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Frame protection

I own an Ektelon/Prince Neos. As you know, when pulling strings from the racquet throat, it is necessary to pull over the frame throat. The manual suggests using a business card or similar thing to protect the string and frame. Several years ago I got tired of the card falling out or displacing. I went to Home Depot and bought a foot of clear vinyl tubing of 3/4-inch O.D. (outside diameter). I cut two pieces, one for racquets with short throats and one for racquets with longer throats. I slit the tubing lengthwise and slipped it over the throat frame. It stays in place and is soft enough that the frame and string are well protected. It is durable enough that mine has lasted several years and is still going strong.

5 sets of Wilson Stamina 16 to:

Myron G. Skinner, Fort Worth, TX

From the June 2006 issue
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