best string for topspin

[hit it harder gonzo]

hi my name is raashid, i am new to this forum, i was just wondering what type of string pattern, gauge, type and tension allows one to hit with the most topspin. i currently play with a head lm radical mp, strung at 60lbs, 18 by 20 pattern, prince topspin string and i have more trouble genetrating as much topspin as with my previous rackets

thank you for your help

 

[Talent]

The general theory around these parts in seeking more spin seems to be tighter tensions, thinner gauge, open string patterns, and gut.

 

[dingo]

From my experience with numerous string brands and types, the spin is a function of technique and string tension only. I am yet to see a string that would make me alter my spin production motion to the degree that I would notice it. The tension, on the other hand, does affect spin production to a great degree. And that is the higher the tension, the more spin one can impart with the same techique assuming there is enough racket acceleration at the moment of impact.

 

[SageOfDeath]

From my experience with numerous string brands and types, the spin is a function of technique and string tension only. I am yet to see a string that would make me alter my spin production motion to the degree that I would notice it. The tension, on the other hand, does affect spin production to a great degree. And that is the higher the tension, the more spin one can impart with the same techique assuming there is enough racket acceleration at the moment of impact.

Although someone said here that higher tensions do slightly create a difference I think the difference is so slight one would not notice, one might notice less power and pace, thus creating an illusion of more spin than you actually may have. I still think a lot of the proof of string tensions is speculation, too many variables, Racquet angle, racquet, where you hit the ball, the ball itself, head racquet speed,

 

[randomname]

the tension makes no difference at all with spin, they did a study and there was no difference in the # of rotations a ball made when with with a racquet strung at 60 lbs and one at 40. although, they said that people probably hit with more spin with a higher tension because there is less power and they can swing the racquet faster without worrying about the ball going out.

 

[jackson vile]

hi my name is raashid, i am new to this forum, i was just wondering what type of string pattern, gauge, type and tension allows one to hit with the most topspin. i currently play with a head lm radical mp, strung at 60lbs, 18 by 20 pattern, prince topspin string and i have more trouble genetrating as much topspin as with my previous rackets

thank you for your help

This is going to generally be different for everyone, if you have a full swing and brush up a lot and hit hard I suggest a higher string tension, if you have a slower shorter swing then you need a lesser tension.

As for what string I would suggest a very soft string such as NXT, X1Bio, ect all the way to gut. This will give you more pocketing. Also if you pick a smaller gauge this will allow the string to give you not only more feel but more pocketing as it stretches more.

Futher more the study that is noted here is bunk so don't even bother with it.

 

[@ce]

Spin is generated by a combination of things, 1st player technique (how the player generates the topspin), 2nd a thinner guage string will provide more bite on the ball allowing for better spin and 3rd, a tighter stringbed will provide more control allowing the player/technique to do more.

 

[wxr]

i play the same racquet you do, and noticed the same problem. i think main reason of the prob. is the 18 x 20 pattern.

what helped me quit a bit was, fixing hybrids, with a good poly in the main and a very soft cross string with a good pop. (strung at the rigt way).

-poly all the way is much to tight for 18 x 20.
-soft syn. or wathever, much to spongy.

(BTW),do the hybrid in thinnest gauge as possible, i would say start with at least diameters of 1.25 mm, or even thinner,(mains and crosses). Go from there, adjust if durability becomes an issue.

 

[dingo]

the tension makes no difference at all with spin, they did a study and there was no difference in the # of rotations a ball made when with with a racquet strung at 60 lbs and one at 40. although, they said that people probably hit with more spin with a higher tension because there is less power and they can swing the racquet faster without worrying about the ball going out.

Exactly, absolute spin RPM by itself is not an interesting value at all and therefore I was talking in my post about spin production instead of pure RPM. In other words, for a given spin production technique one can put more spin on the ball in order for it to land within court bounds with tighter string bed. Loweing string tension leads to either altering one's technique in order to produce same RPM or to reducing the RPM if one doesn't alter the technique. And I don't think messing with the technique is a good thing, hence less spin becomes the only viable option. Anyway, What is the use of asserting that one can put same spin with loose string bed if the ball is going to hit the fance as a result? After all tennis is a game with some rules and not just a physical phenomenon. BTW, I did read that research study, I think it was posted here not so long ago.

 

[SageOfDeath]

Exactly, absolute spin RPM by itself is not an interesting value at all and therefore I was talking in my post about spin production instead of pure RPM. In other words, for a given spin production technique one can put more spin on the ball in order for it to land within court bounds with tighter string bed. Loweing string tension leads to either altering one's technique in order to produce same RPM or to reducing the RPM if one doesn't alter the technique. And I don't think messing with the technique is a good thing, hence less spin becomes the only viable option. Anyway, What is the use of asserting that one can put same spin with loose string bed if the ball is going to hit the fance as a result? After all tennis is a game with some rules and not just a physical phenomenon. BTW, I did read that research study, I think it was posted here not so long ago.

Ah but see if you could put more spin and have the ball go in it would have more power and spin thus a heavier ball imo. But I agree if the ball is going out with a lower tension its out doesn't matter if there is more spin or not.