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Re: What are these dark pads?

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2019-09-17 08:43

>> He didn't even cork the thumb rest (left it bare metal). <<

That's not an automatic part of any repair. Cork is a very poor cushion compared with many other options anyway. If there is nothing I leave it. If there is cork on it that I nee to replace (e.g. it's about to fall off) I'd more likely ask the owner if they prefer that, and suggest other options instead (like those rubbery cushions that are more comfortable to at least 99% of players).

>> So, no, we are not destined to have another conversation. And I have had an expensive lesson. I'm having my regular repair person replace all the pads with cork and bladder. <<

Not sure why you wouldn't just ask them what they are, but if you are going to have them replaced anyway, and transparent glue was used, you can usually tell from the back if they are Valentino. Both Greenbacks and Masters say Valentino on the back. Greenbacks are usually off-white, with Valentino and the pad diameter written in dark colour. Masters have a very white background, Valentino written in (maybe) yellow, and they are not the same diameter for the entire thickness, with a slightly smaller disc behind (Greenbacks are same diameter the entire thickness). Colours might be different from what I wrote because I'm colourblind.

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