Most players are familiar with the general principle that low tension gives more power and high tension gives more control. The lower tension strings stretch more during impact and thus store more energy. When the ball rebounds from the racquet, more energy is returned, so it leaves with a higher speed.
Is 18x20 or 16x19 better?
The 18x20 has a good amount of power, just not as lively as the 16x19. The response is a more controlled and there is a really nice connection to the ball. Wilson QC aside, the racquets play much more similar than different. If you favor a little more control over a little extra pop, go with the 18x20 and vice versa.Jul 10, 2018
What pros use 18x20 pattern?
Legend. Djokovic. Head Speed XT Graphene Pro.May 24, 2016
What string tension is best for spin?
When it comes to the actual tension, most manufacturers recommend stringing elastic materials like nylon or natural gut around 50-60 lbs. If using a stiffer string like polyester, drop the tension to avoid arm injuries.Jun 21, 2021
Do tighter strings give more power?
The looser the tension, the more power. The theory behind tighter strings resulting in more control derives from several factors.
How does string tension affect tennis?
Lowering your tension will give you more power, more comfort and will open up the sweetspot of your racquet. Increasing your tension will give you more control and allows you to generate your own power more (instead of the racquet or string doing it for you).
Do string savers increase spin?
No, string savers have negligible effect on spin. It does one thing, and one thing only, prolong the durability of your strings.Dec 5, 2012
How do I make my tennis racket spin more?
General rule: Open string patterns give more spin. Thinner gauge string give more spin. Lower tension (meaning more dwell time and string movement) gives more spin. Beam width (leading to faster racquet head speed) can help with spin in the right hands.
Does higher tension mean more spin?
Not necessarily. Because tighter strings produce less velocity, the ball will land shorter in the court. To make up for this, the player might swing harder generating more spin. In this case, it is not tighter strings that produce more spin, but the player's response to tighter strings.
Is 16 or 17 gauge better?
As an example, 16 gauge string has a diameter in the range 1.26-1.34mm, whereas 17 gauge will be in the range 1.16-1.24mm. As a result, 16 gauge string will be more durable, whereas 17 gauge will offer more feel.
What is the difference between 1.25 and 1.30 strings?
Wilson Sensation 1.30 vs 1.25 A few key takeaways here are that there is almost no difference in stiffness, power, and spin potential between the gauges. The spin potential of a nylon string vs polyester is also quite far apart, but there are even stronger examples that I will use a post about spin.May 23, 2020
What gauge string does Djokovic use?
Djokovic's string tension is the tightest of the top three, generally 59.5 to 61.7 pounds, and he is also the only one to use an 18-20 string pattern (18 mains, 20 crosses). Nadal and Federer both use more open, 16-19 patterns.Jun 19, 2011