Stringing Wilson Blade 98 16x19
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PBODY99
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11 frames, I cannot on my Lock out machine.<Gamma>
Length needed varies depending on the stinger's machine and Technique.
Thanks. Interesting. My stringer has a Yonex machine.
Following your reply, perhaps I better him directly.
esgee48
G.O.A.T.
I do not think you can do 10 string jobs on the Blade 16x19. 33' is too short. Manufacturer says you should expect to use 39'. You can easily cut 4' of that by doing one piece. So 35' is going to be close. If doing 2 piece, you will need at least another 8". This is using strings that stretch. If they do not stretch, e.g. Kevlar or polyesters, then you are back to 37-38' which I have done. With 37', I have to bridge. 3¢
I obviously got confused with Ft, as I normally deal in cm/mt. Indeed, it's impossible to get 11 frames out of 330 Ft.
From the above replies there seem to be different opinions though.
If I manage to use 36' per frame (Wilson Blade 98 16x19) , I could get 9 frames out of a 330 Ft roll. Would you agree with that as possible?
From the above replies there seem to be different opinions though.
If I manage to use 36' per frame (Wilson Blade 98 16x19) , I could get 9 frames out of a 330 Ft roll. Would you agree with that as possible?
esgee48
G.O.A.T.
Answer will depend on string. If your string is a Kevlar, polyester/co-poly that does not stretch, probably no. If your string is one that stretches, whether SG, Multi or co-poly, then perhaps yes. What you need at this point will be determined by your stringer and his/her machine. The amount of string required for the last mains and cross to reach the gripper varies a little based on how close the tension head can get to the frame. The amount of waste that a stringer can generate will depend on their experience. You should tell him/her your predicament to ensure they do not waste too much string at the end of the tie off main. May want to specify 1 piece so he/she DOES not cut the crosses off too short at the start of the string job. A machine does not guaranty stringer experience in all situations.
After all this, we still do not know what type of string you will be using. There are threads on your situation and many others including me have developed some common methods to ensure that we do not waste too much string.
After all this, we still do not know what type of string you will be using. There are threads on your situation and many others including me have developed some common methods to ensure that we do not waste too much string.
R
red rook
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I wouldn't want someone to give me 35 feet and say, "use this amount, you should be good" lol
If you're stringing yourself that's fine but slightly rude to ask your stringer that. I understand you not wanting to waste string though. jmo
If you're stringing yourself that's fine but slightly rude to ask your stringer that. I understand you not wanting to waste string though. jmo
esgee48
G.O.A.T.
ALU Power is a non stretching poly. 36' will not work on my machine. I would ask the stringer and give him the reel. You do not want to waste 36' by cutting yourself and giving him the roll. It may be too short; PROBABLY! Give him the reel; have him do 1 job with 39' and tell you what was the wastage. Once you know the wastage, add 2' back to the length and that is your real minimum.
lidoazndiabloboi
Hall of Fame
For a 16x19 racket, I wouldn't go any lower than 35 feet for a one piece stringjob. You should be able to get 9 stringjobs.
Sorry...once I got confused between feet (which I NEVER use) and meter. I wanted to say 11.1 mt, that is 36.4 ft.
As each Luxilon AluPower packet contains 12.5m of string, we measured the left over and and came out with that figure.
Sorry again for the confusion.
Now my question is: if I do a hybrid format with Luxilon AluPower and natural gut, how much would I require of each one?
Thanks for your patience
esgee48
G.O.A.T.
This is a guess. For mains, use 19' or 5.9 m. Your stringer may have to bridge the last mains. For crosses, since you are using NG, use 18' or 5.5 m. Again, bridging may be needed. Doing the frame as a One piece would require 37' which is a savings of 2' which would be the 2 knots you do not need to pull. Looking at my stringing logs, I can do a PD or APD with 37' with 16 Ga 4G and this string stretches less than the ALU.
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