Recent content by big_lou

looks like only #2 and #3 are needed for the opponent to win the point, right ??

A local private TT club stocks small quantities of T05, T64, and Viscaria blades exclusively and that's were I bought my T05 sheets for $70 each instead of $75 directly from BTY. I checked the product authenticity guide from BTY and the rubbers meet most of the criteria but the plastic package...

Have BTY Adolescen and BTY Primorac blades (5-ply, all wood) and although both have the same layer stack-up the Adolescen is thicker and heavier, and there is a big difference between them. Tenergy T05, on both sides, feels crisp but a little too bouncy on the Adolescen and feels hollow and a...

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This may be the best blade sealer: http://www.butcherblock.com/product/emmets-good-stuff/. I have several blades sealed with this "good stuff" by the supplier and never had a problem with moisture, splintering, or glue adhesion. The best part is that the sealer doesn't just sit on top of the...

you could still seal the blade but use WBG just on the sponge and use rubber cement on the wood. Not sure if it would pass a VOC test but there should be no "speed glue" effect on the rubber and it will give you a stronger bond. It may also be cheaper if you reglue a lot, since you are using...

Good read. It sounds like Copydex may be a little thicker than Tearmender (TM), which has the consistency of milk. I can't imagine having to dilute TM any more and I need 2 thin layers on the sponge. Some players claim that 1 thicker layer works but TM tends to pool up so this causes an...

Been using Tearmender for years and I swap rubbers to different blades every week. TearMender gives you a permanent bond ONLY when used as intended: for leather and fabric repair. It is NOT a permanent bond for TT use. Do not dilute it. In fact it is a pretty thin and runny glue and VERY easy...

I use a clean sponge sprayed with distilled water and then place the paddle in a zip-lock bag to keep air out as much as possible.