Building a “custom” racquet is exciting not only because of the work involved but from the “joy” of the finished product!
When I receive racquets similar to the state shown the first thing that happens is numbering and characterization so it can be tracked throughout the process.
Volkl Custom Racquets
The first piece of equipment I use is the Ereca Balance System. Here is why. The two (2) scale system is fast and extremely accurate. This first “pass” tells me how much work is required to get the racquets to the customers specification.
These racquets had an average deviation of 1.69 grams! Other specs were also very close. Knowing this when I start the process means I can pick almost any of the racquets with confidence that I can achieve the desired “finished” specifications.
As you know I insist on swing weight as a major racquet property but this system gets me off to a great start and saves considerable time.
Each client has a specific specification they want in terms of length, swing weight, overall weight, grip size, grip material and where any modifying material, if required, will be added.
Adding string is a big factor because of the different weights of various string. Stringing is, typically, the final step in customization if any material is under the bumper guard
Custom racquets are not only fun to build they are fun to play with!