
The HEAD PTC Dampener (commonly designated under HEAD’s Pro Damp / Prime Damp / Tour Dampener lineup in a Blue/Violet / Blue colorway) is a button-style elastomer shock absorber designed to mute string bed resonance and improve ball impact feedback.
The HEAD PTC Dampener is crafted from a soft, high-grade elastomeric rubber compound featuring HEAD’s signature logo design. It installs directly between the two central main strings just beneath the bottom cross string.
Performance Profile
- Shock & Vibration Absorption: High. The elastomeric rubber compound absorbs string bed flutter and reduces the high-frequency kinetic shock transmitted up the racquet frame upon impact.
- Impact Sound/Acoustics: Muted & Crisp. Substantially deadens background string ringing, allowing you to focus on ball connection without distracting noise.
- String Bed Feel: Connected. Unlike full-length cable/worm dampeners that completely deaden feedback, this button-style shape retains enough natural string feel to allow precise touch on volleys, drop shots, and slice.
- Durability & Hold: Secure. Flexes tightly around the main strings to stay locked in place even through heavy spin and high-swing-speed baseline rallies.
Best Suited For
- Stiff String Setups: Players running modern stiff co-poly or polyester hybrid strings that produce extra harsh vibrations.
- Arm Comfort & Joint Relief: Players sensitive to frame shock or prone to repetitive strain injuries (such as tennis elbow or wrist fatigue).
- Control-Oriented Baseline & Touch Players: Players who rely on clean, direct feedback and prefer a quiet, solid sound on contact.
Specifications
- Brand / Line: HEAD (Pro / Tour Series).
- Colorway: Blue-Violet / Royal Blue.
- Material: Elastomeric Silicon / Rubber Composite.
- Design Style: Button / Circular Dual-Main String Interlock.
- Main String Interlock: Spans 2 central main strings.
- Weight: ~2.0 - 3.0 grams.
- Package Options: Single Pack or 2-Piece Pack (depending on retail release).
