18x20 tension
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fuzz nation
G.O.A.T.
I recommend being a little less subtle if you're trying to get some tennis elbow under control. Poly of any sort won't help a recovery nearly as much as using a softer string type. Dump it completely for the short term.
I'd say go as soft as you can with either a multifiber or syn. gut (or even a try with natural gut) for one or two rounds. Once your elbow is good and squared away, then consider experimenting with a semi-soft hybrid of some type, but not before you get back to healthy.
If full New York then, what tension? Around 52? And thanks for the feedback
fuzz nation
G.O.A.T.
A full bed of the New York would probably be a good start. The tension is a little bit of a guess because of a few things. I've generally only played tighter 18x20 string patterns in mids, but it looks like you've got that pattern in this frame with a 100" head. A dense pattern and smaller head (in a mid) usually means I'll use a thinner gauge of string at a tension that's not too tight. Your 100" head is a bit larger than a mid, so it might work with either a 16 or 17 ga. string, but that hoop size might play too flimsy at lower tension with a soft string.
I'd probably try it at 54 or 55 lbs. with a 17 ga. multi., but a 16 ga. alternative would be a little more inherently firm. So that 16 ga. could work at 52 or 53 lbs. Whatever feels "right" for you may take one or two stringings to sort out - feel is a tricky thing to predict - but the first stringing with a softer option will at least give you a reference tension to work with going forward.
I have no experience yet with strings like the Evolution and Origin, but it also looks like very soft stuff. You might get a few responses and suggestions for tensions with those if you start a different thread that specifically asks about them.
Thanks for the feedback man, I'm a newbie when it comes to this stuff so I appreciate it a lot
45lb
CosmosMpower
Hall of Fame
45-47
you're not gonna like it but:
https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/ind...kevlar-zx-hybrid.550375/page-36#post-13600488
Believe that was Shrouds set up several years ago. What level do you play? No one I know would even consider that based on the testing they have done with 18x20 frames.
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1HBHfanatic
Legend
just as a recent point of comperason
I strung up tonight the Wilson ultra tour FB poly @40lbs
got to play a couple sets with it, felt great
18/20 pattern full bed poly at low tensions worked for me
I strung up tonight the Wilson ultra tour FB poly @40lbs
got to play a couple sets with it, felt great
18/20 pattern full bed poly at low tensions worked for me
Which poly string was it? Just got a couple ultra tours myself from the clearance sale.
That is a great price for that Ultra Tour. I’m at 45 with the 6.1 95 and headed lower. 18x20 has great control in the Wilson frames.
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MajesticMoose
Hall of Fame
mid to high 40s would be the sweetspot for any 18x20 frame IMO.
NastyWinners
Hall of Fame
^^ Best advice in the thread ^^
H22 fan
Semi-Pro
Thanks!
Strung mine at 45 and they play well and still may go down on the crosses two lbs.
1HBHfanatic
Legend
I used a cheapo poly pack I had "KELIST poly (yellow)", it was a shot in the dark (tensions wise), since ive been having issues with the tension and string on this racquet
my advise,,, use a poly you know and like and string it low!! 40lbs worked for me, maybe too soft for you?!
tennisbike
Professional
LOVE! LOVE! My Youtek Graphene Speed with Ashaway Liberty @ 50 lbs. I wiped the stringbed w/ lotion after play and no locked string bed.
