Research suggests that while power may not change with the specs, depth of shots will change with stringbed stiffness mainly because of the trajectory of the shots. Simply put, the ball will travel farther at the same speed because it leaves the stringbed at a higher trajectory. All of this may seem complicated and involved, but once you start working with your players, using the tools we provide both on the following pages and at racquettech.
See all articles by Dave Bone. From the September issue Permalink. Tennis Industry magazine. Home » TI magazine » Strings » String of Advice String of Advice Make sure you know how to help your customers find the string that works best for them. Durability generally means how long before a string breaks.
The Specs All strings have different levels of stringbed stiffness, spin potential and durability. We've got a solid 3 weeks in and things are staying put and not moving around too much. But with a league match tomorrow I'm playing it safe and doing a restring right after this post. After almost ten years of playing with a full bed of 17g poly Gosen Polylon at 55lbs, I recently began to experience tennis elbow for the first time in my life.
So I experimented with 16G syn gut mains at 47lbs and 17G poly crosses at 44lbs. Great decision!! My arm got a bit better so I went back to poly in the mains 18g this time and 17 syn gut crosses.
Best hybrid ever, and I am not going back. I still keep two racquets strung with the old config but my other three sticks have this awesome combo on them. Close menu. Close cart. Big power, big spin, big bite - all with comfort. So what's not to like? With 9 sessions in the books on the new 18 gauge string it's safe to say we like it. Follow a manual added link 1. Follow a manual added link 2. Follow a manual added link 3.
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New to TennisCompanion? Explore and get to know us. Previous Next. Create a Free Account. View Courses. Get it Now. What is Tennis String Gauge? String Gauge Sizes and Measurements Since tennis string gauge is the thickness of a string, we can measure its diameter to come up with its size. The following chart outlines the types of string gauge or measurements currently available.
US Gauges Int. Gauges Measurements 13 12 1. For US measurements, you may find string gauge measurements to be counterintuitive. As you can see, the higher the gauge, the thinner the string, and the lower the gauge, the thicker the string. International gauges are the opposite. Each gauge represents a range of measurements in millimeters. For example, a 16 gauge string refers to any string that falls between 1.
Durability When comparing different gauges for the same string, the heavier the gauge or thicker the string will be more durable and long-lasting. Spin Potential Beyond durability, players also rely on their string gauge to influence their potential for generating spin. Types of String The type of string your using frequently has an impact on the gauge that you choose.
Frequency of Play Another factor to consider is your frequency of play. Comfort When it comes to gauge and stringbed stiffness, which impacts comfort, studies have been inconclusive. Player Mains Crosses R. String Gauge and Tension A common question that comes up when talking about string gauge is what tension works best for a specific gauge string or how tension should be modified when moving up or down a gauge for the same string.
Play Better Tennis Improve your game alongside our community of tennis players Why join? Join Now. The last comment and 2 other comment s need to be approved. Hey Rob, Thank you for your question. You might find it helpful to check out the following two articles that cover natural gut tennis strings: Natural Gut Strings: An In-depth Look at The Oldest String In Tennis The Best Tennis Strings on The Market As far as tension goes, natural gut strings will stay fresh or lively for most any racquet when strung roughly within the tension recommended by the racquet manufacturer.
Hopefully, this helps! All the best, Jon Reply. Very nice article Reply. HiAnkesh, Thanks for taking the time to share the positive feedback! The type and thickness of string you use is therefore critical to the way you play the game.
In this article we will talk about the different gauges and their characteristics, so that you can make an informed decision about what is best for you. Essentially, tennis string gauge means the thickness of the string. The higher the gauge number, the thinner the string, so 17 gauge string is thinner than 16 gauge.
There are also half-gauges between the main ones, denoted by the letter L. Pros will tend to use slightly thinner strings than others because durability is irrelevant to them, whereas a beginner might want something more durable. The diameter of a tennis string will typically be between 0. In practice it is very rare to see anyone using a string with a diameter outside of the range 1. Although these differences may not seem like much, a 1.
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