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These are my theories based on my personal experience using a bunch of different co polys. None of this is scientifically proven. Do you guys agree with my opinions? why or why not and is there anything you'd add to my list?
Poly strings produce more spin than synthetics.
Higher tension does not increase spin.
Textured (not shaped) polys produce more spin on topspin, slice and twist serves only, compared to the same string untextured. Texture doesn't help on groundstrokes because you are hitting through the ball much more compared to a spin serve where you're not hitting through the ball as much and therefore the extra "grab" helps.
Shaped polys produce more spin on all shots due to an edge cutting into the ball more than a round poly.
Snapback is a real component to spin.
Polys with a low string to string friction ratio will produce more spin compared to same poly with a higher friction ratio.
Lubricating polys with sprays or lubes can increase amount of spin, however it is not worth the health concerns from inhaling and coming into contact with chemicals.
The best safe lubricant is hand lotion which will increase spin, not as much as silicone sprays, armor all, ptfe etc but a noticeable amount.
Unless a proffesional who needs to use the same conditions every time, there is no need to restring your poly job when they lose tension.
You should restring after the string looses its elasticity and stops snapping back and becomes misaligned. This is usually at the same time that the poly looses tension but not always.
The stiffer the poly, the more the control and the less arm friendly and vice versa.
Softer polys generally loose tension faster than stiffer polys.
The thinner gauge the more spin potential because the ball will sink into the more open string pattern and vice versa.
The thicker the gauge the more control and vice versa.
Thinner gauge strings give more head heavy balance and vice versa.
Price has very little to do with quality of string.
Technique is a much bigger factor than string choice for spin.
String does play at least a 10% role in getting spin.
The more spin you hit with the faster you will wear down/break poly.
Most people should cut out polys before they break.
Most people should not use poly.
Some polys may work well with one racquet and bad with another.
Paying more than $12 is a waste for poly unless a pro or rich.
Luxilon alu and RPM Blast are by far the most overrated and overpriced strings on the market
People without there own stringer are reluctant to cut out polys due to the high cost of stringing
Fresh cheap poly is way better than old notched expensive poly
Poly plays best in the first 1-2 hours or less increasing as the level of play goes down
Prestretching poly takes away the awesome play of the first hour or so
If hybriding two polys a smooth round poly in the cross with a shaped poly in the mains will provide the greatest spin
Getting a string that works for you can improve your game significantly
Poly strings produce more spin than synthetics.
Higher tension does not increase spin.
Textured (not shaped) polys produce more spin on topspin, slice and twist serves only, compared to the same string untextured. Texture doesn't help on groundstrokes because you are hitting through the ball much more compared to a spin serve where you're not hitting through the ball as much and therefore the extra "grab" helps.
Shaped polys produce more spin on all shots due to an edge cutting into the ball more than a round poly.
Snapback is a real component to spin.
Polys with a low string to string friction ratio will produce more spin compared to same poly with a higher friction ratio.
Lubricating polys with sprays or lubes can increase amount of spin, however it is not worth the health concerns from inhaling and coming into contact with chemicals.
The best safe lubricant is hand lotion which will increase spin, not as much as silicone sprays, armor all, ptfe etc but a noticeable amount.
Unless a proffesional who needs to use the same conditions every time, there is no need to restring your poly job when they lose tension.
You should restring after the string looses its elasticity and stops snapping back and becomes misaligned. This is usually at the same time that the poly looses tension but not always.
The stiffer the poly, the more the control and the less arm friendly and vice versa.
Softer polys generally loose tension faster than stiffer polys.
The thinner gauge the more spin potential because the ball will sink into the more open string pattern and vice versa.
The thicker the gauge the more control and vice versa.
Thinner gauge strings give more head heavy balance and vice versa.
Price has very little to do with quality of string.
Technique is a much bigger factor than string choice for spin.
String does play at least a 10% role in getting spin.
The more spin you hit with the faster you will wear down/break poly.
Most people should cut out polys before they break.
Most people should not use poly.
Some polys may work well with one racquet and bad with another.
Paying more than $12 is a waste for poly unless a pro or rich.
Luxilon alu and RPM Blast are by far the most overrated and overpriced strings on the market
People without there own stringer are reluctant to cut out polys due to the high cost of stringing
Fresh cheap poly is way better than old notched expensive poly
Poly plays best in the first 1-2 hours or less increasing as the level of play goes down
Prestretching poly takes away the awesome play of the first hour or so
If hybriding two polys a smooth round poly in the cross with a shaped poly in the mains will provide the greatest spin
Getting a string that works for you can improve your game significantly
