i know nothing about strings...

[mrund3rd09]

I'm currently playing with a prince 03 white. it still has the strings that came with it when I bought it from someone here on TW. I don't even know what tension it is. For the most part, it's not terrible. But I'm wondering if changing strings would help me make less errors.

I can't really afford to try out different strings. So what stings and tensions are versatile for various players?

 

[Up&comer]

What level are you, playing style, what are you looking for, etc...

 

[recreationalplayer]

String suggestion - Technifiber

Try Tecnifibre X-One Biphase 17g. TW sells the string, has reviewed the string and there are several comments posted by those who use the string, all comments are very positive. At $16.00 you can pay less but as it is said you get what you pay for.

 

[GammaNu]

I would use nrg 2 string over x-1 biphase. nrg is much softer and better string. bryans used to use that string. it lasts longer too.

 

[rofl_copter3]

Mantis comfort synthetic not too spendy good control and power is enough for your frame

 

[gregor.b]

Try Gosen 16 synthetic. It is a cheap string and plays well for the price. If you are not a big hitter it will last a while.

 

[Chyeaah]

Try a Syn Gut or a Multi. The Synth Gut i use is Head PPS, starting to hate it now... no spin to drag the ball down. If you want more playability go with a good Multi, Head RIP, Klip Kicker is a good synth gut as well.

Question for the string guru's - How much more spin will polys have compared to Synth gut? 2-5 times?

 

[COPEY]

I'm wondering if changing strings would help me make less errors.

I think this is the most telling part of his post. He may indeed need a new string job due to tension loss in the existing strings, but if you're asking about a type of string that will help you cut down on errors...

mrund3rd09, stick with a basic synthetic for now. If you're making an excessive amount of errors, the first things to look at are your stroke mechanics and footwork, not the kind of strings you're using. Strings certainly factor in to the equation, but by in large they merely make what you already know how to do a little easier, give you less power (if you're a big hitter) or afford you more power.

 

[mrund3rd09]

the strings I'm using are shifting out of place after a long rally. I've never seen anyone else's strings shift out of place like that. It seems like their strings always stay in a nice, organized configuration. But my strings sometimes turns from a grid into a warped grid. Does this mean my strings are really old?

 

[mrund3rd09]

I'm not a complete noob. I don't play very often. But when I get in a rhythm and actually plays consistently throughout a week, my rallies are decent.

I understand footwork and mechanics are more important.

 

[ricki]

try and get somewhere one set of Prince Recoil, they are comfortable and dont move, and with your playstyle they will surely last long enough

 

[mikeler]

try and get somewhere one set of Prince Recoil, they are comfortable and dont move, and with your playstyle they will surely last long enough

This string is not worth the premium price.

 

[parasailing]

This string is not worth the premium price.

I second your comments on this string. Expensive and once the initial Gore-tex lining rubs off, it is a bad string. There are others out there for OP to use depending on whether he wants to go co-poly or multi.

 

[teh_firestarter]

It's normal that your strings "move" a lot on the stringbed because it's a synthetic gut (nylon) string.

I recommend that you read this article of TW's website
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/LC/StringReference.html

Personally I don't want to play with "brand-names" strings like babolat, technifibre, wilson because of the price. I play with gosen and tourna strings.

You could try a set of good synthetic gut like Gosen OG Sheep Micro. Gauge 16 or 17 as you like...

As for tension, you can start at 55 lbs. If you see that you got way too much power you can up the tension by a few pounds. If you want more power, try to lower your tension the next time you string your racquet.

Also, if you are starting to play tennis I would recommend staying away from polyester-type and kevlar-type of strings because they can be a harm to your body. They are very stiff strings.

There's also multifilament-type of strings but I don't know a lot about them so if you want more information you could ask someone else

Hope this helps
-firestarter :twisted:

 

[fortun8son]

Who knows how long those strings have been on there?
A fresh set of even an inexpensive Syngut (PSGD, Gamma, OGSM, Forten Sweet, Extreme, PPS, etc.) would probably play better and move less than what you have now.
Use this as a reference, then decide if you need to pay more.