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madamadadane

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i have a wilson n-code n61 pro and terrible strings on the racquet..... i'm thinking about getting new strings that put more spin on the ball, because i seem to be having a problem in that field,... anyone help me on what kind of strings i could get my racquet strung with? my local tennis places are pretty lame though so i dont think they'll have the strings you guys might suggest but eh, gonna try!
 
okay i dont know how to edit my posts,.... sry! but i also currently have my tension on 59 lb and i wanna loosen it abit for a bit more control and softer feel, what tension would you recommend? i heard somewhere that federer uses like a 40lb something...... i dont think i need such a dramatic change, but i would like a little more shots with precision
 
What strings are you using now?

How long have they been in your racket?

Do you want a soft or more crisp feeling string?

If you are just looking for more spin, try Blue Gear.
 
More info needed.......

madamadadane said:
i have a wilson n-code n61 pro and terrible strings on the racquet..... i'm thinking about getting new strings that put more spin on the ball, because i seem to be having a problem in that field,... anyone help me on what kind of strings i could get my racquet strung with?
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As others have stated, we need more info, current strings, how long in the racquet, etc.. Although there are strings that can help, spin is really a function of your swing, racquet head speed and grip.

madamadadane said:
i wanna loosen it abit for a bit more control and softer feel, what tension would you recommend? i heard somewhere that federer uses like a 40lb something
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You are asking for 2 different things here. Looser string gives you more power and feel but not control; tighter = control. The type of string used and racquet head size is important to know when selecting tension. Fed strings his racquet at 48 - 52lbs depending on surface and conditions but also because he uses a stiff racquet with a smaller head size (90sqin).

More info will deliver better answers.

TennezSport :cool:
 
im looking for spin, for certain i want to keep it pretty inexpensive..... i dont know what type of string i have right now, but it doesnt grip the ball, and doesnt add as much spin as i'd want...... its been in my racquet for about 3 months, but it shows no signs of breaking.......

and i guess i would pretty softer over control.... so plz help
 
madamadadane said:
im looking for spin, for certain i want to keep it pretty inexpensive..... i dont know what type of string i have right now, but it doesnt grip the ball, and doesnt add as much spin as i'd want...... its been in my racquet for about 3 months, but it shows no signs of breaking.......

and i guess i would pretty softer over control.... so plz help
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Depending on how much you play - keeping a string for 3 months is not a good idea - even if it's durable and doesn't look like it's going to break. Having an old string job can contribute to lack of control.

If you are looking for a cheap, fairly soft sprin string, try:

Prince Top Spin: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageACPRINCE-T15.html

Gamma Ruff: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageACGAMMA-RUFF.html

Gamma TNT2: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageACGAMMA-TNT17.html

If you want soft, I'd stay away from most polys - there are a few exceptions that others may point out.
 
JRstriker12 said:
Depending on how much you play - keeping a string for 3 months is not a good idea - even if it's durable and doesn't look like it's going to break. Having an old string job can contribute to lack of control.

If you are looking for a cheap, fairly soft sprin string, try:

Prince Top Spin: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageACPRINCE-T15.html

Gamma Ruff: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageACGAMMA-RUFF.html

Gamma TNT2: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageACGAMMA-TNT17.html

If you want soft, I'd stay away from most polys - there are a few exceptions that others may point out.
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these are solid choices. i assume you dont have string machine, but you should let us know just to be sure. if you don't, i have to recommend buying one. i dont have one myself, but its an investment well worth it. i woulda saved probably abotu 200 dollars by now if i had bought a cheap 100 dollar stringer.

but on to your questions. the gosen JC sheep or sheep micro are fairly good, but there are a lot of similar strings for cheaper out there. personally I really liked luxilon ace as far as poly's go. its about as soft a poly as ive ever come across, and at 18 guage, its got plenty of spin potential.
 
JRstriker, i looked at your suggestions and i noticed that my local store carries those strings so i guess maybe i'll try the prince one's and make future decisions off of that,, and i still need suggestions on the tension of the ball, going down to low 50's is too much i think, but is a few lbs really gonna make that big a difference?
 
try prince topspin plus 16 gauge at around 55 lbs

or babolat pro hurricane tour at around 56 lbs

both of those give nice spin the prince is a cheaper option

personally i hate 15 gauge of the prince so i would go with 16
 
i dont really know much about strings, so i have to ask, what are gauges? and how do they affect the overall performance of the racquet
 
madamadadane said:
i dont really know much about strings, so i have to ask, what are gauges? and how do they affect the overall performance of the racquet
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In general here's how thickness effects the performance of the string:

Thicker Guage (16, 15) more durable, less power.

Thinner Guage (17, 18) less durable, more power, more spin.

Unless you are a string breaker, you can proabably play with 17 guage with no problems.

Also, look on the TW main site. I think they have a tutorial on strings.
 
Tennis strings follow the AWG (American Wire Gauge) system (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge ). Its really convoluted, but effectively, a larger # relates to a thinner string. Most string companies also print the actual diameter in mm.

There is also a 'Light' designator (e.g., 16L) that indicates the string is slightly thinner than the actual gauge before it. In other words, in order of thickest to thinnest, you would have:

15
15L
16
16L
17
18

I have seen 17L before, but its really rare.
 
i talked to my coach today and asked him about my string condition and this is what i gained...........

because my shots are more long than into the net, i dont think drastically lowering the tension on my strings to about a 52 which is what i was gonna do is good, but rather maybe a 55? what do you guys think
 
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