Impact of edge tape on vibrations

[gettrained]

Hey hobby scientist,

if you put normal edge tape plus Nittaku Super Shock Guard on a blade, how much percent would the vibration of the blade be reduced?

Disclaimer: I don't know the answer but I would really like to know

 

[ajtatosmano2]

Scientifically, I don't think it should be much, but I swear I feel a dampening...so I only tape half the blade and then it's fine.

 

[thisisit]

edge tape makes the sponge near the edge be able to store more energy, thus the edge of the rubbers behave like a compressed spring.
depending on the edge tape, that extra energy storage capacity is between 0.2 and 1.1 milli-Φm*


*Φm = phantasimeter = the unit of scale used to measure a physical effect that is extremely weak, well below human perception capabilities, but which observers nevertheless claim to perceive.

 

[Tyce]

I think most of the perceived dampening effect is due to sound blockage. Which, technically, is vibration, so yes it works for that. Just not in the way you think it does

 

[jonol]

I've played with the whole blade taped, with no tape and with half edge tape. The difference is about 1-2g of weight. In terms of vibrations I really can't tell much difference.

Maybe if I played for multiple hours daily I could, but I honestly can't tell a difference so I just leave it on to help avoid damage - that seems a lot more important than any minor change in vibration.

 

[Lazer]

Probably a lot less than the glued rubber…
Insignificant is my call…


Cheers
L-zr

 

[lodro]

I don't think it is measurable but I always thought that it depends whether the edge tapes are only covering the blade or also the complete edge including the rubber.
If the edge of the rubbers are covered air can not escape when the ball gets hit and this "MIGHT" influence not only how the rubber reacts but MIGHT also influence the vibrations of the blade.
Not that I really care 😁😁😁