The yellow fuzz on the tennis balls has frayed out some, and appears to be affecting the aerodynamic performance of the balls while in flight. Should I shave them so as to alleviate the problem?
2006-10-20 08:57:48 · 16 answers · asked by Ralphy Boy 1 in Sports ➔ Tennis
It's completely true that tennis balls can get too fuzzy too soon and adversely affect the flight of the ball.
However, shaving a tennis ball is way too difficult.
Fortunately, there's a much easier solution...
Buy an inexpensive butane lighter and singe the fuzz off the ball. This works very well, very quickly, and very easily.
2006-10-20 11:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by jeff spin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smooth balls do glide above the net a little better, but maybe you should upgrade your balls. I heard that some black guys got together and are selling HUGE balls with no fuzz to interfere with your game. Good Luck With Love.
2006-10-20 09:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by Brutally Honest 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I would recommend stopping at shaving the tennis ball bag. If you shave the tennis balls themselves, it could really get messy.
2006-10-20 09:13:01 · answer #3 · answered by Tom H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shave....no. But the hairs don't really affect the ball unless they've been used a lot. In that case, try a new one? : )
2006-10-20 17:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by tatertot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy new ones it's a lot better than shaving the old ones
2006-10-23 03:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by kjn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what sport I play... I always make sure my balls are shaved...
2006-10-20 09:06:39 · answer #6 · answered by DAN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I think you should let your dog chew and lick your old fuzzy balls and then buy new ones
2006-10-20 09:08:20 · answer #7 · answered by Uhookah2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You betcha!
The only time your balls will go bad is when they turn blue.
2006-10-20 16:22:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get new balls.
2006-10-20 13:31:14 · answer #9 · answered by BeeDub 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so...maybe cut them a little, but a little fuzz is ok
2006-10-23 08:00:49 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋