How to use lead tape

2025.01.24

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If you feel your racket unstable and too light, you should try adding lead tape. Because of using lead tape, you can change the balance point for stability and power.

One important thing to keep in mind is one should add lead in small amounts. I recommend to add each 0.5 grams or 0.25 grams, especially adding in upper hoop.

When we talk about adding weight to the racket's hoop, we usually refer to points on the racket in terms of a clock face.

12 O'clock ：for maximize power with minimum amounts lead tape.

10+2 O'clock ：for more power and moving the sweet spot up a bit.

9+3 O'clock ：This is the most common place to put lead. This keeps sweet spot in the middle and provides some more power and stability.

5+7 O'clock ：for moving sweet spot down.

6 O'clock ：increasing the weight with minimal difference to the swingweight.

My recommend ratio is one(12') to two(9+3'). For example, I add 1/4 grams×2 on 9+3 O'clock and 1/4 grams on 12 O'clock). It provides stability and a bit swingweight).