figure out reference tension

anubis · 11-29-2012, 07:36 PM

How can I tell how much more tension I'll get if I string the mains and crosses different?

I know if I string @ 50lbs crosses and mains, reference tension is more or less 50 lbs.

If I string crosses @ 48lbs and mains @ 50lbs, then the reference tension goes down, right? If I string crosses @ 52lbs, tension goes up? but buy how much?

What I mean is, if I want a reference tension of 52 lbs, but want to string mains and crosses different tensions (crosses tighter), what combination will get me 52 lbs?

I know i can't string the mains at 52, they must be lower than that, since a tighter cross pattern will up the tension. Would 50/52 get it? 48/52?

tbuggle · 11-29-2012, 07:46 PM

go with what feels good.

Lakers4Life · 11-29-2012, 08:37 PM

+1

Typically you'll get the average tension of the two, depending on the string.

Chotobaka · 11-29-2012, 08:48 PM

Simplify your life, and have a more meaningful measurement, by using DT as your reference point.

cluckcluck · 11-29-2012, 08:49 PM

Totally depends on the strings. Some I need to go -2 on the crosses and others -1, just a matter of going with what feels the best...like tbuggle and Lakers4Life said.

anubis · 11-30-2012, 08:05 AM

Thanks, for your replies. this is for science!

11-29-2012, 07:36 PM	#1
anubis Professional Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 884	figure out reference tension How can I tell how much more tension I'll get if I string the mains and crosses different? I know if I string @ 50lbs crosses and mains, reference tension is more or less 50 lbs. If I string crosses @ 48lbs and mains @ 50lbs, then the reference tension goes down, right? If I string crosses @ 52lbs, tension goes up? but buy how much? What I mean is, if I want a reference tension of 52 lbs, but want to string mains and crosses different tensions (crosses tighter), what combination will get me 52 lbs? I know i can't string the mains at 52, they must be lower than that, since a tighter cross pattern will up the tension. Would 50/52 get it? 48/52?

11-29-2012, 08:37 PM	#3
Lakers4Life Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laker Land Posts: 3,638	+1 Typically you'll get the average tension of the two, depending on the string. __________________ Machines: Gamma 6004 2-point w/ Wise 2086 & Babolat Sensor Dual

11-29-2012, 08:49 PM	#5
cluckcluck Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Between the baseline and netcord. Posts: 1,656	Totally depends on the strings. Some I need to go -2 on the crosses and others -1, just a matter of going with what feels the best...like tbuggle and Lakers4Life said. __________________ Former Donnay X-Dark Red 94 user now onto Mantis Pro 295 @ 333 grams.

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