Frank the Frankenstein dampener — stitches, bolts, and that flat-top haircut, sitting at the throat of your racquet like a tiny monster guarding the strings.

Silicone construction; slips between the bottom two main strings to take some of the ping out of contact. Sold as a 2-pack — dampeners have a habit of flying off, so the spare earns its keep.

A few reasons people grab Frank:

• A Halloween-season gift for a tennis-playing friend
• An add-on to a kid's birthday or graduation gift
• Pairs well with our Mythical Dampener Vampire or Zombie for a horror set

$9.99. Free shipping at $50.