Do You Really Need "Thermo Guard"???

[JackB1]

I am looking for a new bag and some I am considering don't have the Thermo Guard lined racquet pockets. How neccesary are these foil lined pockets? I never leave my racquets in the car except for driving to and from matches and at the courts during a match. Can I get by with a regular non thermal bag?

Also is there any way to "convert" a non thermal bag to a thermal one? Maybe get some material or something to put your racquet inside to protect it from the heat?

thanks

 

[Power Player]

You should know by now that you don;t really need anythign except balls, shoes and a couple sticks..lol.

But I think it is worth it. I have the Dunlop 4d six racquet bag, and I think you would love it. It is a perfect size, you can fit all your extras in one side and it is insanely comfy on your back. Check it out.

 

[jim e]

I am looking for a new bag and some I am considering don't have the Thermo Guard lined racquet pockets. How neccesary are these foil lined pockets? I never leave my racquets in the car except for driving to and from matches and at the courts during a match. Can I get by with a regular non thermal bag?

Also is there any way to "convert" a non thermal bag to a thermal one? Maybe get some material or something to put your racquet inside to protect it from the heat?

thanks

If you are looking for a new bag, and also considering converting one to thremo, then why not just purchase a thermo one, as they are not all that expensive, and it is done by the manuf.the way their engineers design it.
As far as if thermo works is another story. Even the few times I leave my bag in the car for a short duration, I usually toss a frozen water bottle in a zip lock, and toss it in the thermo. section to keep the temp. moderate. To date I have yet to have any problems.Even if the thermo does not work as some say, it certainly will not hurt, and if you place something frozen in it like I do, it can help keep the temp. moderate.
I really see no benefit to get a non thermo and try to convert it.Get one thats designed for it.

 

[JackB1]

You should know by now that you don;t really need anythign except balls, shoes and a couple sticks..lol.

But I think it is worth it. I have the Dunlop 4d six racquet bag, and I think you would love it. It is a perfect size, you can fit all your extras in one side and it is insanely comfy on your back. Check it out.

I have the same Dunlop bag already. Yes, it is very nice! I was thinking of getting the Pacific XForce 6 pack bag, which is non-thermal. Yes, I am liking my XForce Pro more and more lately

 

[Power Player]

oh man..facepalm..just stick with the dunlop!!

ok..wait..email me if you decide to sell one at a good rate..haha. I'd love to try one out and see if there is a much of a difference.

 

[JackB1]

oh man..facepalm..just stick with the dunlop!!

ok..wait..email me if you decide to sell one at a good rate..haha. I'd love to try one out and see if there is a much of a difference.

If I decide to sell what?

 

[cmf]

Thermoguard works but I don't think it's a real necessity. I have the Wilson Eco Tour Super Six and I think my favorite feature is the thermo lined water bottle spot. The thermo lined racquet area does stay noticeably cooler but non-gut strings aren't really temperature sensitive (and gut has been improved as well). It obviously is not as good as a cooler though... so leaving it in a hot car for multiple hours will render it useless.

 

[BobFL]

I have the same Dunlop bag already. Yes, it is very nice! I was thinking of getting the Pacific XForce 6 pack bag, which is non-thermal. Yes, I am liking my XForce Pro more and more lately

Oh no! You changed your avatar! Dunlop's days are numbered!

 

[new_tennis_player]

Somehow, professional tennis players were able to transport their rackets in bags in hot cars, musty trunks and left them out in the sun at the US open, and yet, none of their rackets melted.

Miraculous, isn't it? :wink:

 

[JackB1]

Oh no! You changed your avatar! Dunlop's days are numbered!

The funny thing is, I was "this close" to dumping the Pacific and then something just clicked with them. I like the extra pop I get, compared to the 300T and also the longer handle area for my 2HBH. I could play with either stick and not complain, but I have to say I am leaning towards the Pacific these days. I may take them both out to the ball machine one day and have a final battle with them to see once and for all who wins!

 

[saigonbond]

Has anyone ever read any actual studies/research (layman/scientific) on the thermoguard to verify their technology claims? It just seems like one of those lunch boxes you stick a frozen ice pack in.

 

[cmf]

Has anyone ever read any actual studies/research (layman/scientific) on the thermoguard to verify their technology claims? It just seems like one of those lunch boxes you stick a frozen ice pack in.

It is just like one of those lunch boxes you stick a frozen ice pack in. It's not new technology or anything, just lunch box technology used in a tennis bag. The center compartment of my bag does not contain the thermoguard technology and it increases in temperature faster than the thermoguard compartment if you're looking for some anecdotal evidence.

 

[JackB1]

I guess the moral of the story is this:

-any thermoguard is a little better than no themoguard.

-does it make a HUGE difference?...no

-after a bag is a long time in the heat, it doesn't matter either way.

 

[BobFL]

I guess the moral of the story is this:

-any thermoguard is a little better than no themoguard.

-does it make a HUGE difference?...no

-after a bag is a long time in the heat, it doesn't matter either way.

+ if you live in Florida nothing helps unless you have a/c directly attached to a bag

 

[JackB1]

+ if you live in Florida nothing helps unless you have a/c directly attached to a bag

or HOTlanta, GA like me

95 degrees every day now for about a month

 

[mikeler]

I've never had a problem with rackets or strings being in my trunk. I have a thermoguard bag but only because I bought it used and got a good deal on it.

 

[SirGounder]

I love my Babolat bag with thermo whatever in it.

 

[BagelMe]

Honestly, it's not a must have, however i play everyday and this hot summer weather really does affect my string tension, so i think the thermoguard is very nice to have to keep my freshly strung backup rackets cool.

Imho i think you should get a bag with thermoguard seeing as there are no cheaper alternatives, unless you want to just stick your racket in a backpack.

 

[Tennis_Monk]

I dont have thermo guard.

I dont leave my racquets in my car but for few times i needed to do that, i just put a wet towel around the racquet bag.

It works awesome. Even with 95 degree weather for 6+ hours, when i came back, the towel isnt even fully dry and as expected, the bag never felt the heat!

 

[lgbalfa]

is it better to put the racquets or your other accessories on the thermal side?

 

[Chotobaka]

I have bags with both and I do not notice any difference whatsoever. While the insulated lining in my Pacific bag is quite substantial, I have seen some that are very thin and cheesy looking. Still no advantage over my non insulated Tecnifibre bag no matter what the weather is. I have never had a string snap while in the bag with either.

 

[COPEY]

One word: marketing...and it works, obviously.

 

[struggle]

it's a bunch of shazbot mostly.

for any length of time these become ambient, but i'd guess if your anal about shade etc they aid in temp control for awhile.

I generally like to get my sticks out of the bag so they are at ambient temp etc already in case i want to switch (perhaps shaded, but not in a "cooler").