Need help with string tension

[nikkhasnis]

I am planning to try out poly strings for the first time, so need some help with the tension. I have read that poly strings should be strung at a lower tension than others.

I use N Cose Nsix 95 (18X20). I have been using NXT Tour 16 for last 3 years at 60lbs. It loses tension and I lose control and get more power.

I plan to try out the Luxilon Big Banger Rough 16L, Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power Rough 16L String and Signum Pro Poly-Plasma 16L (1.28) String.

Any help as to what tension I should be using.

Thanks.

 

[todd03blown]

I used to string my PDR's at 60lbs and recently just switched to the Lux BB ALU Power Rough and strung it at 54lbs (based on the recommended 10% less) and really loved it however it doesnt seem to last as long as I would like it. So now I have switched to a hybrid of Pro Hurricane @ 60lbs in the mains and Babolat VS @60lbs in the crosses and l LOVE IT!!

 

[XhotXEX1290]

try it at 55 pounds.

 

[Thomas Bird-Itch]

Get the Signum and string it at 53-55#'s the first time. It's half the price of Luxilon and holds tension better too. See here: http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2006/09/string_selector_map_2006.html

To keep a similar feeling of the NXT, hybrid the signum in the mains w/ NXT or another softer string in the cross.