WeissCANNON Explosiv, should I string 10% higher?

[ogruskie]

The manufacturer recommends that I string this 10% than my normal tension. I generally string at 60, and that feels pretty tight. I'm worried about stringing at 65, regardless of how "stretchy" the string is. Should I keep my normal tension or string higher?

[stanfordtennis alum]

yes, i would string this string at 10% higher...

[Keifers]

You might want to check with your retailer/supplier. I think they withdrew that recommendation -- not positive, though...

[bsardana]

I have found that stringing 10% higher with Explosiv (on a constant pull machine) resulted in a stiff string bed (as a cross string in a hybrid). Now I am stringing it without the 10% increase and the feel is comfortable.

[scotus]

Explosiv! is very comfortable at 65 lbs.

[Kot_Bigemot]

Explosiv! is very comfortable at 65 lbs.
Very true. I tried it without 10% and it was not all that. Then i went to 66 Lbs and the whole picture changed. You should try it for sure. If you like 60, you WILL love WCE at 66.

[Il Mostro]

Just curious as to the reason for the recommended 10% bump. Is this because of a big initial tension drop (like Iso Speed Classic) or another reason?

[Lakers4Life]

What if it were pre-stretched?

[Kot_Bigemot]

What if it were pre-stretched?
I prestretch all my string. With WCE it did not make any difference. Prestretching only removes coil memory, that is all.

Just curious as to the reason for the recommended 10% bump. Is this because of a big initial tension drop (like Iso Speed Classic) or another reason?
I think it is because of the string coating if you ask me. WCE has that resin feel, very thick coating. Feels good but, i think, at low tension it is still too thick so it needs more stretching if you would.
As for tension loss - it actually holds tension really well if you string it 10% higher.

[Il Mostro]

^^^^

Thank you.

[scotus]

I prestretch all my string. With WCE it did not make any difference. Prestretching only removes coil memory, that is all.

You think WCE has coil memory?

[Kot_Bigemot]

You think WCE has coil memory?
It should. Even though, it is very soft.

[hoodjem]

I have Explosiv crosses in one of my racquets right now tensioned at 55, which is a little high--maybe 2 lbs higher.

The odd thing is how muted this string is. I really like a pingy string and this ain't it. It sounds (and feels) like there's a dampener in my string-bed.

No thanks.