FZD & ML have WHITE EDGE TAPE

[lodro]

Where can I get plain white (or any plain color) edge tape like FZD has on his blade ?

I am running out of tape anyway and ideally would like 5mm wide one . I prefer plain one because I always have to
cut them and the sponsors name gets cut in half anyway. (And why display a sponsors name , they never pay me for the
advertising i do for them )
Any sources ?

Thanks

 

[Aurelian Mihai]

I saw a red plane tape on AliExpress

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[lodro]

yes, a red and a black plain one but when it arrived it allegedly had Hueison printed on it

 

[IB66]

Stringers world finishing tape, 12mm x 33m loads of colours, £1.80

 

[nymose]

Stringers world finishing tape, 12mm x 33m loads of colours, £1.80

Thanks a lot. Have always wanted Black edge tape without any brandname on.
Though I must admit that I really liked that old blue and pink Butterfly edgetape.

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[thomas.pong]

FZD and ML are not using white edge tape, they're simply not using edge tape, what you see is the wood.

 

[lodro]

FZD and ML are not using white edge tape, they're simply not using edge tape, what you see is the wood.

That is what I thought first too, then I saw on a close up that the color of the wood is different in the handle and up to where the rubbers start

 

[thomas.pong]

That is what I thought first too, then I saw on a close up that the color of the wood is different in the handle and up to where the rubbers start

I just looked at close ups and I don't see it. Can you post a pic showing this?

 

[lodro]

Stringers world finishing tape, 12mm x 33m loads of colours, £1.80

How do you cut it to size, let's say 5mm ?
how thick is the tape and is it sticky without a protective paper cover of the glue-side ?

 

[lodro]

I just looked at close ups and I don't see it. Can you post a pic showing this?

don't think so.
I saw it during the final this morning , a close-up when they show a serve.

 

[nymose]

That is what I thought first too, then I saw on a close up that the color of the wood is different in the handle and up to where the rubbers start

I just checked, and what you see is the sweat and dirt in handle from use. That's why there's contrast.
You can also barely see the different plies. Like a slightly darker line in the middle.

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[Lula]

I know alot of players think edge tape change how the racket feels when hitting so can imagine that some pros Do not use for that reason. Someone can elaborate on this cause i Do not know why it would.

 

[zyu81]

I know alot of players think edge tape change how the racket feels when hitting so can imagine that some pros Do not use for that reason. Someone can elaborate on this cause i Do not know why it would.

I have heard this too but also have no idea what difference it would make.

The reason that pro, particularly Chinese national players often forego the edge tape is because they are changing rubbers and blades so often, there is no need to "protect the investment" or deal with taking it on and off every few days.

 

[nymose]

I know alot of players think edge tape change how the racket feels when hitting so can imagine that some pros Do not use for that reason. Someone can elaborate on this cause i Do not know why it would.

I think Timo Boll mentioned in his vid about how he glues his rubbers that the rubber and sponge can expand fully without edge tape. One of those very subtle differences that can make a significant difference for a pro. But Some pros like himself put edgetape on places where they from earlier experience knows that they've tendency to accidently hit the edge on the table..

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[nymose]

I have heard this too but also have no idea what difference it would make.

The reason that pro, particularly Chinese national players often forego the edge tape is because they are changing rubbers and blades so often, there is no need to "protect the investment" or deal with taking it on and off every few days.

Cheng Meng puts edge tape on the bottom of the racket like some other pros also do.

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[zyu81]

Cheng Meng puts edge tape on the bottom of the racket like some other pros also do.

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Yes, some do, some don't...

 

[nymose]

Yes, some do, some don't...

Yes And a few pros like Lily Zhang (From the US, I know) covers the racket fully with edge tape.

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[thomas.pong]

I think Timo Boll mentioned in his vid about how he glues his rubbers that the rubber and sponge can expand fully without edge tape. One of those very subtle differences that can make a significant difference for a pro. But Some pros like himself put edgetape on places where they from earlier experience knows that they've tendency to accidently hit the edge on the table..

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What I remember him saying is that the added weight and where it is placed changes the feel of the swing. This is what I experience too. I've heard other players mention this as well.

 

[Lula]

Our chinese coach that have been very good say that he thinks it sounds differently if i remember correctly.

 

[guni4you]

It changes the balance of the blade. Even timo mentioned it on his YouTube channel.

I know alot of players think edge tape change how the racket feels when hitting so can imagine that some pros Do not use for that reason. Someone can elaborate on this cause i Do not know why it would.