Ultimate String Weight Thread!

[Q452]

Many players don't realize how much of an effect string weight has on the swingweight of their racquet.

For example, my Ezone 98 is 283 SW unstrung. Strung with 1.25 multi Head Velocity MLT, it becomes 309. Strung with 1.20 Solinco Revolution however, it becomes 316. With a quite heavy 1.30 poly, that could easily become over 320! This becomes very important when you know the unstrung specs of your racquet but don't have access to a swingweight machine each time you restring.

Please list in the comments the weight of any string you have in the 12m/40 foot set length with the ziptie and no packaging. List the string name and circumference (1.20 mm, etc).

String	Gauge	Weight (g)
Head Velocity MLT	1.25 mm	20.5 g
Luxilon Alu Power	1.25 mm	20.5 g
Solinco Revolution	1.15 mm	19.5 g
Solinco Revolution	1.20 mm	21.5 g
Mayami Tour Hex	1.23 mm	21.5 g
Grapplesnake Alpha	1.25 mm	21.0 g
Grapplesnake Game Changer	1.20 mm	23.0 g
Grapplesnake Irukandjiq	17 gauge, weird shape	19.0 g
Grapplesnake Cube	1.18 mm	23.0 g

 

[leejayh]

Great thread idea!

 

[jimmy8]

Should weigh racket, then weigh racket with string, then subtract and report that number. A lot of the 40 feet is not used. And report racket head size and string pattern.

 

[Q452]

Should weigh racket, then weigh racket with string, then subtract and report that number. A lot of the 40 feet is not used. And report racket head size and string pattern.

12m/40 feet is a good standard so you can compare different strings. You can then extrapolate based on your racquet specs

 

[Casper777]

Yeah I used that idea to try lowering the SW of my Babolat Pure Strike 18x20... quite difficult, especially with this dense string pattern..

 

[TimePlease]

Good idea for a thread but I prefer the suggestion of weighing the actual used string from before and after measurements. The reason being, many people use reels not single packs and therefore only cut the actual length to be used. This is especially true of professional stringers who probably have the most data to share with us. I have a lot of data on the actual weight of different strings used in popular size frames (usually 97-100") which I'd be happy to share, but there's no point in mixing that with 12m data.

12m/40 feet is a good standard so you can compare different strings. You can then extrapolate based on your racquet specs

 

[TennisJrDad]

Excellent and spot on.

Good idea for a thread but I prefer the suggestion of weighing the actual used string from before and after measurements. The reason being, many people use reels not single packs and therefore only cut the actual length to be used. This is especially true of professional stringers who probably have the most data to share with us. I have a lot of data on the actual weight of different strings used in popular size frames (usually 97-100") which I'd be happy to share, but there's no point in mixing that with 12m data.

 

[Steve Huff]

This seems like a lot of work when in reality, it's still going to be estimates. For instance, I strung a Dunlop AG 200 today with a 1.19 poly. I cut 37' off the reel, and cut off approx 2.5' off at the end after tying off (1 piece--2 knots). So, the actual amount of string in the racket was around 34.5'. Now, if I were to have strung the racket with Babolat Syn Gut 16, I would have cut 36' off the reel. It stretches so much, that I'm sure I would have cut off in excess of 3', leaving an actual amount of 33' of string as how much was used in the racket. Of course, we know that the linear amount of string in the racket after it's strung is the same no matter what string you put into it. It's just enough to string 18 mains and 20 crosses. Even after thinking about this subject for a while, I look back and not once in my 44 years of stringing has someone who switched strings (say, trying a poly when poly's came out) ever said, "hey, this string made my racket feel heavier than before". Not one, and I've strung for some pretty string sensitive guys.

 

[TimePlease]

This seems like a lot of work when in reality, it's still going to be estimates. For instance, I strung a Dunlop AG 200 today with a 1.19 poly. I cut 37' off the reel, and cut off approx 2.5' off at the end after tying off (1 piece--2 knots). So, the actual amount of string in the racket was around 34.5'. Now, if I were to have strung the racket with Babolat Syn Gut 16, I would have cut 36' off the reel. It stretches so much, that I'm sure I would have cut off in excess of 3', leaving an actual amount of 33' of string as how much was used in the racket. Of course, we know that the linear amount of string in the racket after it's strung is the same no matter what string you put into it. It's just enough to string 18 mains and 20 crosses. Even after thinking about this subject for a while, I look back and not once in my 44 years of stringing has someone who switched strings (say, trying a poly when poly's came out) ever said, "hey, this string made my racket feel heavier than before". Not one, and I've strung for some pretty string sensitive guys.

Yeah, true. It's more psychological than anything. As soon as we become aware of swingweight, we start thinking way too much about it.

 

[veelium]

Good idea for a thread but I prefer the suggestion of weighing the actual used string from before and after measurements. The reason being, many people use reels not single packs and therefore only cut the actual length to be used. This is especially true of professional stringers who probably have the most data to share with us. I have a lot of data on the actual weight of different strings used in popular size frames (usually 97-100") which I'd be happy to share, but there's no point in mixing that with 12m data.

But then you have to factor in 18x20/16x19, headsize etc. Also not ideal.

 

[TimePlease]

But then you have to factor in 18x20/16x19, headsize etc. Also not ideal.

Yeah not ideal, and probably why this has never been done before. I guess it will come down to how each person is prepared to share their own data. In a perfect world we'd have a big table with 12m stats, and other people can also submit their own tables of exact length stats for all the different frames. That's if we want to get ultra scientific about it, but I don't think we need to as I think the bottom line will be fairly easy to see quite quickly. There are several string types (Natural Gut, Poly, Multi, Syn Gut, Kevlar, Zyex, and a few with mixed/hybrid structures) and as long as we have enough data covering a few strings within each of those categories, I think the patterns will become clear and that will be enough for most people.

 

[aaron_h27]

Yonex Poly Tour Pro Yellow 1.20 - 19g
Kirshbaum Pro Line Evolution 1.20 - 18.5g

 

[tele]

just a suggestion, but how about posting racquet/string/tension/weight added (vs unstrung weight)? not super scientific, but with enough submissions in similar types of racquets, ppl can prob get a pretty good idea of what a string change might do for them.

 

[Automatix]

just a suggestion, but how about posting racquet/string/tension/weight added (vs unstrung weight)? not super scientific, but with enough submissions in similar types of racquets, ppl can prob get a pretty good idea of what a string change might do for them.

IMHO it would just add a lot, possibly too many, of variables. It doesn't hurt to have them but the base info should be simple - when you go into too many details you loose focus on your target.
If anything I'd say it would be good to add information about string length - Toalson sets are 13.5m, others are either 12.0, 12.2 or 12.5m (advertised as such).

 

[tele]

i agree that too many variables can get messy, but does string elongation not have a significant impact on the mass/length ratio? if it does, it seems like it would complicate predictions about how changing from stiffer poly to a softer nylon(or vice versa) would affect swingweight. i am not a stringer, though, so the effect of elongation may be negligible relative to string weight out of the package.

 

[forzmr_b]

This seems like a lot of work when in reality, it's still going to be estimates. For instance, I strung a Dunlop AG 200 today with a 1.19 poly. I cut 37' off the reel, and cut off approx 2.5' off at the end after tying off (1 piece--2 knots). So, the actual amount of string in the racket was around 34.5'. Now, if I were to have strung the racket with Babolat Syn Gut 16, I would have cut 36' off the reel. It stretches so much, that I'm sure I would have cut off in excess of 3', leaving an actual amount of 33' of string as how much was used in the racket. Of course, we know that the linear amount of string in the racket after it's strung is the same no matter what string you put into it. It's just enough to string 18 mains and 20 crosses. Even after thinking about this subject for a while, I look back and not once in my 44 years of stringing has someone who switched strings (say, trying a poly when poly's came out) ever said, "hey, this string made my racket feel heavier than before". Not one, and I've strung for some pretty string sensitive guys.

It did for me, when the change was substantial enough - going from full bed thin 18g poly to 15L nat gut / 16g poly hybrid. Bumped swing weight enough that I had to remove 3g from 12 o’clock.

 

[forzmr_b]

I think both approaches have merits, so I’m going to contribute using both whenever I can. For now, I only have contributions using the strung/unstrung weight subtraction method.

95sq, 16x18 pattern

String Job	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Tourna Quasi-Gut Armor	1.3	14.4
Babolat VS Touch / Tier 1 Ghostwire	1.35 / 1.27	16

 

[PCunique]

Recently tried Signum Pro Polaris. Remarkably light for a poly (~2g lighter than typical polys of the same gauge) and very soft.

 

[Frankc]

This seems like a lot of work when in reality, it's still going to be estimates. For instance, I strung a Dunlop AG 200 today with a 1.19 poly. I cut 37' off the reel, and cut off approx 2.5' off at the end after tying off (1 piece--2 knots). So, the actual amount of string in the racket was around 34.5'. Now, if I were to have strung the racket with Babolat Syn Gut 16, I would have cut 36' off the reel. It stretches so much, that I'm sure I would have cut off in excess of 3', leaving an actual amount of 33' of string as how much was used in the racket. Of course, we know that the linear amount of string in the racket after it's strung is the same no matter what string you put into it. It's just enough to string 18 mains and 20 crosses. Even after thinking about this subject for a while, I look back and not once in my 44 years of stringing has someone who switched strings (say, trying a poly when poly's came out) ever said, "hey, this string made my racket feel heavier than before". Not one, and I've strung for some pretty string sensitive guys.

Steve, agreed with nylon synthetics and multis...
Would you agree that a full bed natural gut would weigh significantly more and perhaps change the feel of a strung racquet?

 

[forzmr_b]

I think both approaches have merits, so I’m going to contribute using both whenever I can. For now, I only have contributions using the strung/unstrung weight subtraction method.

95sq, 16x18 pattern

String Job	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Tourna Quasi-Gut Armor	1.3	14.4
Babolat VS Touch / Tier 1 Ghostwire	1.35 / 1.27	16

New entry.

Weight Subtraction Method

95sq, 18x16 pattern

String Job	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Luxilon ALU Power	1.25	14.7
Tier 1 Black Knight / Ghostwire	1.18 / 1.17	15

95sq, 16x18 pattern

String Job	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Tourna Quasi-Gut Armor	1.3	14.4
Babolat VS Touch / Tier 1 Ghostwire	1.35 / 1.27	16
Solinco Tour Bite	1.15	13.3
Luxilon Natural Gut	1.3	17
Kirschbaum Max Power / Tier 1 Ghostwire	1.25 / 1.17	14
Tier 1 Tour Status / Ghostwire	1.25 / 1.17	14.9

New Packet Method (no packaging, with zip tie)

String	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Kirschbaum Max Power	1.25	21.5
Luxilon Natural Gut	1.3	22.6
Tier 1 Tour Status	1.25	21.1

 

[forzmr_b]

40 ft of M8 1.25 weighs 20 grams.
40 ft of Sniper 1.25 weighs 20 grams.
40 ft of ALU 1.25 weighs 21 grams.
40 ft of Max Power 1.25 weighs 19 grams.
40 ft of Tour Bite 1.20 (17g) weighs 19 grams
40 ft of Hyper G 1.25 (16L) weighs 20 grams

 

[Grapplesnake USA Official]

No zip ties there, by the way. Also, 40 ft instead of the little extra included in the set, at least by us, which is about half a foot more.

 

[sajlent555]

16x19 (VCORE 98 2023) - unstrung swingweight 291, unstrung weight 305g

String	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)	Swingweight (points)
Yonex Poly Tour REV (orange)	1.25	21	32
Yonex Poly Tour Pro (yellow)	1.25	22	34
Tecnifibre Triax	1.33	22	35

16x19 (EZONE 98 2022) - unstrung swingweight 274, unstrung weight 304g

String	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)	Swingweight (points)
Solinco Tour Bite Soft	1.20	16	27
MSV Swift	1.25	17.5	28.5

 

[Steve Huff]

Steve, agreed with nylon synthetics and multis...
Would you agree that a full bed natural gut would weigh significantly more and perhaps change the feel of a strung racquet?

No. 1) I think a 16g poly will weigh more than a 16g natural gut. 2) If trying out strings side-by-side, I could go back and forth between the 2 without adjusting my swing.

 

[2ndServe]

16x19 (VCORE 98 2023) - unstrung swingweight 291, unstrung weight 305g

String	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)	Swingweight (points)
Yonex Poly Tour REV (orange)	1.25	21	32
Yonex Poly Tour Pro (yellow)	1.25	22	34
Tecnifibre Triax	1.33	22	35

16x19 (EZONE 98 2022) - unstrung swingweight 274, unstrung weight 304g

String	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)	Swingweight (points)
Solinco Tour Bite Soft	1.20	16	27
MSV Swift	1.25	17.5	28.5

interesting, I thought yellow PTP was a really light poly and these all come in lighter than PTP. In an extended 28 or 27.5 racket you definitely notice with different strings

 

[TimePlease]

Does anyone know the formula for approximating swingweight difference from the weight of string? Ie. If the weight of the string is x, how much swingweight (y) will be added when strung?

I have a rough rule of thumb formula which is...

x*5/3=y (or x*1.667=y)

...but I'm wondering how accurate that is.

 

[Irvin]

Does anyone know the formula for approximating swingweight difference from the weight of string? Ie. If the weight of the string is x, how much swingweight (y) will be added when strung?

I have a rough rule of thumb formula which is...

x*5/3=y (or x*1.667=y)

...but I'm wondering how accurate that is.

I = mr^2

The string will be spread out over the entire string bed which will add some inertia to the calculation but it won’t be much. You could weigh the unstrung racket and check the balance. Then string the racket and check the weight and balance again.

Torque = mr

Knowing the unstrung and strung torque and weight, you can identify the center of mass of the string bed only (strung - unstrung specs.)

Torque / radius (balance point) = center of string bed mass from the butt.

Now you know the weight of the string in the racket (m.) You can calculate the distance from the center of mass to the SW pivot by subtracting 10 cm. Once you know the weight and distance to the center of mass for the string bed you can get a close SW increase using I = mr^2.

Seems like a lot of trouble though.

 

[TimePlease]

I = mr^2

The string will be spread out over the entire string bed which will add some inertia to the calculation but it won’t be much. You could weigh the unstrung racket and check the balance. Then string the racket and check the weight and balance again.

Torque = mr

Knowing the unstrung and strung torque and weight, you can identify the center of mass of the string bed only (strung - unstrung specs.)

Torque / radius (balance point) = center of string bed mass from the butt.

Now you know the weight of the string in the racket (m.) You can calculate the distance from the center of mass to the SW pivot by subtracting 10 cm. Once you know the weight and distance to the center of mass for the string bed you can get a close SW increase using I = mr^2.

Seems like a lot of trouble though.

Ouch! A lot of trouble indeed!
Thanks but no; I was just looking for a simple approximation formula.

 

[Irvin]

Ouch! A lot of trouble indeed!
Thanks but no; I was just looking for a simple approximation formula.

LOL

Measure from the butt to center of string bed then subtract 10 for SW axis. That is the radius r. You also need the weight of the string say in kg. That is your mass m.

SW (Increase) = mr^2 for a close approximation

 

[TimePlease]

LOL

Measure from the butt to center of string bed then subtract 10 for SW axis. That is the radius r. You also need the weight of the string say in kg. That is your mass m.

SW (Increase) = mr^2 for a close approximation

in centimeters? I'm European!

 

[Doulke]

The majority of poly sets weigh 18-20 grams. 1.30 maybe 21. Multis 17 to 19 maybe 20 and syns 17-19.
Recently I got a gravity pro strung with 1.25 hyper g weight 331 grams and 342 sw. Restrung it with 1.25 velocity mains and 1.15 went to 327 gr. Did not check sw but it felt substancialy less. On paper velocity weighs 19 gr and msv 18, so the actual difference is different than the 1-2 grams it should be from weighing the 12m sets.

Last week got and strung 2 pure Aeros, surprisingly both were 303,4 with plastic wrap and the rubber band they come with. The one strung with Babolat syn gut 1.25 came at 320.0 and the other with pros pro poly 1.20 at 322.7. 12m sets were 18 and 19grams but used about a meter less of the stretchy syn gut.

so to make the thread more usable it’s better to post how much grams were added after the string to compare different string weight in same frames.

 

[Irvin]

in centimeters? I'm European!

In cm and kg no matter what. The inertia or SW for tennis rackets is generally measured in kgcm^2. If your strings weigh 18 g don’t forget to convert to kg. 18/1,000 = 0.018 (kg.)

 

[sajlent555]

interesting, I thought yellow PTP was a really light poly and these all come in lighter than PTP. In an extended 28 or 27.5 racket you definitely notice with different strings

yes, overall Yonex poly string are quite hefty compared to Solinco strings like HyperG or Tour Bite which are mostly 18-19g in 1.25 gauge (98" racket). And 1.20 adds almost the same as 1.25

for example - in my Head Extreme Tour Auxetic

Solinco Hyper G 1.20, weight : 327,6g , SW : 336,00, Balance : 329mm
Solinco Tour Bite 1,25, weight : 328,8g , SW : 337,5 , Balance : 330mm

 

[J D]

Unfortunately, I haven’t weighed every string I’ve used. Here is what I have measured:

String Weight per 40 ft. (in grams)
ALUl Power Feel (1.20) - 19.1 Grams
Volkl Cyclone 18 (1.20 orange ) – 19.4
Wilson Revolve 17 (1.25 black) – 20.0
Volkl Cyclone 17 (1.25 orange) – 21.2
ALU Power Silver (1.25) - 20.1
ALU Power Spin (1.27) - 19.5
ALU Power Rough (1.25) - 20.2
Kirschbaum MP Rough 17 (1.25) - 21.8
Kirschbaum MP Rough 18 (1.20) - 19.9
Gamma TNT2 16 - 19.0
Hyper G 18 (1.15) - 17.5
Luxilon TIMO (1.10) - 16.9
Tour Bite 17 (1.20) - 19.7
Tour Bite 18 (1.15) - 17.6
Solinco Revolution 18 (1.15) - 18.7
Tour Bite Soft 18 (1.15) - 17.4
Kirschbaum Pro Line II 18L (1.15) - 17.5
Head Velocity 17 (1.25) - 18.0
Signum Pro Poly Plasma (1.18) - 17.8
Wilson Sensation 17 (1.25) - 18.1
Diadem Soltice Power 18 (1.15) - 17.5
Tourna Big Hitter S7T (1.25) - 20.0
Solinco Confidential (1.15) - 17.7
Solinco HyperG Soft (1.15) - 17.4
Luxilon ALU Power (1.15) - 16.8
Grapplesnake Tour Sniper (1.25) - 21.3
Yonex Polytour Strike Blue (1.25) - 21.1
Tier 1 Black Knight 18 (1.18) - 19.1

To state the obvious:
1) stretchier strings will end up with less length installed and thus add less mass.
2) in general, Yonex, Volkl, and Kirschbaum strings are heavier than most others of the comparable shape and gauge.
3) 1 extra gram of string weight adds about 2 SW points.

 

[A_Instead]

I have used 2 different gauge of strings to match up balance between 2 of the same racket models..
This also helps with swing weight matching..as well as static weight.

 

[tacotanium]

I log the weight of my strings too but not like that. I take the weight of the racket before stringing and the weight of the racket after stringing. The weight difference is the weight gain from stringing, it's more useful for me than the weight of a string set. I can tune/custom my racket and have an ideal "unstrung weight", the term that shows up on most racket specs.

 

[forzmr_b]

New updates!

Weight Subtraction Method

95sq, 18x16 pattern

String Job	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Luxilon ALU Power	1.25	14.7
Tier 1 Black Knight / Ghostwire	1.18 / 1.17	15

95sq, 16x18 pattern

String Job	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Tourna Quasi-Gut Armor	1.3	14.4
Babolat VS Touch / Tier 1 Ghostwire	1.35 / 1.27	16
Solinco Tour Bite	1.15	13.3
Luxilon Natural Gut	1.3	17
Kirschbaum Max Power / Tier 1 Ghostwire	1.25 / 1.17	14
Tier 1 Tour Status / Ghostwire	1.25 / 1.17	14.92
Luxilon Natural Gut / Kirschbaum Max Power	1.30 / 1.25	16.4

100sq, 16x19 pattern

String Job	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Luxilon Element Soft IR / Technifibre X-one Biphase	1.27 / 1.30	16.6
Kirschbaum Max Power / Tier 1 Ghostwire	1.25 / 1.17	15.6

New Packet Method (no packaging, with zip tie)

String	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Kirschbaum Max Power	1.25	21.5
Luxilon Natural Gut	1.3	22.6
Tier 1 Tour Status	1.25	21.1

 

[sajlent555]

updated with solinco hyper-g 1.20

16x19 (VCORE 98 2023) - unstrung swingweight 291, unstrung weight 305g

String	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)	Swingweight (points)
Yonex Poly Tour REV (orange)	1.25	21	32
Yonex Poly Tour Pro (yellow)	1.25	22	34
Tecnifibre Triax	1.33	22	35
Solinco Hyper-G	1.20	20	32

16x19 (EZONE 98 2022) - unstrung swingweight 274, unstrung weight 304g

String	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)	Swingweight (points)
Solinco Tour Bite Soft	1.20	16	27
MSV Swift	1.25	17.5	28.5

 

[forzmr_b]

New updates!

Weight Subtraction Method

95sq, 18x16 pattern

String Job	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Luxilon ALU Power	1.25	14.7
Tier 1 Black Knight / Ghostwire	1.18 / 1.17	15

95sq, 16x18 pattern

String Job	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Tourna Quasi-Gut Armor	1.3	14.4
Babolat VS Touch / Tier 1 Ghostwire	1.35 / 1.27	16
Solinco Tour Bite	1.15	13.3
Luxilon Natural Gut	1.3	17
Kirschbaum Max Power / Tier 1 Ghostwire	1.25 / 1.17	14
Tier 1 Tour Status / Ghostwire	1.25 / 1.17	14.92
Luxilon Natural Gut / Kirschbaum Max Power	1.30 / 1.25	16.4

100sq, 16x19 pattern

String Job	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Luxilon Element Soft IR / Technifibre X-one Biphase	1.27 / 1.30	16.6
Kirschbaum Max Power/ Tier 1 Ghostwire	1.25 / 1.17	15.6
Babolat VS Touch / Kirschbaum Max Power	1.25 / 1.25	16.8

New Packet Method (no packaging, with zip tie)

String	Gauge (mm)	Weight (g)
Kirschbaum Max Power	1.25	21.5
Luxilon Natural Gut	1.3	22.6
Tier 1 Tour Status	1.25	21.1
Babolat VS Touch	1.25	20.5

 

[tele]

kirschbaum synthetic gut 1.30 mains 48 lbs, prince warrior response 1.30 crosses 45 lbs, 16g weight added in a prince phantom graphite 97 (16x 19)

 

[Elrico]

Here is my contribution for a set length of 12m/40 feet with zipper and without packaging :

IsoSpeed Rexxxer 1.25 21.91gr
IsoSpeed Cream 1.28 21.85gr
IsoSpeed Tournament+ (grey or white) 1.30 23.01gr
IsoSpeed Black Fire 1.25 20.94gr
IsoSpeed Energetic 1.20 18.41gr

 

[eb_tennis_247]

Does anyone have the weight specs on Head Lynx Tour 17 and Dunlop Black Widow 17?

 

[smithie]

Does anyone have the weight specs on Head Lynx Tour 17 and Dunlop Black Widow 17?

Ye I do, this is taken from my post in the head lynx tour thread. For info measurements are from three matched Head Speed Pro’s

String	Unstrung weight (g)	Strung weight (g)	Difference (g)	Unstrung SW	Strung SW	Difference (SW)
Champagne 1.20	315	331	16	295	331	36​
Champagne 1.25	315.8	335.2	19.4	295	334	39​
Grey 1.25	315	334.5	19.5	295	334.5	39.5​

 

[Blade_X]

Ye I do, this is taken from my post in the head lynx tour thread. For info measurements are from three matched Head Speed Pro’s

String	Unstrung weight (g)	Strung weight (g)	Difference (g)	Unstrung SW	Strung SW	Difference (SW)
Champagne 1.20	315	331	16	295	331	36​
Champagne 1.25	315.8	335.2	19.4	295	334	39​
Grey 1.25	315	334.5	19.5	295	334.5	39.5​

Is there a heaviest string on the market than lynx tour ?

As much as i like it this is a major turn off.

 

[eb_tennis_247]

Is there a heaviest string on the market than lynx tour ?

As much as i like it this is a major turn off.

It is pretty heavy. Look at that swingweight. Brings it almost to the Prestige Tour realm.

 

[Elrico]

Here is my contribution for a set length of 12m/40 feet with zipper and without packaging :

IsoSpeed Rexxxer 1.25 21.91gr
IsoSpeed Cream 1.28 21.85gr
IsoSpeed Tournament+ (grey or white) 1.30 23.01gr
IsoSpeed Black Fire 1.25 20.94gr
IsoSpeed Energetic 1.20 18.41gr

Mayami Hit Pro 1.25 20.56gr
Toalson Asterista 120 16.07gr

 

[NicoMK]

just a suggestion, but how about posting racquet/string/tension/weight added (vs unstrung weight)? not super scientific, but with enough submissions in similar types of racquets, ppl can prob get a pretty good idea of what a string change might do for them.

Good idea. Why not opening a Google sheet or something online which we can share with everyone entitled to fill-in?

We could organise the table by racket brand and model, string pattern, name of the strings, gauge, include unstrung weight SW, then strung weight and SW, number of knots (if relevant), what else...?

Could be a giant DB but worth it for those interested.

I'm really interested in SW, especially since I have rackets with the same weight and balance but with different SW, and I can feel the difference, mainly when I don't play well (that's to say quite often lol).

 

[aaron_h27]

Anyone have the string weight for Kirshbaum Pro Line Evolution 1.25?

 

[Shroud]

This seems like a lot of work when in reality, it's still going to be estimates. For instance, I strung a Dunlop AG 200 today with a 1.19 poly. I cut 37' off the reel, and cut off approx 2.5' off at the end after tying off (1 piece--2 knots). So, the actual amount of string in the racket was around 34.5'. Now, if I were to have strung the racket with Babolat Syn Gut 16, I would have cut 36' off the reel. It stretches so much, that I'm sure I would have cut off in excess of 3', leaving an actual amount of 33' of string as how much was used in the racket. Of course, we know that the linear amount of string in the racket after it's strung is the same no matter what string you put into it. It's just enough to string 18 mains and 20 crosses. Even after thinking about this subject for a while, I look back and not once in my 44 years of stringing has someone who switched strings (say, trying a poly when poly's came out) ever said, "hey, this string made my racket feel heavier than before". Not one, and I've strung for some pretty string sensitive guys.

I you look at the max delta, we are talking roughly 5-6 grams difference unstrung. In reality that's what maybe 3-6 SW points at most and probably less between the lightest and heaviest string. Given that often people are changing between strings where its much closer in weight, its no wonder no one has said anything in 44 years......

 

[J D]

Shroud - 5-6 grams = 10-12 SW points, a pretty significant difference.

In reality, there are 2 factors involved, IME:
1) You probably aren’t going to extreme gauges of strings, so SW variations are probably more in the 2-5 range between strings,
2) People typically will attribute differences in performance to string playing characteristics, not weight. Many people aren’t very sensitive to minor changes in SW.