Should string tension vary based on court surface (hard/clay)? If so, how much? Thanks
P Pusher Professional Sep 29, 2006 #1 Should string tension vary based on court surface (hard/clay)? If so, how much? Thanks
P Pusher Professional Sep 29, 2006 #3 morten said: 54 hard, 50 clay. Click to expand... Thats surprising. I thought it may be the exact opposite. Thanks.
morten said: 54 hard, 50 clay. Click to expand... Thats surprising. I thought it may be the exact opposite. Thanks.
H heycal Hall of Fame Sep 29, 2006 #4 morten said: 54 hard, 50 clay. Click to expand... That's a ridiculous statement. Everyone knows it's 53 hard, 51 clay.
morten said: 54 hard, 50 clay. Click to expand... That's a ridiculous statement. Everyone knows it's 53 hard, 51 clay.
T theace21 Hall of Fame Sep 29, 2006 #6 Pusher said: Should string tension vary based on court surface (hard/clay)? If so, how much? Thanks Click to expand... I think many of the pros adjust when they move surfaces. But they also adjust by how they are playing, weather conditions...Don't over think yourself.
Pusher said: Should string tension vary based on court surface (hard/clay)? If so, how much? Thanks Click to expand... I think many of the pros adjust when they move surfaces. But they also adjust by how they are playing, weather conditions...Don't over think yourself.
B bsandy Hall of Fame Sep 30, 2006 #7 I assumed they strung lower on clay because the play further back, and more defensively. . . . Bud
T theace21 Hall of Fame Sep 30, 2006 #8 bsandy said: I assumed they strung lower on clay because the play further back, and more defensively. . . . Bud Click to expand... Perhaps, but the might feel like they are missing some shots and crank it up a pound or two...
bsandy said: I assumed they strung lower on clay because the play further back, and more defensively. . . . Bud Click to expand... Perhaps, but the might feel like they are missing some shots and crank it up a pound or two...
L LoveThisGame Professional Sep 30, 2006 #9 The ball bounces off the ground slower on clay. Instead of using your opponent's speed as on hard courts, you have to generate more yourself. Thus playing on clay/HarTru indicates stringing a bit lower in tension.
The ball bounces off the ground slower on clay. Instead of using your opponent's speed as on hard courts, you have to generate more yourself. Thus playing on clay/HarTru indicates stringing a bit lower in tension.
T thejackal Hall of Fame Sep 30, 2006 #10 Some people like to string 1-2lb looser indoors. no wind and such.
