4 Benefits of Thinner Tennis Strings

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Thin tennis strings offer many benefits. In this video, I discuss the benefits of thinner tennis strings.

[@vanessamenard4134]

This is a great video. A ton of direct , simple and useful information in a concise presentation.

[@svlagonda7417]

This was a good video. Very helpful.

[@telesiagerstle2908]

Thanks Drew did I get ur name right appreciate this video on thinner strings pros n cons, I’m learning a lot about strings, Im a recreational player in women’s doubles leagues 3.5-4.0 level I’m retired n in my late 60s n play 3 days a wk Mon, Wed, n Fri, a rest day in btwn very competitive group n very physical good exercise, my racket needs restringing I think I’ll try 2 different strings thin in M n thicker C NGut, n Poly or what do U recommend, I’ll appreciate any suggestions, I could use more power n some spin, coz my arm gets tired sometimes after a game, thanks subscribed already 👍

[@vanlendl1]

I played for many years PS85 with Gamma Synthetic Gut 18.

[@balaji21121109]

This very subjective on string pattern of racquet isn't it. Good to have a thin gauge string in dense string pattern racquet and thick one in ultra open string pattern.

[@sludge86]

Using a Prince 93P 14x18. I can’t see anything less than 16ga work with the wide pattern. Currently using Diadem Soltice Power 15L. Works well

[@macthewind]

Feel and ball pocket depends on how tight you string.

[@JohnPhan1]

Hey Drew, recreational player here, 4 times a week, mostly doubles with the occasional single-slugging warm up, playing with a Wilson pro-staff RF (not autographed, although debating on adding weight tap to add some weight), about a USTA rating of 4.5, I do generate more spins that I should (tears the arms and shoulders up) ... currently use a 17G multi-filament Zyex brand from KlipperUSA by the 380 reel for the Mains and a synthetic gut for the cross (which I never break) ... YES, I break strings often, about once every 3 weeks (3-4 days of play a week) ... but I string my own racquets ... I like restraining as the the synthetic gut and multifilament looses its elasticity in this Florida heat and humidity ... that said, I would like to get something that has the same feel and play as my multi-filament in an 18G but has a slight longer durability (say 5-7 weeks) ... what are your recommendations? thanks, John

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hey john, have you tried luxilon timo amzn.to/2HNkVou or luxilon ace amzn.to/2Uo6jl6 ? they are not multifilaments but are very thin poly strings that may get you a bit more durability while not playing like a traditional co-poly.

[@Phoniq]

I’m going to be trying the 1.2 in the crosses with a 1.25 in the mains.

[@silviutudorescu8114]

what about tension loss? Which gauge retain tension more thin or thick gauge? I use RPM Blast gauge 17 and i restring every 10 hours. Which gauge should i use to prolong the playability?

[@luizsampaio5819]

And what about the tension ?

[@footballnut1]

Thinner strings will increase launch angle, perform with less consistency and less directional control

[@vanlendl1]

It depends on the head size. Of course, it makes no sense to play a 1.20 mm on an open string bed. I loved to play PS 85 with Gamma Synthetic Gut 18 in the 90s.

[@silviutudorescu8114]

Yeah that’s exacly what i noticed, my balls fly way too high and way to deep

[@hilifeboizz7290]

I have Hyper G 19

[@kaneandruss3577]

Had a quick question, I love synthetic gut in a full bed but it simply breaks and drops to quick. Would hyper g in the mains and a synthetic gut in the crosses work? Or would it break too easily as well

[@friscotennisshop8691]

Hyper G is a tough one to do as a hybrid. It can work fine, just the squared edges can wear away the cross string. I would try it out for sure. And if that wears away, try another poly with decent tension maintenance with more rounded edges.

[@jackeddemon]

More stiffer?

[@Bambotb]

How really are 1.20 and 1.25 hyper G are different?

[@laszlogq8203]

thinner string just raise a few notch the tension thats it and u gonna have control ...

[@Radnally]

Wont lowering tension achieve many of these same benefits?

[@h.m.2434]

Yes, except for the more spin benefit and a little better feel. However, more spin or feel doesn't necessarily mean a good thing for many players depending on their game style. Agassi played throughout his career with kevlar string (mains only not crosses), and dominated everyone with his groundstrokes and returns. Kevlar string offers the least feel, spin, power compared to other strings but since you're not able to generate wicked spins, you're also not affected much by the heavy spin of your opponents either. This makes it easier to hit the ball early or on the rise. This style of play also works well for people who don't have the best foot speed by making your opponent run a lot more than you do.

[@youngsuit]

#2 is blatantly wrong. Thicker strings have more surface area to create friction. The notion you mentioned is an old way of thinking.

[@ericshine1]

Hmmmmm. I've wondered about that, but it seems everyone else says the same thing, string manufacturers included. The thinner the string, the more spin potential. I'm not good enough to know the difference though so you could be right. :-)

[@michaelthompson9261]

Sorry Young, he's actually right....the more surface area the less friction "bite" on a tennis ball due to it's felt cover; strands of felt wrap faster around thinner string thus the ball stays in contact with the string bed longer providing more control, not to mention the depth of deviation from thinner (less rigid) string. This has been proven using high-speed video. That said, you are absolutely correct regarding racquetball where spin is highly dependent on surface contact (rubber vs felt). Your serve!