Ask for tension suggestion for Radical Limited edition and Ultratour

[M11united]

I just start playing tennis not long ago, so I don't really know much about strings. I am using the radical limited edition. Have been playing with it with the factory strung string (ultra tour 16L). It felt very good. However, it popped last week. I then went to the local store and strung the head syn gut 16L @ 59 lb (mid tension in the recommended range of 54~64 lb). It feels so stiff, much stiffer than before, and it's actually hurting my wrist. Did I string it with too much tension? I thougt syn gut was softer than poly. Anyways, I am thinking about cutting the current string and switch back to ultra tour with 17 gage. How much tension should I use? I also would like to try Head Intellistring String. Is it softer than ultra tour? How much tension do you guys suggest?

 

[Cey]

I used to use Ultra tour so i know what you're talking about.

It is very soft for a poly and when stringing your racquet you shouldnt take into account what the racquet tells you to string it at, you should find your personal preferance. i suggest going back to Ultra tour and string it at 55 or 50. From there you can easily change the tension if you feel you need more control or power. There is nothing wrong with trying new strings but if you really like Ultra you should stick with it.

 

[M11united]

Thanks a lot Cey. I will try 55 lb on ultra tour 17 next time.