The 10 Best Tennis Dampeners
This wiki has been updated 19 times since it was first published in October of 2019. A dampener provides your arm and wrist with some shock protection from too many vibrations every time the ball hits your racket, and it also lessens the noise created upon impact. These devices come in all shapes and sizes, and each one is different from the next, so finding the one that best fits your needs can be trial and error, which is why we compiled this list of the best options available. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Tourna Sampras
2. Sorbz Super 12
3. Wilson Pro Feel
Editor's Notes
April 10, 2020:
Tennis is not only a competitive sport, it is also a physically demanding sport. The use of dampeners for your tennis rackets, along with elbow braces help protect your arm, elbow, and wrists from possible injuries. Dampeners are primarily used for reducing the noise of the ball hitting your racket, although they can provide minimal vibration protection. Whether or not you use one of these gadgets is, ultimately, your personal preference.
Selecting the best dampener is challenging because there are so many options available. Keep in mind that you may have to test different models before you find the right one, and you may discover several selections that meet different needs. The ADV Ultimate is one such option that offers more than one level of dampening in 3 different styles. Each level offers a different type of vibration dampening, from minimal to maximum.
The Tourna Sampras is one of the most popular choices available for reducing impact noise, and its simple design is part of its appeal. If you enjoy variety in your options, then the Sorbz Super 12 may be right for you because you can change the style every day while you minimize the "ping" that may quickly grate on your nerves. Finally, do not forget a tennis bag to carry all of your equipment on and off the court.
4. Babolat Custom Damp
5. ADV Ultimate
6. Head Djokovic
7. Vibra Worm Premium
8. Racket Expressions
9. Gamma Shockbuster II
10. 21K Sports Absorber
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