Why does my bat feel heavy

[w..cch]

I use a butterfly fzd super alc with a blue sponge H3 provincial and nittaku fastarc G1(i think maybe extra thick). I want to lighten my bat because it feels hard to consistently backhand loop. In addition, there is 2-3layers of glue which is a little uneven, Is the glue the cause of extra weight, should i change my backhand rubber or i shouldn't have gotten extra thick. p.s it feels way heavier compared to something like a fzd alc same forehand but with butterfly glayzer backhand rubber. I am also going to japan so also suggest what rubber if i should get if i do need to
change.

 

[yoass]

Both H3 and G1 aren't lightweights. But… it's not the weight. It's the balance that makes it feel heavy. Head heavy means more momentum, which can make your bat feel less agile.

If you could add weight to the handle, it would feel lighter - the "Beast Mod". Probably not an option. You can choose lighter rubbers; there's a community DB out there if you're seeking to explore options.

The lighter the rubber, the less dense and the less energy it can store (and return when rebounding). So you sacrifice some power with weight.

 

[Airoc]

Every component can add to the total weight, but balance is also to be considered. A well balanced 190 gram can feel heavier than a top-heavy 180.
To start with, take off your rubbers and weigh your blade. This gives you an idea where to start - a blade with a "catalog weight" of 85 gram can easily vary between 82 and 92.
Then peel off the glue and re-glue with one layer.
I think Glayzer is among the slightly lighter rubbers, but the difference between Glayzer and Nittaku should not be the most important factor. Even less important I would consider the difference between thick and extra thick of the same rubber, and there are also variations - 2.0 mm on the heavier side can be very close to 2.2 mm on the lighter side for example. This is why people weigh rubbers in packaging before buying so they can compare.

 

[WingTT]

Yeah, unless you measure the weight of your entire racket, the blade and rubber individually, and have these solid numbers to work with, everything else discussed here is speculative. It could be you have a really heavy FZD SALC and the solution is to get a lighter one but without those numbers, we would just be "talking cock" as old time Singaporeans would say.

Also you only need one very thin layer of glue if you get a good strong glue. Donic Formula First is very consistent and quite strong and you only need a small amount to make it work. That will reduce weight.

 

[lodro]

Next time you watch a TT-match watch the playing arm of the top players. See, the play arm is always much more muscular then the other. If you buy a blade like the pros are using then you should also develop the muscles to use it properly. 😂

 

[NetProphet]

I use a butterfly fzd super alc with a blue sponge H3 provincial and nittaku fastarc G1(i think maybe extra thick). I want to lighten my bat because it feels hard to consistently backhand loop. In addition, there is 2-3layers of glue which is a little uneven, Is the glue the cause of extra weight, should i change my backhand rubber or i shouldn't have gotten extra thick. p.s it feels way heavier compared to something like a fzd alc same forehand but with butterfly glayzer backhand rubber. I am also going to japan so also suggest what rubber if i should get if i do need to
change.

Have you weighed the actual racket?
What is the weight? Mine is 190g
Is it 2 or 3 layers of glue?
Have you boosted your H3?
Do you know the weight of the blade?

I'd say myself that it's head heavy because H3 is heavy (heavier when boosted) and max thick Fastarc (while not particularly heavy) isn't a light rubber either.

If you have an above average weight of blade added to those rubbers then it could definitely feel head heavy.

I didn't think the extra layer of glue will do much, 6 layers is probably 2 grammes, unless you've put it on super thick!

 

[w..cch]

Have you weighed the actual racket?
What is the weight? Mine is 190g
Is it 2 or 3 layers of glue?
Have you boosted your H3?
Do you know the weight of the blade?

I'd say myself that it's head heavy because H3 is heavy (heavier when boosted) and max thick Fastarc (while not particularly heavy) isn't a light rubber either.

If you have an above average weight of blade added to those rubbers then it could definitely feel head heavy.

I didn't think the extra layer of glue will do much, 6 layers is probably 2 grammes, unless you've put it on super thick!

Next time you watch a TT-match watch the playing arm of the top players. See, the play arm is always much more muscular then the other. If you buy a blade like the pros are using then you should also develop the muscles to use it properly. 😂

I am going to the gym to achieve this physique too,

 

[w..cch]

Have you weighed the actual racket?
What is the weight? Mine is 190g
Is it 2 or 3 layers of glue?
Have you boosted your H3?
Do you know the weight of the blade?

I'd say myself that it's head heavy because H3 is heavy (heavier when boosted) and max thick Fastarc (while not particularly heavy) isn't a light rubber either.

If you have an above average weight of blade added to those rubbers then it could definitely feel head heavy.

I didn't think the extra layer of glue will do much, 6 layers is probably 2 grammes, unless you've put it on super thick!

Maybe like 185g prob 2 layers of glue, H3 is not boosted, The weight of the blade idk.

 

[NetProphet]

Maybe like 185g prob 2 layers of glue, H3 is not boosted, The weight of the blade idk.

185 wouldn't typically be classed as heavy unless a lighter racket is needed for a child and we don't know what age you are.

Its just likely that the racket is weighted head heavy because of two max thickness rubbers but at 185g you may just get used to it.

 

[w..cch]

185 wouldn't typically be classed as heavy unless a lighter racket is needed for a child and we don't know what age you are.

Its just likely that the racket is weighted head heavy because of two max thickness rubbers but at 185g you may just get used to it.

its act 190, i remeasured again. Yeah i think i should get used to it

 

[NetProphet]

its act 190, i remeasured again. Yeah i think i should get used to it

Same as mine.
It might also just be that you prefer a more balanced racket? 🤷
How long are you using it?

 

[w..cch]

Same as mine.
It might also just be that you prefer a more balanced racket? 🤷
How long are you using it?

for like 9 months, cos my backhand is quite inconsistent and turns on and off and im planning to also replace my rubbers soon

 

[w..cch]

One more thing right, should i get thin version of G-1 rubber or a completely different rubber maybe something like Glayzer

 

[WingTT]

190 grams would be on the edge of what I personally would consider an acceptable weight. I suspect you may have a blade that is a few grams heavier than average. You may want to find the exact weight of the blade and try to get a lighter one if you want a lighter setup. If you are a younger person with strength and stamina to spare you can probably get used to 190 grams but if you are not, it's not worth trying to get used to a setup that will cause you faster fatigue, less performance and possible injuries.

 

[MORTtheORT]

If it is like the Viscaria super compared to the normal Viscaria, it feels heavy because the weight is more in the head of the blade. Then you put heavy rubbers on it, and it just makes it feel heavy and your swing slow.