It is also important to keep in mind that if you cannot find the ideal setting, it may also be because you have not found the right string yet! At an early stage of competition, it is often better to stretch your racquet "reasonably", between 23 and 27kg to maintain control and, most importantly, avoid injuries. And can, moreover, quickly tire your arm. As we mentioned in a previous article link at the bottom of the page , the change to the clay season shows that professional players mostly adjust the tension of their string by decreasing it by 1 or 2kg.
Thus, according to the surface on which one plays, the ball is more or less heavy and lively. On clay, the ball is ruffled by absorbing the dust and is heavier, while indoor hard for example, the felt disappears, the ball becomes smoother over time and is therefore lighter and faster.
In this case it is advisable to reduce the tension of 1kg or more on clay to compensate for the heaviness of the ball, the slowdown of the game and the impression that it is necessary to make considerable efforts to make a winning shot on this surface. During the transition on fast surface or indoor, you could restore this kg removed on clay, to regain control. Outdoor or indoor, arid or humid climate, it slows down or accelerates the game and it is therefore interesting to think about adjusting your tension.
If, at an amateur level, you do not change it each time it rains or shines, we can make changes depending on the season.
Outdoors, the wind, which increases the resistance of the air, and the sun, which creates heavier playing conditions, will incite to get a lower tension to adapt and gain power and comfort of play. I hope I answered your qs. Pl guide me. I ll keep checking your site more often now.
Thanks Pallavi. Thanks for getting back to me! To help with this could you please provide links to the exact versions of the following tennis racquets that your son has used:. Each of these racquets have different variations with unique specifications, so in order to provide you with the best information it would be helpful for you to tell me the exact racquets your son has used.
Just head on over to your favorite online retailer and then include the links to the racquets in your reply. And i want to try other company. I am a racquet stringer here in dubai. Do you know where i can find good company and i can use my work experience here.
Im have 6yrs work experience as a racquet stringer.. Please help me.. However, it would likely be worth trying a few searches online to see if you can come up with an opportunity for yourself — here are a few ideas to help get you started:.
Best of luck in your search — let me know if I can help with anything else. Do the strings with lower tension go tighter or looser? I might also add, that this racquet had loads of power.. But when balls come flying at you, FAST.. On the other hand, higher tension will produce less power and more control. However, another option would be to consider a different type of string.
For example, multifilament strings tend to deliver higher end power so if you play with an inexpensive natural gut or polys then it may be worth investigating. Hi, I am purchasing a new racket wilson juice blx …can you tell me the best optimal tension of that raquet. Tension are from lbs.. Hi there! Thanks for your stopping by and for sharing your question. You are correct, the recommended string tension for the Wilson BLX Juice is from lbs, however when it comes to which tension you should use it all comes back to personal preference.
For example, you described yourself as a hard hitter. If you were looking for more control I might suggest you try a tension at the upper end of the recommended stringing tension such as lbs. It definitely takes some trial and error to find an ideal tension. Hi there Mrugesh! Looks like you and Ron both have a great eye : Thanks for mentioning. I just updated the chart in one of my previous comments. Great video! I had it strung with Luxilon Element at mid-point tension.
I was trying the demo and it came with Head Velocity and I found that my backhands are going deeper good but my forehands are going long bad. This makes sense as this is a multifilament string with more power even though both rackets are similar in terms of weight etc. I am now ready to purchase the 3rd gen Pure Strike but a little confused about the string choice. I am leaning towards choosing same string i. My style of play is top spin forehand, prefers to come to the net although I am not a great volleyer and two-handed backhand.
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Follow a manual added link 9. Follow a manual added link New to TennisCompanion? Explore and get to know us. Previous Next. Create a Free Account. View Courses. Get it Now. Tennis String Tension Explained Tension is a measure of the force pulled by a stringing machine when installing strings, typically expressed in pounds or kilograms. Tension Ranges Most tennis racquets come with a recommended tension range determined by the manufacturer for optimal performance, which serves two purposes.
Lower vs. Low String Tension A lower tension will result in more power because of a decrease in the stringbed stiffness, which impacts the trajectory or direction of the ball as it leaves your strings. Custom Fittings Discover your perfect racket and string combo! Most stringers will automatically assume you mean lbs, however. Low String Tension A low string tension would be anywhere from around lbs.
There are exceptions, of course; some players even going below 40lbs! Another factor to consider is how you want your racket to perform in terms of feel. Think McEnroe and Roddick! John strung low and Andy strung high! High String Tension A high string tension would be anything from around 55lbs to 65lbs. In this case, it would be far better to re-evaluate your choice of string or even your racket. Often it is due to the string tension dropping during point play.
Federer mostly changes rackets so often in order to prevent this tension loss occurring. There is another reason for this. If the weather is boiling hot, then they would use a higher tension. We appreciate this would require huge expense! Only the professionals really tend to make use of multiple restrings a day. Finding the Right String Tension for You The right string tension for a player can vary enormously from person to person.
But even then, everybody has different preferences. Some strings hold tension better than others, but all strings lose tension eventually. String Tension by Type There is a stark contrast between the different types of string out there, and each will need to be strung at a different tension to another. On the other hand, we have natural gut strings. If using a stiffer string like polyester, drop the tension to avoid arm injuries. Below are the ranges to start with for each material:.
Do you need more power or control? Typically, beginners with slower racquet-head speeds want their strings to add more power to their shots; advanced players with faster strokes want their strings to provide more control.
Lower string tensions tend to increase the former, while higher tensions enhance the latter. Here is the chart again, but with adjusted ranges for power and control:.
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