How to choose racket tension

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How to choose racket tension #shorts

[@vidugodgedon2029]

Just so everyone knows the highest tension isn't always the best, the higher the tension is only good if you want more control and if you are highly skilled. Typically a smaller string tension is better if you want to generate more power because the strings will be able to generate power from the tiny bit of recoil. So If you want to have a tension between 20- 24 I use a tension between 24-26 because I like the control more

[@RizkyMaulanaNugraha]

For anyone wondering, pro Japanese athletes uses “beginner” tensions because it offers more defensive repulsion. High tension strings only benefits players who actively attacks and relies on accuracy.

[@jerrymei2511]

That and also most womens players are going to 24 IB tension as people like Akane Yamaguchi using the 100zz which is a extra stiff racket have found that they get more easily injured at higher tension in stiff rackets

[@ryanlim3193]

Momota 35 tho

[@muhammadfadhlillah2697]

@@ryanlim3193he requires control

[@jolli2483]

@@ryanlim3193 akane uses 25

[@SappigeKiwi]

Im playing badminton with my racket that was factory strung cause I didn’t have a stringer close by 💀

[@kabirbatra]

High tension is not equal to higher skill btw

[@hopiuscoliun6746]

Actually it is, a higher tension racquet requires the user to hit the shuttle more in the middle, or the softest spot of the whole racquet surface, which requires more skill as it needs accuracy

[@jabz2472]

​@@hopiuscoliun6746 actually, if people play with plastic shuttles for whatever reason, it is not recommended to go over 24lbs. Ive had my strings snap at 26lbs even 25lbs when I have played with plastic on occasion but never at 24lbs

[@hopiuscoliun6746]

@@jabz2472 who the heck plays with plastic shuttles on the court anyway

[@vidugodgedon2029]

Well yes and no. Just like he said you must be able to hit it in thr proper place in the racet but, it doest matter the string tension level because people have diffrent preferences

[@Itsyourboy_ray]

​@@hopiuscoliun6746tell that to the Japanese pros

[@whyandhowdaushitenande]

I use yonex bg 65 titanium with 24lbs and apacs counter attack with same string as yonex astrox but at 28lbs , im an intermediate level and it feels so good playing with this tension

[@ultimate.ranger]

And also different strings give different feels. I think it's best to start from 25, then based on that try going up or down and see which one suits the play style. Even better, if you have more than one racket, then string different tensions on each.

[@zhenyuhuishan1655]

I prefer 26 tension, I just got used to lower tensions because my playstyle

[@kkhchannel4813]

so you're saying Akane Yamaguchi is a beginner

[@brawlhallaplayer8960]

I mean a comment explained why they use the string tension and girls are overall weaker too

[@nvmfvm]

High tension makes loose control but stronger shots. Makes sense.

[@zhenyuhuishan1655]

No no no bro. Akane is already a professional, but she prefers lower tension because of her playstle. He just suggested which string is suited for which, But it doesnt affect the professionals because their have their own playstyles and tensions. even me, im a competition player, but i prefer 24-26 tension!

[@dilzyone8035]

​@@nvmfvmit's the opposite bro. high tension make your shot more precise, but if you don't have strong hand, you will not be able to make a strong smash. however, low tension will help you make a stronger shot since there is a bounce that generate powe to smash. but the shot will have less precision.

[@apocalic]

​@@nvmfvm completely wrong😂

[@Rose_Butterfly98]

I've broken multiple strings at 18-21 lbs. Bg65 too. Guy at the shop knows me well, I will never be even beginner level so mine will never go higher than 21.

[@words_that_inspire]

Yo can you play well with 21 Can you give smash and defend them

[@Rose_Butterfly98]

@@words_that_inspire obviously, it's one of the reasons to go lower, you get more rebound, more powerful smashes and when you block a smash you don't need to really hit it back, just block it.

[@msfss7312]

21 with bg65 and u broke the string? Bro, u hit tennis ball or what 😂.

[@princechawla8380]

Aylex my new racket comes with 32lbs of tension should I change

[@Sam-The_psyco]

Not only the level of playing but the control the power...

[@akdeng]

When I was a very beginner 4 years ago I played with a 28lb-tension racket and it worked for me, at least.

[@AnnaWang-p2g]

Akane Yamaguchi's string tension is 26-28. Is she Intermediate?????😅

[@lastimadojhoren1610]

I regret buying a 30lbs badminton after realizing I'm just a intermediate

[@Aswin-Adhi]

Lining g force 5900 superlight badminton best or bad

[@maddysdad1992]

it helped bro ❤

[@KeretsuVila]

WoW this was really helpful!

[@xolo2372]

My string tension at 24 and it keeps breaking. Please help

[@lesliecamarillo3741]

Tbh in in grade 5 and im in badminton and i usually choose ones that is very grippable at the bottom bc some kids like me have trouble with some grips and a badminton that wont stretch bc if i try to do smash itll just get stuck so i always check my badminton before buying

[@evilmanforever]

My friends blindly string 28 just because the professional strings high tension.. string however it suits u.

[@pradheeshmohan4079]

Can you suggest the best racket for an intermediate level player which has head heavy balance and medium flex shaft. Thanks

[@STVN20]

May I ask what racket are you holding?

[@Me_Like_Music]

I messed up😅, I ordered an astrox 100zz w 28 lbs 😱

[@Me_Like_Music]

I'm not even that good yet😮

[@msfss7312]

​@@Me_Like_Musichows ur wrist? 😂

[@raghavameditz369]

In cold conditions don't do racket tension more than 26 lbs my muscle power 29 lite broke with 28lbs only but while smashing it broke .

[@LiveLifeWithLove]

How you play with Arcsaber, I am not able to generate power to cross till third line 😢

[@tanyapunyo2074]

Pro Japanese shuttlers use beginners tension

[@MASTERUPLOAD]

but their rackets are all stiff 😅

[@shubhendranathsingh9888]

Been using li-ning no 7 boost at tension 30. No pre stretch though. Didn't break in a month and I do play a lot of loose shots. While I had exbolt 65 at 26lbs and it snapped right away after 1 poor shot.

[@kenifechua418]

My exbolt 65 at 28lbs lasted like a month and a half but I hit some poor shots

[@shubhendranathsingh9888]

@@kenifechua418 maybe depends on how hard you hit. Anyways I'll use exbolt 68 next

[@kenifechua418]

@@shubhendranathsingh9888 exbolt 68 is a good choice based on what I’ve heard so far

[@MASTER_MAUI444]

Idk how much tension the dechatlon BR100 starter set the blue and yellow

[@trail7910]

does this not change depending on ur string brand?

[@TushaarPraveen]

i personally like 26-28

[@franckamice7913]

This seems a reductive thought. I've been playing badminton for many years now, yes at a low level, but I cannot use high tension this far. Between 9 and 10.5 kg max is my balance, otherwise I loose all length which is not good at all

[@umairrahman1213]

I've used 24 up to 27 tension for the past 5 years. Next time I'll use 28 to see is my smash will be faster or not

[@aryanshankar3353]

Can I put 25lbs on a 30lbs racket, it wont break that quick right, i am an intermediate player aswell...

[@8hjaikartikmynepalli949]

You can definitely gut your strings at 25 lbs but the string breaking will depend on where you hit the shuttle on the rcqt.. If you're able to consistently hit in the sweet-spot, it will not break for a considerably long time.. Use more durale strings tho like the BG-65/66

[@cabugnasonnk2835]

What about 24-32 lbs

[@autumnatic6507]

Using 28 Ibs. BG80 on a cn 100zz ATM, I love the amount of repulsion, sound, and power it provides. I’m definitely not an exceptionally skilled player, however the string has lasted over 3 months now, with me maybe using it once or twice a week. If your form and accuracy for basic shots are not terrible I feel like 26-28 Ibs. can be worth the try.

[@thechnkgy]

The 100ZZ's max tension is at 28lbs though, unless you use a 3U (29lbs)

[@autumnatic6507]

@@thechnkgyI am using 4u. You can technically still go higher (which of course will void warranty on yy rackets) I know some advanced players that like to use tensions around 30 ibs. Really just based based on consitency and preference imo.

[@autumnatic6507]

@@thechnkgybut yeah I do think 28 would be the highest I would go, since I don’t really think it would improve my game by that much, and it would also mean easier to mishit

[@arikgaming9764]

i use tension between 30-34, help me...

[@Tunderyz]

Mine is 28 Mizuno razorblade

[@atkinsontan257]

ME TENSION 30 BUT STILL AMATURE...

[@Clan772-k7v]

What is 20-28?

[@pnxelite4443]

Will 24lbs break if i hit in the corners

[@gerrardraffiffabiano]

Im using 29 Lbs for classic training btw:v

[@Laffayette_]

Is 28 tension good for child player's?

[@CistudioEnso]

My badminton tension is 28 and 40

[@melv_4531]

Hi is 26 lbs good im planning to get a racket that is 26lbs

[@umaninstrumentalityprject2989]

Momota uses 35 😬😬😬 absolute beast

[@kylejapitana4589]

What country do you live

[@Chethan-qw8oj]

What is your bat name

[@GouthamPlaysYt]

I use 28

[@dustinphillipcruz1342]

My string just broke

[@Reysonbaltazar]

Im actually an intermediate and i use 28 lbs

[@sharilibrahim2303]

My shoulder feel pain after the smash. My tension was 30lbs. Its ok for me to smash but after the game, i feel the pain. Is that mean i need to decrease my tension below than 30lbs to 26-27lbs.

[@thechnkgy]

Do you warm up properly?

[@kalkibhjj]

I'm just tired of gutting in 26lbs literally 7 days one sting now I'm going for 18lbs

[@thechnkgy]

18lbs is a bit of an over-decrease, no?

[@aeea3306]

Ah so its good to always use where i live

[@seedik]

Bro i use my ace platinum 80 RM100 and when i use it my hand hurts i need to be serious to hit it perfectly does it mean mine is 26lbs?

[@Aswin-Adhi]

Power less tension which

[@pnxelite4443]

Will 25lbs break if i hit on corner ?

[@Iongest_comment]

My dad bought me 26 - 28 lbs im gonna train with my 22 lbs racket first so strings dont snap

[@Dudediiis]

Le my racket max tension 20lbs😢

[@scharnhorstkaisarbeethoven]

My requet has 16 to 24 Lasted 6 years

[@anindrahalder5023]

Please make a video on type of badminton stiff which one is perfect for me i can't understand

[@ogashinjung6548]

I recently started playing seriously, just building up stamina now. My racket has 22 lbs and im thinking of increasing it to 26...

[@ankits.m3181]

I play on 30 while I. Play only states this video isn’t that good for information

[@aaditsahu4750]

People who knows he also plays the piano

[@EthanandPlenus]

My is 24 lbs and yonex cost 64000 is 30 lbs

[@terserah_loo]

I love ur content #aylextv

[@adeebahmed9160]

My badminton rackets tension is 38lbs and made out of carbon fibre 💀💀💀💀💀

[@pio2859]

Mine is 29 but sometimes i dont hit the bird on the sweet spot and sometimes i forget the proper formation

[@oussama-10]

How long do you have it now and did it ever break ?

[@milonapon7076]

I'm using 25 lbs tension and it just fcking sound like a bullet.

[@xanderadamsen1878]

I’m playing with 11,5kg (24-25lbs) and my strings break after 2-3 sessions, and I play at a high level. But my strings break in the middle of the racket🫤

[@onepun9583]

what's your string brand

[@xanderadamsen1878]

@@onepun9583 YONEX bg 66 Ultimax, but i’ve switched to bg 80

[@gate133]

try new yonex bg65... its so good....

[@rongfran8971]

@@xanderadamsen1878 66 snaps like every two seconds. If u truly feel this is a problem I switched to bg65 Ti at 27 pounds

[@pollyjubik6976]

Usually break if hit the wrong spot continuously 😅

[@DiabloGamer_]

Bro I have 28 tension but I'm intermediate or emerging to serious the racket I bought came with 28 tension💀

[@BboisCZQQ]

Ok so why is my racquet tension 30??

[@MaricelSamillano-pz8gs]

Don't judge us even though we're kids

[@imwhite360]

are you the guy who please piano

[@watchman835]

I play with 36Lbs.

[@mezdeanbinkhan3367]

I use 28lbs

[@JohncarlReyes-or8jg]

oh no l, m beginner but may badminton lbs is 30

[@yepyepyep4393]

If I'm not playing badminton, why would I even need a racket? To use it as an imaginary guitar?

[@HK-gc7xz]

To hit a fly

[@MASTER_MAUI444]

28 lbs as a 13 year old uhhhhhhh should had gone for 26 or 27 i picked 27 but the allowance since more u hit the string will still lose lbs abit so prob in a month its gona be 27 or 26 i still have my starter set so ye i ma use it

[@RGPOP]

Mine is 35

[@cryptedgamer]

This kind of scares me to buy a good professional expensive racket lol

[@thechnkgy]

Why? In general, just don't go beyond the maximum tension of the racquet you bought. If it's your first time playing with a high-end racquet, try strings at lower tension first. Eventually, you can increase it.

[@PoorAirsofter]

​@@thechnkgyhello, I have a question and I guess you're the right person, is having 24 lbs cannot break easily? Like sometimes I do not hit the sweet spot and sometimes I hit the frame

[@thechnkgy]

@@PoorAirsofter Hi! I think a general rule of thumb is if you are slightly consistent at accidentally hitting the frame (which can affect the integrity of the racquet frame shape), you might want to move away from 25 lbs and above for the time being. With your self-description, I do think that 21-24 lbs with a durable string (Yonex BG 65 or Yonex Nanogy 95) is best for you. Eventually, if you learn to hit the sweet spot consistently, you can increase the tension for better control and accuracy of shots. I made a big mistake transitioning from 28 lbs to 31 lbs. My strings broke instantly and it was strung just a week ago. I stuck with using Yonex BG 80 Power at 28 lbs and it gives me good power, sufficient hitting sound, and quite good accuracy and control. It's a string marketed at hard-hitting players (aka durable).

[@PoorAirsofter]

@@thechnkgy Hmm ok tysm can I use bg5 24lbs string?

[@thechnkgy]

@@PoorAirsofter Yes, you can. For choosing a string type, it's all about preference and aesthetic.

[@ernanivergara2062]

this sleeve man referring to racket not the skill

[@PRIMESPROUTS]

Hi

[@Jinnnx.]

What racket is that?

[@HK-gc7xz]

Badminton

[@devanshsarangpani2083]

Bro best racket under 200$

[@legendify2132]

Im a begineer and i put 28💀

[@legendify2132]

Im cooked

[@林真活]

How about 35 pound

[@c0c0nutbeans]

mens doubles lol

[@MaricelSamillano-pz8gs]

Just joking

[@PentButler]

Higher skilled people cant use lower tension?

[@xavier3362]

I played state level tournaments and reach till third set in semifinals with 22lbs ☠️

[@mmarwelmagda]

me using 30lbs 😂😂😂 but my skill level is 7/10

[@HK-gc7xz]

Thats semi pro level.. I just bought my 1st racquet and using 28lb. My skill level 2/10

[@khielbueno1928]

Wait, will your 31 pounds break if you strike other badminton areas?

[@thechnkgy]

What do you mean by "badminton areas"?

[@jovanrepic127]

Bro isnt this the guy that plays piano?

[@Cbsingh_123]

What about 32 - 35 or 35+ string tension

[@Liamalaing]

My tension is 38 and I'm only a uni player 😬 never snapped a string in my life somehow

[@colorfullscreen6700]

@liam bro 38lb…? You aren’t playing tennis right? Which racket can hold 38…??? How does your wrist even withstand that

[@Liamalaing]

@@colorfullscreen6700 a lot can. My last one was 32 but it felt too loose. The one I've got how is perfect

[@GAMEON805]

​@@Liamalaing maybe the stringer is not stringing perfectly, no one uses 38lbs lol.

[@Liamalaing]

@@GAMEON805 yeah they lied to me, I checked and they've been saying 38 and it's 28 the idiot 😂😂😂

[@WikiJoe_1234]

I'm 28-32 and I'm a kid 💀💀

[@Spunchn]

Me too

[@iimiboy]

Akane yamaguchi plays 25lbs so it's not exactly true

[@tiexiaowang7939]

You really outta style this as a personal opinion, because it is

[@wasirahmed6818]

Can 25 lbs snap

[@AylexBadmintonAcademy]

Yes you can!

[@dhrubajyoti7929]

24/26

[@Mastergameofdownloads]

me just 10 43 pounds

[@codyromero4988]

Im 9my tension is 30