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Checking for cracks

When inspecting a racquet for problems before stringing, always run your hand around the frame of the racquet. Cracks are often hard to see, but are always easy to feel.

5 sets of Ashaway Composite XT Pro 1 to:

Kane Fasolo, Perth, Australia

Editor’s note: Broken edges of carbon graphite can be extremely sharp, and you don’t want to slice your hand open on a shard of graphite. Instead of using your bare hand, use a tissue or light rag. Not only will the tissue or rag snag on the edge of the crack, but it may even leave behind some material, which will allow you better to see where the crack is.

From the January 2006 issue
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