Need help with stringing

[me is bored]

i think this might have to go into strings and stringing section, but w/e

anyway i strung with a 1 piece stringing the other day but fell short about 4 top crosses, i cut off too much for the short side i later figured out,

i was i wondering if i would have that problem with a two piece, im assuming not because you would string cut then use the rest to string the crosses

so anyway im just trying to figure out if the two piece stringing will make sure that doesnt happen, and if so, some instructions on a two piece stringign (i currently know how to do 1-piece)

thx in advance

~Michael~

 

[Court_Jester]

Stringing patterns always indicate the required lengths of strings for 1- and 2-piece stringing. Just measure the lengths carefully and you should never run out of strings again. The biggest "problem" that I see is doing the starting knot but even that is quite easy after few tries.

 

[me is bored]

ya but i wont always have a computer with me to search and find out how much i need

and ya the only downside i saw to 2 piece stringing was that starting knot but i was wondering whether i would just have to measure the length for the whole racket itself instead of 2 sides just in case i dont have a computer with me

o, and i have a revo 4k too =]

 

[Court_Jester]

Just cut two 20-foot lengths of strings then. That's going to cover most of the racquets.


EDIT: Revo 4000 rocks!

 

[me is bored]

for 2 piece right???

 

[Court_Jester]

Yep, for 2-piece stringing.

 

[me is bored]

which is easier??

 

[Court_Jester]

Personally, 1-piece is easier but since my Prestige requires 2-piece stringing (1-piece is not recommended), I have become adept with this style of stringing.

 

[me is bored]

k should i do all of the short side first or do like 1 at a time or what...

i would say do all short side first, even though it could possibly cause distortion =/

 

[Steve Huff]

20' of string is ample for most rackets, but sometimes, and OS 18 x 19 racket may require a bit more. I strung a WonderWand Weapon (135 sq in) a few weeks ago which had a 20 x 22 pattern. It took 25' for the mains and 20' for the crosses. I usually cut off 20' for the mains, and 1' less than the number of crosses for the crosses.

 

[Court_Jester]

k should i do all of the short side first or do like 1 at a time or what...

There's no short side in 2-piece stringing. You can start stringing the mains on either side.

 

[me is bored]

There's no short side in 2-piece stringing. You can start stringing the mains on either side.

i meant for the 1 piece...

 

[Court_Jester]

Doing all of one side before doing the other is a no-no in stringing. At most, you should only string up to no more than 3 mains on one side before doing the other. Personally, you should do one main on one side and then do another on the other side. That way, there will be an even distribution of the stresses on the hoop.

 

[me is bored]

i know but how am i supposed to know if i have enough string on the short side

 

[Court_Jester]

i know but how am i supposed to know if i have enough string on the short side

Measure 10 feet of the string and that should be your short side. Unless you're stringing a super OS racquet, that length should be more than sufficient.

 

[me is bored]

k thx for tha help

 

[Ken Sachar]

Me is Bored

If you are that worried about how much string to use on the short side, why not thread the sting through all the mains without pulling tension. This will determine how much string to use on the short side. When you do tension the strings, they will stretch more than enough to make your knots.

Ken

 

[me is bored]

ya thats how i was tought but kept messing up =/ but ill try it again, then try it withh teh 10 feet deal.

 

[jj300]

just whatever you guys do, do not follow this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaRx9UprFF4

 

[VGP]

Why the hell are his clamps always in the middle of the stringbed?