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No-Stick Pad Products

Author: atl4413
Date: 2004-03-16 19:28

I searched for this and found numerous threads, all of which were extremely long. However, I didn't find the answer that I'm looking for.

So, in fear of reviving the dead horse that has been very much beaten.......pad maintenance.

When I purchased my TR147, I paid extra for a coating to be put on the pads (I believe that it's teflon). This past week I went down to Carere's and purchased some pad papers. What I didn't realize (I was in a hurry, paid the $9.00 and left) is that it came with a bottle of "no-stick" powder that you're supposed to use, "if your pads are sticking".

Well, mine aren't - it's a new clarinet. However, I'm debating on whether I should take it back (do I need it?) or keep in around in the event that one day I will?

Is this powder good to use? One of the threads noted someone's opinion that the pad powder is "tantamount to pouring dirt on the pad". Or, is it harmful? And, considering that the pads are teflon treated, I don't want to harm the coating.....yadda, yadda, yadda.....

So, floor's open - any comments?

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