Dang, so that one dude is averaging about 20 mins a racket, while all the speedsters around here are doing sub 15 minutes. What's that poor chap doing wrong
There is a big difference between an average time and how fast you can string a racket. With all the different rackets, patterns and string types and average of 20 minutes is actually pretty fast. Especially when you’re stringing 30 rackets a day.Dang, so that one dude is averaging about 20 mins a racket, while all the speedsters around here are doing sub 15 minutes. What's that poor chap doing wrong
Dang, so that one dude is averaging about 20 mins a racket, while all the speedsters around here are doing sub 15 minutes. What's that poor chap doing wrong
Clara said:I’m pretty sure he meant 20 min with cutting out the string and measuring new one
The major advancement in my opinion is the full 360 circular clamps and rail. You can get both clamp well enough on the same side, actually in some case no need for a starting clamp because you can get the 2nd clamp to tie off area without release into the other clamp.Always good to see @uk_skippy prowling in the background!
How are the team getting on with the Babolat Modular machines? I can't remember whether they were all Modulars last year, or if you had a mix with the Sensor. The Modular doesn't get mentioned that much on this board, so I'm curious what the professional opinion is now it's been out for a couple of years.
Why would you ever want both clamps on the same side?The major advancement in my opinion is the full 360 circular clamps and rail. You can get both clamp well enough on the same side
I am just stating that there is plenty of space in those tight area where sometime the clamps run into each other. You can be in the same area and get the clamp right to the groomet which I found difficult on other machines with linear or curve rails. I am not explaining it as well my apologiesWhy would you ever want both clamps on the same side?
Who’s the most demanding/difficult player?I'll answer any Q's people post here in due course. ATM, I'm tired & haven't got the concentration to write full answers.
Regards
Paul
I can think of at least one scenario.Why would you ever want both clamps on the same side?
Who’s the most demanding/difficult player?
Who’s the most demanding/difficult stringer?
I knew the answer before I asked. I found it funny the reporter asked it to the stringers.That is a Q I can't answer n a public forum; or private message. That stays amongst the stringers
A lot of the pros are using 18x20s which take a few mins longer than 16x18 or 16x19s.Dang, so that one dude is averaging about 20 mins a racket, while all the speedsters around here are doing sub 15 minutes. What's that poor chap doing wrong
@uk_skippy always look forward to your posts! Thanks in advance for sharing insights behind the scenes.I'll answer any Q's people post here in due course. ATM, I'm tired & haven't got the concentration to write full answers.
Regards
Paul
For those players using gut (hybrid or not), what are you seeing much of other than Babolat?
Do players always use new rackets or do any play with ones with a lot of wear on them?
We see both new and used racquets; but mainly used.
Interesting, and ive always wondered about this,,,
how do you guys handle bad grommet scenarios? At a major event,, (a local shop would make the client wait a couple days until grommets come in;, you all dont have that luxury),,
Is the check in person trained to adress this issue before the stringer gets the raket??
Interesting, and ive always wondered about this,,,
how do you guys handle bad grommet scenarios? At a major event,, (a local shop would make the client wait a couple days until grommets come in;, you all dont have that luxury),,
Is the check in person trained to adress this issue before the stringer gets the raket??
It's been my experience that pros usually carry spare grommets with them. Their rackets are subject to very diverse situations (to put it nicely). They restring every day and find themselves in need to spare parts so to speak.
@uk_skippy
If you can answer.
What string does Isner use? TF Redcode
What is the highest tension of any player and string used? 34.5kg, with 10% pre-stretch; Luxilon Original
Does anyone use synthetic gut? No, but quite a bit of multifilament
What’s the lowest tension and string used? 16/14lbs; Wilson Gut/Timo
Are there any other oddities we’d find interesting? I may cover that in a separate post after the finish
Thanks.Answers in bold
Thanks.
Did you mean 14/16 lbs or was it supposed to be kg?
Is there a popular multi filament?
I wrote what I meant
Probably Wilson Sensation