However, at the same time a string that plays a bit softer would likely be super nice for you. Here would be my recommendations:.
These will provide you with a bit of a softer playing surface, while also providing you with plenty of durability. However, combined with the super popular Wilson NXT crosses you should find a nice balance that is another great option. With a smaller 93 sq. Gamma TNT2 17 Consistently rated one of the top tennis strings, Gamma TNT2 is a great option that will help provide you with some added power and feel.
I think you can comfortably go with a thinner gauge in this particular racquet, which will provide some added spin in addition to the ever so slight texture the string provides. Thanks for the recommendations. Depends which is easier for me to track down.
New to your website and finding lots of very helpful information. So… I am looking for a new racquet. I mostly hit flat…not too much power or top spin either. Anyway, do you have any thoughts for me about strings, tension, racquet. Just trying to get another opinion.
You ask more questions than I do….. I like that the Prince is light and elbow friendly. I would like to learn to hit with more topspin. My inside out forehand is definitely my go to shot. Switching strings from 16 to 17 just seemed to give me a bit more power and control. Maybe it was just that the strings were new which always helps.
Thanks for thinking about this. Since there a bunch of different criteria I find visuals can be very helpful for narrowing down and selecting a racquet. To start, I put together a diagram for you, which you can find here:. Here are a few reasons why I think this could be a good fit:.
Very illustrative article. Any recommendations? Thanks for your note! As you may have read or heard polyester strings like the Luxilon set you were using are pretty stiff which can be tough on your arm. So your move to a multifilament is exactly the direction I would have recommended.
Thanks for the very insightful and easy to understand article. For many years I have enjoyed playing with a variety of racquets.
My competition racquents are modern. I also play with a Kneisl AreoClub. Lendl used the Whitestar at the time. It is strung with 15 or 16 currently at about 45lbs of tension.
The racquet plays amazing. I enjoy the challenge of learning to play with these racquets. It is a little more difficult to generate power. But other than that they provoke a more artful and enjoyable game.
Watch Bjorn and Johnny go at it. I had the Pro Staff restrung several years ago and it never felt right. Any advice what string to get, guage and tension for Donnay and Wilson racquets? I absolutely love the fact that you take the time to get out and hit with some of your older racquets — what a blast! This way you can get a feel for things when you string it and the next time around you can make the call to go a few pounds looser or tighter.
I hope this helps, but of course let me know if you have any follow up questions. Thanks for all this information!! I am a Highschool tennis player and I am currently going to change strings. Any recomondations on which sting brand, gauge and tension I should get? If price is a concern here are a few additional options, which are not multifilaments, rather arm friendly nylon synthetic gut strings at wallet friendly prices:.
One other note that I want to mention is that while strings can certainly help ease stress on a players arm both your technique and the racquet you play with will have a strong impact on comfort. Of course, not everyone has the luxury of being able to purchase a new racquet, but I did want to at least mention so that you can consider these as you go. Hopefully this helps point you in the right direction! Jon, great writeup for newbies like me who are still trying to learn something. I practise Monday to Thursday and at times on weekend.
I use Head TiS6 racquet. In my match recently, I broke my string so need few suggestion for that. My first serve is really fast my opponent told me he has been playing tennis for over 10 years and mine is fastest serve he ever played. After lot of reading, I found that Multifilament and hybrid strings can be a great option. Can you help me on deciding the correct string for my Head TiS6 and do you think, tension of 60 pounds is good enough for player like me?
Multifilament strings are a popular category that generally offers up comfort and power. Hybrid stringing is another great option where you combine two different types of strings — one set for the mains and one set for the crosses. The combination of a multifilament and polyester is a very common hybrid string setup.
As for your shortlist, my recommendation would be Wilson NXT. As for tension, it generally comes down to personal preference with lower tensions providing more power and higher tensions more control. The recommended string tension for your racquet is pounds, so 60 is right in that range. Currently with polymer strings. Due to age and not so strong wrist, I have purchased a Wilson blade l of gms. I play an uncoached flat hitting game and wonder which strings would suit.
I prefer to play doubles and enjoy the volley net game. Hi, Jeff! Thanks for visiting and for sharing your question. Here are a few questions I have:. No dislike of polyester. Price is not an issue. I play usually twice a week or more if matches are on in season or vets league.
No pain in my wrist but occasional elbow issues. Mostly down to my unorthodox technique. All of these strings are going to offer 3 key features: control, durability, and spin. The material, construction, and thickness of a string will all affect the playability of a string.
The best string for playability at this time is still natural gut natural product made from beef intestines. Some of the latest Multifilament strings are a more than adequate substitute and given that they are more durable than Natural Gut, they are a better alternative to Natural gut for the majority of players.
These are also a good choice in combination with Poly strings to provide the best of both worlds. Durability Poly and Kevlar strings Unfortunately, increased durability in tennis strings is usually at the expense of playability. Thicker gauges and abrasion resistant materials will be more durable, but they are less elastic and resilient than their thinner, nylon-based counterparts.
If a player is breaking a 16 gauge synthetic gut, we might suggest they switch to a 15 gauge version of that same string, if available, for more durability. If that fails the next step would be a polyester string, such as Babolat Ballistic or one of the popular Luxilon strings.
All round Strings Synthetic Gut and Soft poly's These are a good choice if you are not sure what you would like or require. Prince Synthetic Gut is still one of our best selling strings after all these years. Although it has been around since the s, the tennis industry has yet to create an alternative that captures the magic of its elasticity, including the unrivaled comfort, power and feel that flows from it.
Natural gut also retains its tension and optimal playing characteristics longer than any other string type, a fact that should ease the sticker shock that comes with its premium price tag. In addition to being a popular pick for players with tennis elbow or sensitive joints, natural gut is singular in that it can be tightly tensioned for control and spin without compromising comfort.
Polyester strings are for experienced players who require maximum control, spin and durability. The upshot is more confidence when playing aggressive tennis. Although generally too firm and underpowered for beginners, polyester string construction has benefited from the increasing use of softening agents, resulting in a more user-friendly hitting experience for newcomers. Gauges are essentially the thickness of a string.
The higher the gauge, the thinner the string. The problem with gauges however, is that there is not a standardized and universal chart. A 16 gauge for one company might be a 16L L stands for "light," which basically means it's halfway between two gauges, think of a 16L as a This is why we recommend referencing the actual millimeter sizing.
In general, thinner string will provide more power and spin, while thicker strings provide more control and durability. Tension is referring to how tightly the strings are strung in the racquet. Each racquet will have a specific tension range that the manufacturer recommends you string within, usually around pounds.
Even though you can request your racquet to be strung above the maximum tension, it could void the warranty by doing so. In general, the higher the tension, the more control and the lower the tension, the more power. Typically, players who generate their own power will string with a higher tension and vice versa for a beginner.
Typically, a player generating their own power will string with a higher tension and vice versa for a beginner. If you don't know what tension to string with, we recommend you to choose the the middle tension and then to make adjustments from there. Need more power? Go down Contrary to popular belief, breaking a string isn't the only time you should re-string your racket.
For the casual recreational player, a good rule of thumb to follow is to re-string as many times in a year as you play in a week. For example, if you play 5 times a week, then you should re-string your racket at least 5 times a year. But if you use a polyester string, then we would recommend you to re-string you racket more often. When a string has "bagged out", it has lost most of its tension and therefore, most of its playability; which includes power, control and feel.
Menu Tennis Warehouse Europe Search. Tennis Strings Explained With the huge variety to choose from, picking the right string for your racket can be daunting. What is a tennis string made of?
Synthetic gut : This is the cheapest type of string you can buy. It is typically made of nylon and offers good playability for the price. Multi-filament : Offers playability most similar to natural gut string. They are made from hundreds of tiny fibers wound together. Natural Gut : Made from a cow's intestines, this is the string multi-filament strings try to emulate. Natural gut strings hold their tension the best , are the most comfortable on the arm great for players with arm problems but also the most expensive.
Polyester : In the last 10 years or so, this string type has taken over the market and the pro tour.
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