Nicholas Noker
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What would be a comparable tension if switching from poly/ syn gut at 48/50 to poly/poly?
Poly/ synthetic gut and poly/ poly hybrid tensions
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A Defenseless Creature
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Depends on head size and stringbed density. If 100 sq in 16x19 I would suggest 45/48
Nicholas Noker
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It's a 16x19 ezone 98
Agreed.
However, there are other factors that I would take into account. String gauge being one, for example.
Another factor could be the relative stiffness of the strings being discussed.
For instance, despite the fact that RPM Blast 17 and RPM Blast Rough 17 are both "poly" strings, the stiffness of each is quite different (i.e. 234 vs. 196).
That (much like the gauge) might be influential in choosing a higher, or lower, tension to start off at.
As for myself, I would want to know the specific strings being referenced, not just "poly/syn. gut" and "poly/poly".
Which syn. gut? Which poly(s)? What gauges?
Is the same poly that's being used in the "poly/SG" setup going to be either (or both) of the strings used in the "poly/poly" setup? We simply don't know.
Is the "poly/poly" setup going to be the same poly for the mains and the crosses... or two different poly strings? We simply don't know.
If the mains and the crosses do happen to be the same poly string, are they going to be the same gauge? We simply don't know.
Based on the limited amount of information, we could be talking about 3 different poly stings here... or maybe just 2 different poly stings... or, perhaps, only 1 poly string.
In short... not enough information provided (as of yet).
It would probably be more beneficial stated something like...
I've been using a hybrid of Hyper-G 1.25/Gosen OGSM 1.25 at #48/50.
I'd like to now try a hybrid of Hyper-G 1.25/Hyper-G Soft 1.20
What tensions might be a good place to start at?
Nicholas Noker
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Fintft
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fritzhimself
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Old Kneissl already knew this and it is still true today!
Rabbit
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wunderbarOld Kneissl already knew this and it is still true today!
Of course they don’t specify string type. Yonex used to suggest the same due to head shape.
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fritzhimself
Professional
Ah - ok where does it say that? Even the Kneissl racquets had a similar shape to today's Yonex frames.
That's simply not true - you can test it yourself at any time.
As always, it depends on the machine, the frame support and the clamping system.
In any case, the frame should not be narrower or wider after stringing than it was originally.
If these parameters are adhered to, you have done everything right - with +kg or pound on the cross strings you can tension any frame.
Irvin
Talk Tennis Guru
I would stay with the tension you have now no matter what the head size, string gauge, or whatever. If you’re stringing poly at 48 (SG at 50) and you’re changing string to another poly, why not stay at 48 and evaluate the tension(s) after playing. I would go for 48/48. Keep it simple change 1 thing at a time.
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esgee48
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OP It took you until post #5 to really give enough detail to maybe answer your request. I agree with Irvin. KISS means you shouldn’t change too many things at any time otw you can’t determine what caused the problems. Generally, switching strings or frames involve multiple trials. There are no shortcuts. My clients know this so we discuss, but the decision is theirs. If I know their game, my idea may not be as nebulous.
Rabbit
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I think something was lost in translation.
shug
Rookie
Let the 48/50 be your base in your new config (poly/poly). Move your tension from there if you feel the need. This is an iterative process
Tension Zones
Head sizes vary
String tension for power: 59 lbs. and below
String tension for Control: 60 lbs. - 69 lbs.
String tension for precision: 70 lbs. and above
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fritzhimself
Professional
Thank you - it should read: tensioning or compressing or stretching the frame.
Rabbit
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@fritzhimself no prob
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