how much difference does string make?

[kc571]

I'm demo'ing a racquet that I like alot. The only thing, is that my arm is a little "fatigued" after hitting with it. The demo has some plain jane string in it. And I usually use Prince Premier Multifilament. I've found that I have little to no arm issues with it (on my existing frame).

Will my string make that much of a difference? Or should I pay more attention to why my arm may be tired with the demo?

 

[Nuke]

The string and the tension both make big differences.

 

[tennisfreak15347]

your arm is tired with the demo probably because 1. the strings are dead, or 2. the racquet is too heavy for you.

 

[the Town Sherif]

the difference between night and day

 

[nCode747]

racquet 75%
strings 25%


IMO

 

[Rexking]

Yeah strings make huge differences on how the racquet behaves.

 

[Seacoast Stringer]

You really need to string up a demo (if it is on your short list) with your preferred string setup if you are going to dish out serious dollars for a frame or two. The strings and tension are hugely important in the play of the racquet.

 

[samster]

The string and the tension both make big differences.

AGREED!!!!

 

[JW10S]

Nothing impacts the way a racquet performs more than the type of string and the string tension. The strings, after all, are what make contact with the ball. Two identical racquets strung with different strings and/or different tensions will play differently.

 

[Toxicmilk]

strings? They do make a difference...however imho, a lot of it is all in your head.

 

[Alafter]

I'm demo'ing a racquet that I like alot. The only thing, is that my arm is a little "fatigued" after hitting with it. The demo has some plain jane string in it. And I usually use Prince Premier Multifilament. I've found that I have little to no arm issues with it (on my existing frame).

Will my string make that much of a difference? Or should I pay more attention to why my arm may be tired with the demo?

String makes a lot of difference in feel. But I think your arm tiredness is a different factor.