Arm issues and hybrid setup gut/poly

tvizz · 10-10-2012, 10:29 AM

My current setup is Gosen micro 16m@50lbs and barbed wire cross @ 48lbs on a blade 98 blx.

I do not believe this setup caused it, I think it was a tour bite main, overuse and poor form on a topspin forehand that did. Things seem to be healing now with exercise/stretching but I don't want to upset it again and would like to keep a nice soft setup.

The parts that were bothering me are the medial elbow and rotator cuff.

.... Anyhow, I would like to do tonic-M/black widow-X at 55-53 since the strings are softer and as it is I think it is a little too soft.

How long will this last before the black widow goes dead? Dose black widow loose tension or get hard as a rock? Do you think this is a good idea? I like a poly cross for snap back mainly and a bit of control.

TennisCJC · 10-10-2012, 10:42 AM

you plan is good. You could even go tonic 56/blk widow 52. Higher on gut and lower on poly to standardize feel more. I have been going down 4-5 lbs on poly crosses for last 5 months or so - works well.

tvizz · 10-10-2012, 12:37 PM

Since I don't seem to be able to edit the original when I say I think "it" is a little to soft, I mean current setup. Apologies for typos I am noticing as well.

TimothyO · 10-10-2012, 05:17 PM

I tried BW crosses with VS mains. BW starts out soft and powerful and then quickly dies a boardy, harsh death. It could have been a contender imo but just comes across as a softer, more powerful version of RPM that dies the same way: hard and fast.

mikeler · 10-11-2012, 04:48 AM

If your arm is currently hurting, don't use polyester strings.

tennisplayer1993 · 10-11-2012, 05:44 AM

Head sonic pro been using those strings for ages

10-10-2012, 10:29 AM	#1
tvizz New User Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 35	Arm issues and hybrid setup gut/poly My current setup is Gosen micro 16m@50lbs and barbed wire cross @ 48lbs on a blade 98 blx. I do not believe this setup caused it, I think it was a tour bite main, overuse and poor form on a topspin forehand that did. Things seem to be healing now with exercise/stretching but I don't want to upset it again and would like to keep a nice soft setup. The parts that were bothering me are the medial elbow and rotator cuff. .... Anyhow, I would like to do tonic-M/black widow-X at 55-53 since the strings are softer and as it is I think it is a little too soft. How long will this last before the black widow goes dead? Dose black widow loose tension or get hard as a rock? Do you think this is a good idea? I like a poly cross for snap back mainly and a bit of control.

10-10-2012, 05:17 PM	#4
TimothyO Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baseline Posts: 2,321	I tried BW crosses with VS mains. BW starts out soft and powerful and then quickly dies a boardy, harsh death. It could have been a contender imo but just comes across as a softer, more powerful version of RPM that dies the same way: hard and fast. __________________ 2x TF 315 Ltd (16M), 340g, 7.5 pts. HL, SW 320 VS Touch / 4G 1.25 @ 57 / 52

10-11-2012, 05:44 AM	#6
tennisplayer1993 Semi-Pro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 630	Head sonic pro been using those strings for ages __________________ Andy Roddick is the reason why I became a huge fan of tennis and sports in general.

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