Strings popped, first time!

BlueB · 10-05-2012, 05:14 PM

Recently I started stringing my own racquets and experimenting with various combinations...
I had an older racquet with nat gut, that played pretty sweet. Then I restrung the crosses to Prince poly, pretty low about 48lb. Result was, WOW! Racquet plaid 3 times better - power was still there (maybe even more), a bit crisper, no string movement at all, mega spin, killer slices, did I say spin yet

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So there I was, playtesting, just hitting with a friend, warming up for a set. I was having fun like never before, hitting spins, right over my buddy's head (short guy) and trying for more and more... The 15 min into that madness, PING!, the mains gone.
I had a bit left over of the same gut, so I patched the mains. Let's see how long this lasts. Needles to say, I'm addicted to this combo already!

Up&comer · 10-05-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueB

Recently I started stringing my own racquets and experimenting with various combinations...
I had an older racquet with nat gut, that played pretty sweet. Then I restrung the crosses to Prince poly, pretty low about 48lb. Result was, WOW! Racquet plaid 3 times better - power was still there (maybe even more), a bit crisper, no string movement at all, mega spin, killer slices, did I say spin yet

?
So there I was, playtesting, just hitting with a friend, warming up for a set. I was having fun like never before, hitting spins, right over my buddy's head (short guy) and trying for more and more... The 15 min into that madness, PING!, the mains gone.
I had a bit left over of the same gut, so I patched the mains. Let's see how long this lasts. Needles to say, I'm addicted to this combo already!

How long was the gut in there before you restrung the crosses?

I shudder to think of what you mean by patching the mains with some leftover gut.

Edit: NVM about the first point, I wouldn't suggest it regardless.

BlueB · 10-05-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Up&comer

How long was the gut in there before you restrung the crosses?
I shudder to think of what you mean by patching the mains with some leftover gut.

It just set there for over a year, only played lightly few hours.
Ha, ha, not the kind of patch that I think you imagine... Pulled out few mains around the break, retightened, tied off, then replaced the missing ones. Few knots more on the perimeter, that's all. However I don't expect it to last more then a set, max...

Up&comer · 10-06-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueB

It just set there for over a year, only played lightly few hours.
Ha, ha, not the kind of patch that I think you imagine... Pulled out few mains around the break, retightened, tied off, then replaced the missing ones. Few knots more on the perimeter, that's all. However I don't expect it to last more then a set, max...

Honestly, that is going to put stress on the racket it isn't supposed to experience. Some say it's fine, but in all honesty I can't see it ending well.

COPEY · 10-06-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueB

It just set there for over a year, only played lightly few hours.
Ha, ha, not the kind of patch that I think you imagine... Pulled out few mains around the break, retightened, tied off, then replaced the missing ones. Few knots more on the perimeter, that's all. However I don't expect it to last more then a set, max...

It's worse than I imagined lol. Still, as nutty as it sounds to me, it's the kind of thing one can do when you own your own stringer. I just hope you only string your own racquets.

Readers · 10-06-2012, 09:19 PM

My Friend does this patching with S.gut, although his frame cost no more than $50 either, so I guess it's worth the risk?

BlueB · 10-06-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Up&comer

Honestly, that is going to put stress on the racket it isn't supposed to experience. Some say it's fine, but in all honesty I can't see it ending well.

Don't really see why... Asside of hitting the ground, greatest stress is the breaking of the string on ball impact and stringing itself...
Anyways, we shell see tomorrow. No big deal if the frame ends up cracking - neither me nor my Mrs played with it much.

NLBwell · 10-07-2012, 05:06 AM

I remember people patching string jobs years ago. Hadn't heard of it in 30 years or so.

BlueB · 10-07-2012, 03:33 PM

I plaid 15-20min hitting and few games with it today - still in one piece

To be fair, the incomming shots had less pace then other day (weaker partner).

10-05-2012, 05:14 PM	#1
BlueB Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 328	Strings popped, first time! Recently I started stringing my own racquets and experimenting with various combinations... I had an older racquet with nat gut, that played pretty sweet. Then I restrung the crosses to Prince poly, pretty low about 48lb. Result was, WOW! Racquet plaid 3 times better - power was still there (maybe even more), a bit crisper, no string movement at all, mega spin, killer slices, did I say spin yet ? So there I was, playtesting, just hitting with a friend, warming up for a set. I was having fun like never before, hitting spins, right over my buddy's head (short guy) and trying for more and more... The 15 min into that madness, PING!, the mains gone. I had a bit left over of the same gut, so I patched the mains. Let's see how long this lasts. Needles to say, I'm addicted to this combo already! __________________ It's never too late for a happy childhood!

10-07-2012, 03:33 PM	#9
BlueB Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 328	I plaid 15-20min hitting and few games with it today - still in one piece To be fair, the incomming shots had less pace then other day (weaker partner). __________________ It's never too late for a happy childhood!

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