How low should i reduce my poly tension ?

[tenapasi]

I am using hybrid string right now.
poly @57 mains.
syn gut @55 cross.

The problem with this setup are, it feels like a bat. Use it on yonex RDIS 100 mid. Hard string + stiff frame .

But, on the other side, i love this setup. My main still holding on and just move a bit. Although the cross already starting to loose its tension and starting to move around.

I used full multi before. But i don't like it. It can only hold a month before it lost its tension and starting to move around.

I am thinking to lower my poly tension to somewhere around 53.
The question, is 53 low enough so it won't feel harsh on my arm and at the same time it can hold quite long ? or should i go lower ?
I am a flat hitter.
Thank You .

 

[Deee]

I am using hybrid string right now.
poly @57 mains.
syn gut @55 cross.

The problem with this setup are, it feels like a bat. Use it on yonex RDIS 100 mid. Hard string + stiff frame .

But, on the other side, i love this setup. My main still holding on and just move a bit. Although the cross already starting to loose its tension and starting to move around.

I used full multi before. But i don't like it. It can only hold a month before it lost its tension and starting to move around.

I am thinking to lower my poly tension to somewhere around 53.
The question, is 53 low enough so it won't feel harsh on my arm and at the same time it can hold quite long ? or should i go lower ?
I am a flat hitter.
Thank You .

I think 53 is too low for poly, since they lose tension pretty quickly. Which poly are you using?

Also, you might want to ask yourself these questions, and provide others with more info to help you:

How often do you string your racquet?
Are you one of those that play with poly even after tension loss, or you cut them.


What I might do is switch out the syngut for a soft multi. syngut are not the softest strings. Also you could drop the crosses by 1-2 lbs

 

[kiteboard]

Drop the mains to 42 and crosses at 55lbs.

 

[TennisCJC]

Low 50s in the mains for poly is not too low. You will not lose control due the characteristics of the poly. Try poly 53 lb mains with syn gut 55 lb crosses. Yes, you can string the crosses higher than the mains because it is a softer string, and pulling crosses increases the main tension somewhat.

 

[nickarnold2000]

You should go and check out the low tension string thread. Low 50s is not too low for poly but it does depend on how much topspin you use. BTW, I string in the low 40s.

 

[tenapasi]

Main are prince tournament poly 17
Cross are prince syntetic gut Multifilament 16

How often do you string your racquet?
Are you one of those that play with poly even after tension loss, or you cut them.

not very often. As long the poly still holding, i still use it.

Drop the mains to 42 and crosses at 55lbs.

isn't that too low ? i doubt i can have good control lever :|

Low 50s in the mains for poly is not too low. You will not lose control due the characteristics of the poly. Try poly 53 lb mains with syn gut 55 lb crosses. Yes, you can string the crosses higher than the mains because it is a softer string, and pulling crosses increases the main tension somewhat.

will do.
How about 53/57 ? Better control without harsh feeling ?

 

[tenapasi]

You should go and check out the low tension string thread. Low 50s is not too low for poly but it does depend on how much topspin you use. BTW, I string in the low 40s.

well, i am a flat hitter. So i guess i don't hit much topspin.
All i need is a good control from my stringbed without harsh feeling on my arm.

thanks for the suggestion.

 

[tenapasi]

Btw, i found this post by SliceForehand

There's no value in stringing a poly at 65 lbs. If you don't have a sore elbow at 65, you must have steel plates in there. Never string a poly above 55 lbs.
It's just the way polyester works. Its benefits are more defined at lower tensions. It doesn't actually get tighter; you only lose spin, control, ball-pocketing, etc. at higher tensions.

what do you guys think ?

 

[Falloutjr]

Actually in a test performed by TWU, the difference in spin between Luxilon Alu Power Rough at 62 and 52 was 23 RPMs, hardly significant. As for control, you can't LOSE control by stringing a racquet higher. Yeah, you lose ball-pocketing, but I don't like ball-pocketing, I like the ball coming off my racquet ASAP. The people who think you shouldn't string polys over 55 make me laugh. They either bring up myths about string tension or bring up certain characteristics which may OR may NOT be desirable. String characteristics are preference, there is no best set of traits.

And yes, I like playing with a racquet that feels like a board

10youknowwhattheysayaboutopinions

 

[Power Player]

I hit with heavy spin so I prefer poly at 50#s. Still loads of control and power. And I have hit with poly at 60#s, and don't see the point.

 

[Falloutjr]

I hit with heavy spin so I prefer poly at 50#s. Still loads of control and power. And I have hit with poly at 60#s, and don't see the point.

So do I, I like the boardy feel to my strings. It isn't even about control, it's about how they come off the bed.

 

[Centered]

People need to talk about specific poly strings.

Some poly strings are far less stiff than others. Compare Revenge 16 to Hightec 18.

Some poly strings hold tension considerably better than others. Compare Hightec 18 to AxonMono 16L.

Pre-stretching makes a difference, too.

 

[Centered]

Here is what I'm talking about. This is at high tension with a pre-stretch:

name, stiffness, tension loss

softest:

Topspin Cyber Flash 17, 183.5, 28.9
Babolat Pro Hurricane 18, 189.2, 18.7
IsoSpeed Pulse 17, 206.9, 22.5

stiffest:

Kirschbaum Super Smash Spiky 16, 293.8, 17.4
Kirschbaum Long Life 15, 298.9, 19.0
Babolat Revenge 16, 331.5, 11.5

most tension retention:

Tecnifibre Black Code 16, 289.2, 10.8
IsoSpeed Axon Mono 16L, 250.9, 11.0
Dunlop Comfort Poly 17, 284.6, 11.0

most tension loss:

Polyfibre TCS 16, 234.3, 26.2
Solinco Revolution 16, 253.2, 26.7
Topspin Cyber Flash 17, 183.5, 28.9

And without pre-stretching and at different tensions, the results may be different, too. But, it's obvious that when looking at these numbers that "poly" isn't one monolithic thing. There is considerable variety in terms of tension retention and stiffness.

 

[Centered]

Here are RSI's high tension results.

softest:

Babolat Pro Hurricane 18, 187, 22.29
Head Sonic Pro 17, 199, 23.09
Pacific Poly Power 18, 201, 21.17

stiffest:

Babolat Revenge 16, 302, 19.31
Gamma Dura Blast 16, 303, 12.68
Pacific Poly Force 16L, 320, 17.84

best tension holding:

Topspin Titan Fibre 15L, 232, 12.65
Gamma Dura Blast 16, 303, 12.68
Pacific X Force 17, 262, 13.47

worst tension holding:

Gamma Monoblast 16, 254, 25.56
Polyfibre HighTec Premium 1.30, 239, 25.36
Polyfibre Viper 1.30, 247, 25.18

 

[tenapasi]

Alright. So i chose to string it at 53/57. Same string setup.
Hope i can feel the same board feeling without the harsh feeling to my arm.
Will test it this weekend.