Best way to look after your bat?

[hazzaa96]

Hi Guys, as the title says what would you say is the best way to look after your bat in your opinion?

One of the reasons I ask is because I wanted to know whether although I don’t use tacky rubbers, would you say using sticky rubber film protectors is a good decision still?

Currently I do the essentials (bat case, clean rubbers after each session) but I just put on the paper rubber protectors you get with the packaging.

Thanks in advance

 

[Conehead]

would you say using sticky rubber film protectors is a good decision still?

Yes. It is a better protection against oxygen, dirt, etc. than just paper.

 

[Lazer]

I always use protector sheets, but never sticky ones, they are dust magnets…,
I use non sticky ones even om non sticky rubbers….

Cheers
L-zr

 

[merlin el mago]

For sticky rubbers use not sticky film protectors and for non sticky rubbers use sticky film protectors.

I guess makes sense, so always the rubbers are avoiding the air to oxidize the rubber and in the case of sticky rubbers also the dust.

 

[Conehead]

If sticky cover sheets are dusty, you can wash them with soap and water; let them air dry and re-use them.

 

[hazzaa96]

If sticky cover sheets are dusty, you can wash them with soap and water; let them air dry and re-use them.

So would you say it’s best to get sticky sheets even though I don’t have tacky rubbers?

 

[Conehead]

So would you say it’s best to get sticky sheets even though I don’t have tacky rubbers?

In my opinion, clearly yes.

If I play non-tacky rubbers, I use sticky cover sheets.
If I play tacky rubbers, I use non-sticky cover sheets.

 

[Archosaurus]

I don't worry about it too much because no matter what you do, the rubber will harden and the wood will degrade from temperature and moisture effects. I just cover the rubber with something so that at least it doesn't catch dust before the next session. Maybe a rinse with water once in a while if it looks particularly dirty.

 

[Haito]

For sticky rubbers, deep deep scrub with soapy water, dry, then use Revolution Rejuvenator. It keeps them stupid sticky long time.