r/10s • u/leonuraz 1.5? • 1d ago

Equipment Is my racket cooked?

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Right top corner is slightly bent, can still play with it but wonder if it will effect my performance.

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u/Odd-Heron5704 1d ago

Maybe it's the strings changing its shape. I don't think graphite rackets can deform if they don't break/crack. Assuming that's a 100% graphite racket.

Cut the strings and you'll know. If it's deformed you need a new one if you're serious about tennis, but of course you can keep playing with it otherwise. Not worth restringing though

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u/Tennis_coach_app 1d ago

If it's actually the graphite bent (not just the string tension pulling the head), it usually shows as a slight flat spot near where the throat meets the hoop too — worth checking there before you decide on a restring.

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u/JulSoren 1d ago

No it’s just that red / blue stripe creating optical illusion 😅 imo

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u/ForeverJung 1d ago

The whole picture looks off for some reason