Should you or Shouldn't use tennis dampeners

[@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy]

Per some viewers liking to always call people out. I went deeper and found out that these are the new rules! Yes, there is no limit to the number of vibration dampeners a tennis player can use on their racket according to the International Tennis Federation (ITF). However, dampeners can only be placed outside of the cross strings on the racket's stringbed. Dampeners can be placed anywhere outside the cross strings, including the top, bottom, left, or right of the racket. A common placement is near the bottom of the racket, where the center main string and first cross string meet.

[@jjmaxx3834]

We started with rubber O-rings back in the ‘80s. Some people used big fat rubber bands too. I think the racquets were even more pingy back then!

[@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy]

I grew up in the late 80s but I do remember using a rubber band. I believe they were a pinky back then the technology in a rackets definitely has gotten better.

[@RestlessBrand-w4]

I play with it good advice and good to ok that comment about being illegal and you fixed.

[@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy]

Thanks 🙏🏿

[@DamianTran]

Some strings also have dampening affect too like a muted multi or a soft poly 😅

[@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy]

Awe man that video is already on the list lol 😂 there’s so much tech out here now right!

[@bmanbusee3812]

Technique not only reason for tennis elbow. You can have firm or dead strings at a high tension with good technique and still get it

[@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy]

I never said that was the only reason for it! But you are correct! ✅

[@nakmuay5034]

The Boom Pro 2024 doesn't need a dampener... it's the more muted racquet on the market

[@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy]

Yes, the Boom is a great racket. The 2024 version is really dope.

[@jeffreybartlett4899]

Would removing it provide audio feedback to help dial in the contact point?

[@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy]

That would be a great idea

[@l-_-lShadowCat]

Some people prefer not to use it because it removes most of the sound feedback. My son plays without one explicitly because of that. I prefer to play with it. But he uses a Wilson 6.1 95 and I play with a PD, so…

[@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy]

@ yes totally get it. Some racquets have the dampener in the frame. Thanks for your comment appreciate your view.

[@laurastone6578]

I feel vibration in my arm when I don’t have my dampener in. 😞

[@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy]

How’s does it feel when you have it on?

[@watchman1969]

About legal or illegal you are wrong! International Tennis Federation (ITF) regulations: dampeners can be placed anywhere desired outside the cross strings (top, bottom, left or right).

[@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy]

Love when you post videos and people are quick to say what the wrong in the video. Instead of stating it in a way that helps the viewer. From my research I have seen per ITF and ATP! You can not place them there. If YOU would like to send evidence of sure my viewers would love that! Thanks for watching!

[@watchman1969]

@@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy plus, yes, you should love when people points your mistakes, this way your viewers could know what to trust or not. Right?

[@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy]

@@watchman1969your right thanks 👍🏿

[@watchman1969]

@@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy you are welcome

[@OneMoreBallTennisAcademy]

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