17g to 18g

127 mph

Rookie
I currently am hitting withthe TW re-issue Donnay pro one oversize with VS 17g gut at 54 lbs in the mains and use Volkl V-star 17g at 48lbs for the crosses. I am not breaking this combo too quickly so I am asking the question what would happen if I changed from my 17g to 18g V-star in the crosses. Same string just thinner.

Would you use the same tension with a change of guage? Would I find more comfort? More power? More spin? More control? Slightly reduced swing weight?

I like how my current set up plays but am interested if there are potential gains.

I string my own racquets and still hit at a decent level though I am nearing 50 and am not in my best shape.
 

stapletonj

Hall of Fame
gut in the mains at 54 lbs. is too loose for me, I am somewhat of a heretic I guess, but I would try tighter mains and see what happens, say 60 lbs.
 
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