That prostaff behind you... It took about 11 mins for it to stop swaying! :-)

@joshuab1707

3 жыл бұрын

Speaks to how headlight the Pro Staff is haha

@abelau854

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuab1707 yeah exactly

@JamieSmith-fz2mz

3 жыл бұрын

It’s haunted.

@genesisnkaidence8519

2 жыл бұрын

Y’all forgot the babolat on the right

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for fueling my OCD 🫠😬

"And he's..uh, you know... whatever", lol. Good discretion.

@hodor6159

2 жыл бұрын

It's John McEnroe isn't it.

Coming back to tennis after the early 80s. Now I'm caught up-- thanks!

My history of strings tensions. Age 20 using 57lbs Age 25 using 55lbs Age 28 using 53lbs Age 29 using 50lbs Now I'm 30, I'm using 48lbs

@jefffinke8225

Жыл бұрын

Good to know. I hit hard in high school with alot of spin and power and loved tight strings, but I'm 33 now so it's good to know where I should start.

@benjamintran5444

8 ай бұрын

I used to play with Wilson SixOne 95 16x18 K-factor at 60lbs tension when I was at 30s, then BLX version at 55lbs, then the SixOne 95S at 53lbs when I was in 40s. From 50s until now, I use Clash 98 V1 (with added lead-tape) at 38lbs due to my elbow and wrist issues. I was surprised that I got decent control at that low tension. I do use tennis-spin-maker to increase string-to- ball friction. FYI, I am 4.5 level and use topspin cyber blue 16g most of the time.

@rayadisurya7343

5 ай бұрын

do we need to string the cross lower for full bed of polyester string?

That tidbit about stringing polys lighter to get the responsiveness is a game changer, thanks!

You use to do my strings wen I was playing at Marin tennis club, happy Too see your video

I started using your tension (48lb). I always used mid 50`s. But this "not so high and not so low" setup is really good.

Easily the best string tension video I have ever watched and I watched like 20 of them. Using 48 pounds softer polys too, but I have the best feeling and control in the first 2 hours :)

Lots of good points made. I've been stringing my own for over 20 years and I'm very sensitive to how different strings perform. One point I'd add is that temperature is another factor that influences how a racquet feels. Use lower string tension as it gets colder. A local pro I know uses three identically set up racquets with the exception of string tension to accommodate different conditions.

This was such a helpful breakdown of it all. Thank you so much!

Thank you, this has been very helpful. I am an older playing coming back from the days of continental grip and playing with a stiffer tension of 65 lbs. I have switched to a semi western grip and now will need to test lower tensions.

@sooparticular

2 жыл бұрын

i went from 60 to 40s incredible benefits

In the 80's, racket tension was 65-75 pounds because people were using natural or synthetic gut. In the 90's Kevlar and polyester strings began to increase in popularity and the racket manufacturers dropped tension on the rackets because they didn't want people injuring themselves by stringing polyester strings with high tension. In addition, rackets were less powerful due to smaller head size and greater flexibility. I used the 2014 PS90 up until last year and switched to the RF97. I would string my PS90 with natural gut at 65lbs. When I switched rackets the RF97 was so much more powerful than my PS90 that I had to tone down the power of the natural gut so I started using Wilson Revolve in the crosses. After testing and making adjustments I settled on natural gut at 62lbs in the mains and revolve in the crosses at 58lbs. I am a 4.5 all court player that loves to serve and volley. Once I get use to this powerful frame I will go back to natural gut at maybe 67lbs. Nothing beats the playability of natural gut and if you are a player that loves to finish points at the net the drop the poly. Your style of play also have a lot to do with string type and tension.

He's right that it really depends. The rule is that higher tension = more control, and because I have terrible control I have always strung high (64 lbs) since I took up the game again 12 years ago. Also I tend to hit a little long. Recently I got a stringing machine and have been experimenting. I dropped down to 57 (I figure it's 55 after breaking in) and the difference has been amazing. Also my favorite strings have been the soft co-polys. You'd think I'd be launching the ball all over the place and long. Instead the strings give in to the ball which has helped me feel the ball much better, better topspin, better control, counter to conventional wisdom. I've never felt so connected to the ball. So the answer is it depends on the player, the racquet, and the string.

Very good explanation about how to feel your game and choose the best option. Congrats!

Excellent analysis. Pro-staff for life. Serve and volley baby.

I recently returned to the game after a 30-year hiatus. When I was playing regularly back in the day, I would string my rackets at 55 lbs. That was the optimum performance for both the racket and the strings I used (polyester). Now I am looking at going lower, to 45-50 lbs. I hit a semi-western forehand (always have; it's the most comfortable to me because it produces heavy topspin and greater control) and a two-handed backhand. I can remember one of my teammates stringing his rackets at 65 lbs.

Wow man. I've learned so much fro your channel and I was wondering about this and was about to search other channels. STOP READING MY MIND!!!!!

That was very informative. Really, useful.

Another informative video, thank you. Just moved to Wilson Revolve Spin 16 @ 52lbs in my TF40. Played great from the outset and still happy approx 8hrs in. Moved from Cyclone Tour @ 50lbs.

These tips help me a lot. Thanks ❤

Some great insight. Thanks!

Best string tension video . Thank you so much

The “recommend tension range” was built when the only strings on the market were high powered gut and syn gut, never go above 50 for a poly unless you use a hybrid, I love using 46/44 full bed poly in a blade

@simi9222

3 жыл бұрын

How about poly with multi in the cross @ 52/55

@dragonite6497

3 жыл бұрын

@@simi9222 yeah, the multi balances out the stiffer polyester, that’s when I use poly above 50.

love this guy

Great professional information. Thanks.

I always use it with the highest tension for my raquet because I wanted control, but I notice that I like my swing after a couple of weeks. I will use lower tension next time. Thanks for the video

@mrbigstufff17

Жыл бұрын

You could also try a stiffer poly...

Fantastic video thank you!

I play with 24/23 kg (53/51 lb) on a Prestige MID and a Luxilon Alu Power 125 string. It feels great from the beginning and gets a little hard to control during the last hour before it breaks. My strings break after 10-20 hours, depending on who I'm practicing with. I think everyone needs to try out what feels best. Some pros like Volandri even play with 35 lb or less.

This really good info on string tension.

Excellent video ! I use Champions strings in my ProStaff and I love the tension from the start to the end. 22 g is good for me.

Really good content. Well Done.

Thanks for one more very useful video.

This guy is low key hilarious

Thank you.

Just getting back into the game after a long time away. Thank you for continuing to produce these great videos. Strung around 55lbs back-in-the day but I am going to go for a lower tension now. Hope to try Confidential strings soon.

@joshuab1707

3 жыл бұрын

If you haven't already, please do. I fell in love with the strings right away. I've got my Pro Staff 97 strung up with Confidential 17G in the Mains @54lbs and Gamma Live Wire Professional 17G in the Crosses @56lbs. I don't have arm issues, but it is super soft and crisp at the same time. Not to say it feels dampened though, still plenty of feel.

@DurpenHeimer

2 жыл бұрын

Confidential 17g is the most optimal string

I've used a hybrid setup at 58lbs for awhile, works well for me. I generally like it from freshly strung to midway through its life cycle. I'm not a huge fan of the strings towards the point it is going to break.

Thank you! Very interesting! Oliver from Germany

I find the racquet recommendations are just about always 50-60 without thought. For example, that Pro Staff is widely acknowledged as underpowered and guidance should be at least 45-55 or lower. May not be case with all OEMs. I use 48 with 1.20 Polys and love it.

I've been playing for the last year with the Prince Textreme 120 with Tourna Big Hitter Silver 7 (16 Guage) at 62 lbs. I'm 64 and played in college (#1 singles and doubles) for a D3 school. I've been playing USTA leagues at the 4.5 level since then. The Prince 120 has an extremely high power rating (1,600) vs about 800 for the older Prince Pro 100. So the 120 needs high tension to keep the ball in the court and the Tourna string plays well at that tension and lasts over 25 hours before breaking. And it maintains tension better than any other string I've ever used.

if I were rich I would string lower tension but because I am not I start with 54 and enjoy the last hours of the strings when they are loose as you said. thank you btw you are really good

Thanks for the video. Please do a video about the tension difference between mains and crosses. I assume that the shape of the head, length and with of the head, no of main strings and no of cross strings has influence on that. I string like 200 racquets a year, and see quite a lot of deformation of the head after stringing. Like the head to loose or to tight in the arms of the machine. Most of the very experienced players often ask just 1 KG difference between mains and crosses even when they have a 18x19 string pattern. Thanks!

RPM Blast at 53 lbs on my Wilson Prostaff RF97 Autograph and other Prostaff racquets e.g. 95, K Factor 90. It's good pretty much from the start but probably feels best 1 hour in right until the string starts to loosen right towards the end (the mains start to move from tension loss). Have tried 49, 51, 52 pounds and preferred 53.

I’ve got frozen shoulder so I have to go super weenie with my strings, lol. Luckily I hit a very flat ball so I’m not typically a big breaker. I just put a full bed of the new NXT Soft 16 in my Clash 100 at 48 and after a couple hours it really settled in. Sounds like an absolute whip.

Best for my current setup is RPM Blast 17g at 51. I do like it off the stringer but definitely plays best the next time out. You are right about being sensitive to tension loss. At some point if the strings don’t break, the control goes out the window and it’s pretty annoying to play with 😂

Love your videos! Can you do a review of the major tennis ball machines? When and who should look for what features, like speed, spin, oscillation. Which manufacturers are more reliable and which machines are easier to repair?

Great review ❤

Really good stuff

I don't know if it's all the modern synthetic string, but today's players are too finicky. When I was learning to play, we played until the string broke. (And I heard Chris Everett say the same thing.)

@boogie7778

3 жыл бұрын

It's totally different b/c of the types of strings being used today. Syn Gut vs Poly/Co-Poly etc due to tension maintenance. Then you factor in crazy stuff like Kevlar strings etc. Natural Gut maintains tension far better than multi/syn and Poly, while also having power, feel and being easier on the arm. I'm currently using a Poly/Multi hybrid strung at 53(M)/51(P) and it feels good, gives me power and can play with no arm issues. So far ;)

@tedneanderthal7373

3 жыл бұрын

I injured my elbow playing with dead strings. Waiting for strings to break is no longer a good idea because few people now string with natural gut like Chris Evert played with in her youth. Poly strings become bagged and too loose after about 10-12 hours of play. Synthetic strings become stiffer and unforgiving when they are dead. And, just like it is not recommended to play with dead strings, it is also not recommended that anyone play with dead balls for the same reason.

@uncleremus64

3 жыл бұрын

@@boogie7778 Thanks for the info.

@uncleremus64

3 жыл бұрын

@@tedneanderthal7373 Thanks for the info.

A quick note: If your style is spin-oriented and you are playing with a spin-friendly racket less tension might mean more control. Less tension => more spin => more control.

Babolat RPM Team 52lb spins like a hurricane

For last 5 years I have dropped my tension to 40 LB full synthetic , love it no arm issues anymore , strings last longer

Great video! So, can a low tension make Wilson Pro Staff as forgiving as Wilson Blade? I’m actually thinking of putting 25 lbs on Pro Staff 97UL because I like an ultra light racket but I can use a little more power.

Thanks. Nice video! I play RPM Blast, tension 26 kg. My favourite window is between 2 and 8 hours. Then I string it new. I don't like it directly after stringing.

I have been playing with Solinco TourBite @48 for about 6 years now. Hate it for 1-2 sessions, then I love it for a month or so (I hit 3 times a week) after that it feels like I am hitting a rock with a paper bat!

Wilson Clash Tour with Hyper G 16L at 52. Ideal. Wilson Blade 98 with Velocity MLT at 52 lbs. This is my test winter setup. Still trying to figure this one out. Might want to go for lower tension for more power in Blade.

He hit right on the head since I string often and sensitive to tension changes. I have been using Gosen Micro 16 for years and no longer use poly due to some arm issues. I just bought a Wilson Clash 98 and strung it at 52lbs which was pretty much on the money. I probably get about 8 hours or so out of string job.

I have used ocho xp 17 for sometime now. My racquet is wilson n code 1 that have used for many years. Bought a new one last year. Always liked it. Have any suggestions for new racquet and or syrings

I’m now using Gosen AK Pro CX after watching your video on it. I’m also using Triax 1.33 on my Gravity Pro. Tension is 57lbs on my Prestige MP and RF97A and 58lbs on my Gravity Pro and 55lbs on my Srixon CX200 Tour 18x20. I personally like it right off the stringing machine.

@docstranger9520

2 жыл бұрын

Triax is such a great string. Feels like gut with a little more control

the hard part about tension is that it is completely relative to the player... you can recommend an "starting point" but it would be up to them to see what feels the best

Have you heard of the Racquet Tune app? It measures the string tension based on the sound. To my surprise, the actual tension on the racquet is much lower than what you get it strung for - even when freshly done on a calibrated machine. What tension should I go by? The machine number or the actual tension?

Perfect 👌🏻 video explaining why and how use some tension or not!!! Can you make a review about kirschbaum tenis strings??? It came to my attention that a professional woman (Kerber) playing with those !!!!

Great videos!! Very informative and greatly appreciate them all. Have a question and dont laugh!! Ok I have a Prince Spectrum comp 90, yes it's old but I love it and used it back in the 90's when I played in high school. Looking to put upgrades in it versus replacing it possibly, or maybe if you have a suggestion for a newer comparable. I just tried a newer racket with an over grip around 4 1/2. So I just put an over grip on it and want to experiment with the Confidential/React that you suggested. I'm 6' 220 and I am a power hitter with lots of topspin. What tension would you reccomend! I used to string at 60# but now find that I am swinging too hard to get that pop, amd need to go to a lower tension for more power but still.want control. Alot of variables I know. What is your best advice on re acker and strings. I am also looking to add head weight as soon as I can find some to offset overgrip, as I found I like a heavier racket. Thankyou for your help. Play recreational now but may step it up as I have a rekindled my love for tennis. Oh and I just turned 50 but am in great shape(powerlifter)😂. I know weird !!

@julianyach3261

2 жыл бұрын

Id go vcore pro by yonex at 52 pounds with a gut/red code combo

I’m a collegiate level player, moving from prince 03 tour to Babolat Pure Strike Tour, what should i string it with? I like a lot of spin and control, I am a very strong powerful guy.

Thanks for the great video. I have this question would like to ask. If I string the racquet with poly at tension 55lb, I assume over the first few hours of play, I will get more power and less control due to the drop of tension? or it is not really the case? :D

Kevlar/4g at 86lbs is what i love. I prestretch it manually and it is best after the 1st hour and then will last a month or two till it loses control. No conti or flat shots either

@Tennis Spin - Always enjoy your insightful comments especially on strings. I can tell you have been there, done that and seen all. I strung Elements at 48 lbs. Typically after 3-5 hours playing, the optimal zone started to emerge. It last about 3-5 hours then the string became "no feel". So what is my optimal tension? And why not just strung at that tension to be optimal right from the top? Thanks.

@mrbigstufff17

Жыл бұрын

At your place, I would try a string that is more durable in terms of playability...

Personally like my strings near the end and find the racquet a lot more 'playable'. Given that I've recently been going lower on tension as don't like it off the bat. Would be interested to know how pros handle the drop in tension. Do they get it strung to what they like straight off, or maybe play in all the racquets?

I'm in the midst of transitioning from a Prince Graphite 110 from the late 80s when I was playing competitive tennis in high school to a new racquet because I'm now picking the game back up at the age of 50 and would love your recommendation on a racquet, strings, and tension. I've demoed a few frames from a local shop but most everything has an enormous trampoline effect even though the racquets I've demoed I was told that they were in the "control" category which is the farthest from the "power" category. What I liked about my old Prince is that I felt like I could swing as hard as I could and keep it deep in the court with good control. Kinda like Agassi did it back in the day. Thank you very much for your help.

@tpclaudio

Жыл бұрын

I could have written this comment. Did you string your graphite 2 at 65 lbs too?:)

@tpclaudio

Жыл бұрын

I did☝️

hi. I do have a question if you could help answering. I have half a set of VS Touch left in an already opened package. I leave it in my room with the A/C occasionally turned on. I have left it like that for a few weeks now. Does that affect the playability and quality of the strings itself? Thanks a lot!

Nice video; Just one question, using usually poliester Soft armour soft 1.24 mm @ 22/21 kg on Instinct Head playing 3 Times /5 hrs week ,how many hrs before restringing ? Tks Adriano

Blade, 4G at 52. I tried your favored Confidential, I liked it at the start but it seemed to go dead faster then 4G. Still fun to hit with. Keep up the good work.

@docstranger9520

2 жыл бұрын

4G is hands down the best and longest lasting poly I’ve ever used. I now string it as a cross with Triax mains due to slight arm issues.

Can you please also talk about string patterns? I have two same Wilsons and the same type of string but different patterns and it really make a difference. Thanks for the great videos.

I string hyper g at 52, love it at first and love it less from hour 5-6 to 25. What I hate is when the strings don’t come back to their place. Does that mean that they are dead or that there is not enough tension?

I played with the Dunlop 200g for about 12 yrs.It was probably the best racquet I ever played with.Two yrs. ago,my racquets were stolen from my car so I needed to procure new racquets.I decided to purchase& play with the Wilson Pro staff RF97 -the black model with the white trim. There are definitely some good things about this racquet.However,when I train with the pros at my club,I feel like I'm Liam Neeson in the duel against Tim Roth at the end of " Rob Roy".I have the heavy Scottish Claymore& either of them has the rapier.Can you suggest a replacement racquet?I've been stringing at 45 lbs.

I use Racket tune to log string tension from stringing and found that from about 55s poly it will drop about 3 lbs depending on string within the next day or 2; most overnight. Then it lasts me anywhere from 6 to 8 playing hours and they r dead. Total tension drop is another 5% slow and steady but never falls over a cliff. And the crosses r notched preventing the mains from moving for SnapBack during impact. Time to cut out. Not sure which is a bigger factor. I’m sure it gets pretty involved.

Am in process of downsizing from 110 sq in 5.3 Wilson Hyperhammer with Gamma TNT2 17 Crosses Babolat RPM Blast 18 mains to a Dunlop CX 200 OS (105 sq in) with recommended tension range 40-60#. What strings and tension would you recommend to give me that audible POW sound and feel ? Is looser generally louder ? Thnx.

new stringing of Luxilon 4G soft 16L and Solinco Tour Bite Diamond Rough 17 @ 60/59 lbs on kPro Staff 88. I hadn't been out much with it this past year.

I got the clash 100 pro. Use rough poly in the mains and synthetic gut on crosses. 48 lbs mains and 44 lbs in crosses

Excellent spin on this topic and well explained Mr Tennis Spin - most club level players don't pay much, if any, attention to strings or tensions. I love this subject having injured my wrist first time I played tennis 6-7yrs ago so I have spent a lot of time researching strings. Current setup is Blade98 CV with Alu pwr rough @ 48. Previously HyperG 16L @ 53 though I plan on experimenting at 48. I usually get 20-25 hrs of playing time before I cut it out.

I usually do AluPower 4G Rough at 62....I frickin’ love it...

Gotta couple of Prince Graphite Pro 110, rec tension is 70-80, went w/70, and a lux ruff, feels great! im 62 retired Navy, Might try it at 60 next time, killer racquet!

Head Gravity, hybrid- gut mains Poly crosses. 55 gut 53 poly. I love a fresh strung racket most. Should probably try higher tensions since I like it tight for the accuracy to paint lines

About tension, power, control I would be curious to see an analysis of the resulting laws of physics, i.e. when the strings get tighter a powerful shot will probably squash the ball more than a powerful shot with low tension where the strings take the bend. The cumulated and differential bending of the ball and the strings might be worthwhile calculating (if at all possible)

Is there a relationship between tension and spin? I’ve heard that higher tension creates more “bite” and therefore more spin.

Good to know I'm not the only one who liked the racket right before the strings broke.

What a good tension for Dunlop explosive spin 17gage and i use it at 52 pounds?

Yonex Ezone 105 with Alu Power Feel at 52 lbs, absolutely love it

The string tension for the racquet is usually on the inside shaft. BUT... for a given racquet what would be the recommended string tension (range) PER STRING TYPE, (polyester / multifilament / gut) ? That would be very useful information. Any advice on that?

Isospeed Baseline Control 1.30 mm (poly) in a Prince Phantom Pro 100 at 55#, the max end of the printed range. Exploring lower tensions: just re- strung at 53#. Racquettune app says the string bed tension dropped from 47 (fresh strung) to 42 after five hours of play

Hi there, I am from South Africa and I am thinking of trying a hybrid(1. For economical reasons and 2. Wanting to get more out of my game) I am about 6ft and I turn 16 in the middle of this year. I play minimun 2 times a week of most of the year and would consider myself a pretty decent player. I am currently using a Clash 100 pro and play with a full bed of luxilon alu power rough at 57 main and 55 cross. I can generate all the power I need which is why my tension is so high. What would you recommend I do?

With my rf97 i prefer 55 for my serve but i will admit that for everything else slightly lower is best

Which string do you advise for blade pro 16x19 and which tension? Thanks

That 8-10 hours is spot on. I change racquets when I realize that I have to add spin to keep the ball in the court and then it goes in the restring pile.

@movdqa

3 жыл бұрын

I use BB Rough or Smooth at 51 pounds for the past 11 years in Prestige MPs. 52 is too tight for me.

I'm a 4.5 and string my babolat PD with Lux ALU Power Fluoro at 57lbs. Everyone says I'm crazy for using such a high tension, but my strings feel good for a while. A few hours before they're about to pop, they start to feel dead... So I think I've found a good tension.

I have a Head Extreme Pro (a few years old) it says 57+-5 I used to string at 61 to get the most control I can without going over the max recommended. I wanna try some new strings, my last setup was a hybrid Wilson NTX Control with Prince Synthetic Gut. Do you think I should string with lower tension and if so by how much? I don't remember last time I actually broke a string, and I play about once a week. I can hit hard, and often balls go just a little long, so I'm interested to get the most control I can.

The string tension for the racquet is usually on the inside shaft. BUT... what would be the recommended string tension (range) PER STRING TYPE, (polyester / multifilament / gut), for a given racquet ? That would be very useful information. Any advice on that?

I like that intro

Hello from Germany, I play the wilson clash tour with oehms black pearl 1.18 - 18/17 kg.

I used to play the gamma trad 20s cause you could string them at 72 with Kevlar to get some hitting in without breaking strings every week. I’m getting back into it but I don’t know exactly where to start.

What do you think about stringing the new SW102 blade in hybrid natural gut /luxilon 4G tension 64/65 ?