lead tape

So I bought the PA lite Roland Garros 2017 (navy blue & fluo yellow color) from my friend. When I tried it before buying it, the racket felt so good when hitting the ball. But I felt the handle was too small. It turns out my friends take off the base grip and only use the overgrip. After...

If I am am customizing for a sensitive wrist, where should I put the lead? Currently adding weight to butt of handle and into the throat to make it headlight. Any other advise?

I have a Wilson blade v9 100. I’ve never modified my racket before but was wondering if adding lead tape in certain parts of the racket can increase spin generation? Or is it mainly to assist in plow through?

Hi guys. I recently customized my pure aero98 by using a leather grip and 3g weight to 3&9 o'clock. My stringing service guys measured that it has a static weight of 345.5g and SW321g with balance at 31.5. Is it possible to have a swing weight that is much lower than the static weight? What does...

I'm not even sure this make any different other than how it looks, but I'm asking here first before messing up. I have two lead tapes, 0.5g per 1 inch and 1g per 1 inch. Let's say I'm going to add 8g at 3 & 9. If I use 0.5g tape, it will be 4 x 4inch (two at each side) while 4 x 2inch If I...

Hi everyone, I’ve been playing for a while with the Yonex Ezone 98 (2022) and really enjoyed the easy spin and depth from the baseline, but I always felt I needed more control and stability at the net. Recently, I switched to a Wilson Blade 98 v8 16x19 and absolutely loved how solid it feels on...

Hi there - I am recovering from some tennis elbow and wanted some recommendations for some power strings to put in my racquet (the mains at least). Any recommendations? It probably doesn't help that I am using a control racquet (ProKennex Black Ace Pro 2025) for the elbow too (admittedly)...

just wanted to ask if anybody has tried copper tape as a safer alternative to lead tape. i’m not talking about katana sports copper tape. rather i’m curious about copper foil tape sold on amazon an example would be this: https://a.co/d/hI54bNg

Hi everyone, I recently demoed the Wilson Blade V9 Pro 16x19 and loved how it felt! However, I’m new to customizing rackets and would like some advice on how to add lead tape to my current Wilson V9 16x19 to match the specs of the Pro version. Here are the specs of my current rackets: 1...

I’m playing with my I.Prestige MP. I've been using this racket since I was 12 years old. I've also used the LM Prestige, Flexpoint Prestige, and the Youtek Prestige. My favorite Prestige is the Prestige Classic 600, but I'm not using it at the moment because of the forgiveness. Among the MP...

https://www.tourna.co.uk/product/tourna-lead-power-strips-6-pack/ Has anyone tried the "Lead Power Strips" from Tourna? I can't find many reviews online. I found these strips on a local online shop and decided to try them after verifying on the Tourna website that they're a legitimate product...

Hi! I would like to know if someone has experience in customizing the Pure Aero 2019 or Pure Aero Rafa 2021. The inner frame has some dots (from 2 to 5 and from 7 to 11), so maybe this can affect when you apply the lead tape. I’m currently applying the lead tape on the outside of the frame. If...

Hello tenniswomen and tennismen, it s my first post , i have this small problem with my prince tour 100p, one side is heavier than the other one (the swingweight machine shows 86g on one side vs 82g on the other side)so depending on the side i feel a different swingweight, how to correct that ...

Looking to customize my stock ezone 98

Just received a new Ezone 98 from TW and it weighs 298g unstrung, vs. 305g target. Swingweight strung and gripped is a measly 308. Also, stiffness feels off from the demo I had from TW, with the demo being quite a bit softer. Surprising to see such a big difference - I thought Yonex was the...

Hi a few days ago I tried some lead tape that I got left approx 4-5 grams at 3-9 in my racquet, I did this because of the article of ttuniversity talking that the lead tape in this location reduces topspin lower part of the racquet face. What I can say is that I was true the launch angle was...

Strung specs of the racket are: Head Size: 119 in / 767.74 cm Length: 27.5in / 69.85cm Strung Weight:9.6oz / 272g Balance: 13.85in / 35.18cm / 1 pts HH Swingweight: 321 Beam Width: 28mm / 28mm / 28mm String Tension: 50-65 pounds My plan is to use a multifilament at around 65 pounds tension to...

I have a couple Pro Staff Six.One 100 v13 rackets I was about to put up for sale, until I put a little lead tape at 12 o'clock. Wow. I cannot say enough about how this changed everything. The feel is there, the power is there, the control is there. I tried a leather grip, which didn't help me...

I have two yonex vcore pro 97 310s but issue is one at 339.5 grams strung with yonex poly tour pro at 55lb and the 2nd racket is strung the exact same way but comes in at 334.5 grams. Balance point seems the same so wondering how do I get the rackets to "feel" the same? I've gone ahead and...

Hi, I am new to customising my rackets. I was wondering what would be the difference between the following customisation options: Lead tape on the head at 9 and 3pm plus same amount of lead tape at the end of the handle Lead tape at the throat In theory, both would maintain the racket's...

Hi Guys, Did a quick search and could not find anything about what im going to ask. Im watching Ruud vs Ramos Vinol at the moment and I noticed that he placed his lead tape different, its now at 12 instead of 10/14 o clock. I can imagine it is because of the grass, but has anyone an idea why...

Hi tennis nerds, I've been playing with VC98 305 2021 about half a year and I think I just started to understand its secrets - it needs a good swinging technique to open up. Still, seldom my shots fly past the baseline and I can't get the right amount of precision to make an opponent run...

Hi, really enjoy the forum, been lurking a while, this is my first post. I’ve been experimenting with lead weight on my tour 100t’s, feeling the need for more weight as I get my game back together after years away. plus I love tinkering. weirdly the racket seems to be 10g heavier than it...

Hello Are there any alternatives for Lead Tape? What are some cheaper substitutes for Lead Tape? -- can I use other tapes available in hardware stores? If yes, which ones ?

Hello, I'm struggling to find raquets with grip size 5 where I live (Switzerland). Theoretically my hand would be size L6 but I gave up searching for that. I've tried to buy L4 and then add heat sleeve or replace base grip with the thickest I've found (Karakal X-Cel Gel) but there are at least...

I play with a Pure Aero VS. It has 2g of lead at 12, 2g at 3 and 2g at 9. I cant hit a penetrating slice as I can with my XT Prestige Pro. Should I tinker with more lead or change the placement?

When putting lead tape at the handle, does it matter if it is put around the handle at the bottom vs along the handle straight on?

This isn’t new, but I have an issue about matching two rackets. I have one with 297g and 31.5cm balance And other with 298g and 32cm balance. (I’m not really sure I could measure the balance the right way but the weight is correct) I was enjoying the 297g one but then I got used to the other...

Hello, I'm a college student who buys used rackets because I'm very poor :( I have never had the guts or money to buy two same rackets. I was wondering if I could customize the three racquets I have to make them somewhat similar. If you could help me that would be amazing. The racquets I have...

Hello tennis community!! I am a fairly new tennis player that has been self taught and learned so much within the year I have been playing. I am athletically fit and was training to go D1 in another sport and gave up on that. Soon after I found my passion for tennis. I started my tennis journey...