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[Sahit Dodda]

Just wondering, how high can you string rackets? I want to start stringing mains at 60- 70 but the recommended tension range is 40-50.

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[graycrait]

I don't give a damn what the racket companies rate their tension max at. I buy used rackets with no warranty anyway. I have strung a large number of rackets at 75lbs with Ashaway Kevlar string and have not had a hoop break yet.

 

[Sahit Dodda]

I don't give a damn what the racket companies rate their tension max at. I buy used rackets with no warranty anyway. I have strung a large number of rackets at 75lbs with Ashaway Kevlar string and have not had a hoop break yet.

Are you using a zx hybrid? If so what tension is the ZX


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[graycrait]

Are you using a zx hybrid? If so what tension is the ZX

I never string ZX above 60lbs any longer. And I am still not convinced that prestretching (killing the resiliency and elasticity) of Zyex is really worth it. I think if your prestretch Ashaway Kevlar so that it won't stretch or settle into its braiding by hitting, the Zyex prestrung or not will work as a cross that provides some comfort and movement for the Ash Kev until the Kevlar breaks. I have not see the Zyex break when strung with Ashaway Kevlar mains before the Ash Kev breaks.

 

[Sahit Dodda]

I never string ZX above 60lbs any longer. And I am still not convinced that prestretching (killing the resiliency and elasticity) of Zyex is really worth it. I think if your prestretch Ashaway Kevlar so that it won't stretch or settle into its braiding by hitting, the Zyex prestrung or not will work as a cross that provides some comfort and movement for the Ash Kev until the Kevlar breaks. I have not see the Zyex break when strung with Ashaway Kevlar mains before the Ash Kev breaks.

What tension do you use though? A lot of people say 40 is good (im talking about the zx, not kevlar)

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[graycrait]

What tension do you use though?

59lbs on a Neos 1000 lockout.

 

[Shroud]

Just wondering, how high can you string rackets? I want to start stringing mains at 60- 70 but the recommended tension range is 40-50.

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My mains are kevlar and ALWAYS get strung at 86lbs because thats the max my machine will go

Crosses vary from 56-86. Never hurt a racquet. So for me I wouldnt hesitate