Djokovicfan
Professional
My guess is that unless you store your racquet in very humid conditions there won't be any moisture finding it's way into the frame but I wanted to ask all you gurus.
Is important to take the buttcap off ur racquet sometimes to let it air out and release moisture?
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Povl Carstensen
Legend
No, since the racket is not air/water proof anyway...
styksnstryngs
Professional
Dude, you've started like 20 useless threads in the past week. Chill out.
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Someone has to fill TTPS’ shoes since he’s no longer on the board.
styksnstryngs
Professional
I guess.Someone has to fill TTPS’ shoes since he’s no longer on the board.
moisture can and will find its way to the inside of the frame, whether it's from your sweat seeping through the grips or through the gaps in the trap door/grommet holes. if you don't air out your racket, the graphite will eventually absorb the moisture and break down at a microscopic level. this phenomenon is often referred to as your racket "becoming a wet noodle." The racket will be structurally sound but it'll become more flexible. I stopped playing about 2 years ago and forgot to leave the buttcap open on my APDs. i recently got back into tennis and my APDs are now at about 62 RA. lesson learned. always leave your buttcap open.
I almost believed that! Hehhe
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
I air my Yonex sticks out on nights with a full moon, burning incense imported from Japan, performing the required chants and asking the gods forgiveness for my UEs.
Povl Carstensen
Legend
Rumour has it that P1 forgot to ventilate Federers rackets before the match against Djokovic
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ron schaap
Hall of Fame
If the racquet were human you indeed needed him to let excess air out. lol
danbrenner
Legend
this thread is such a waste of internet space.
It took me a few seconds to read the title
I will never be able to get that time back.
A few seconds of my life completely wasted.
It took me a few seconds to read the title
I will never be able to get that time back.
A few seconds of my life completely wasted.
Sixpointone
Professional
On a similar note, sometimes my racquet weights down my strings. It is for that reason, when playing 5 set matches at Wimbledon, which I do near annually, I forego the racquet, and just use the strings.
PrinceMoron
Legend
Open cranium and let brainfart out
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loosegroove
Hall of Fame
Actually it's quite the opposite. You need to remove the filler cap (or butt cap as you call it) monthly, and replenish with 2 ounces of filtered water to maintain proper hydration levels. If playing in hot dry conditions, you may need to do it more frequently.
styksnstryngs
Professional
I recommend rubbing Vaseline all over your grip to prevent moisture from leaking in
I prefer to use duct tape. If the Mythbusters can make a boat out of duct tape, I think it can protect your racquet from moisture.
This can actually be solved. The trick is to submerge the racquet in actual water- the actual water dissolves the air water and then you can just wash it off. When it dries it's as good as new. To stop it happening again you can do a cellophane wrap but this may add weight
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
What if your match was being played in Atlantis?
DanS
Semi-Pro
My racquet came with a wet suit.
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Backhanded Compliment
Legend
I pack mine with gluten
Djokovicfan
Professional
You know whats funny?
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DanS
Semi-Pro
I meant a wet suit for the racquet, not me! lolUh...those were diving fins not racquets that came with your wetsuit.
the neoprene over the stringed gives it a little extra pop...unless you accidentally hit the zipper!
nvr2old
Hall of Fame
Do you really suppose the racquet is air tight and needs pressure or moisture released? I travel with mine at altitude and if it was it would either explode like a bag of chips or the butt cap would pop off or be pressurized neither of which has happened. If it's not air tight then evaporation and pressure will be taken care of automatically.
styksnstryngs
Professional
Doesn't stringing lower your ra a few points the first few times?
Zoolander
Hall of Fame
Yes! Little known fact is that Head flexpoint racquets with the holes were made to combat the ever present threat of moisture being trapped in a racquet and causing mould and mildew, as well as an unpleasant odour somewhat like wet dog smell.
I myself drill holes in my racquets to combat this problem in case the inevitable happens and I drop my racquet in the toilet. Damn I’m tired of doing that......
flanker2000fr
Hall of Fame
Absolutely!!! And to make sure they are really dry, you must also put them in your microwave oven for 5 minutes.
topspn
Legend
LOl..maybe that’s how Babolat makes their Pro Stock frames..go figure
Povl Carstensen
Legend
Pros use heavy water moisture
styksnstryngs
Professional
That just makes them soggy.
mad dog1
G.O.A.T.
Microwave ovens are too small so I place it in my gas bbq grill.
Djokovicfan
Professional
Just gonna drop this here, and make you and others look like astronomically large turd burglars.
- from carbon fiber degradation paper in materials science journal -
“The deteriorating effects of moisture on a polymeric matrix are not as severe as degradation by UV radiation. Moisture diffusion into the epoxy matrix leads to changes in thermophysical, mechanical, and chemical characteristics [11–13]. The epoxy can undergo plasticization and hydrolysis, which cause reversible and irreversible changes in the polymer structure. Due to these processes both the modulus and glass transition temperature are lowered [12–17]. Furthermore, matrix-dominated properties such as compressive strength, interlaminar shear strength, fatigue and impact tolerance can also deteriorate [12,15,16,18,19]. Plasticization is usually reversible upon desorption of moisture, while hydrolysis of chemical bonds results in permanent irreversible damage. At the same time, moisture wicking along the fiber–matrix interface can degrade the fiber– matrix bond, resulting in loss of microstructural integrity. Unlike glass and aramid fiber, carbon fibers themselves do not absorb moisture and their physical properties remain unaffected. However, as stated earlier, the deterioration of the matrix alone is sufficient to cause a decrease in performance and overall reliability. “
so what part of my response was wrong?
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
None, but you're engaging a world class idiot. So stop it.
are you not impressed that he actually spent time reading research papers for his question?
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
I can read all kinds of research papers and ask an absolutely irrelevant question too. Doesn't change the fact that this idiot write stuff just to write.
Djokovicfan
Professional
It seems every idiot in the thread tbought you were being sarcastic and that moisture wasnt an issue.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
How about storing it in a non-humid room, have you ever thought about that?
