How much does RVS dampener change swingweight?

[Connors]

I put the RVS dampener in my Prestige MP and while it made it feel very solid and a bit more powerful, I noticed that I was not "whipping" the racket head through as quickly. Instead of 7 pts or 8 pts. headlight, it felt more like 4 or so. How much of a difference does it actually make in making swingweight heavier and balance less headlight? Thanks.

 

[tennisdad65]

I use it on all my racquets. It weighs about 5 gms so it does make quite a difference.

However, the dampener goes on the 6 OClock position, so the swingweight change is not too much compared to putting it at 12 OClock... my guess is an increase of 6-8 gms.

Likewise since it is placed fairly close to the balance point, I feel it changes the balance by 1-2 pts at most.

 

[no1]

It might not affect balance that much, but I think it makes a moderate increase in swing weight... it is definitely one of the heavier dampeners out there...

 

[dadozen]

It is one of the heaviest dampeners out there, exception made to the worm like ones.