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If you’re a fan of tennis, you might have noticed players applying small strips of lead tape to their racquets. While it can seem silly at first, using lead tape in the right position can actually help you customize your racquet and even give you more power in your swing. We’ve answered your questions about lead tape so you can pick the perfect spot for your needs before your next match.
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Where do you put lead tape on a tennis racquet?
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Add tape to 3 and 9 o’clock for more stability. Picture your racquet as the face of a clock. If you’d like more stability on off-center hits and extra pop in your swing, stick a 3 in (7.6 cm) strip of lead tape on the inside of your racquet at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock. [1] X Research source
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Put tape on 2 and 10 o’clock to move the sweet spot. If you usually hit the ball below the racquet’s sweet spot, this is the position for you. Add a strip of tape on the inside of the racquet at 2 o’clock and 10 o’clock to raise the sweet spot upwards. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Add it to 12 o’clock for more power. If your racquet is too light, add a strip of tape at the very top to make it more head heavy. This will give you a more powerful swing so you can hit the ball with extra force. [3] X Research source
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- Clean your racquet with rubbing alcohol before applying the tape to make it stick longer.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://tennis-uni.com/en/tennis-racket-customization/
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- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=111&v=gdOajrXpi3M&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://tennis-uni.com/en/tennis-racket-customization/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=46&v=QLArmQKMrNQ&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://tennishub.in/selecting-a-tennis-racquet
- ↑ https://tennishub.in/selecting-a-tennis-racquet
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