Federer's string tensions at different slams and surfaces?

Rexking · 09-06-2010, 09:24 AM

From last year's US Open string log, http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:Q...ingLog.jpg&t=1

Federer was using gut/lux combo at 46/43lbs, so we know this was his setup on fast hardcourt (probably the same for Toronto and Cinci).

What were his string tensions for the French Open, Wimbledon and Australian Open?

frankyue50 · 09-06-2010, 08:37 PM

43 lbs? interesting. I should try it.

tennis_balla · 09-07-2010, 07:06 AM

46/43? I would guess thats DT (dynamic tension) and not static tension....or maybe not

ci2ca · 09-07-2010, 09:36 AM

What the difference between dynamic and static tensions?

kevoT · 09-07-2010, 10:27 AM

he said that his tensions vary from 25-28kg, depending on the surface (on his website).

tennis_balla · 09-07-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ci2ca

What the difference between dynamic and static tensions?

Its the tension during impact, as opposed to static tension when the strings are at rest. So how tight the strings are/feel, your tension when you hit the ball.

Rexking · 09-09-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tennis_balla

46/43? I would guess thats DT (dynamic tension) and not static tension....or maybe not

It's static tension. Federer- 21/19.5 (=46/43lbs)

On the same stringlog Nadal's were 25/25. Tsonga- 28/27. Berdych- 28/26.

Rexking · 09-09-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevoT

he said that his tensions vary from 25-28kg, depending on the surface (on his website).

That's not true.

tennisphoto · 09-09-2010, 11:34 AM

i thought he strung low too, but the below link says its around 24 to 28 kilos (around 52 to 61lbs).

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...1054623AAZtGNr

xFullCourtTenniSx · 09-11-2010, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennisphoto

i thought he strung low too, but the below link says its around 24 to 28 kilos (around 52 to 61lbs).

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...1054623AAZtGNr

Yahoo answers stuff is TOTAL ********.

SOMETIMES you get lucky and SOMEONE knows what they're talking about. Even then, it's not always the "best answer"...

His tensions have been loosening up over the years. That's all I can say.

Pioneer · 09-11-2010, 12:23 PM

I believe that Federer's BLX6.1 that Fabfed just got has a sticker that says 22.5kg +- 1kg for clay and hard, so about 22 for clay and grass and about 23 for hardcourts

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Rexking Professional Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 867	Federer's string tensions at different slams and surfaces? From last year's US Open string log, http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:Q...ingLog.jpg&t=1 Federer was using gut/lux combo at 46/43lbs, so we know this was his setup on fast hardcourt (probably the same for Toronto and Cinci). What were his string tensions for the French Open, Wimbledon and Australian Open?

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Pioneer Professional Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,272	I believe that Federer's BLX6.1 that Fabfed just got has a sticker that says 22.5kg +- 1kg for clay and hard, so about 22 for clay and grass and about 23 for hardcourts __________________ Wilson H19, 353g, 32cm, 346 kgxcm^2

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