Stringing a Yonex VCore 98 2021 tennis racquet

Stringing a tennis racquet using a Gamma XLT electronic stringing machine. For stringing services (located in North Edmonton), please visit my website at www.gfreshstringing.com.
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[@TheSiamesefighter]

Informative. Thanks for the walkthrough.

[@RicardojdVeiga]

Thanks for your explanation!

[@funkyfreshg]

Thanks for watching!

[@raysurx2010]

Good video, volume is too low? You need a small microphone on your shirt since you speak soft.

[@deliciousdaddyfood7251]

Really good video as you explained how to use various tools and why. Where did you buy the Babolat starting clamp? I cannot seem to find it anywhere, only the Gamma brand which is fine, but in reviews I read that the best one out there is Babolat. Thanks.

[@funkyfreshg]

I live in Canada, and there’s a store here called Racquetguys that I primarily use for my stringing needs. Another place I’ve used is Racquetdepot which is based out of the UK. Hopefully you’ll have luck in those places!

[@hoanhle5367]

Hi! Enjoyed watching your video. What stand are you using for the stringer?

[@funkyfreshg]

Thanks for watching! It’s the Gamma XLT floor stand; there were optional caster wheels that I got with it - makes a world of difference to allow me to move the machine around when needed

[@cylesarmiento8212]

Can i ask where did you purchase the stand for your machine

[@funkyfreshg]

I originally purchased from Tennis Giant in Canada, but I don’t think they sell it anymore. I’m sure you could find it online if you search for ‘gamma xlt stringing machine floor stand’

[@ATELIERDUCORDAGE]

Really nice and we'll explained. I did the same on mines and I added 10% on the knot, that means in kg..+2kg and what I've noticed is that it really pulled on the frame and made the raquet rounder. Now if I'll cut the strings, will the raquet come to its original form or the frame will remain in the same position??

[@funkyfreshg]

Hi Catalin, a few things come to mind: is the tension you’re stringing in the recommended range for the racquet? Was the racquet adequately supported with the mounts while stringing? Was the racquet damaged in any way prior to stringing (i.e. cracked)? If the racquet is structurally sound, there should be recoil so the frame should come back to its shape prior to stringing. Also, racquet stiffness may also play a role in what you’re seeing when you string. Thanks for watching!

[@ATELIERDUCORDAGE]

@@funkyfreshg sorry for the late reply. Yes the tension is among the one recomanded by Yonex. Now there are some things though. Every frame will be deformed while stringing and it also depends on the stringing technique. 4 knots with 1kg lower on the crosses will keep the frame "rounder". 4 knots with the same tension mains and crosses will pull back the frame to it's original unstrung form.2 knots with 1kg lower on the crosses will pull the frame back to it's original form. 2 knots , same tension mains/crosses...well I haven't tried that yet...I'm out of string 🤣🤣🤣

[@funkyfreshg]

@@ATELIERDUCORDAGE yes, very true. Will be apparent with hybrid string tensions on the mains and crosses. All things being equal and racquet not damaged, you will for sure get some deformity with stringing, even under normal stringing circumstances (and more so with tensions outside the recommended ranges for the racquet). If you REALLY want to mess with the shape, try stringing one side entirely when doing mains then do the other side…haha. Though I would only do that with a racquet you don’t mind potentially damaging! Haha

[@ATELIERDUCORDAGE]

@@funkyfreshg aaaa nope!!! Don't think I'm gonna do that, i really like my raquetes 😈 and I'm more interested in upgrading to the gamma xlt that you have rather then breaking raquets 😉

[@funkyfreshg]

@@ATELIERDUCORDAGE haha, of course! Just joking, for sure. As for the Gamma XLT, I’m very happy with it. Can’t beat the electronic constant-pull tensioner! I would have loved to get a Wilson Baiardo or Yonex PT8, but alas the price points for those were cost-prohibitive…

[@ATELIERDUCORDAGE]

Hey, what is that tool that you use to arrange your strings right after finishing your raquet, how is it called?

[@funkyfreshg]

It’s called a String Thing String Straightening Device. I used to use my fingers to straighten while the racquet was still mounted on the machine, but this is much less time-consuming!

[@minkabby9536]

It’s 55 tension on cross and mains is this ok?

[@funkyfreshg]

Answer: it depends. Personally, I like to string within the tension range recommended by the manufacturer (usually can find that information somewhere on the throat of the racquet or doing some digging online). In terms of absolute tensions, just keep in mind that lower tensions will generate more power and higher tensions will give more control, in general. Thanks for watching!

[@minkabby9536]

@@funkyfreshg thanks for answering!