The J011yroger guide to strings. - Page 39

alidisperanza · 11-21-2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by J011yroger

Can't do it this winter due to budget constraints. Would love to do Indian Wells one year, or play the Hardcourt National in Balboa park...

J

I think there's a total height restriction for that tournament. Team J011y tower would not qualify.

J011yroger · 11-21-2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by alidisperanza

I think there's a total height restriction for that tournament. Team J011y tower would not qualify.

12'5"?

J

alidisperanza · 11-24-2012, 12:54 PM

Unless you're 6'2, which, I'm pretty sure you're taller than me, we don't make it.

agu · 01-02-2013, 10:14 AM

Hi,

I have been playing for almost 2 years and i have found that some people use different tension on the mains and the crosses. I usually use a 53 lb tension(prince synt.gut) on a Yonex Vcore 100s. If i want to gain more spin and control without losing power and feel how could i customize it by having different tensions??

Thanks

db10s · 01-02-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by alidisperanza

Unless you're 6'2, which, I'm pretty sure you're taller than me, we don't make it.

I'm lost

10gpssystems

J011yroger · 01-02-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by agu

Hi,

I have been playing for almost 2 years and i have found that some people use different tension on the mains and the crosses. I usually use a 53 lb tension(prince synt.gut) on a Yonex Vcore 100s. If i want to gain more spin and control without losing power and feel how could i customize it by having different tensions??

Thanks

There is no magic solution to give you everything, it is personal preference.

The only guidance I can give you is if you like your racquets better when they are freshly strung, string a couple of pounds tighter next time and see how you like that. If you like your racquets better towards the end of the stringjob, then string them a bit looser next time and see how that works out for you.

Most people stringing at different tensions on the main and cross are using different strings on the main and cross. If you wanted even though you use the same string for both (Which is perfectly fine and recommended for most players) you could string the mains 2# tighter and it will give the stringbed a bit more even feel since the mains will come out looser than the crosses with the machine set to the same tension however, almost nobody (including me) does that.

J

ArthurX · 01-27-2013, 06:07 AM

Thanks man learned heaps.

J011yroger · 01-27-2013, 09:45 AM

Great!

J

Legend of Borg · 01-27-2013, 09:48 AM

Jolly, trolling aside what is your NTRP ranking?

J011yroger · 01-27-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Legend of Borg

Jolly, trolling aside what is your NTRP ranking?

I played two seasons of 5.0 and got bumped down to 4.5 last year, I am 100% healthy now so I anticipate getting bumped back up to 5.0 for next year.

I personally consider most of the people who play 5.0 here to be 5.5-6.0 players, but everybody seems to interpret these things differently.

J

JoelDali · 01-27-2013, 10:30 AM

Long Island 5.0 = 5.5 / 6.0

4.5 = 4.75 - 5.0

Westchester Mixed Combo 3.5 = devastated.

illzoni · 05-16-2013, 12:37 PM

Great guide.

However, I see it's a few years old. Is the info still accurate? Any updates?

Thx,
Jon

J011yroger · 05-16-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by illzoni

Great guide.

However, I see it's a few years old. Is the info still accurate? Any updates?

Thx,
Jon

Yes, still a good starting point. If you have been playing a while and have specific questions I am happy to answer them if I can.

J

Lambsscroll · 05-17-2013, 02:28 AM

I'll be trying your Big Banger (original) main/ALUr cross setup sometime this summer. Even though I'm happy with my current setup I still like to experiment.

2Hare · 05-17-2013, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by J011yroger

Yes, still a good starting point. If you have been playing a while and have specific questions I am happy to answer them if I can.

J

I have a question, have you tried stringing gut/alu at high 40s to low 50s(similar to Federer's setup)? If you have, how does that compare to your Kevlar/alu rough? Thanks!

J011yroger · 05-17-2013, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Lambsscroll

I'll be trying your Big Banger (original) main/ALUr cross setup sometime this summer. Even though I'm happy with my current setup I still like to experiment.

It is a sweet, sweet, setup once you get used to it.

You absolutely MUST string it loose.

I played full ALU at 70#, and am stringing the JRII at 48# now.

Please report when you do, I'd love to hear other's opinions.

J

J011yroger · 05-17-2013, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 2Hare

I have a question, have you tried stringing gut/alu at high 40s to low 50s(similar to Federer's setup)? If you have, how does that compare to your Kevlar/alu rough? Thanks!

Yes, and it is amazing. I just can't afford it. I'll write a full comparison later.

J

J011yroger · 05-17-2013, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 2Hare

I have a question, have you tried stringing gut/alu at high 40s to low 50s(similar to Federer's setup)? If you have, how does that compare to your Kevlar/alu rough? Thanks!

Ok, the Kevlar blend is a very warm, plush feeling stringjob (contrary to what many on here would have you believe), it bites terrifically, and due to the ALU has a nice bit of pop to it.

The thing about the Kevlar blend is its absolute predictability. Nothing you can do is going to phase it. It will never do something strange or unpredictable, it will never be overmatched. You put in x, you get y out, every time.

When it gets to the last third of its life, it is like an old linebacker with two shot knees, it just gave its all, and has nothing left. Fortunately it is so tough that it lasts about 3x as long as most polys.

J

J011yroger · 05-17-2013, 06:16 AM

The gut blend on the other hand has a bit edgier feel to it, by no means uncomfortable, but where the Kevlar blend is the gentle giant, the gut blend is the quiet killer with the "Are you sure you want to F@$# with me?" stare.

The gut bites amazingly, and the ball comes off with plenty of zip, and a more confounding spin. When I hit with the gut my ball wobbles through the air like a bumblebee, hits the ground and does all kinds of crazy stuff.

The Kevlar blend has a nice, clean heavy spin, the gut blend is more like WTF is this, and how am I supposed to hit it back?

The Kevlar is like Thor, no mystery, just bash your head in.

The gut is like the Heath Ledger version of the joker. Just turn him loose, and watch him kill everyone in some sick maniacal way.

J

Pickle9 · 05-17-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by J011yroger

The Kevlar is like Thor, no mystery, just bash your head in.

The gut is like the Heath Ledger version of the joker. Just turn him loose, and watch him kill everyone in some sick maniacal way.

J

Let's kill the bat man

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Lambsscroll Professional Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: United States Posts: 1,312	I'll be trying your Big Banger (original) main/ALUr cross setup sometime this summer. Even though I'm happy with my current setup I still like to experiment. __________________ Wilson BLX 90 - Wilson Pro Overgrip - 13 ounces Wilson Gut 16 / Luxilon ALU Power Rough 16L 50/48 pounds

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J011yroger G.O.A.T. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 11,442	The gut blend on the other hand has a bit edgier feel to it, by no means uncomfortable, but where the Kevlar blend is the gentle giant, the gut blend is the quiet killer with the "Are you sure you want to F@$# with me?" stare. The gut bites amazingly, and the ball comes off with plenty of zip, and a more confounding spin. When I hit with the gut my ball wobbles through the air like a bumblebee, hits the ground and does all kinds of crazy stuff. The Kevlar blend has a nice, clean heavy spin, the gut blend is more like WTF is this, and how am I supposed to hit it back? The Kevlar is like Thor, no mystery, just bash your head in. The gut is like the Heath Ledger version of the joker. Just turn him loose, and watch him kill everyone in some sick maniacal way. J __________________ I'm your huckleberry...