babolatchaznike
Rookie
Do racquets easily warp if left in hot cars or other hot places with no protection?
Racquets and heat
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superstition
Hall of Fame
Wood warps quickly in heat.
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
Not sure about racquets.. But heat and strings (especially gut) definitely don't mix together.
Zielmann
Semi-Pro
It's definitely not good for the racquet to sit in a hot car or whatever for extended periods of time. But with the modern frames (i.e. not wood) warping shouldn't be a huge issue. And yes, the strings are where you'll notice problems before the frame. If it sits in a car trunk for a whole summer, chances are the next time you bring it out, the strings will be pretty dead and need replaced.
Be aware, though, that when anything heats up, it will expand. And when it gets cold it will contract. That's just what things do. And the frequent expansion and contraction could make the frame feel less responsive quicker than if it sat inside all day. The worst thing for the frame would be to leave it in a trunk when the temperature has a large range from low to high. If the day starts at 40, gets up to 80 (much hotter in the trunk), and ends back at 40, that's some pretty good stress on the frame. Granted, temperatures don't generally vary that much during a day.
Be aware, though, that when anything heats up, it will expand. And when it gets cold it will contract. That's just what things do. And the frequent expansion and contraction could make the frame feel less responsive quicker than if it sat inside all day. The worst thing for the frame would be to leave it in a trunk when the temperature has a large range from low to high. If the day starts at 40, gets up to 80 (much hotter in the trunk), and ends back at 40, that's some pretty good stress on the frame. Granted, temperatures don't generally vary that much during a day.
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
yeah had it happened to me once. I went to a tourney after work, and after i left my bag in the car for 6 hours, my strings pop after the 3rd hit in all 3 racquets. Made me feel like a pro, but had to play with my team mate's racquet.
That was a good $75 lesson
That was a good $75 lesson
coolblue123
Hall of Fame
wonder if thermo bags are much use in these situation? If they have that shiny layer inside? Is it okay then to leave in the car?
Zielmann
Semi-Pro
It can be a problem is it's too dry, but I don't think it should be an issue. Humidity would be the biggest threat to strings. Since it'll be fairly dry, this won't be a big deal.
Sure, those are some high temperatures. But I'm sure that the companies to heat tests for their frames. I know they do this with cars. And they heat them above any normal conditions the car might face (like probably 80c). Can't guarantee that the racquets are tested to those extremes, but I'm sure they test them above 38. 38 is hot, but not an oven.
The real problems that people will find have to do with leaving them in their cars during hot days. The inside of the car gets much hotter. That's when you have to worry more. I'm assuming that since it's at your hotel, the racquets won't need to be stored in a car, and can stay in a controlled environment until you go to use them.
Sure, those are some high temperatures. But I'm sure that the companies to heat tests for their frames. I know they do this with cars. And they heat them above any normal conditions the car might face (like probably 80c). Can't guarantee that the racquets are tested to those extremes, but I'm sure they test them above 38. 38 is hot, but not an oven.
The real problems that people will find have to do with leaving them in their cars during hot days. The inside of the car gets much hotter. That's when you have to worry more. I'm assuming that since it's at your hotel, the racquets won't need to be stored in a car, and can stay in a controlled environment until you go to use them.
