MSV copoly recommended tension

corners · 04-23-2009, 01:27 AM

Hi,

I hear that MSV recommends a maximum tension of 50-51 pounds for their copoly strings like Focus Hex.

I know they say these strings are engineered to play best at low tension, but do you know why?

I understand that these strings are in a class of soft, or not-so-stiff, polys, so it's surprising that they would recommend stringing even lower than recommendations given by makers of much stiffer poly strings.

Thanks.

akybo · 04-23-2009, 02:29 AM

I use MSV Hex and indeed it plays better at lower tensions,I use it at 23kg.
I do not know why but that is the MSV's tension I get the pop in many racquets.
I guess it's a problem of how hard you hit the ball that you can stretch the strings to the optimum elasticity.

04-23-2009, 01:27 AM	#1
corners Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,928	MSV copoly recommended tension Hi, I hear that MSV recommends a maximum tension of 50-51 pounds for their copoly strings like Focus Hex. I know they say these strings are engineered to play best at low tension, but do you know why? I understand that these strings are in a class of soft, or not-so-stiff, polys, so it's surprising that they would recommend stringing even lower than recommendations given by makers of much stiffer poly strings. Thanks.

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