3.5 Needs Stringing Advice

[Overheadsmash]

I initially strung my Head Speed MP 16x18 with big banger 16 rough at 62 lbs. Did not like it. Too hard and I had to swing really hard to get any spin on the ball. Had it re-strung at 60 lbs with Wilson Sensation 16. Love the string, however, I'm taking lessons and my stroke is getting longer and more fluid and I'm putting a lot more spin on my shots and the string is moving all over the place. Not moving on flat shots, but moving big time on my serve and topspin shots. Now, my mid-paced second serve is just kicking beautifully with this string, and it feels great, but it's moving way too much. What's a good alternative that will give me the same feel but not move like this? Any ideas? Thanks!

 

[mikeler]

Move the string back in place with your fingers and enjoy it.

 

[kevoT]

You strung BB too high, try 58lbs next time (it's a poly string too so it'll kill your arm at 62), this should add to spin as it's easier for the strings to move around at this tension.

 

[tennisboygr]

I initially strung my Head Speed MP 16x18 with big banger 16 rough at 62 lbs. Did not like it. Too hard and I had to swing really hard to get any spin on the ball. Had it re-strung at 60 lbs with Wilson Sensation 16. Love the string, however, I'm taking lessons and my stroke is getting longer and more fluid and I'm putting a lot more spin on my shots and the string is moving all over the place. Not moving on flat shots, but moving big time on my serve and topspin shots. Now, my mid-paced second serve is just kicking beautifully with this string, and it feels great, but it's moving way too much. What's a good alternative that will give me the same feel but not move like this? Any ideas? Thanks!

I would try a hybrid of the Big Banger in the mains at 55 lbs, and then string the Sensation in the crosses at 60 lbs, and see if that has the right feel for you.

 

[Valjean]

I initially strung my Head Speed MP 16x18 with big banger 16 rough at 62 lbs. Did not like it. Too hard and I had to swing really hard to get any spin on the ball. Had it re-strung at 60 lbs with Wilson Sensation 16. Love the string, however, I'm taking lessons and my stroke is getting longer and more fluid and I'm putting a lot more spin on my shots and the string is moving all over the place. Not moving on flat shots, but moving big time on my serve and topspin shots. Now, my mid-paced second serve is just kicking beautifully with this string, and it feels great, but it's moving way too much. What's a good alternative that will give me the same feel but not move like this? Any ideas? Thanks!

Raise the overall tension on the Sensation next--since you like the string--and ask the stringer to put two lbs. more on the crosses too.

Then add string savers in...