What tension do you string at?

[socallefty]

I guess in 2008 no one strung below 50 lbs as there is no poll option for it. I’m glad that it is better known now that most polys play well in the low-mid forties and are more comfortable.

 

[Shroud]

over 1/3 are at 60 or higher!

 

[USPTARF97]

48-49lbs with Tier 1 Black Knight 1.25 and Prestige Mid 360+ 93”.

 

[USPTARF97]

Would be interesting to know if the higher tension votes were oversized racquets and or strings that are on the softer side.

 

[RF_PRO_STAFF]

We've come a long way!

 

[1HBHfanatic]

-all my racquets are strung with, "the German" tension (in Lbs).!

 

[Dino Lagaffe]

Usually around 18 kg/40 lbs. That was not an option in this poll.

 

[USPTARF97]

Just saw a stat from a professional event where 90% of the players they strung for at the event were between 45-55lbs.

 

[silentkman]

Would be interesting to know if the higher tension votes were oversized racquets and or strings that are on the softer side.

I'm playing with a Blade 104 at 59 with gut strings due to rotator cuff surgery. I'm looking for as much control as i can get. I want to try below 50, but gut is expensive.

 

[USPTARF97]

I'm playing with a Blade 104 at 59 with gut strings due to rotator cuff surgery. I'm looking for as much control as i can get. I want to try below 50, but gut is expensive.

Natural Gut in a 104” frame I would have to go 65 or so for control. Have played full bed gut in 95” frames and had to go 60lbs for control. Sweet set up for sure.

 

[blai212]

33-38 lbs

 

[silentkman]

Natural Gut in a 104” frame I would have to go 65 or so for control. Have played full bed gut in 95” frames and had to go 60lbs for control. Sweet set up for sure.

Natural Gut in a 104” frame I would have to go 65 or so for control. Have played full bed gut in 95” frames and had to go 60lbs for control. Sweet set up for sure.

Interesting, I'm willing to go up. I may give 65 a try. I do prefer 17 gauge over 16. I have to use string savers on 17.

 

[EasternRocks]

Just saw a stat from a professional event where 90% of the players they strung for at the event were between 45-55lbs.

Makes sense. Don't see many stringing logs now where anyone goes north of 55. 55 is about as tight as your seeing a pro with modern mechanics use, especially with string and racquet technology being so much more conducive to lower tensions.