TENNIS STRING GAUGES

I will be talking about tennis string gauges.
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[@K4R3N]

KZbin playback speed is such a great feature. Been watching all these tennis videos at 1.5x recently, so much better. More info, less time

[@poyu9940]

i like it at 1.25 :D

[@danilocastillo1317]

I love it at 0.50x

[@adamfrary6227]

“Welcome to Tennis Spin, where we put our spin on your tennis” beautiful

[@GeorgeMcCauley]

Such a great and memorable slogan!

[@takt3234]

Yes, I no longer look at gauge size that much. I look at the mm size now due to each company's different gauge representation.

[@bonzwah1]

I recently purchased 16 gauge string because I got tired of having to string my rackets so often. It's good to know what I'm giving up by doing this. End of the day, I'm not playing for money just for fun so I think I'll just learn to deal with less spin and power haha. Honestly, why not work out my body more trying to really dig deep for more swing speed? Maybe I'll end up gaining some muscle this way XD

[@johncharles2357]

A lot of things you mentioned really depends on the tension as well; not just the string diameter. Power, spin, control,... these things do not depend only on string gauge, but also on the tension. A lot of people like to say "all things being equal, string X will produce more Y". But it's the wrong way to go about it. You really have to adjust the variables accordingly. Thick string with high tension, thick string with low tension, thin string with high tension, thin string with low tension, not to mention the different mains and crosses combinations...these will all play differently.

[@bicyclethief]

another difference between say 18g and 16g is weight. and since it's in the hoop of the racquet, you can feel the swing weight difference.

[@Lego-tennis]

Wait what its 12:21 am not 11:00 pm, this is weird watching him at this time.

[@rishinatarajan2887]

Probably he posted one day late or sum

[@Lego-tennis]

@@rishinatarajan2887 yea i guess

[@djp3525]

Shotguns also go by the same gauge system. 10 gauge being big. 20 gauge being smaller

[@eyesOnJayda]

Would a thinner string work better on an 18*20 frame?

[@HiHi-wd4sl]

This is the earliest I’ve been to a tennis spin video.

[@djblackwing737]

I tried an ultra tour 18x20 with a 20 gauge tourbite in the mains once. Made the launch angle higher, close to a 16x19 and more power.

[@yungsuit]

I used to always go with 15 or 16 g strings, 16L at the thinnest but once I started using the ultra tour strings would actually last so I finally started getting 17 g intentionally for the first time in my life

[@joehasenauer1288]

Solinco Hyper G 19 on crosses @ 45lbs. Technifibre X one biphase 19 on mains @ 48lbs. My other setup is Technifibre X one biphase 17 @ 52lbs. This I use in arm friendly racquets like Pro Kennex.

[@mariobali1291]

I had no choice but subscribe after you made me repeat " the lower the number the ticker it is"

[@ypure3859]

Thank you. great information

[@siddarthmanoj2030]

I used to use an 18 gauge, but I was braking strings on almost a weekly basis, so now use a 16L

[@elchaman6228]

Hey, great video! I was wondering, what do you think about Kirschbaum strings? Since I have used them for 10 years, I think they're nice. Thanks for your response 😁

[@realya79]

Nice one. @tennisspin if I and decreasing the gauge, should I be increasing of decreasing the tension to get the similar response in terms of power.

[@miguelbarahona6636]

I you have arm/elbow/wrist problems, thinner gauges are better.

[@LarzB]

Tennisspin, i dare you to try the following setup: Take a yonex ezone 98 or racket with a similar string density and put the following string setup in it: Solinco confidential 1.15 @ 23 kg in main Solinco tour bite 1.10 @ 20 kg in cross Good feel, good spin, crisp, good ball pocketing, good control, good durability and tension maintenance I play with plenty spin (not like rafa) on both forehand and backhand and had so far 5 tennis sessions (singles 2 sets) with it without breaking the strings and very little tension loss according to that plastic tension measurement tool i have. Try it, it feels and plays fantastic. I say the ezone as i also have the clash 98 and clash 100, which both have a more open 16x19 string pattern, which have the tour bite 1.20 in the cross.

[@indexartcenter9671]

Thanks for the great videos!

[@lsfire3489]

IF you have a junior player it would be better to take a softer co-poly than the arm-breaker string tour byte at a higher gauge. Otherwise you might loose more control than necessary. Many top juniors where I live have e.g. used wilson revolve or wilson revolve spin also the new solinco hyper-g soft is a lot softer than solinco tour byte. Many small tennis shops only cater a limited number of strings so if you want to have it strung up at a smaller shop buy some strings online if they are not available.

[@Ben-yw8be]

I normally use a 17. I like the liveliness, medium power and bite it has.

[@Contractedharry]

Apparently you get more spin with thicker strings due to more surface being in contact with ball.

[@kxr_s]

Seriously??

[@joshuaesposito208]

Incorrect. The smaller the string the more spin. Smaller string allows it to dig itself into the ball creating more spin

[@iqmal16]

Hary can you do a review on all version on Wilson Blades (from when it was first launched in 2006 ie nBlade) and which one is the best based on your customer feedback (same video like the pure aero u did back then). Keep up with interesting content

[@Derlei]

I see you have stock up on the new Dunlop Srixon CX rackets

[@ayokay123]

Seems like the best compromise is around 17.

[@ypure3859]

I learnt ALOT

[@thomaschippendale5503]

What is your take on string weight? I have noticed that along with the string’s construction, the actual weight of the string can affect the way a racquet plays. A heavier string can bump the swing weight up or 2+ points compared to a lighter string. I have a swing weight machine and have tested this. And to be clear I am referring to two string of the same gauge. Is there a way we can easily determine the weight of the string before purchasing? Or are there any rules of thumb? Mono vs co-poly, vs multi? Thanks

[@noturbo]

15 weedwacker cord 😋

[@TournamentTennis]

Luxilon 4G had 1.41mm for the Wilson Spin Series 16x15 ect

[@saameerasheed4888]

What about smaller age groups between 5-12. What is the recommended gauge for them?

[@futureguy]

How the gauge of a shaped poly is measured? For round string, it is obvious that the diameter is the gauge. But for a shaped poly, such as HyperG, which is square shaped, gauge is the diagonal or the side length.

[@TheePrins]

For a moment I thought I was watching Hardware Unboxed with that intro music

[@stevenagel6096]

I have a teenage client that absolutely destroys Alu power (not rough) @50lb, think its 17g. He plays with the prestige tour and goes through 2 frames in 7 to 10 days. What are your thoughts to get him more livespan.

[@nickthegreekgreek156]

Nice video,congratulations, what Yonex and Wilson racquet do you suggest to a medium level player? Greetings from Athens Greece 🇬🇷

[@fingersm]

Next one. Different types of tennis sox. Different types of tennis headbands etc etc

[@LubaLuba1]

What about tension should thinner stringer be strung at a higher tension because of its snap or lower in tension?

[@dave-ld8mo]

I am currently using the Babolat Banana Pure Aero. Do you think I should try a thicker string (like 135), because my racket already generates lots of spin. I would gain control and durability. However, I would lose spin. I probably should string one racket with a thick string and one with thin string and compare the feel.

[@HF-ek4ig]

best regards from germany

[@claudioprado389]

Mister, I don't know your name, and I have a question for you. My racquet head is 105 square inches, and I want to use synthetic gut strings because now I'm using poly strings and I feel it a litle stiff in my arm, so my question is what tension do you recommend for my racquet with synthetic gut strings?

[@y.tsteel4746]

Can you do a iso speed baseline control review

[@sssc8611]

Hey can you get coach andrew to give his thoughts on the TF40?

[@jonathanberger2163]

Thoughts on stringing with two different gauges? I'm thinking of doing a 17g with a 18g (poly) to soften it up. Is that normal? Any disadvantages?

[@taylornguyen2217]

what is the opinion on a thicker gauge on an open string pattern racket? I was thinking of using 16 on my PA.

[@timothybreen8956]

I switched to an 18 gauge and really like it. The only downside to it is I can’t find a string dampener that will stay in compared to 16 gauge string. Any ideas on what I should use for a dampener?

[@j_rf3038]

Rubber band! Will never fly out and hardly weighs anything if you would mind that

[@tonygareth221]

I use 16 normally but sometimes 17 but that’s the smallest because I break strings fairly fast

[@timothybreen8956]

@@j_rf3038 I tried that but didn’t get the kind of dampened feel I like. Felt the vibration a bit too much.

[@stephenw_153]

You could try a worm/snake style. I don't use a dampener anymore, but those were popular when I was a kid.

[@jaysean9589]

I have some I'm making that work nicely! I use 18 as well.

[@schachoe]

So if you go with 19 gauge with Tour Bite on mains and Synthetic 16 gauge on cross, what should be the tensions?

[@mattfoley4128]

15L lasts about 4-5 hours. 💪💪💪GO HARD OR GO HOME😂😂😂😂

[@yxliang2]

I don't break strings often so 18/19 gauge for me...

[@iqmal16]

Does it mean if I use a thinner gauge I should string my racket at slightly higher tension than usual due to maintenance factor?

[@Javi_C]

👍

[@listonshaw454]

Does lower tension on the same gauge give more spin?

[@corradoscire8670]

Where's your store? I need someone who knows their stuff to string my prostaff.

[@bretts5571]

The kids that you said bringing in racquets 3 days a week need to buy their own stringer lol

[@ypure3859]

how many millimeters to the gauge?

[@shriramoka]

What do u think of ytex Quadro twist 16g ?

[@DrFugue13]

One other thing...thinner is gentler on the arm.

[@enriqueaguilar7674]

Did you forget it or what? The nylon fishing line!

[@SkyreeXScalabar]

Need an "A La" shirt

[@enigmax15]

I had a question about string tension. Setting the string tension to 48 makes the strings more lively with good power but If I wanted more spin, would raising the string tension to 50 be a good option while keeping some power?

[@trex1448]

No. Lower tension is more power. Higher tension is less power more control.

[@sodeepopkid6855]

Yes, you got it.

[@jaysean9589]

Seeing a lot of studies proving higher gauge meaning more spin. Nadal uses 15L but I know you could make the argument that it's because he'd break them too soon otherwise.

[@jaysean9589]

Oh and the study also implies you get more spin with thicker gauge but only if you are strong enough with your technical ability and power. So Nadal would get less spin in a thinner gauge, is the implication here. I'm sure this would matter for some of you. I hit heavy and hard topspin and will be testing this for myself.

[@thomasc4777]

What strings and gauge do you use? I noticed that you hit pretty hard. Great information...as always! Best. TJC

[@petershort936]

I use 19 gauge in a racquet in order to lower swingweight.

[@applesforakbar]

You can't reduce swing weight unless you reduce static weight.

[@petershort936]

​ Right, and using a thinner gauge does that...not by a lot, a few grams, but that brings down SW a point or two. Basically going from a 16 gauge to a 19 gauge reduces weight in the hoop and lowers SW a point or two. So, not exactly static weight, but strung static weight.

[@applesforakbar]

@@petershort936 If you're talking about the swingweight unstrung there's no way to alter that unless you remove weight. If you're comparing SW strung from a 16g to say a 19g yes you are correct

[@petershort936]

@@applesforakbar Yeah, that's what I mean...obviously that only works if you're ok with thinner gauge strings...which I am, as a non-string breaker

[@benine9]

18g hyper g all day; never keep it in past 15 hours, so doesn’t break.

[@pabletion]

So why does Nadal use a 15 gauge string? To lessen power, why not use a thinner gauge (MORE spin, touch) in higher tensions? (Tame down power)

[@miguelbarahona6636]

It´s not 15, it´s 15L. 15L is 1,35mm and 15 is 1,40mm. Rafa said he uses 15L because otherwise he would be breaking strings every 10 minutes.

[@stignatius1625]

@@miguelbarahona6636 highly doubt that, players like him bring 10-12 rackets on court and I’ve never seen him break a string on court

[@miguelbarahona6636]

@@stignatius1625 That´s what he said. I think 15L protects when he hits off center. I saw him breaking once during a match, and it was a hit with the top of the racket. Nadal often hits off center.

[@stignatius1625]

@@miguelbarahona6636 I think even with 20 gauge he would be fine since he brings so many rackets on court

[@miguelbarahona6636]

@@stignatius1625 Maybe with 16, but no with 20 gauge. But after all, it´s personal preference, no matter what we think.

[@alexgrant4864]

I thought you got 4 dozen of the Under Armour hat 😂

[@rickminda3351]

20 gauge is 1.05 mm

[@ayokay123]

That's slightly less than a half inch. Mighty thick string ya got there. Perhaps you need to rethink your decimal point. :D

[@HuggyGamesXbox]

U mean mm dude

[@rickminda3351]

hahahaha true. imagine a 1.05 cm string... that would be a ribbon 🎀 😆. that's what happens when you type comments at 2 am

[@manuelpastas]

I'm pretty sure that thinner gauge lose faster tension because of the snap, so they strecht continuosly more and lose tension faster

[@invalidnumbers654]

Would weed wacker strings work

[@K4R3N]

Thinner: more power and spin (more feel) Thicker: more control and durability (less feel)

[@stephenw_153]

I think the impact on control isn't that clear cut, and people may not always define it the same way. I've seen some people claim more control with thinner strings.

[@jiaheqian2846]

I break 15L multi string daily, what should I do

[@rishijai]

I suggest you go to 14 gauge 😄

[@riderone8552]

Use (co)poly.

[@walterhayley7252]

Take up hockey... ok, just kidding!

[@thaajbhardwaj2209]

Lmao I am 14 and can break through Luxilon 125 in about a week I need to find something better

[@stephenw_153]

Might benefit from a smaller racquet head size or denser string pattern?

[@thaajbhardwaj2209]

@@stephenw_153 Alright I'll have to try but I probably don't have the money to get a new racquet now

[@robocop6573]

You have two hours Harry to put out a video or you mess up your daily upload schedule

[@HuggyGamesXbox]

Just measure it in mm like a normal human 🤣

[@vinceblack1321]

C'mon man. Do another infomercial selling some overpriced crap.

[@rishinatarajan2887]

First