AggieJason
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Anyone have any idea how much a Prince Woodie weighs?
thanks!
thanks!
You can safely ignore the early-80s Prince tension recommendations. Prince was marketing primarily against the standard-size wood frames, whose <70 sq" head size and 18x20 patterns made a stiff string bed even at what we'd call today normal tensions. The main reason players would refuse to switch to a Prince (besides not wanting to "look like a granny") was how hard it was to keep the ball inside the lines with 'em. The high recommended string tension tamed the power a little and made it feel more like what everyone was used to in those days.I was shocked at the recommended tension of 70-76lbs. I wasn’t sure what to string it at since I’d never hit with one, nor had I ever used this specific poly.... so I decided to go with 58, that sound ok?
True PLUS there were more lock-out machines back then(and pre-stretching was in its infancy).You can safely ignore the early-80s Prince tension recommendations. Prince was marketing primarily against the standard-size wood frames, whose <70 sq" head size and 18x20 patterns made a stiff string bed even at what we'd call today normal tensions. The main reason players would refuse to switch to a Prince (besides not wanting to "look like a granny") was how hard it was to keep the ball inside the lines with 'em. The high recommended string tension tamed the power a little and made it feel more like what everyone was used to in those days.
Anyone have any idea how much a Prince Woodie weighs?
thanks!
369g, 373g and 382g string without dampener and without overgrip but with grip plastic... There are 3 frames on the Bay right now where the seller listed then with weights
Finally got the Woodie restrung with an extra set of Gamma TNT2 React Pro 17 at 55 lbs. Tennis Anywhere shop said it was one of easiest racquets to string. With RacquetTune App, tensions measured 59 lbs strung (larger deviation vs my graphite racquets!). Played for 3 hours doubles, tension now 56 lbs. For my game, the Woodie has a plush feel, large sweet spot, with control and easier to keep the ball on the court, with more spin. Volleys are much improved, balls not flying off. Serves are still nearly as hard as my 2021 Dunlop CX200 OS 105 strung 56 lbs with Live Wire 17 -- but with more spin control. The increased tension really helped -- without observable warpage. I'll keep playing with the racquet until elbow completely heals. Hopefully, tension will settle to ~50 lbs, like all my other mid-plus, low RA 56-62 racquets. A very nice shock absorber, you can't beat for <$5 Goodwill. [12.8 oz, with grip shaved 1/4" to 4 3/8 + double layer head tape]While still healing tennis elbow, continuing experimenting with tennis elbow. The two quarters were unstuck from butt, to give a more manageable 12.7 oz. My serves are as good as ever), but ground strokes and volleys are very low in power. Control seems to be an issue with RacquetTune measured 40 lb tension (orig Goodwill syn gut), unless ball is hit perfect. Might restring with 17g multi-syn gut at 55 lbs (hoping it doesn't warp), improve control as tension settles into 45 lbs range. I've seen tension on my Prestige Tours drop by 10 lbs after a few months, and then holding.
Now, try and find and grab a few of the mid composite woods - those will take a full gut job and with the stiffened up modern guts, you can string down and baby the older wood frames.
I really enjoy a wood mid (85) @50 with full bed natural gut.
Besides, they are beautiful in hand...
You might like this clip, playing with my brand new Woodie. The off-the-shelf Goodwill strings measured 40# with Racquet Tune iPhone app. Served fine, but less control on volleys and strokes. ZERO shock on arm. I've fixed my volley technique since, adding a little wrist rotation on contact advised by an advanced player. But having a really good partner helps more than anything, when playing against better players than I. In fact, other three were all 10 to 25 years younger, so Woodie held its own modestly, and likely have won the game with the volley improvement.Played today with the Woodie. Enjoyed it. It had old Syngut that has no spin compared to fresh Syngut or any fresh string really. I'm thinking 18G OGSM Strung at 48 lbs.
What are some string recipes for good spin yet retain racquet integrity? I don't want to go gut but am willing to if absolutely required since it will probably last a long long time in this frame and how little I will use it.
You might like this clip, playing with my brand new Woodie. The off-the-shelf Goodwill strings measured 40# with Racquet Tune iPhone app. Served fine, but less control on volleys and strokes. ZERO shock on arm. I've fixed my volley technique since, adding a little wrist rotation on contact advised by an advanced player. But having a really good partner helps more than anything, when playing against better players than I. In fact, other three were all 10 to 25 years younger, so Woodie held its own modestly, and likely have won the game with the volley improvement.
I'd be careful with the 18ga, even at the low tension. Check for any places the string has embedded into the frame and tube/pad accordingly.Played today with the Woodie. Enjoyed it. It had old Syngut that has no spin compared to fresh Syngut or any fresh string really. I'm thinking 18G OGSM Strung at 48 lbs.
What are some string recipes for good spin yet retain racquet integrity? I don't want to go gut but am willing to if absolutely required since it will probably last a long long time in this frame and how little I will use it.
I'd be careful with the 18ga, even at the low tension. Check for any places the string has embedded into the frame and tube/pad accordingly.
It might be fine if the frame doesn't show any signs of weakness; but I'd say 16ga is safer. Since you aren't stringing it yourself, I'd vote for the safer route.Would you say 16g at a lower tension is better to avoid the channels becoming deeper? As someone who doesn't string I can't tube/pad anyway
Some of the pro kennex ace rackets have 97f printed on the handle does this suggest its 97 sq headsize?
It might be fine if the frame doesn't show any signs of weakness; but I'd say 16ga is safer. Since you aren't stringing it yourself, I'd vote for the safer route.
I put teflon tubing on mine:
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My A Player weighs the same, but is way head light and doesn't play as solid:
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So AM put his on his |RDC machine(47RA):
From Dino (not sure of string):47 RA unstrung
40/41 RA strung
Nice info!