Should I seal my blade?

[Ano_M94]

Hi. I am not sure if i should seal my blade or not. I hear mixed opinions all over the internet. What should I do? The blade that i will order is the Thibar Stratus Powerwood

 

[Arkady]

I wouldn't suggest sealing your blade as it alters its characteristics, making it more stiff.
Moreover, If you put too much lacquer, rubbers will not adhere very well and you'll have problems.
It's not really worth it, given the fact that Stratus Powerwood is a fairly cheap blade.

 

[Tyce]

Ask for the shop to seal it, they will do a good job

 

[Conehead]

In your position I'd seal it. The advantageous weigh over the disadvantages.

 

[NetProphet]

Hi. I am not sure if i should seal my blade or not. I hear mixed opinions all over the internet. What should I do? The blade that i will order is the Thibar Stratus Powerwood

I would say yes.
I have had blades splinter before when removing rubbers and it's not nice.
There is no chance that you'll notice any difference in the blade after sealing it.
A very thin layer of polyurethane varnish is all you need.

 

[mocker88]

Always seal your blade. Just a really thin layer to keep the fibres in place

 

[riemsesy]

al the answers you need

https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/forum/search/1525233/?q=seal+blade&o=relevance

personally
I’d recommend sealing your blade. Sealing protects the wood from splintering, especially when changing rubbers frequently. While it's true that applying too much lacquer can create problems with rubber adhesion, a very thin, even layer will prevent these issues and maintain the blade’s performance. In the long run, it's worth it—even for budget-friendly blades like the Stratus Powerwood.