Depends on the particular string and racquet, but usually around 53lbs for a 1.25mm poly. Any lower and I feel I lose control as I have a flatter hitting game.
I use Alu power at 23/22 but my arm hurts. I’m going to try 18/18 now because I never hit long really, only into the top inch of the net. I was happy with 18/16 but I kept trying to go higher…mistake! Now I’m going to find a stiff bed at 18/18 but loose enough to feel good and have a higher trajectory. Your thoughts? Thanks for your video
I found the best compromise of performance and comfort with stiff control polys like Tourbite at 36lbs - and I tried nearly every string setup you can imagine :D The sweetspot becomes huge, the strings loosen up without becoming mushy or trampoline-like. This doesn't work that well with softer polys or softer strings in general, but for controlled strings like MaxPower, Alu Power, RPM Blast I think everybody should at least try tensions below 20kg once. Many will be surprised how much control you still have and how much the comfort level will rise.
It is really interesting. Yeah I have a lot of teammates who are using polys around 20kg or less. Which is crazy to me. I have to still use at least 24kg to not hit the backfence regurarly. But maybe I should try it out sometimes. Thanks for your comment :)
Depends on your game style, ability, and personal preference. I think the best of both worlds is a softer poly like msv focus hex 1.27 at the highest recommended tension on the racquet. My Head Gravity MP is 57lbs. The gravity mp has a low RA flex of 62 so its softer. I also have a Head Graphene XT Speed MP A with an RA near 70 snd a max tension also of 57. Because it's stiffer than the Gravity mp, I still go with 57lbs and msv focus hex 1.27, but cross it with softer multi like Head Velocity MLT 17 @57. Both setups provide control because of the higher tension, yet good comfort, feel, and good spin because of the softer string. Another good cross very similar to MLT and slightly cheaper is Prince Lightning Pro 17.
Hi, currently using the Diadem Elevate Tour. When I was using a synthetic gut (Forten, I like cheap), I was stringing 52 to 55 lbs. When using full bed of polyester (Vokl Cyclone or Diadem Solstice Power), I usually string 48 to 52 lbs. Finally, the cheap hybrid (Forten Syn Gut and Gosen Polynon) was strung at 50lbs.
many many years ago, i would string between 60-64lbs. but as racquets and technology changed, i've gone all the way down to 46lbs. i've tried as low as 35lbs. felt nice, but felt i had to restring too often. so landed on 44-46lbs as my standard :)
Let me know which string and tension do you use?
Depends on the particular string and racquet, but usually around 53lbs for a 1.25mm poly. Any lower and I feel I lose control as I have a flatter hitting game.
I use Alu power at 23/22 but my arm hurts. I’m going to try 18/18 now because I never hit long really, only into the top inch of the net. I was happy with 18/16 but I kept trying to go higher…mistake! Now I’m going to find a stiff bed at 18/18 but loose enough to feel good and have a higher trajectory. Your thoughts? Thanks for your video
Great video! I use Prince Tour XP 1.25 at 21 kg on my Boom MP
thank you 👍
I found the best compromise of performance and comfort with stiff control polys like Tourbite at 36lbs - and I tried nearly every string setup you can imagine :D The sweetspot becomes huge, the strings loosen up without becoming mushy or trampoline-like. This doesn't work that well with softer polys or softer strings in general, but for controlled strings like MaxPower, Alu Power, RPM Blast I think everybody should at least try tensions below 20kg once. Many will be surprised how much control you still have and how much the comfort level will rise.
It is really interesting. Yeah I have a lot of teammates who are using polys around 20kg or less. Which is crazy to me. I have to still use at least 24kg to not hit the backfence regurarly. But maybe I should try it out sometimes. Thanks for your comment :)
Depends on your game style, ability, and personal preference. I think the best of both worlds is a softer poly like msv focus hex 1.27 at the highest recommended tension on the racquet. My Head Gravity MP is 57lbs. The gravity mp has a low RA flex of 62 so its softer. I also have a Head Graphene XT Speed MP A with an RA near 70 snd a max tension also of 57. Because it's stiffer than the Gravity mp, I still go with 57lbs and msv focus hex 1.27, but cross it with softer multi like Head Velocity MLT 17 @57. Both setups provide control because of the higher tension, yet good comfort, feel, and good spin because of the softer string. Another good cross very similar to MLT and slightly cheaper is Prince Lightning Pro 17.
Cannot agree more with you 👍
Hi, currently using the Diadem Elevate Tour. When I was using a synthetic gut (Forten, I like cheap), I was stringing 52 to 55 lbs. When using full bed of polyester (Vokl Cyclone or Diadem Solstice Power), I usually string 48 to 52 lbs. Finally, the cheap hybrid (Forten Syn Gut and Gosen Polynon) was strung at 50lbs.
Very interesting to hear. Thanks for the comment
I use luxilon ALU power rough on the cross at 43lb. And polytour pro on the main at 46lb. Is this tension ok for me?
many many years ago, i would string between 60-64lbs. but as racquets and technology changed, i've gone all the way down to 46lbs. i've tried as low as 35lbs. felt nice, but felt i had to restring too often. so landed on 44-46lbs as my standard :)
Very interesting on how technology and also modern playstyle changed the way rackets are strung in general. Thanks for sharing that
Head Hawk Power 17g 50lbs mains, 48lbs crosses on Dunlop SX 300 Tour (spin racquet). Solinco Tour Bite 18g 48lbs on Head Gravity Pro.
Very interesting. Thansk for sharing that
Hi, I currently use both Solinco Hyper G (50lbs) or Babolat RPM Blast or Luxilon ALU Power Big Banger (50lbs)
Thanks for sharing that.
So you are using all kinds of strings or do you use them for a hybrid detup
Have you tried stringing the mains from the crosses in different kilos? And if you know from your experience if it really plays a role in spin etc ?
I never asked why people are doing it. I just use the same tension throghout
Wilson shift 99 with Grapplesnake M8 at 52lbs atm. Ill likely add a 2lbs next time i restring.
Nice thanks for sharing that 💪
which shift? 315 or 300?
@@servingaces Enjoyed the vid. Ive got 2 of the 315s, love them on ground strokes but still trying to dial in my serves.
@@Jackripster69 The 315 is great 👍 struggled with the 300.
@@Jackripster69 Thanks for the compliment
Hi! What are your favorite string setups for the Gravity Pro? Thanks!
Thanks for the question. I have only one string setup with my go to string the Head Lynx Tour with 24kg. 🙂
I get more power when strung at high tension than stringing it at low
Interesting. Normally it is the other way around. Thanks for sharing that