Typical tensions range from around 40-65lbs, but most players' tensions fall well within that range of extremes! Generally speaking, professional stringers tend to advise players to string their rackets as low as possible whilst still being able to maintain control of the ball.
How do I choose a tennis racket tension?
Here are the tension ranges we'd aim for the first time you get your racket strung:
Is higher or lower string tension better?
Most players are familiar with the general principle that low tension gives more power and high tension gives more control. The lower tension strings stretch more during impact and thus store more energy. When the ball rebounds from the racquet, more energy is returned, so it leaves with a higher speed.
What tension does Rafael use?
Nadal's String
Formerly a poster boy for Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour, Nadal now uses Babolat's RPM Blast in 15 Gauge at a tension of 55lbs. We are big fans of RPM Blast here at TheTennisBros.com, as we know how potent it can be in terms of spin potential and control.
What tension is Federer's racket?
An image of Roger Federer's Red Pro Staff RF97 racquet from the Laver Cup in 2018 revealed that Federer's string tension is around 27kgs (59.4lbs) for the mains and 25.5kg (56.1lb) for the crosses.
20 related questions foundWhat tension does Andy Murray use?
Andy uses Luxilon Alu Power in his main strings at 62 pounds tension and Babolat VS Touch Natural Gut in the cross strings at 62 pounds. This gives him a fantastic blend of control, from the harder polyester string in the mains and also good touch from the contrasting natural gut in the crosses.
What string tension Do pros use?
Typical tensions range from around 40-65lbs, but most players' tensions fall well within that range of extremes! Generally speaking, professional stringers tend to advise players to string their rackets as low as possible whilst still being able to maintain control of the ball.
What racket does Serena Williams use?
What is this? Along with Roger Federer, Serena is one of the few players with enough clout to get her own Autograph racquet, and she uses the Wilson Blade SW102 Autograph, which launched in 2020.
Does higher string tension give more control and spin?
Not necessarily. Because tighter strings produce less velocity, the ball will land shorter in the court. To make up for this, the player might swing harder generating more spin. In this case, it is not tighter strings that produce more spin, but the player's response to tighter strings.
Does higher string tension means more power?
A higher tension will provide more power and control only if you can consistently hit the sweet spot. The downside is that the strings will break more easily if a mis-hit occurs because of how tight the strings are being stretched.
Should mains or crosses be tighter?
The general rule here is the main strings should be strung tighter than cross strings.
What tension should poly strings be?
When it comes to the actual tension, most manufacturers recommend stringing elastic materials like nylon or natural gut around 50-60 lbs. If using a stiffer string like polyester, drop the tension to avoid arm injuries.
Should main and cross tension be the same?
The simple answer is yes, you can absolutely string your mains and crosses at slightly different tensions, though I strongly advise against using drastically different tensions.
What tension should I string RPM Blast?
Furthermore, some strings offer a recommended tension range as well. For RPM Blast, Babolat recommends 48 – 66 lbs or 22 – 30 kg.
How much tension do tennis strings lose?
TENSION LOSS. The most commonly discussed phenomenon of string performance is that all strings lose tension from the second they are put into the racquet — up to 15 pounds in one minute. Polyester loses more than nylon which loses more than gut. Strings stabilize quickly after the few first minutes.
How does string tension affect tennis racket?
The way you string your tennis racquet can have a dramatic effect on your game. If a racquet is strung very tight (58 pounds or more), the ball will not rebound off the strings as much. This means you will have to swing harder to generate a faster shot.
What is Nadal racket?
The racquet that has evolved with him during his time with Babolat is the Pure Aero, which is a striking fluorescent yellow.
What racket does Naomi use?
Naomi Osaka endorses the Yonex EZONE 98 tennis racquet and uses a slightly different, customized version of the same. The strings on her racquet are Polytour Strike 125. The EZONE 98 is also endorsed by Nick Kyrgios but again, he uses his own customized version of the same.
What racket does Federer use?
Roger Federer's tennis racquet is nothing magical, but his game style and results easily make you think it is. Federer uses his own Wilson Pro Staff RF 97 Autograph racquet that you can buy in the store. He uses Champions Choice strings.
Which string is best for tennis?
Tennis strings are made of natural gut, nylon (multifilament) or polyester (monofilament). Natural gut and nylon strings are best for beginner to intermediate players due to their power and comfort properties while polyester is best for advanced players due to its stiffer, control-oriented properties.
What is the recommended tension for Luxilon Alu Power?
Luxilon recommends installing Alu Power Feel with 5 to 10 percent lower reference tension than that used when installing a traditional nylon string, so that's what we recommended to our playtesters.
What is racket stiffness?
Racquet stiffness is a measurement of how much a racquet bends when it makes contact with the tennis ball. The more the ball distorts the frame, the more flex a racquet has, therefore, the lower the stiffness rating.
What racquet does Schwartzman use?
Schwartzman uses the Head Radical racquet and has done so for quite a while now. However, the paint job on his racquet is a different one, and it is of the one he is paid money to endorse. The racquet that he endorses is the Head Graphene XT Radical Pro with strings from Luxilon Alu Power 1.25.
Who uses PT57A?
Both racquets have feel in spades, but the difference is that the HEAD Pro Tour 630/280 is still used today by quite a few professional players, most famously Andy Murray and Gilles Simon under the pro stock racquet code PT57A (and as you can see in the pictures they really enjoy their experience with the racquet!).
How heavy is Andy Murrays racket?
The most recent information regarding the racquets of these two players is interesting in that it shows that Murray's racquet weighs in at 345g, which is on the lighter side at only 12.16 ounces.
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