Pros Racquets / Strings

vbranis · 07-24-2008, 08:17 PM

Here is an interesting website with tons of info on various players' frames.
http://www.colinthestringer.com/pros-strings/

tennistomcat · 07-24-2008, 08:25 PM

nice informative post - can't help but notice such a large following Luxilon has amongst the pros

lolza · 07-25-2008, 04:19 AM

corias use the Toalson Cyber Blade Tour o.O
thought he was useing big banger original ?

bdog · 07-25-2008, 05:27 AM

Cool website, interesting to see what the pros use for strings. Not so sure about the rackets though. Most posters here can tell you what they actual play with. I heard from Wilson that Joker isn't playing with a kblade tour. Henin And Davenport Ktours? Isn't Roddick playing the plus? Not to mention, Rafa's racket has painted cortex? Not to hard to notice if you are stringing his racket.

SpEeDyZ · 07-25-2008, 06:05 AM

I thought Roddick strung his racquets at 63-64 pounds ? According to this it is 73 pounds ?

Arafel · 07-25-2008, 06:19 AM

Jeez, Blake uses Luxillon at 68 pounds? It's amazing his arm doesn't fall off.

SpEeDyZ · 07-25-2008, 09:41 AM

can someone please clarify ? ( read my previous post please )

consistency wins · 07-25-2008, 10:08 AM

"Tommy Haas Dunlop Aerogel 300 Luxilon Big Banger Alu Power 75lbs"

HOLY SMOKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And he wonders why he has shoulder issues?!?!?!?!?!?

consistency wins · 07-25-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SpEeDyZ

can someone please clarify ? ( read my previous post please )

I think this IS off. I remember the Priority 1 video and he said that Murray was using Lux in the mains and VS gut in the crosses at 60 lbs. Said Murray may try 61 or 62, but always returned to 60 lbs in the end. The site has Murray with another cross and tension that what P1 stated.

fluffy Beaver · 07-25-2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolza

corias use the Toalson Cyber Blade Tour o.O
thought he was useing big banger original ?

I thought so too. Maybe recently switched.

Quote:

Originally Posted by consistency wins

"Tommy Haas Dunlop Aerogel 300 Luxilon Big Banger Alu Power 75lbs"

HOLY SMOKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And he wonders why he has shoulder issues?!?!?!?!?!?

Last time I read he used FULL NAT GUT at 70+. A jump to full poly is quite huge.

Maybe this website isn't very credible?

Edit: It even has Nadal using PHT and Ivan switching from full gut to full poly as well.

vbranis · 07-25-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by fluffy Beaver

I thought so too. Maybe recently switched.

Last time I read he used FULL NAT GUT at 70+. A jump to full poly is quite huge.

Maybe this website isn't very credible?

Edit: It even has Nadal using PHT and Ivan switching from full gut to full poly as well.

I remember Haas and Ljubicic with ALL GUT as well, that info surprised me. All other info seems about right, though. Murray has been known to switch tension sometimes. I was pretty sure that Nadal uses PHT, is that not right?

Richard Parnell · 07-25-2008, 11:46 PM

a lot of mistakes on the site.
Richard

ericsson · 07-26-2008, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Parnell

a lot of mistakes on the site.
Richard

That's what i thought too...

babolatking · 07-26-2008, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by consistency wins

"Tommy Haas Dunlop Aerogel 300 Luxilon Big Banger Alu Power 75lbs"

HOLY SMOKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And he wonders why he has shoulder issues?!?!?!?!?!?

thats incorrect, he uses full gut because of his shoulder issues and has been since his career started

ShcMad · 07-26-2008, 09:01 AM

Like Mr. Richard Parnell said, this site has quite a few mistakes.

Last time I checked, Haas was still using natural gut. To my knowledge, he never even touched polyester strings before.

I would say this site is a more credible source:

http://www.racquettech.com/cgi/pro_logs.cgi

Beware that the racquet model is probably the only inaccurate description because, as we know, most pros use paintjobs.

vbranis · 07-26-2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShcMad

Like Mr. Richard Parnell said, this site has quite a few mistakes.

Last time I checked, Haas was still using natural gut. To my knowledge, he never even touched polyester strings before.

I would say this site is a more credible source:

http://www.racquettech.com/cgi/pro_logs.cgi

Beware that the racquet model is probably the only inaccurate description because, as we know, most pros use paintjobs.

Thanks, good find, some very interesting stuff. I notice a lot of Star Stringing info from the PLO, and I trust those guys since my dad does stringing for them.

Jason Sugai · 07-26-2008, 08:59 PM

paulo suarez- prince tournament nylon 65 lbs???

wow that stood out a lot... i'm reading, luxilon, gut, luxilon, luxilon and then... tournament nylon...

LOL!!!

dylanm_12 · 07-26-2008, 09:11 PM

fail, it says nadal is usin hurricane

2nd_Serve · 07-26-2008, 10:01 PM

I think the site's a bit off.

whosyumom · 07-28-2008, 07:48 AM

Well im sure no one strings Nadal's rackets except for his "amigos" so these stringing websites are taking a stab at his strings. These websites are just probably promoting babolat's recent products

07-24-2008, 08:17 PM	#1
vbranis Professional Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,128	Pros Racquets / Strings Here is an interesting website with tons of info on various players' frames. http://www.colinthestringer.com/pros-strings/

07-24-2008, 08:25 PM	#2
tennistomcat Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 220	nice informative post - can't help but notice such a large following Luxilon has amongst the pros __________________ LM radical MP with RPM blast @ 50 lbs

07-26-2008, 09:01 AM	#15
ShcMad Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,540	Like Mr. Richard Parnell said, this site has quite a few mistakes. Last time I checked, Haas was still using natural gut. To my knowledge, he never even touched polyester strings before. I would say this site is a more credible source: http://www.racquettech.com/cgi/pro_logs.cgi Beware that the racquet model is probably the only inaccurate description because, as we know, most pros use paintjobs. __________________ "The more beautiful she is, the more money she wants." -M. Safin Last edited by ShcMad : 07-26-2008 at 09:05 AM.

07-26-2008, 10:01 PM	#19
2nd_Serve Professional Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,225	I think the site's a bit off. __________________ Babolat Pure Drive Cortex - Topspin CyberFlash - Wilson Pro Overgrip - Lacoste Carnaby RS-2

07-28-2008, 07:48 AM	#20
whosyumom New User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 31	Well im sure no one strings Nadal's rackets except for his "amigos" so these stringing websites are taking a stab at his strings. These websites are just probably promoting babolat's recent products __________________ Head Microgel Prestige Midplus- Luxilon ALU Power 60lbs