longer length will stretch the sweetspot better.

Duzza · 09-12-2006, 03:27 AM

This is exactly what i experienced. Thanks travlerajm

09-11-2006, 10:34 PM	#1
Duzza Legend Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Posts: 6,316	Lead tape: Does the length distribution make a difference? I wasn't sure if this was for racquets or other equipment. So I leaded the other POG last night and noticed that, both the same weight (i lapped over) one was longer than the other. Does this make a difference to the playability? If you don't get what I mean heres a diagram: Both 6 grams. __________________ 2 x POG OS 4 x Wilson n6.1 95

09-11-2006, 10:48 PM	#2
AJK1 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,221	Even though each lead tape weighs the same, the two racquets will play differently as the weight is distributed differently. They need to be identical to play identical. Seems commonsense to me. __________________ Wilson nPro Open Luxilon Adrenaline 16L @ 55lbs

09-12-2006, 01:45 AM	#3
Duzza Legend Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Posts: 6,316	Yeah i spose that makes sense. I tested both and so far i think i like the longer distribution. __________________ 2 x POG OS 4 x Wilson n6.1 95

09-12-2006, 03:27 AM	#5
Duzza Legend Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne, VIC, Australia Posts: 6,316	This is exactly what i experienced. Thanks travlerajm __________________ 2 x POG OS 4 x Wilson n6.1 95

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