Measuring the 40' - Page 3

Lakers4Life · 12-07-2012, 01:29 PM

The moral of this thread is, measuring what you need from a reel. The real length that matters is 36-38 feet, or enough to string a racket without coming up short.

If one strings the same model racket all the time, they will figure out eventually how much they actually use, and I'm willing to bet it's not 40 feet.

tbuggle · 12-08-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

I'm an arm span guy. I had my wife measure it so I know exactly how long my wing span is.

This. Just too easy.

dak95_00 · 12-08-2012, 08:21 AM

Being serious & answering two questions or just making a point:

I have a table that is 2.5' long and pull 16 times for 40 feet. However, I use a Prince 90 that only needs 32.5' of string so I only pull 13 times and I save money by buying reels of string. I agree the savings wouldn't be worth purchasing a reel for racquets that require nearly 40 feet of string over a set.

sansaephanh · 12-08-2012, 09:18 PM

I grab my neighbors cat and tie about 5 inches of string to its leg. I send my pitbull after it and cut when it gets caught. Results may vary.

I also hand fish with reels of synthetic gut. I let the large mouth bass run 40 feet exactly before i haul it in. Also pre-stretches the string pretty well.

or....

I just use my wingspan.

EdVin70 · 12-09-2012, 07:34 AM

I have a stand up machine with a reel holder under the turn table. I used 2 pieces of red tape on my turn table to mark off 1'. I just grab the string and pull out with one hand stationary on the lead mark along the side of the turn table while counting in my head. It's as quick as pulling it off the reel, never been short and don't waste too much either.

3fees · 12-11-2012, 04:33 PM

Tape measure

bugeyed · 12-11-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 3fees

Tape measure

I thought those were for measuring tape!

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Wikky · 12-13-2012, 12:47 AM

I know all of the measurements by heart. I can't tell you the exact length it takes to string a 16 main babolat on my machine besides that it is 3 1/2 measures of my wingspan. Kblade 98 is 3 and 3/4. 19 crosses takes 3 and 1/4.... and so on.

From my experience the best way to learn and get faster at these things is... Experience. Redundant aint it?

12-07-2012, 01:29 PM	#41
Lakers4Life Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laker Land Posts: 3,638	The moral of this thread is, measuring what you need from a reel. The real length that matters is 36-38 feet, or enough to string a racket without coming up short. If one strings the same model racket all the time, they will figure out eventually how much they actually use, and I'm willing to bet it's not 40 feet. __________________ Machines: Gamma 6004 2-point w/ Wise 2086 & Babolat Sensor Dual

12-08-2012, 08:21 AM	#43
dak95_00 Semi-Pro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 732	Being serious & answering two questions or just making a point: I have a table that is 2.5' long and pull 16 times for 40 feet. However, I use a Prince 90 that only needs 32.5' of string so I only pull 13 times and I save money by buying reels of string. I agree the savings wouldn't be worth purchasing a reel for racquets that require nearly 40 feet of string over a set. __________________ Back to using POGs. Why did I ever leave you dear friend?

12-08-2012, 09:18 PM	#44
sansaephanh Professional Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oakland Posts: 1,120	I grab my neighbors cat and tie about 5 inches of string to its leg. I send my pitbull after it and cut when it gets caught. Results may vary. I also hand fish with reels of synthetic gut. I let the large mouth bass run 40 feet exactly before i haul it in. Also pre-stretches the string pretty well. or.... I just use my wingspan. __________________ Newest entry into the Racketholic Anonymous. July 11th, 2012 :) Classified: We can't list the names of all the rackets we own in our signature. Lol

12-09-2012, 07:34 AM	#45
EdVin70 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Simons Island, GA Posts: 121	I have a stand up machine with a reel holder under the turn table. I used 2 pieces of red tape on my turn table to mark off 1'. I just grab the string and pull out with one hand stationary on the lead mark along the side of the turn table while counting in my head. It's as quick as pulling it off the reel, never been short and don't waste too much either. __________________ 4x Babolat Pure Control Team, BHB7 17 @ 44lbs Eagnas Combo 910 Last edited by EdVin70 : 12-10-2012 at 10:50 AM.

12-13-2012, 12:47 AM	#48
Wikky Rookie Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Big Rapids, MI Posts: 203	I know all of the measurements by heart. I can't tell you the exact length it takes to string a 16 main babolat on my machine besides that it is 3 1/2 measures of my wingspan. Kblade 98 is 3 and 3/4. 19 crosses takes 3 and 1/4.... and so on. From my experience the best way to learn and get faster at these things is... Experience. Redundant aint it? __________________ "I knit with fence wire for a living" .... its as exciting as it sounds.