Nitto Tape - Will this damage the string?

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  1. allyjack110

    allyjack110 Regular Member

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    Hi guys,

    I've been playing at a new venue recently where the court surface is particularly rough. As such, I've noticed that the strings on my rackets around the 1, 2 and 10, 11 o'clock positions are becoming a little frayed due to me scooping up the shuttle. My concern is that this will ultimately lead to premature string breakages. As a result I have placed small sections of nitto tape (pvc electrical tape) around those positions to act as a barrier. My question is: Is this a good idea or is the adhesive on the tape likely to erode or damage the string?

    I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts. Thanks.

    allyjack
     
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    It won't do any damage to your strings at all, but depending on how sticky the tape you've used is it may stick a little bit too well to the paint on the outside of your racket head!

    I play with a guy who's done this religiously to his 9900's for as long as I've played at that club. (18+ months!)
     
  3. allyjack110

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    Thanks Dude,

    The tape is not especially sticky. In fact it's very easy to peel-off. My concern was that the adhesive would 'eat' away at the strings. Strangely, they feel ever so slightly head-heavier now.
     
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    Well of course. Nitto tape has weight, and you are putting it on the head of a racket. I assume you used at least a gram, so its effect will be noticeable. no worries, its not going to break the shaft of the racket.
     

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