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Why Sealed Table Tennis Blades Last Longer

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Why Sealed Table Tennis Blades Last Longer

Many ping pong players are understandably quite connected to their table tennis racket than any other equipment piece. A racket that is familiar and comfortable is a trust-builder when it comes to playing against serious contenders. Enquire any player about purchasing their first serious racket, and they will remember it precisely.

Hence it is natural to do everything possible to make the paddle last and to remain in prime condition. Using a sealer on the surface of the blade is becoming more and more popular as a way to protect the surface when changing rubbers. Pulling off the old ones can damage the unprotected surface over time.

Since rubbers last up to a year, in most players' opinion, it's a normal thing to replace them. No matter how prepared you are when pulling one-off, the blade's surface is under strain. The latest adhesives offer a gentler removal, but even with these, you're pulling hard on a wooden surface that can splinter.

A transparent polyurethane sealer, applied as a protective covering, is an outstanding idea. There are some smells and discomfort during the application, but it's worth it in the long run. Everyone could do an outstanding job with some patience and considering the product instructions carefully. So, there's a great reason to seal the blade.

If you're sealing a table tennis blade that isn't brand new, you'll need to lightly sand the wood surface after pulling off the old rubber. Use fine-grit sandpaper. The sealer adheres best to a clean, smooth surface. If your blade is new, sand the surface lightly to rough it up just a bit.

The sealer penetrates and bonds to the wood better when it's roughed up slightly. Before you open the can of polyurethane, make sure to read the instructions and use it carefully. Remember that the wood needs to be completely dry, and you need to use the product in a well-ventilated area for your safety.

If you are using polyurethane for the first time, the experts will advise you to avoid the racket grip as sealing it will make it slick. It is essential to be aware of polyurethane and should be spread uniformly around the entire blade surface, including the edges. The splintering that you want to stop always starts at the edges.

Sealing them will prevent complications in the future. When you're done and everything's dry, it's time to get the fine-grained sandpaper out again. Before adding the adhesive, you'll need to rough the blade surface slightly. Like polyurethane, it sticks tighter to a somewhat rough surface.

 

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