Equipment Facts - Part 2

Learn how to protect your equipment

First published on Sunday, August 12, 2001

Last updated on Sunday, February 24, 2002

Some common tips to protect your equipment are:

Never leave the table outdoors.
When the table is moved, cover the playing surface with air-bubble nylon.
Right after the game or a training session unglue the rubbers so they “breathe”.
Never use heavy-duty sandpaper to clean the glue from the blade.
Be aware that although varnish on the blade may protect it, it could change its characteristics as well.
Don't leave your racket under heavy sunlight.
Use the plastic material provided with the rubbers to protect them from the dust.
Keep your rubbers in room temperature before the match.
Right after the game or a training session clean the rubbers with a wet piece cotton.
Use the cleaning sprays only before the match.Put the plastic tape around your blade to protect it from accidental knocks.
From time to time take off the glue from the rubbers.

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