Best Lead Tape Setup for me

[thebossofbosses]

Hey guys
I know there are a ton of threads on this kind of stuff, but for some reason I can't find the best lead tape setup for me.
So I was wondering if you guys could just help me figure out the best setup for me.
I have put 3 grams of lead tape 7 inches under the handle already as a counterbalance and I plan to keep it there. I have tried 4 grams at 3 and 9 with 1 gram at 12
I have also tried just 4 grams at 3 and 9.
Both of these setups were with the counterbalance.
When i tested these, i found my racquet was feeling very dead and low powered, but when i tried to really swing at it, it went out.
I have a kblade 98
I am a aggressive baseliner in singles, but i play high school tennis so I also play doubles, and our coach is very big on serving and volleying
I am looking for more spin, more stability, and maybe more power.
I don't really want a very high swing weight because of the serving and volleying, but I wouldn't mind a slight increase as it has a pretty low swing weight.
I am basically looking for just before SW1 status.
On a side note, I am also very interested in a polarized setup because i remember reading a post where they said every pro after Sampras basically uses a polarized setup. So I was wondering maybe if there is a distinct advantage with the polarized setup, and it is kind of like a new era in lead tape like with a new era in poly strings. ( A bit excessive I know )
I am also slightly hesitant to a polarized setup because of volleying,
but if any guys with experience here have a fine time volleying with a polarized setup, I wouldn't mind trying.

Thanks in advance, please any help would be appreciated.

 

[thebossofbosses]

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[Muppet]

Try it with just the lead at 7" and remove the lead from the hoop. Your racquet at stock was already evenly balanced. If that's too powerful, decrease the lead at 7" down to 1g. From there, change only one thing at a time or you won't know which adjustment did what. Adding weight at 12:00 and in the butt cap will make it more polarized, but I'm not sure that's the way you want to go. I like serving and volleying with weight added just at the handle.

 

[thebossofbosses]

Lead in butt cap

for the polarized setup
do i have to add lead in the butt cap, because isnt technically the lead at 7" already acting as the lead in the butt cap
i am only saying this because i dont have the ability to open the butt cap, and put silicone/ lead in it

 

[realplayer]

Hey guys
I know there are a ton of threads on this kind of stuff, but for some reason I can't find the best lead tape setup for me.
So I was wondering if you guys could just help me figure out the best setup for me.
I have put 3 grams of lead tape 7 inches under the handle already as a counterbalance and I plan to keep it there. I have tried 4 grams at 3 and 9 with 1 gram at 12
I have also tried just 4 grams at 3 and 9.
Both of these setups were with the counterbalance.
When i tested these, i found my racquet was feeling very dead and low powered, but when i tried to really swing at it, it went out.
I have a kblade 98
I am a aggressive baseliner in singles, but i play high school tennis so I also play doubles, and our coach is very big on serving and volleying
I am looking for more spin, more stability, and maybe more power.
I don't really want a very high swing weight because of the serving and volleying, but I wouldn't mind a slight increase as it has a pretty low swing weight.
I am basically looking for just before SW1 status.
On a side note, I am also very interested in a polarized setup because i remember reading a post where they said every pro after Sampras basically uses a polarized setup. So I was wondering maybe if there is a distinct advantage with the polarized setup, and it is kind of like a new era in lead tape like with a new era in poly strings. ( A bit excessive I know )
I am also slightly hesitant to a polarized setup because of volleying,
but if any guys with experience here have a fine time volleying with a polarized setup, I wouldn't mind trying.

Thanks in advance, please any help would be appreciated.

The best lead tape set-up is finding out what your favourite specs are. Then measure the specs of your racket(not what is listed on TW as the QC of wilson is horrible)
After you know this you can place the leadtape in the right locations to get to your ideal specs.

 

[Muppet]

for the polarized setup
do i have to add lead in the butt cap, because isnt technically the lead at 7" already acting as the lead in the butt cap
i am only saying this because i dont have the ability to open the butt cap, and put silicone/ lead in it

When you polarize your racquet, you will want to remove the lead at 7".

Weight toward the middle of the racquet will further de-polarize it. Weight at 12:00 and in the trap door of the butt cap will make the racquet feel more tuned up and temperamental until you get used to it.

I'm pretty sure your racquet has a butt cap trap door. You can open it with an awl or a small screw driver. I use poster putty in there to make my racquets more headlight.

 

[thebossofbosses]

Thanks

When you polarize your racquet, you will want to remove the lead at 7".

Weight toward the middle of the racquet will further de-polarize it. Weight at 12:00 and in the trap door of the butt cap will make the racquet feel more tuned up and temperamental until you get used to it.

I'm pretty sure your racquet has a butt cap trap door. You can open it with an awl or a small screw driver. I use poster putty in there to make my racquets more headlight.

OK thanks for the help