What string tension should i get on my 200$ prince tennis racket?

Question

I am getting very skilled and want to know whats a good tension.....And what the difference is with 40 Lb. and 68Lb

Answer 1

It depends on YOU, the model of the RACKET, the type of STRING you have....

If you have absolutely no clue, usually somewhere on the racket it will have the recommended tension that you should string it at.  Start with that tension and see how it feels. More power? string it a few pounds looser then.  Need more control? String it tighter... And so on and so fourth.

Answer 2

If you like to serve and volley, then a higher string tension would be best. That will give you the controlled serve and then the finesse and touch on your volleys that will help you put a point away. If you like to stay at the baseline and hit ground strokes, then a lower string tension would be best. It will give you more power on your shots and you won't have to use as much energy during a point. If you really can't decide what tension would be best then my suggestion would be to string it somewhere in the middle, like 55 or 60, and then determine whether you want more control or more power and adjust it from there.

Answer 3

Brad Gilbert, in his book "Winning Ugly", recommends having at LEAST two racquets.  Having more racquets allows you to have some at different tensions to adjust to how you are hitting on any given day.  You may have a racquet strung at a high tension (62-66) for more control on a day that you might me hitting a lot of balls long.  You might want a racquet strung loose (52-56) on a day that you might be hitting a lot of short balls.  I would recommend a hybrid of strings - 2 different strings, one set on the mains (vertical) and a different set on the crosses (horizontal).  There is no beating natural gut.  Its been around for ages, and the best technology cannot duplicate it.  It is the "Rolls Royce" of strings.  It cost about 35 bucks for one set though.  Having a $200 racquet, and then putting on cheap synthetic strings is like buying a Porche and then putting on used tires. I string my own racquets, so I can experiment with different strings and tensions.  If you can afford it, I'd suggest investing in a stringer and string your own racquets.  You learn a lot about the little adjustments in strings that can make a real difference.

Answer 4

40 is looser and 68 is tighter. Looser strings will provide more power with less control and tighter strings will provide more control with less power. String your racket at whatever tension best helps your play based on if you want more power or control or some where in the middle.