Bumb shoulder, looking for friendly string

[MikeCrowChip]

Hi there,
I'm looking to change string type on my RDX MPs because I'm having shoulder problems for about 2 years now (a tear).

I use to use Kevlar hybrid, because I liked the stiffness it gave, but recently switched to Poly (full Cyber Flash and Signum Pro Plasma i've tried ). Now, I like the SPP, but I strung it at about 55, my normal tension for syn gut is 61 pounds. I'm worred about bringing up the tension and what it would do to my poor shoulder.

What do u guys think? Should i switch to some multi or do a hybrid with my SPP and Cyber Flash? The strings didn't have the liveliness of syngut, but i love the control. I was able to swing really fast and still be in control. But I'd rather keep playing and not put out my shoulder.

What do u guys think?

 

[jackofromalsager]

nat gut dont hurt ur arm but it aint very practical

 

[Ripper]

Hi there,
I'm looking to change string type on my RDX MPs because I'm having shoulder problems for about 2 years now (a tear).

I use to use Kevlar hybrid, because I liked the stiffness it gave, but recently switched to Poly (full Cyber Flash and Signum Pro Plasma i've tried ). Now, I like the SPP, but I strung it at about 55, my normal tension for syn gut is 61 pounds. I'm worred about bringing up the tension and what it would do to my poor shoulder.

What do u guys think? Should i switch to some multi or do a hybrid with my SPP and Cyber Flash? The strings didn't have the liveliness of syngut, but i love the control. I was able to swing really fast and still be in control. But I'd rather keep playing and not put out my shoulder.

What do u guys think?

It's simple. From harsh to soft:

- Full Poly
- Poly + Syn Gut Hybrid
- Full Syn Gut
- Multi + Syn Gut Hybrid
- Full Multi

If you can't take one of these, just go down a level, until you find your level. As simple as that.

PS: As you know, at opposite extremes of this list is Kevlar (the harshest) and Nat Gut (the softest). These can be used in hybrids, too. But I'm sure you know all this...

 

[MTChong]

nat gut dont hurt ur arm but it aint very practical

Sounds like you haven't even tried gut nor care about the poster's problem: his shoulder. I'd say that's quite an important thing to keep in mind.

If you do a hybrid with Klip Legend and Prince Synthetic Original (or a different type of soft mono synthetic gut), it'll cut the cost significantly and your shoulder will definitely be happier. Alternatively, you can try out multifilaments; Ripper's post basically summed up the general trends between the different types of strings.

 

[brucie]

Sounds like you haven't even tried gut nor care about the poster's problem: his shoulder. I'd say that's quite an important thing to keep in mind.

If you do a hybrid with Klip Legend and Prince Synthetic Original (or a different type of soft mono synthetic gut), it'll cut the cost significantly and your shoulder will definitely be happier. Alternatively, you can try out multifilaments; Ripper's post basically summed up the general trends between the different types of strings.

Whats wrong with an arm friendly natural gut setup Chong?
Though Id reccomend babolat excel premium wilson nxt multi type... etc

 

[theace21]

You need to try gut. If you don't take care of your arm, you will have to take time off. See if gut helps. Beats the alternative of not playing.

Good Luck...

 

[mctennis]

Gut strings. Period!!

 

[backcourt]

Yonex ti 880 is about the softest multi I've used. Helps for my shoulder.

 

[MTChong]

Whats wrong with an arm friendly natural gut setup Chong?
Though Id reccomend babolat excel premium wilson nxt multi type... etc

I believe you misunderstand me; I am advocating that he uses gut.

 

[10s99]

I've had good luck with head fibergel power. Probably doesn't last as long a gut but is less expensive, plays well and is easy on the arm.

 

[rasajadad]

If you have an injury like your shoulder (or my elbow) and want to play through, you have to go with natural gut all the way. In the big picture, what's worse; The extra $$$ for string or who knows how much more money for physical therapy? That doesn't even take into account the time off. To me its a small price to pay. I string my 3rd racquet with multis, syn guts, etc. But to me, nothing comes close in terms of comfort and control.

PS- I switched to a heavier racquet, too.

 

[MWTC]

Try Gamma Professional $20, great multi. Very close to gut but cheaper.

 

[Valjean]

TW's String Finder lists over 100 strings as "soft" and "arm-friendly." Needless to say, several are dubious qualifiers. In my review, Prince's Premier with Softflex is now the best "conventional" multi for arm trouble. Then, from the strings made specifically to attend to arm trouble--a string category that expands and contracts more than most, by the by--there remains an old standby, Gamma TNT(now, 2) RX.

But, by far, the best treatment is natural gut, already mentioned....

 

[dmastous]

I would be looking for a doctor and an arm friendly coach to recommend changes before I go changing string or racquets. I'm not saying a change isn't warrented, but just changing string may not make the bigger problem go away. You could cause more damage that way.
Take it from me, who can only serve half pace and not reach up for the ball in doing so due to a bad shoulder. All I can do now is flick it in.

 

[jaykay]

I would be looking for a doctor and an arm friendly coach to recommend changes before I go changing string or racquets. I'm not saying a change isn't warrented, but just changing string may not make the bigger problem go away. You could cause more damage that way.
Take it from me, who can only serve half pace and not reach up for the ball in doing so due to a bad shoulder. All I can do now is flick it in.

Crap - this defly sounds scary...

 

[LoveThisGame]

I've has a torn cuff for over 30 years, experiencing a few bouts of pain including recently. I don't know what is the nature of your injury, but I urge you to see a sports oriented orthopod so that you know the extent of the problem and if therapy might help.

My key has been to make sure I don't extend the arm when serving and to do certain stretching and strengthening exercises regularly, even more so when having some pain. For me, high balls to the backhand are NOT nice. Neither is vigorous raking or annual hedge (yews) trimming.

Shoulder surgery is something I'm trying to avoid. I've already had more than my share of surgeries, including knee and back.