A good recommended tension for a natural gut or multifilament string would be between 55-62lbs. You can let the ball to slide to the end of the racket’s head like it had no frame. Found inside – Page 286Effect of string tension and impact location on ball rebound accuracy in static tennis impacts . Journal of Applied Biomechanics , 9 : 143-148 . Playing with a Wilson BLX Fierce You don’t get the best of both worlds, but you also avoid the worst: not too springy, not too stiff, slightly crisp, decent spin, forgiving. For that reason, Kevlar is often strung in a hybrid setup with another string type to combine both strings' qualities. Maybe there are bonuses for tournament wins though. Right now, go for feeling rather then technical specs. For a deeper dive and explanation, check out the remainder of this guide and the sections that follow. The final negative is that gut can fall victim to variable quality control. The stringer told me that was wrong it should be Gut On the mains. (all-court, serve-volley, baseliner, etc..) Baseliner So it goes without saying they're an extremely important part of your equipment to pay attention to. The Blackburne double strung. Found inside – Page 438Knudson, D. (2006) Biomechanical Principles of Tennis Technique, Vista, CA: Racquet ... Y. S. (2009) 'Effects of string tension and impact location on tennis playing',Journal ofMechanical Science and Technology, 23(11): 2990–7. And for Federer it's the reverse, the mains are strung tighter to create a more even feeling. Fed will be using a Blue RF97 for the Laver Cup – https://www.perfect-tennis.com/laver-cup-2019-preview/, john elliot a pro stringer, recommends +2kg in the crosses to compensate for the loss of tension when passing the string crosses. Yes, Amanda Anisimova reminds me of Anna Kournikova, even if... Like or not, facts are facts. I would like some more power. Yonex are worth looking at too as I like the quality of their products…, String – test them out too. I have a friend, who never really learned tennis, he plays everything slice, even serving a kind of slice. perso en ce moment j’utilise le cordage L-TEC avec le paradox et le 4ST en hybrid, en full paradox c’est top et en hybrid 4ST/paradox c’est pas mal non plus, à essayer trés vite, cordage trés souple à corder en 4 noeuds obligatoirement et à basse tension, c’est un mono trés confortable pour les bras, à utiliser sans antivibrateur. I prefer it when I’ve strung hybrid. Polyester strings are the string type that most pros are using on the ATP and WTA tour. I don’t know a whole lot about Nadal’s gear tbh but he’s always used Babolat Aero Prodrive. Found inside – Page 337Table 14.5 Effect of Heat on String Tension and Bed Deflection Start Fresh frame Frame in car String tension ... car Tensometer reading 59 pounds 55 pounds RDC bed deflection 74 units 70 units After 60 minutes Fresh frame Frame in car ... I told her if it was good enough for Roger it would be good enough for me. You will be changing too 🙂. Made a huge difference in my game! Among the strings with high spin potential, some produce greater spin at lower tensions, while others produce greater spin at higher tensions. The tighter you string, the less power you have and the more control you have. It's impossible to just make a list of the best tennis strings as what works for one player, won't for another. If you like to take a fast swing at the ball and use topspin, you'll get the best combination of spin and control by using strings with high spin potential that produce more spin at higher tensions and stringing them tight, but if your arm demands lower tensions for comfort, you should experiment with strings that produce greater spin as you decrease tension, and if none of them are soft enough, you may have to settle for less spin potential in order to keep your arm healthy. I didn’t really know anything about strings for a long time, but I’ve been looking into it and poly strings go dead after around two weeks. How can I do that here? Compare Nadal and Thiem. Yeah, I have tried Luxillon and I missed the comfort. On an older Head Graphene Speed S, which is not a stiff frame by any means, I still have a full bed of worn Black Widow and it’s like hitting the ball with a plastic chair. So if you're a known string breaker, then it might not be the type of string for you. I will probably do a post on them at some point. For the string I’ve been looking at Luxilon ALU Power – definitely want to go with a (co)poly mono, and this seems to be well rated for durability/tension maintenance which is a bit of a factor. You have less durability with that combination but when you get a freshly strung racquet one game before each ball change that's not a factor. Thanks. Hi Jonathan, thank you for such a detailed article! Then why not directly before new balls come? For example, if you have polyester strings in the mains, the softer string crosses are strung tighter to create a more even feeling stringbed. Tbh I dunno why the coaches are pushing RPM Blast for kids. If you're shopping for strings online then you will see each string has a number with it, this is usually between 15 and 20 with the most common being 16, 17 and 18. What type of strokes do you have? After 6 months of hitting you are not experienced enough to choose the optimal racket yourself and probably nobody knows your game that deep, he/she could tell you this. My experience is, sometimes you fill after first few shots, it’s not what you like. You need to find a tension that allows your bread and butter groundstrokes to land deep in the court. So 15L is thinner than 15 but thicker than 16. And open to other suggestions on strings too (I looked at the Yonex poly tour strike, not sure how it compares to the Luxilon?). What type of strokes do you have? What are the Different Types of Tennis String? They're also softer which makes them easier on the arm, so they're usually a good choice to use for senior players. You can feel it when you don’t have one in. Definitely want to try federers setup with a soft string in the mains and tougher ones in the crosses. providing spin, and durable. And you can buy a 200m reel for the price of a single set of RPM Blast. The string is still pulled, I’m about to clamp it, but the reading shows a big drop in tension. Found inside – Page 396He produced a sample of a coil of 15 - gauge Elascord tennis string on a plastic reel . ... in stringing a tennis frame , the frame is placed in a vise , and the strings are run through each hole in a tension of 55 to 60 pounds until ... Ivica. Thanks! But playing topspin with means, you lose the wrist in half a year 🙁, Strings often break close to the frame if you never try to hit the center of the bed and why should you, if you can even hit with the frame, because it has still some strings on it 😉. Girls lose their clothes playing tennis in the park. Exclusive Member of Mediavine Home. Cathy. (flat, heavy spin, slices) Medium spin (Djokovic style shots) What string are you currently using, at what tension and in what racquet? The idea is to make the whole head a sweet spot. Dunlop Black Widow is better and much softer…until it starts notching and becomes dead. I know that I’m looking for the holy grail here but I’d like a string that’s comfortable, low power, aids in A string with a high gauge number is a thinner string and vice versa. I break both my racquets’ strings practically every week and im trying not to spend as much, preferably $40 max every time I get them restrung, and im trying to increase the durability. The vast majority of players use 16 or 17 gauge. Just found this article, huge help in understanding some of the details. What are you stringing with? peRFect Tennis delivers the latest Roger Federer news, match reports, and opinions. Is it full bed of poly? Found inside – Page 125... OF WIDE BODY TENNIS RACKETS WITH DIFFERENT STRING TENSIONS H. Sasahara ... 95 SL3 SL3 SL3 SL3 SL3 SL3 SL3 SL3 SL3 Tension ( pound ) 55 55 +9 55 55 + 9 ... I am leaning towards the Speed MP the most since it focuses on power a lot, but also includes a bit of control and feel. Found inside – Page 54“ I strung my Prince Pro at 55 pounds , 20 pounds below the middle of the ... “ I don't see the lowering of string tensions as a fad , " says Jill M. Found inside – Page 152WHAT ABOUT STRINGING ? 1. ... Ask for the top tennis person , not just a sales clerk . 2. Average string tension in a wooden racquet is 55 to 60 pounds . 3. Found inside – Page 50Tensions between 55 and 60 pounds provide excellent playing characteristics . Strings Tennis strings fall into two categories , gut and nylon . Get it as soon as ... as Mon, Sep 13. Depending on your technique, this will allow you to swing harder and keep the ball in play, Or it may result in you hitting with too much topspin and not having enough depth or penetration on the ball. When you buy tennis gear through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Spin, power, comfort, control and durability are all impacted by the type of string you use. Btw. Here are the answers to your questions: 1) Broke strings only once last year 2) would not mind paying more for top springs if that prevents injuries and help performance 3) Competition level 4) Flat (hard hitter -almost unreal for 9 1/2 year old) and uses slices a lot 5) all court 6) 4-5 times a week. I am not sure you can get better than that. The site primarily focuses on the men’s game with a bias towards Roger Federer but also covers the financials of the sports, equipment reviews, strings, and every tournament at Grand Slam, 1000, and 500 level. Maybe the only thing you cannot change your inborn muscles structure (red or white muscle fibers prevailing decide if you will be fast or need rather to go for power). Maybe a Mistringer would be a good buy, I just reviewed it here: https://www.perfect-tennis.com/mi-stringer-review/. Typically four at 26.5 and four at 27. With that in mind, polyester strings are only really well suited to players who string their racquets at a high frequency. Volkl Cyclone is a good alternative. For players who hit flat shots as they'll find that high-quality gut is more durable than many other types of strings due to its tension retention. Lighter frames are a bit harder on the body too. This is common as you get more durability with poly mains, gut cross. Well if you are breaking a full bed of poly, then I don’t think a hybrid will last you too long so it might not be a good choice. Found inside – Page 797Technique of measurement to ascertain proper racquet handle size . ... A tension of racquet frame stringing higher than 55 pounds is ill advised . I do like the 360 Speed MP and the Pure Strike 2019. How can I know how much tension is there? @PRF The properties of natural gut mean it’s a power orientated string. Rafa does the same with muscles. More feel? My Favourite Natural Gut String: Babolat VS Touch Natural Gut. works just fine, especially when I’m not in the mood to get picky about strings. I have one other question regarding stringing this time. Cuz this is the first time I tested such strings. Any news about Fed's surgery? And he is reducing the tension on the poly…. Types of Tennis Strings – An In Depth Guide To Tennis Racquet Strings. It's the cheapest string you can buy and is only really suited for complete beginners who play a handful of times a year and have no interest in strings or their tensions. How does it work? We are all here NOT EXPERTS (sorry, Jonathan), but rather less or more advanced hobby players. How much do you want to spend on strings? I like polyester because I can hit more freely without the trampoline. If you were doing a single string job with the same string in mains and crosses then you could pull the crosses tighter. Your racket is like an extension of your arm that you will use to reach and guide the ball strategically against your opponent. Many thanks! Thanks. @laurelevyfilms Imagine if it was the other way around, the JCVI recommended it but government ministers were pushing for it not to happen , @Ringham7 @ringsau @jon_wertheim @steftsitsipas Anyone using the term anti vaxxer here should be embarrassed. Sorry!I Can’t recall anymore. Racket Head Size – Larger racquets need to be strung at a higher tension than smaller heads to produce the same string bed stiffness, Racket String Pattern – Fewer strings generate a lower string bed stiffness, Stringing machine type – Different types of machine will produce a different string bed stiffness – continuous pull machines will produce a firmer string bed than a manual crank machine. Low tension typically ranges from 40 to 50 lbs, while high string tension ranges from 55 to 65 lbs. So I am a total beginner, but want to get serious about tennis and eager to improve my skills so that I can beat 50% of recreational players in a year or two. Good shout on the tension though. To offset this, you have to string at a higher tension on a bigger racquet. Volkl Cyclone – cheaper than RPM Blast and very good. Or maybe a soft poly, Luxilon Element or 4G Soft. Found inside – Page 19Even with all this supporting information favoring the oversized racquet ... of a racquet purchase to string their racquet with nylon at 55 pounds tension . What type of game do you play? Found inside – Page 30970 45 degrees 105 degrees 65 60 Temperature and Tension Tension 55 What if you string one racquet in your garage in the morning at 45 degrees ambient ... Is is not surprising, Fed needs rather control than power, given his perfect hand skills and playing rather to no-man’s land than very deep or extremely to the lines. As a result, they're significantly more durable and can be produced at much thinner gauges; so if you have the racquet head speed a poly string can help you produce wicked levels of topspin. Frame is covered on both sides by two string beds. $54.00 $ 54. Required fields are marked *. I’ve been playing with my poly string for 5 months lol. Nobody tells you, which racket is the best for you. It’s between a Yonex VCore Pro 97 (310g) and a Wilson PS 97 CV (315g). Great, great value and knowledge shared! Found inside – Page 18String tension plays a role in being well equipped . ... a tightly strung racket adds something to your game , order a medium tension of 50 to 55 pounds . You will also see the letter L used such as 16L. What string setup have you been using most frequently in the RF97A and what do you like and not like about it? Vectran – rarely used, sometimes incorporated with Nylon strings. ! I dunno the specs of those racquets off the top of my head, but are they vastly different? I can tell its gone dead because it hurts my arm and I’ve lost control over my shots. Great article! Exhibitionist & Voyeur 07/05/02: College Girls Ch. Here are the answers: I decided to use string from Tecnifibre X-One Biphase 16 or 17 for more power and keep the tension a bit low. ). It's madness. I’ve been having lessons for a couple of months now as started taking the game a bit more seriously. If the first choice racket feels well and you are happy, playing this one. It does not give the same hit feedback but the pop sound is great. Almost identical, half the price. Found inside – Page 28755. Nash , G. , How flexible is your metal racket ?, World Tennis , 20 , 80 , 1972 . 56. ... Baker , J. A. and Wilson , B. D. , The effect of tennis racket stiffness and string tension on ball velocity after impact , Res . Higher tensions offer significantly more control at a given level of topspin. Rafael Nadal for example strings with a full bed of polyester but they're probably not the type of string that regular club players should be stringing with. I also liked the first Tecnifibre Black Code a lot but the current Black Code 4S doesn’t feel nearly as responsive. i have the wilson juice 100’s racquet and i play 4 times a week. I thought this was common knowledge, you see it every match at games 6 and 8. I’ve been using luxilon at 52 tension for a few years now and also have been looking at Solinco tour bite 16L but havent tried it yet. As the looser string bed compresses more, the ball stays on the strings longer, during which time any tiny changes in your racquet position can change the path of the ball. Recently her coach suggested to change strings to Babolat 18 ga, the guy who works at the tennis shop in our city agreed with the coach. Extreme tolerance (big sweet spot), so it lets people missing completely the genuine tennis skills, to bring the ball to the other side, play dropshots quite easily. Hi Jonathan, Thank you for your web site. Found inside – Page xviAgain, look for a suggested string tension label on the racket throat. String tension ranges from 55 to 74 pounds (25 to 34 kg). Generally, the lower the tension, the more power that can be generated. Tighter strings allow for more con— ... Or he prefers control over power. I love to read about stuff like this, so it’s great to read while things are somewhat quiet. Hi Jonathan! As the ball hits the concrete, part of it compresses, and the rubber stores some of that energy, which is then released as the ball uncompresses. This is why I’ve found that a basic large core nylon string (a.k.a. Smaller frame but considering he was using full gut then, lower tensions would have been hard to control. Maybe some addition to your question. The downsides are that natural gut is expensive and it doesn't perform well in certain types of weather. Introducing the latest racquet endorsed by Rafael Nadal, the updated colorway Pure Aero.Babolat has redesigned and re-engineered the Pure Aero back in 2019, featuring more control plus a better feel -- remaining the gold standard frame for players who use spin as their weapon of choice to dominate the court. Found inside – Page 25855 No. 3 The stiffness of a new Davis Classic tennis racket was ... as it does not have to include the parameters of string tension and string configuration ... He added some weight to the head a few years ago but that is the only change I have read about. Why are synthetic strings even used if the natural gut is so good? It's madness. ... For example, if your racquet says the recommended string tension is 55 to 60 pounds, start with 58 pounds. I started tennis half a year ago, taking lesson once a week, and practice 1-2 times a week. 50 – 60 lbs). I am comfortable with all the strokes, but mostly hit flat strokes. For choosing a string gauge, I recommend choosing the thinnest string that gives you adequate durability based on how often you are willing to restring. And what do you want to change about them? Also that Wilson 97 L CV Prostaff is quite a light racquet from what I read? If you read the official rules of tennis, you'll find a section that specifies that the ball, when dropped on concrete from 100 inches, shall rebound to between 53 and 58 inches. Found inside – Page 103Racquet string tension should be no higher than 55 pounds , and the subject should be measured for the proper grip size by the Nirschl technique ( 32 ) . This method measures the distance from the tip of the ring finger to a point on ... Learned a lot about string. With those three strings, you get decent durability, but poly’s do die quickly whichever you use, so you will need to restring fairly often regardless. It will absorb higher frequency vibrations. I am still shopping for a decent used racquet, probably will get a Pure Drive or Yonex ezone 100. Yeah I would test a hybrid. Does it change dramatically throughout the year depending on surface and conditions? Plz help! Would appriciate the advice! I would bet you would get A+ if this was a school essay. How often do you break strings? Great Read. I like them both a lot but my arm and shoulder aches some after playing and I don’t want to injure it. HI Jonathan, Megan again. Have you tried Luxilon? As for recommendations, it is hard to make suggestions off the cuff. Poor durability. I’ve used the same racket for 20 years (pro kennex Titanium 245g 104 sq) and got it restring a long time ago and don’t know what kind of strings it’s using, I’m looking at getting a new racket soon. Or a different poly – Luxilon Big Banger Original, Polytour Pro Tough. I like the Ashaway Monogut for example. Could you make a suggestion as to what you’d recommend as the optimum strings, gauges and tension? Usually this will be written on the frame somewhere and will typically give a 10 pound range (ie. The key to understanding why lower string tensions yield slightly more power is to compare the energy return offered by the strings to that offered by the ball. Here’s a link to my guide on string tension, which I reference in the video. 4.2 out of 5 stars 5,330. Solinco Confidential. Thanks in advance. 😀. Clamp slipping? Found inside – Page 37Most earthbound players prefer medium tension ( 55–60 pounds ) for a combination of power and “ feel . ” Q. How can I tell if my racket is strung too loose ... The image above is taken from the Laver Cup from 2018 in Chicago, and as you can see, Federer is stringing his mains at 27 kgs (59.5lbs) and his crosses at 25.5 kgs (56.2lbs).. Too elastic and and ball springs out like a jack-in-a-box, too stiff/tight, there is no feel and you get tired fast. If you use polyester then as soon as the strings stop snapping back into place, and need to be straightened between points, you should restring. To be honest I am not sure what to suggest. Which strings should you choose? The site primarily focuses on the men’s game with a bias towards Roger Federer but also covers the financials of the sports, equipment reviews, strings, and every tournament at Grand Slam, 1000, and 500 level. You can then try a natural gut or a multifilament to compare. This is the best article I’ve read in a long time, excellent. I don’t unfortunately. By using Priority 1, Federer gets a guy in Ron Yu who travels with a stringing machine that is calibrated for accuracy at every tournament they attend. Thanks, How often do you break strings? Thanks! I would probably just stick with a poly. Is it doing it on all types of string? Some players prefer the way a firm stringbed feels, some people like the way a soft stringbed feels. The reason it's expensive is due to the high cost of manufacturing; this is an organic matter so to be turned into tennis string it's a labour-intensive process with multiple steps. Becomes dead stringing this time ranges from 55 to 65 lbs to change them... 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