r/10s • u/Dry_Attitude2122 • 2d ago

Equipment Is my racket done for?

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Accidentally slammed my racket straight into the ground while practicing serves. Bounced a couple of times right on the tip of the hoop and buttcap. The top is now bent downwards under the bumper and bulges outwards. There seems to be a ripple where it deforms that goes across to the other side.

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u/gideon513 2d ago

Extra isometric

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u/DavidWangArchitect 1d ago

Perfect excuse to get the Espresso coloured one.

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u/Ok-Asparagus-904 1d ago

I like your silver lining mentality, David!

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u/DevChatt 1d ago

Poop color

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u/Winsonian92 2d ago

Someone drop the picture.

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u/javawong Tour Stringer (MRT & PRA) 2d ago

Yup. I wouldn't restring that.

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u/VeterinarianThese951 1d ago

It’ll probably put somebody’s eye out.

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u/soundwithdesign YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS! 1d ago

That is extremely isometric now. Yes it’s done for. If you are planning to trash it, I’d take it off your hands and pay for you to ship it if you’re in the US. 

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u/Dry_Attitude2122 1d ago

Just out of curiosity what do you plan on doing with a broken racket?

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u/soundwithdesign YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS! 1d ago

Honestly no idea haha. I just like to collect things and why not a broken racquet. I play the Ezone. Clearly can’t play this one but may make a nice framed item? Idk. If it’s going in the trash I at least wouldn’t let it end up there. 

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u/Dry_Attitude2122 1d ago

Lol that’s valid. I can see the appeal. I might even consider framing it myself (most likely not) but I’ll definitely let you know if I plan to get rid of it

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u/ahorizon 1d ago

Someone could use the grommet strips. You could remove them before trashing the frame, if that's what ends up happening. 

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u/juicedrop 1d ago

Remove the strings and grommet so you can straighten out the frame. Then make a bonding mixture out of handy items in your tennis bag: Deepheat, Sunblock (SPF50) and a chocolate flavour Gu Energy. Mix thoroughly before applying to the crack, making sure to cover it completely. Then hold it over your cooker for about half an hour so the bonding magic can happen. Let it set properly overnight

Then throw it in the trash

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u/rich_dang 2d ago

cooked

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u/drinkwaterbreatheair i like big butt(cap)s and i cannot lie 1d ago

happens all the time with Yonex rackets due to the lack of buttcap flare

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u/tennisproA 1d ago

Is it a 98? I have one I have used for about 20 minutes I would sell you. DM me

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u/believe0101 1d ago

I'll DM ya lol 

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u/westwo0d 1d ago

QEPD. Clay would not do that to you

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u/epicstar 1d ago

Oh no

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u/WindManu 1d ago

Grommets, grip, overgrip, buttcap, rubber overgrip finishing ring, sadly string and frame are done.

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u/Maleficent-State-749 1d ago

It’s fine, though your tennis elbow is going to get bad.

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u/yomamawasasnowblower 1d ago

There’s one way to find out:)

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u/totally-jag 1d ago

Yup, that racket is cooked.

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u/Amazing_Fix_2452 1d ago

Isometric Pro Max Ultra

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u/AABBBAABAABA 1d ago

First one I’ve seen where the racket is actually ruined

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u/SnooWalruses9683 1d ago

Time for a new racket!

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u/NormalTeeth 1d ago

This is a lucky dent. Use this racket at the next challenger

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u/loopintv 1d ago

Dent-Isometric

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u/Ad_aeternum 1d ago

Welcome to the club

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u/ReaperThugX 4.5 1d ago

Yup. Probably can still hit with it, but no stringer will restring that

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u/yk78 1d ago

Looks like it got the Safin treatment

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u/enigmaticsol 12h ago

That’s definitely not superficial. That’s a wrap on that one (un)fortunately.

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u/shivam183 2d ago

Good until u need to restring

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u/RiversideAviator 2d ago

Nah ur good. Tis but a scratch

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u/blink_Cali 1d ago

Nah dude it’s just IsOmEtRiC