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Things you should know before buying or trying a racquet:
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What tension should I string my racquet? All rackets have a recommended stringing range, usually found on the
inside throat of the racket and expressed as a range in pounds (lbs) or kilos (kg). An example of this might be: 57+/- 5.
This means the minimum recommended tension for the strings is 52 lbs., and the maximum recommended tension is 62
lbs. A good guideline for racquet string tension is the stated number, however it is important to remember that:
1) the tighter the strings, the more control
2) the looser the strings, the more power, and,
3) a racquet with frequent and prolonged use can lose up to 10 lbs of tension in the string bed often resulting in a
trampolining effect.
As always, trial and error is usually the best method for determining what string tension is best for you.
What's My Grip Size? (Click Here!) Should I Demo a Racquet Before I Buy? (Click Here!)
What is an S.I. Rating? (Click Here!) Purchase From Our Preferred Retailer (Click Here!)
What tension should I string my racquet? All rackets have a recommended stringing range, usually found on the
inside throat of the racket and expressed as a range in pounds (lbs) or kilos (kg). An example of this might be: 57+/- 5.
This means the minimum recommended tension for the strings is 52 lbs., and the maximum recommended tension is 62
lbs. A good guideline for racquet string tension is the stated number, however it is important to remember that:
1) the tighter the strings, the more control
2) the looser the strings, the more power, and,
3) a racquet with frequent and prolonged use can lose up to 10 lbs of tension in the string bed often resulting in a
trampolining effect.
As always, trial and error is usually the best method for determining what string tension is best for you.
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