What Yonex Buttcap can I swap onto this and have it fit properly?

kevin qmto

Hall of Fame
I just acquired this Yonex Super RQ Ti 380

It’s in pretty great shape, still had the original melting factory grip. But when I pulled it off to put something new on, the buttcap immediately started crumbling. What type that is sold today would fit here and preferably where would I find one if it’s possible to link, thanks.

 

dkmura

Professional
Depending on where you live, I'd take it to a local tennis shop that stocks Yonex. I think any of the current Yonex buttcaps would fit, but the shop should have a few examples for you to try.
 

esgee48

G.O.A.T.
Is the graphite handle intact? Picture seems to show that it is also falling apart. Could be my eyes but if handle is disintegrating, the issue is bigger than replacing butt cap.
 

kevin qmto

Hall of Fame
Is the graphite handle intact? Picture seems to show that it is also falling apart. Could be my eyes but if handle is disintegrating, the issue is bigger than replacing butt cap.
That’s a factory sticker on the grip section, it’s fine. There’s some sticky residue from the grip but I’m not worried about that. It’s one of those rackets that doesn’t use a hairpin or pallet, the grip is molded graphite. There does seem to be some sort of glue on the inside of the buttcap but the frame itself is totally undamaged.
 
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vsbabolat

G.O.A.T.
That’s a factory sticker on the grip section, it’s fine. There’s some sticky residue from the grip but I’m not worried about that. It’s one of those rackets that doesn’t use a hairpin or pallet, the grip is molded graphite. There does seem to be some sort of glue on the inside of the buttcap but the frame itself is totally undamaged.
I would try searching Yonex butt caps on google and get the one that’s solid that doesn’t have a trap door and doesn’t say Japan like yours. I don’t know what size you need but you should be able to find the right size on the big auction site. Be careful of the Menace though.
 
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