Adding lead/tungsten tape to my Head Speed MP lite

[slugs]

Looking for a bit more stability with my racquet and wanting to add a strip of tungsten or lead tape at both 3 and 9 o'clock positions.

Does it matter if the strips are centered (cutting slits in the tape to wrap around the grommet/strings) or is it okay to put the tape on either side.

I want to start off with 2.5-3 grams at each position to get a feel before adding more.

Thank you!

 

[emhtennis]

If you have the thin 1/4in tape I always use two pieces on either side of the grommets.

I've never had the fatter 1/2in tape, but for that I could see putting it straight down the middle and using an awl to punch out the grommet holes. More work, but hypothetically cleaner looking.

I've only ever used 1/4in on both sides. Also much easier to remove if you don't like it.

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[2nd Serve Ace]

For 3/9, best to do 1/4 inch strips at 4 inch lengths to the side of the grommets on the hoop.

Have never seen 1/2 inch tape at 3/9 but under the bumper some players do that and just punch a hole for the grommets to go through. (Rafa for one)

 

[emhtennis]

Yeah, once it's a "permanent" decision you can go under the grommets.

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