EasternRocks
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Curious to see if anyone has any stringing information for any pro out there. Is there a log that someone has access to from any point in 2014? Always curious to see what those guys are using.
Pro's Stringing - Any updated log as of 2014?
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Lambsscroll
Hall of Fame
So cross strings are the same tension?
Normally 3 lbs lower...
Radical Shot
Semi-Pro
I was at the Aussie Open last week and snapped this picture of Fernando Verdasco's stringing job through the stringers window.
EasternRocks
Hall of Fame
Does anyone know what the purpose would be to hybrid the 2 Luxilon's together? I rarely see this happening with the Pro's.
darklore009
Hall of Fame
from a facebook post
EasternRocks
Hall of Fame
Wow she strings low!
Radical Shot
Semi-Pro
The interesting thing about Verdasco's string job is that there are 2 different types of string (although both poly), 2 different gauges of string, and 2 different tensions.
He also had the powerpads strung under the bottom of the head.
It's a feel thing I guess. Some say the different gauge and tension for the crosses accentuates spin, but I'm personally not convinced of that.
I'm definitely going to string this job myself and see how it goes.
Radical Shot
Semi-Pro
Another thing I just noticed about the Verdasco strng job is the "Due by" dates. 2 of the racquets were due the next day.
If I were a pro and had the luxury of having a stringer on-tap as it were, I would have all my racquets strung on the day, and wouldn't leave 24 hours for the poly to deaden somewhat, although perhaps that's what he was going for.
If I were a pro and had the luxury of having a stringer on-tap as it were, I would have all my racquets strung on the day, and wouldn't leave 24 hours for the poly to deaden somewhat, although perhaps that's what he was going for.
EasternRocks
Hall of Fame
The reason for wanting to string it a day in advance is so the strings can settle in. If you play with the strings right after it comes off the stringer, it plays actually a tad stiffer and tighter than what your requested tension.
But yes it is odd that he's trying the 2 different poly's at different gauges and tensions. I'm going to give his exact hybrid a test run this week. Luxilon ALU in the mains at 52 and Luxilon ALU Feel at 50.
But yes it is odd that he's trying the 2 different poly's at different gauges and tensions. I'm going to give his exact hybrid a test run this week. Luxilon ALU in the mains at 52 and Luxilon ALU Feel at 50.
Radical Shot
Semi-Pro
Be sure to post back with your impressions! I'm going to do a similar things, although with Lux ALU in the Mains, and Lux Ace in the crosses.
uk_skippy
Hall of Fame
Due date is not the same as string date. While I'd expect to see a note saying when to string it, they may have been strung on the day he wanted it.
If all players requested 'string am' or 'string on pick up date' for their rqts, logistical that would be impossible to do (for everyone). So we have to prioritise when to string the rqts, and if that means stringing them the day before, then so be it. Percentage wise, very few players at a grand slam request when they want their rqts strung, so its done to the stringing team to manage it as best possible. However, we do try to string the rqts at the same point in relation to pick up date as a player progresses thru the tourney i.e. if we strung a rqt the day before, we will do the same for the next round.
A rqt straight off the machine will be closer to the requested tension, not tighter. But obviously the longer between stringing and pick up the tension would have dropped.
Regards
paul
juan carzola
Banned
I was at the Aussie Open last week and snapped this picture of Fernando Verdasco's stringing job through the stringers window.
Interesting that these pros always seem to go lower on the crosses.
Cerps
Professional
Crosses are shorter, therefore in need of less tension to feel identical to mains
juan carzola
Banned
But there's also notable reduction in tension when pulling crosses due to the friction against the mains.
yonexRx32
Professional
Exactly! By about 25%. You pull 56lbs and the cross tension ends up less than 40. The 2lbs or 4lbs requested difference ends up being meaningless. Just a psychological thing more than real difference.
EasternRocks
Hall of Fame
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ron schaap
Hall of Fame
there isnt no friction anymore when when the tension reaches a balance point. Then the tension is just what it should be. The friction of the mains with crosses works both way you know!
