Replacing pallets on a Head Tennis racquet
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- We replace the stock pallets on a Head Graphene Prestige S with RPNY Wilson shape 3.5 size ones.
Items used:
Heat gun
Xacto knife
5" kitchen knife (dull of course)
Husky HD 74501 X mini screwdriver
3M Double Sided Tape 3m 9415PC (I think)
I really appreciate the video. I was able to change my Head pallets without a problem. I think it is important to have a 1/4 inch wide staple in order to get at least a couple of staples on the smaller bevels. Thanks again!
Glad you found it useful!!
So the video starts with some household tools, which most of us will probably have, and then it ends with you needing an air pressured nailgun.
Because of course most tennis players have one of those in their garages... 🤔
That crunch sound when you took the pallet out made my stomach grumble haha
That's weird but funny
Thank you from France, very interesting I'll trying to do the same thing on my head racket.
Wow 👌🏽
Thanks for this info and great video 😀👍🏽
Stelle den Griff in ein Weizenglas und fülle dieses mit kochenden Wasser.. Das kochende Wasser löst den Klebestoff an und man kann die Griffschalen ganz leicht vom Schläger lösen
Good Video
Never Knew you Could Remove the Injection Moulded Palets !!!
Rackey Looks like my OLD HEAD TXP 89.5 sq/in Same Bumper CAP Sys
White Color , Made in USA
Extremely well done!
very well done, thanks for your video. never knew you could take them off
Outstanding, this is just what I need. I'm not a big fan of the Head pallet either.
I'm with you. Let me know how it goes.
The RPNY buttcap broke because you stapled too low, I always staple close to the top of the buttcap where it is thinner. Good video otherwise.
I used a Panasonic hair dryer. Worked like a charm.
Do you think it would help to heat the buttcap up with the heatgun before you staple? As well as stapling a bit higher?
and smaller stables and 1 max 2
Great job with the pallets.
I would say that you need only one nail in the butt cap to secure that it doesnt move. thats why it shattertered bc you put in to many and to big ones. also heat up the butt cap a bit before. Also you need to learn how to put on a base/replacement grip as that wasnt pretty.
Hi, I just had two questions. First what PSI do you use for the staple gun? Secondly, when you heat up the pin to get the existing pallets out, how do you protect the frame from melting from the heat that goes through the pin and into the frame?
Hi!
I think it's at 120 PSI for the air compressor. I just used the heat gun and kept it moving. No real protection necesary, just don't focus on any one spot too much. Once you start to smell hot plastic, keep moving.
Awesome thanks!
Hey man , awesome video .I know this video is old but by any chance you see this comment , I was wondering if you think a Raquet can be repaired if the whole handle is slplit into 2 peices 😬
Hey there! I get comments and still reply. What brand racquet is it?
@@teekaywhy it is a Yonex Raquet (Ezone 100) nothing appears to be wrong with the Raquet other than the grip
Good video!
Awesome video! How did you feel the RPNY L3.5 size compared to an actual Wilson handle in L3 or L4...bigger/smaller, still more rectangular?
I felt the size was comparable and shape was close. RPNY models the shape after a Wilson so not much difference.
🌞so shiny ☺️
Hey, Head Instinct user here. I'd pretty interested in where to get those replacement grip pallets with half-size grip size and different grip shape. Thx.
Hello! I got them from RPNY in New York. Should be able to just give em a call. Tennis warehouse Europe sells as well I think. But no half sizes I think.
Imo I wouldn't like to put staples in. It could do damage to the shaft and makes it harder to change pallet again with all those holes. Glue or tape or something would make more sense to me. You're not holding the racket that far down so honestly tape wouldn't be an issue for me
That's a way. But the one part of the handle you want to be 100% sure is secure is the butt cap. Don't have to use staples but I don't recommend just tape.
Hate to be critical but explain reasons why you are exchanging these pallets ex: to extend length etc also where to buy these pallets and price would help.
I predict you would shatter the butt cap should be shallow staples or whatever they used on the old one. Also with the heat gun don't put the tip close up to object like the knife because it can constrict airflow and over heat elements inside heat gun.
Great video..I bought a new racket which is a Yonex Ezone 98 in black and green. The grip/handle shape is not the as square as the Wilson square ones which I have been used to the Wilson ones. Can the Yonex palettes also be changed to the Wilson ones??
Hi Gavin. Yonex has molded handles unlike Head which uses pallets. I'm afraid you won't be able to change the handle shape without some major work which involves scraping and polyurethane. I use Yonex too and like to use the Tourna Power grip with a wilson butt cap. This seems to fix a lot of the handle shape issues.
@@teekaywhy I am aware that Djokovic used to use a Wilson racket before switching to the head pro stock racket but he had to replace the palette with the Wilson one a she was used to the Wilson one. I am also used to the Wilson hence why the Yonex one doesn't feel right as it is not as square as the Wilson one. Because he endorses the Speed range that is the only range Head use the Wilson grip shape. I am thinking of purchasing the Speed MP
Will this hender the performance of a racquet?
Shouldn't. In fact, getting the proper grip size may help.
Does this really minimize the size of the grip one size for example?
I want to pass from a L3 to a L2 grip, but I want the real L2 size
As long as you can find the L2 size pallet, yes.
A little late to the party here 😂. I am currently using Head Boom Pro size 2 but want to bump it up to size 3 without adding weights from heatshrink sleeves, would that be possible by just switching a different size pallet? Thanks!
Yessir!
Do they make vibration absorbing pallets?
Do you happen to know which pallet type comes with the latest model Head Prestige Mid (93" headsize) - the new all-red model. Is it the TK82 or TK82S? Or something entirely different?
Additionally, which buttcap would I need?
I couldn't tell you to be honest. Prestiges have traditionally been the rectangular shapes as opposed to the speed square-ish shapes.
It's TK82S. I recently bought that racquet (Head Graphene 360+ Prestige Mid, in short: Prestige 93) and took off the base grip.
It says on the pallets "TK82S" , so that's the square ones.
Which I hate because with the rectangular TK82 a grip size 4 will do, but with the square pallets a 4 is too small 😞
Thank you for the video! I have one question: the Head pallets usually are of gray or black color, and you use slightly yellow. What the brand is it?
Max, the pallets are from RPNY. They make their own I think.
@@teekaywhy Thank you very much! Unfortunately, here in Russia I don't know about RPNY. Know only about Head spare parts. To say more I don't know if there is any racquet brand except Head that gives us ability to change the handle size. I personally changed the handles on various HEADs, TECNIFIBRE 320, PRO KENNEX SILVER ACE, using Head pallets. Hairpins of two last brands have the same dimensions with Head, but I had to crash its original handle pallets, because they are not removable.
I want to extent my rackets to 27.5, so will changing the pallets be a way to do it even if the frame is only 27?
I would be careful with extending it that much. It is possible but I wouldn't recommend going beyond .25.
You can easily remove most of the staples by using a pair of pliers or even a screwdriver and going in through the bottom of the butt cap - levering/pressing them out. Much faster.
Now, have u ever tried pacific pallets on a non pacific racquet? I wonder will they work.
Would it be better to warm the buttcap in order to make it softer? Awesome demonstration.
Did the pallet stay on with just double-sided tape?
Yep. That's how it comes from Head
Hi, great video. I would like to do a pallet switch to a Tecnifibre T-Fight 305. I heard you mention that you thought this would work for Tecnifibre racquets but sounded like you did not know with certainty. Have you, since the time you made this video, done this to a Tecnifibre racquet? I really appreciate your help.
I have tried on older TF racquets such as the T Fight 305 as you mention. It will work.
@@teekaywhy Great! Thank you!!
Hi Sir, do you know if it's possible to replace Yonex Vcore Pro 100 pallet? Thanks
Hi! The Yonex racquets do not have pallets. They are molded onto the frame unlike Head. Is there something specific you wanted to do?
@@teekaywhy the Grip size is L4 which is too big for me, so I carved the grip to reduce the size, but unfortunately my carving work was bad, I'm thinking if it's possible to replace the whole grip.
Thanks for the reply!
Are all “hairpins” for head the same dimensions? For example, could I go to a 3D printer and create my own pallet by using this dimensions from the hairpin?
I think they're generally the same size from model to model. not sure how sturdy the 3d printed ones will be. the weight is also a variable. good luck
are ALL Head pallets interchangeable with other head pallets?
Not sure about all but I'd say 99% as long as they have the pallets.
Is there an alternative option for anyone that doesn't own a pneumatic staple gun?
In my experience, the pneumatic is the best option but i understand not everyone has one . You could try a manual commercial stapler but need to get the correct size. I've also tried tape but with varying degrees of success.
That's certainly something to think about. Thank you.
I certainly used those micro scews from eyeglasses, screwed them onto those holes left open by the staples.
I've used a very thin drill bit and re-used the staples; I was able to force the staples in to the holes I'd drilled and they've held just fine.
Can you put these on non-Head rackets?
I have a yonex racket with a hairpin that's 1,8cm x 2,3cm
Are you near Philly? Do you have a store? Stringing service?
thx
What was the point of putting double sided tape on the hairpin, and than removing it?
What minute mark are you referring? I only used double sided tape once for the pallet
@Jeremy Hanna He was removing the backing of the double-sided tape to expose the adhesive layer (the tape is trascluscent once the backing is removed).
From your comment, I guess you are more familiar with solvent or water activated tape strips as used in golf club re-gripping, but can also be used for tennis racquet pallets. Those are thicker and are opaque, which is why I guess you think he removed the double-sided tape at 9:58.
What about gamma pallets?
I've never replaced a gamma pallet. I'm not even sure they use pallets vs molded handles. If you peel back the grip and it looks like a molded handle like a Wilson or yonex then that's a very different process and much more destructive n
Omg just with a double tape
can prince pallets be replaced? wanna do size 3 to 4.
Generally no. Prince doesn't use the pallet system.
I've seen someone online chip away at the foam pallet on (I think!) a Prince racquet and break it away, and then replace it with an aftermarket pallet... I thought that it would be a bit risky but appeared achievable. (I've done a quick search for video but couldn't find it - sorry!).
Can you link me a pallet with sharp very “feel able” bevels for my six.one 95 please? I can’t seem to find any online
Could I use a head pallet to replace the mold on a Wilson H22?
Difficult to do as you mention. Wilson hands m handles are molded and generally not intended to be removed. That said, there are ways to get the mold off but I'm not sure if the Head pallets would fit the hairpin.
did you ever try it? i read on a forum that they would fit, but havent done it yet..
@@CoDINmyHEART yeah I tried it and it didn’t really work. The pallet wasn’t wide enough on the sides to completely fit around the racket. So the grip comes out thicker than it’s supposed to be. I’d recommend ordering grip pallets from unstrung customs they make the grip pallets to fit whatever racket your wanting to put them on
@@josephjabour9453 Thanks
Sir, where I can buy replacement pallet?
@@johndavemadarang600 you can try rpny in NYC
Can I use spring loaded stapler on it ? Don’t have the air one.
Possibly may work but it needs to be commercial grade. Household staplers may have trouble penetrating the carbon hairpin.
I certainly used those micro scews from eyeglasses, screwed them onto those holes left open by the staples.
Would you please let me know where to get a new head pallets? Thanks
Do you live in Europe? TW-E sells some. I heard that in the USA they are not allowed to sell them anymore. So if you can order from TW-E you may be in luck.
I got mine from RPNY. But you can get them from time to time off of Tennis Warehouse Europe.
Many thanks!
What is the size or dimension of the 3m tape?
1" wide but most widths will work. Not sure on the thickness but I believe it's 4m with paper backing.
Where did you order the pallet?
From RPNY in new york
@@teekaywhy Tennis warehouse doesn't even have it!
@@shortyboy2562 that is correct. They don't sell pallets here in the US
@@teekaywhy dang that sucks! I just emailed RPNY. I haven't ordered anything yet I was trying to change a pallet from a broker racquet and replace it with a 4 5/8 on a Wilson N code tour 90
@@shortyboy2562 cant do that. Wilson's don't use pallets. It's a molded handle.
3-1/2" LOL
The Rpny cap is garbage.
Garbage is probably a bit harsh. But it isn't the greatest
If you have the possibility to order from TW-E they sell Head pallets AND also Head Butt Caps as well.
epoxy the buttcap
Epoxy is hit or miss. And it's irreversible. Staples are foolproof and easily changed.
@@teekaywhy Foolproof...yes we noticed that in the video ;-)
No no no no no... just no!
No to what precisely? I can answer any questions
@@teekaywhy no to using a compressed stapler, not to stapling near the bottom of the butt cap, no to using double sided tape down the sides of the pallets, no to cutting pallets before being in place (your pallets are different length because of this) not essential, but good practice.
I imagine that you don't use your hands in a creative capacity too often right?
Not a bad job if you don't, terrible of you do. Watch RUclips how-to videos before starting this type of project and next time and you'll be so much more successful with it the first time.
Not trying to put you down, just stating some facts which you asked me to clarify.
@@teekaywhy I just finished working on three identical rackets and perhaps should have videoed the process, but I didn't.
@@thehandseesall Thanks for the feedback! Put up a video so I can compare and contrast! Cheers!
@@thehandseesall THanks Gus. What 's funny is you didn't really state any facts at all, just your opinions. Show me the handbook on pallet replacements.
any alternatives for the air staple gun? would a regular staple gun work?
A regular staple gun MAY work. It's just tough to get them to pierce the frame sometimes.