Is this safe to string?

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  1. Antxn

    Antxn Regular Member

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    I recently got this aerotus 100, beautiful racket! I did some grommet inspection especially the 12oclock position.

    I found that there is a bit of sink in, very very minor.

    But this being an aerotus 100, I'm very paranoid about stringing it and damaging the frame...

    Need some help/judgement from people here whether if it's still safe to string

    Thanks! IMG_20210717_021437.jpg IMG_20210717_021354.jpg IMG_20210717_021422.jpg

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    Yes. that's fine. that's a mold line and a marker for the 12 oclock position and not a crack. If you are really concerned about the sink in, get a T/L shaped grommet, or even better a U-grommet but the sizing will be a problem.

    The Aerotus series is not very strong. I won't recommend anything higher than 25lbs.
     
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    Now I play 20lbs only, mainly to protect my rackets

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    I got a U Grommet which was mean for grommet 5 and 6 on the AT700. It is slightly big but I guess that may work...

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    make sure it is a good fit. a poorly fitting grommet might create more stress.
     
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    Oh ya the gasket, i forgot that i still have a few lying around

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    Oh ya the gasket, i forgot that i still have a few lying around

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