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title: "RTP Original Shocksorb Ultrasoft Racquet Dampener"
brand: "trp"
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# Space-grade material Patented tech 4g lightweight RTP Original Shocksorb Ultrasoft Racquet Dampener

**Brand:** trp
**Price:** KSh7035
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏆 Elevate Your Game, Ditch the Pain!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RTP Original Shocksorb Ultrasoft Racquet Dampener by trp
- **How much does it cost?** KSh7035 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/505056035-rtp-original-shocksorb-ultrasoft-racquet-dampener)

## Best For

- trp enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted trp brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tested and Trusted:** Hundreds of reviews confirm its effectiveness.
- • **Engineered for Excellence:** Developed by ATP professionals for serious players.
- • **Kickstarter Success Story:** Join the community that backed this innovative solution.
- • **Pain Relief Revolutionized:** Experience unparalleled comfort with our shock absorbent technology.
- • **Vibration Isolation Mastery:** Say goodbye to arm and shoulder pain during play.

## Overview

The RTP ShockSorb Original or Ultrasoft is a cutting-edge dampener designed to alleviate pain from shock and vibrations, utilizing patented technology originally developed for space shuttles. Weighing only 4 grams, this lightweight solution has been fully funded on Kickstarter and is backed by numerous positive reviews, making it a must-have for serious tennis players.

## Description

Due to the differences in the vibration frequencies in different ⁣rackets and strings, players that are sensitive to the equipment changes can feel pain in their wrist, elbow and their shoulders. Shocksorb may help reduce the bad frequencies of the vibrations and shock generated by the ball striking the strings of the racket. Sorbothane core absorbs the bad frequencies but allows the player to feel the unique satisfying "pop" due to the special properties of the material. (Experience may vary)⁣⁣ Sorbothane is a proprietary, visco-elastic polymer. Sorbothane is a thermoset, polyether-based, polyurethane material. In addition to being visco-elastic, Sorbothane also has a very high damping coefficient. Sorbothane combines shock absorption, good memory, vibration isolation and vibration damping characteristics. While many materials exhibit one of these characteristics, Sorbothane combines all of them in a stable material with a long fatigue life. Sorbothane has a low creep rate compared to other polymers (rubber, neoprene, silicone, etc.) Sorbothane has a superior damping coefficient, over a very wide temperature range, compared to any other polymer. Sorbothane’s operating temperature range is -20° to +160° Fahrenheit. Unlike fluid-based shock absorbers or foam products, Sorbothane absorbs shocks efficiently for millions of cycles. Sorbothane eliminates the need for metal springs to return the system to its equilibrium position after absorbing a shock. ⁣⁣ Information provided by Sorbothane Sorbothane has many industrial applications, from acoustic shielding to machine mounts. Sorbothane has been used by NASA to isolate vibration, in the Air Force Memorial, and to transport the Liberty Bell. Because of its unique ability to dramatically diminish shock waves and maintain its shape under stress, Sorbothane has shown promise in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, and medial epicondylitis, or golfer's elbow.⁣ ⁣wikipedia

## Features

- Patented shock absorbent and vibration isolating material used in space shuttles and guns(recoil pads). Superior to rubber and silicon dampeners.
- Reduced most of the testers arm(wrist and tennis elbow) and shoulder pain from shock and vibrations. Even when they were using full polyester strings. Experience may vary.
- Developed by ATP player and coach
- Lightweight 4 grams
- Fully funded on Kickstarter and hundreds of reviews. Now available to all customers!

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

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    Works as advertised (with some caveat)
  

*by N***L on Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019*

TL/DR: Get this dampener right now if you suffer from tennis elbow!!![I usually don't write reviews unless the product sucks and want to warn other potential buyers, but this product has prompted me to write my very first, extensive (and glowing) review of an Amazon purchase. Yeah, this dampener is that good.]I bought this about a week ago and have used it almost daily, and I must say, they may be right in their claim that this is the "World's best (tennis string) dampener". It certainly works far better than the usual rubber dampeners, but with some caveats which I'll go into in a bit.But first, a bit about me so you can have a better sense of the dampener's effectiveness. I'm a baseliner that hits with a lot of pace and top spin that's 4.5-equivalent (NTRP), and I use custom-weighted Head Graphene Radical MP with full co-poly string job in the 40s. I stopped playing competitively a while back due to tennis elbow that just won't go away and will flare up after a couple hours of hard hitting, which consequently has limited my playing frequency to twice a week tops (used to play 4-5 times a week before the elbow).To its credit, RTP ShockSorb has all but prevented elbow flare-ups, to such level that I played 3 days in a row without having to put my arm in a sling. Heck, I didn't even have to ice my elbow or take ibuprofen. This is pretty darn amazing, and I am utterly impressed in its efficacy (yes, I'm likening it to a medicine because it's that good!).The RTP ShockSorb, compared to my usual dampener (round Head 'Djokovic' dampener), mutes the string vibration greatly. I don't have any measurement tools, but the seat-of-the-pants is at lest double--maybe even triple--the dampening. It also feels as if the sweetspot is enlarged even though the dampener is mounted on only two center mains. It's not quite as enlarged as 'the worm', but I prefer RTP ShockSorb because, while the level of dampening is similar to 'the worm', you still get just enough feedback on slightly-off-center shots to know how cleanly you're hitting. This is also very evident when you're volleying. One other benefit over 'the worm' is that it won't pops and leak the gel all over your hands and outfit.The core of RTP ShockSorb is soft, almost putty-like, which I'm guessing is what makes it so effective in its dampening ability. Unfortunately, this softness may also be its biggest shortcoming from the durability perspective. Due to the core's soft/sticky nature, it will likely get squished unless you're very careful when installing it, and then once it's on the strings it doesn't want to slide which makes it difficult to move it to the 'proper' posiition. And in my week's usage, I've installed one RTP ShockSorb between several different racquets to test its effectiveness on different string setups, and each time I install/uninstall it, the part of the core that makes contact with the strings looks increasingly worn & torn. This 'wear' is a lot worse when you install/uninstall it on shaped strings, and this is a fairly big concern because my mains are shaped and I cut out my strings every 2-3 weeks.Another concern regarding the soft core is whether it's affected by extreme temperatures and if so, how much. I play mostly indoors, so my playing temperature is relatively steady, but those of you playing in super-hot summer weather (or cold winters later in the year) might have varying experiences (or not).The other caveat is the weight. This dampener is heavy (for a dampener). At least twice as heavy (probably heavier in actuality) as my Head dampener. It's heavy enough that it throws off the racquet's balance when it's installed in the 'normal' dampener install point (pushed up flush against the bottom cross). My sticks are customized to be very head-light because my swing is fast and whippy/wristy, so on the first few days I was struggling with timing because it made the stick less head-light (on a different stock Head racquet with even balance, it actually felt like it became head-heavy). I was struggling to correct the balance with lead tapes but wasn't very successful, and it was frustrating me to the point that I came THIS close to returning it.Then I got an idea one day to push RTP ShockSorb all the way down so it's flush with the neck, and this made the balance less affected and made it easier to re-balance the racquet to the correct balance. So my solution to the added weight: intall it at the bottom of the main strings. The secondary implication here is that, if you're like me and are very sensitive to the racquet's balance, buying and using RTP ShockSorb means you have to make a real commitment because you'll have to re-balance your racquet (and if you lose it in the middle of a match, you can't just sub it with a normal rubber dampener that weighs next to nothing).So to sum it up:1) this thing absorbs string vibration like nothing else on the market2) durability of the soft core is suspect3) added weight may likely throw off your racquet's balanceDespite the caveats, this is a super product for suffers of tennis elbow (or wrist, or shoulder). At $15 a pop, I think it takes the crown as the most expensive dampener on the market, but with many high-end strings going for $20+ per pack, I think it's a very worthy investment, especially considering that I get to keep my racquets and not spend time and money on newer models that boast enhanced dampening (which may or may not be true, or may have other caveats like playability for your particular style of tennis). Durability, we'll just have to see.So all in all, big kudos for the team behind this Kickstarter project!Get it if you are elbow/wrist sufferer!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Extremely effective
  

*by J***P on Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022*

I have been playing tennis for 48 years. The first time I had tennis elbow I started using dampeners. It helped considerably, and I settled on the classic O damps from Tourna. Continued with tennis elbow on occasion, but manageable. This RTP dampener is by far the most comfortable I've ever used. I'd heard a lot of good things about it prior to purchase, but wasn't excited about the nearly 19.00 price for one dampener. Popped it into one of my rackets and I will not use another type of dampener ever. These are beyond soft and comfortable, and will decimate any unwanted "feedback" from the racket. Just off the courts after about 3 hours, and I just want to play more. So buttery soft. The dampening material is unlike anything I've ever felt. Also provides a nice thwock sound on contact as a bonus. If you want comfort without sacrificing spin, power, etc try these dampeners.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Ultrasoft: Best feeling dampener ever
  

*by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2022*

Amazing amount of absorption for such a small dampener. Ultrasoft works well on both my flexible 18x20 control racquet and my 16x19 spin racquet. Takes away unwanted sound and vibration while keeping a nice connected sensation for feedback. Downside is that the material is soft and sticky, so it collects dirt.

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