WHAT IS YOUR PERFECT TENNIS STRING TENSION?

What tennis string tension is best for you?
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[@ericshine1]

That prostaff behind you... It took about 11 mins for it to stop swaying! :-)

[@joshuab1707]

Speaks to how headlight the Pro Staff is haha

[@abelau854]

@@joshuab1707 yeah exactly

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

It’s haunted.

[@genesisnkaidence8519]

Y’all forgot the babolat on the right

Thanks for fueling my OCD 🫠😬

[@marekw.9816]

"And he's..uh, you know... whatever", lol. Good discretion.

[@hodor6159]

It's John McEnroe isn't it.

[@errantball2012]

Coming back to tennis after the early 80s. Now I'm caught up-- thanks!

[@jr50pp25]

You use to do my strings wen I was playing at Marin tennis club, happy Too see your video

[@troyspoelma]

This was such a helpful breakdown of it all. Thank you so much!

[@marlonkonrad]

I started using your tension (48lb). I always used mid 50`s. But this "not so high and not so low" setup is really good.

[@colebenson3594]

That tidbit about stringing polys lighter to get the responsiveness is a game changer, thanks!

[@barbaraboltje9402]

Very good explanation about how to feel your game and choose the best option. Congrats!

[@theawebster1505]

Easily the best string tension video I have ever watched and I watched like 20 of them. Using 48 pounds softer polys too, but I have the best feeling and control in the first 2 hours :)

[@boltsports3812]

Some great insight. Thanks!

[@saporeristorante9535]

That was very informative. Really, useful.

[@mojo232]

Wow man. I've learned so much fro your channel and I was wondering about this and was about to search other channels. STOP READING MY MIND!!!!!

[@PaulWolfe1]

He's right that it really depends. The rule is that higher tension = more control, and because I have terrible control I have always strung high (64 lbs) since I took up the game again 12 years ago. Also I tend to hit a little long. Recently I got a stringing machine and have been experimenting. I dropped down to 57 (I figure it's 55 after breaking in) and the difference has been amazing. Also my favorite strings have been the soft co-polys. You'd think I'd be launching the ball all over the place and long. Instead the strings give in to the ball which has helped me feel the ball much better, better topspin, better control, counter to conventional wisdom. I've never felt so connected to the ball. So the answer is it depends on the player, the racquet, and the string.

[@markward3730]

Excellent analysis. Pro-staff for life. Serve and volley baby.

[@cabforwardooo9983]

Lots of good points made. I've been stringing my own for over 20 years and I'm very sensitive to how different strings perform. One point I'd add is that temperature is another factor that influences how a racquet feels. Use lower string tension as it gets colder. A local pro I know uses three identically set up racquets with the exception of string tension to accommodate different conditions.

[@richardking7682]

Thank you, this has been very helpful. I am an older playing coming back from the days of continental grip and playing with a stiffer tension of 65 lbs. I have switched to a semi western grip and now will need to test lower tensions.

[@sooparticular]

i went from 60 to 40s incredible benefits

[@anthonydabaco8407]

Another informative video, thank you. Just moved to Wilson Revolve Spin 16 @ 52lbs in my TF40. Played great from the outset and still happy approx 8hrs in. Moved from Cyclone Tour @ 50lbs.

[@myghtsolidarios9911]

These tips help me a lot. Thanks ❤

[@lauraulrich2837]

Fantastic video thank you!

[@williamdean9326]

In the 80's, racket tension was 65-75 pounds because people were using natural or synthetic gut. In the 90's Kevlar and polyester strings began to increase in popularity and the racket manufacturers dropped tension on the rackets because they didn't want people injuring themselves by stringing polyester strings with high tension. In addition, rackets were less powerful due to smaller head size and greater flexibility. I used the 2014 PS90 up until last year and switched to the RF97. I would string my PS90 with natural gut at 65lbs. When I switched rackets the RF97 was so much more powerful than my PS90 that I had to tone down the power of the natural gut so I started using Wilson Revolve in the crosses. After testing and making adjustments I settled on natural gut at 62lbs in the mains and revolve in the crosses at 58lbs. I am a 4.5 all court player that loves to serve and volley. Once I get use to this powerful frame I will go back to natural gut at maybe 67lbs. Nothing beats the playability of natural gut and if you are a player that loves to finish points at the net the drop the poly. Your style of play also have a lot to do with string type and tension.

[@AhmadSyahmi]

My history of strings tensions. Age 20 using 57lbs Age 25 using 55lbs Age 28 using 53lbs Age 29 using 50lbs Now I'm 30, I'm using 48lbs

[@jefffinke8225]

Good to know. I hit hard in high school with alot of spin and power and loved tight strings, but I'm 33 now so it's good to know where I should start.

[@benjamintran5444]

I used to play with Wilson SixOne 95 16x18 K-factor at 60lbs tension when I was at 30s, then BLX version at 55lbs, then the SixOne 95S at 53lbs when I was in 40s. From 50s until now, I use Clash 98 V1 (with added lead-tape) at 38lbs due to my elbow and wrist issues. I was surprised that I got decent control at that low tension. I do use tennis-spin-maker to increase string-to- ball friction. FYI, I am 4.5 level and use topspin cyber blue 16g most of the time.

[@rayadisurya7343]

do we need to string the cross lower for full bed of polyester string?

[@lirenchan]

Great professional information. Thanks.

[@CummingsAthletics]

Really good content. Well Done.

[@Yonex333]

Thanks for one more very useful video.

[@jonrobles1468]

I recently returned to the game after a 30-year hiatus. When I was playing regularly back in the day, I would string my rackets at 55 lbs. That was the optimum performance for both the racket and the strings I used (polyester). Now I am looking at going lower, to 45-50 lbs. I hit a semi-western forehand (always have; it's the most comfortable to me because it produces heavy topspin and greater control) and a two-handed backhand. I can remember one of my teammates stringing his rackets at 65 lbs.

[@marchalley7513]

This really good info on string tension.

[@igortorres6956]

love this guy

[@iben6234]

Excellent video ! I use Champions strings in my ProStaff and I love the tension from the start to the end. 22 g is good for me.

[@AgustinDavidF]

Best string tension video . Thank you so much

[@oliverquast7036]

Thank you! Very interesting! Oliver from Germany

[@baileyvanhouten4385]

Really good stuff

[@300622041]

Thank you.

[@poravich]

Great review ❤

[@evilbyron]

I always use it with the highest tension for my raquet because I wanted control, but I notice that I like my swing after a couple of weeks. I will use lower tension next time. Thanks for the video

[@mrbigstufff17]

You could also try a stiffer poly...

[@lgeiger]

I play with 24/23 kg (53/51 lb) on a Prestige MID and a Luxilon Alu Power 125 string. It feels great from the beginning and gets a little hard to control during the last hour before it breaks. My strings break after 10-20 hours, depending on who I'm practicing with. I think everyone needs to try out what feels best. Some pros like Volandri even play with 35 lb or less.

[@rolandharris2706]

This guy is low key hilarious

[@ben7526]

Love your videos! Can you do a review of the major tennis ball machines? When and who should look for what features, like speed, spin, oscillation. Which manufacturers are more reliable and which machines are easier to repair?

[@topspintennis8712]

Best for my current setup is RPM Blast 17g at 51. I do like it off the stringer but definitely plays best the next time out. You are right about being sensitive to tension loss. At some point if the strings don’t break, the control goes out the window and it’s pretty annoying to play with 😂

[@johnb.1162]

Just getting back into the game after a long time away. Thank you for continuing to produce these great videos. Strung around 55lbs back-in-the day but I am going to go for a lower tension now. Hope to try Confidential strings soon.

[@joshuab1707]

If you haven't already, please do. I fell in love with the strings right away. I've got my Pro Staff 97 strung up with Confidential 17G in the Mains @54lbs and Gamma Live Wire Professional 17G in the Crosses @56lbs. I don't have arm issues, but it is super soft and crisp at the same time. Not to say it feels dampened though, still plenty of feel.

[@DurpenHeimer]

Confidential 17g is the most optimal string

[@tennisking75]

Thanks for the video. Please do a video about the tension difference between mains and crosses. I assume that the shape of the head, length and with of the head, no of main strings and no of cross strings has influence on that. I string like 200 racquets a year, and see quite a lot of deformation of the head after stringing. Like the head to loose or to tight in the arms of the machine. Most of the very experienced players often ask just 1 KG difference between mains and crosses even when they have a 18x19 string pattern. Thanks!

[@1gecky123]

I've used a hybrid setup at 58lbs for awhile, works well for me. I generally like it from freshly strung to midway through its life cycle. I'm not a huge fan of the strings towards the point it is going to break.

[@amheretotakeyerbooty]

I’ve got frozen shoulder so I have to go super weenie with my strings, lol. Luckily I hit a very flat ball so I’m not typically a big breaker. I just put a full bed of the new NXT Soft 16 in my Clash 100 at 48 and after a couple hours it really settled in. Sounds like an absolute whip.

[@dragonite6497]

The “recommend tension range” was built when the only strings on the market were high powered gut and syn gut, never go above 50 for a poly unless you use a hybrid, I love using 46/44 full bed poly in a blade

[@simi9222]

How about poly with multi in the cross @ 52/55

[@dragonite6497]

@@simi9222 yeah, the multi balances out the stiffer polyester, that’s when I use poly above 50.

[@martyblack9582]

I've been playing for the last year with the Prince Textreme 120 with Tourna Big Hitter Silver 7 (16 Guage) at 62 lbs. I'm 64 and played in college (#1 singles and doubles) for a D3 school. I've been playing USTA leagues at the 4.5 level since then. The Prince 120 has an extremely high power rating (1,600) vs about 800 for the older Prince Pro 100. So the 120 needs high tension to keep the ball in the court and the Tourna string plays well at that tension and lasts over 25 hours before breaking. And it maintains tension better than any other string I've ever used.

[@pedrorelvasdeoliveira6381]

Perfect 👌🏻 video explaining why and how use some tension or not!!! Can you make a review about kirschbaum tenis strings??? It came to my attention that a professional woman (Kerber) playing with those !!!!

[@nightowldickson]

RPM Blast at 53 lbs on my Wilson Prostaff RF97 Autograph and other Prostaff racquets e.g. 95, K Factor 90. It's good pretty much from the start but probably feels best 1 hour in right until the string starts to loosen right towards the end (the mains start to move from tension loss). Have tried 49, 51, 52 pounds and preferred 53.

[@GriffGC]

I find the racquet recommendations are just about always 50-60 without thought. For example, that Pro Staff is widely acknowledged as underpowered and guidance should be at least 45-55 or lower. May not be case with all OEMs. I use 48 with 1.20 Polys and love it.

[@sonictype]

if I were rich I would string lower tension but because I am not I start with 54 and enjoy the last hours of the strings when they are loose as you said. thank you btw you are really good

[@jaymehta1]

Excellent spin on this topic and well explained Mr Tennis Spin - most club level players don't pay much, if any, attention to strings or tensions. I love this subject having injured my wrist first time I played tennis 6-7yrs ago so I have spent a lot of time researching strings. Current setup is Blade98 CV with Alu pwr rough @ 48. Previously HyperG 16L @ 53 though I plan on experimenting at 48. I usually get 20-25 hrs of playing time before I cut it out.

[@christianlojda3092]

Thanks. Nice video! I play RPM Blast, tension 26 kg. My favourite window is between 2 and 8 hours. Then I string it new. I don't like it directly after stringing.

[@kenharris7194]

He hit right on the head since I string often and sensitive to tension changes. I have been using Gosen Micro 16 for years and no longer use poly due to some arm issues. I just bought a Wilson Clash 98 and strung it at 52lbs which was pretty much on the money. I probably get about 8 hours or so out of string job.

[@Aross846]

I like that intro

[@federer4ever35]

Great vid at 2x thank u

[@uncleremus64]

I don't know if it's all the modern synthetic string, but today's players are too finicky. When I was learning to play, we played until the string broke. (And I heard Chris Everett say the same thing.)

[@boogie7778]

It's totally different b/c of the types of strings being used today. Syn Gut vs Poly/Co-Poly etc due to tension maintenance. Then you factor in crazy stuff like Kevlar strings etc. Natural Gut maintains tension far better than multi/syn and Poly, while also having power, feel and being easier on the arm. I'm currently using a Poly/Multi hybrid strung at 53(M)/51(P) and it feels good, gives me power and can play with no arm issues. So far ;)

[@tedneanderthal7373]

I injured my elbow playing with dead strings. Waiting for strings to break is no longer a good idea because few people now string with natural gut like Chris Evert played with in her youth. Poly strings become bagged and too loose after about 10-12 hours of play. Synthetic strings become stiffer and unforgiving when they are dead. And, just like it is not recommended to play with dead strings, it is also not recommended that anyone play with dead balls for the same reason.

[@uncleremus64]

@@boogie7778 Thanks for the info.

[@uncleremus64]

@@tedneanderthal7373 Thanks for the info.

[@SquatLife]

Blade, 4G at 52. I tried your favored Confidential, I liked it at the start but it seemed to go dead faster then 4G. Still fun to hit with. Keep up the good work.

[@docstranger9520]

4G is hands down the best and longest lasting poly I’ve ever used. I now string it as a cross with Triax mains due to slight arm issues.

[@melgueta1]

Can you please also talk about string patterns? I have two same Wilsons and the same type of string but different patterns and it really make a difference. Thanks for the great videos.

[@SRKarting]

I’m now using Gosen AK Pro CX after watching your video on it. I’m also using Triax 1.33 on my Gravity Pro. Tension is 57lbs on my Prestige MP and RF97A and 58lbs on my Gravity Pro and 55lbs on my Srixon CX200 Tour 18x20. I personally like it right off the stringing machine.

[@docstranger9520]

Triax is such a great string. Feels like gut with a little more control

[@svarodzic]

I have been playing with Solinco TourBite @48 for about 6 years now. Hate it for 1-2 sessions, then I love it for a month or so (I hit 3 times a week) after that it feels like I am hitting a rock with a paper bat!

[@EdmonBegoli]

Wilson Clash Tour with Hyper G 16L at 52. Ideal. Wilson Blade 98 with Velocity MLT at 52 lbs. This is my test winter setup. Still trying to figure this one out. Might want to go for lower tension for more power in Blade.

[@stylistxxx]

For last 5 years I have dropped my tension to 40 LB full synthetic , love it no arm issues anymore , strings last longer

[@jamesprice6381]

Gotta couple of Prince Graphite Pro 110, rec tension is 70-80, went w/70, and a lux ruff, feels great! im 62 retired Navy, Might try it at 60 next time, killer racquet!

[@deitpep6629]

new stringing of Luxilon 4G soft 16L and Solinco Tour Bite Diamond Rough 17 @ 60/59 lbs on kPro Staff 88. I hadn't been out much with it this past year.

[@shroud1390]

Kevlar/4g at 86lbs is what i love. I prestretch it manually and it is best after the 1st hour and then will last a month or two till it loses control. No conti or flat shots either

[@ahi4tuna]

Hello from Germany, I play the wilson clash tour with oehms black pearl 1.18 - 18/17 kg.

[@jeronimocadena1230]

I usually do AluPower 4G Rough at 62....I frickin’ love it...

[@malagabee]

I use Racket tune to log string tension from stringing and found that from about 55s poly it will drop about 3 lbs depending on string within the next day or 2; most overnight. Then it lasts me anywhere from 6 to 8 playing hours and they r dead. Total tension drop is another 5% slow and steady but never falls over a cliff. And the crosses r notched preventing the mains from moving for SnapBack during impact. Time to cut out. Not sure which is a bigger factor. I’m sure it gets pretty involved.

[@tweenerheadtennis]

the hard part about tension is that it is completely relative to the player... you can recommend an "starting point" but it would be up to them to see what feels the best

[@garyhoward4064]

About tension, power, control I would be curious to see an analysis of the resulting laws of physics, i.e. when the strings get tighter a powerful shot will probably squash the ball more than a powerful shot with low tension where the strings take the bend. The cumulated and differential bending of the ball and the strings might be worthwhile calculating (if at all possible)

[@movdqa]

That 8-10 hours is spot on. I change racquets when I realize that I have to add spin to keep the ball in the court and then it goes in the restring pile.

[@movdqa]

I use BB Rough or Smooth at 51 pounds for the past 11 years in Prestige MPs. 52 is too tight for me.

[@dirt_mcgirk]

I got the clash 100 pro. Use rough poly in the mains and synthetic gut on crosses. 48 lbs mains and 44 lbs in crosses

[@Tech0BG]

A quick note: If your style is spin-oriented and you are playing with a spin-friendly racket less tension might mean more control. Less tension => more spin => more control.

[@WaltKurtz68]

I think you're right; it probably depends on how finicky you are. I just broke in a racquet strung with a full bed of Signum Pro Poly Plasma @50.7 lbs. Excellent right off the bat, no complaints whatsoever 👍👌

[@SpiritSlayer1]

192,764 views, 2.9k likes, 418 comments, 61.3k subscribers. Nice!!

[@klaymoon1]

Great video! So, can a low tension make Wilson Pro Staff as forgiving as Wilson Blade? I’m actually thinking of putting 25 lbs on Pro Staff 97UL because I like an ultra light racket but I can use a little more power.

[@uxleumas]

Good to know I'm not the only one who liked the racket right before the strings broke.

[@eduardo-flyfishing4113]

Babolat RPM Team 52lb spins like a hurricane

[@tannermcreynolds4]

Yonex Ezone 105 with Alu Power Feel at 52 lbs, absolutely love it

[@davidw9095]

Head Gravity, hybrid- gut mains Poly crosses. 55 gut 53 poly. I love a fresh strung racket most. Should probably try higher tensions since I like it tight for the accuracy to paint lines

[@oliverdesouza5741]

Trying the Wilson Spin Duo at the moment (Sensation & Revolve with coatings) at my usual 52lbs, but it's so extremely spinny I'm thinking of 55lbs next time.

[@alexabney7913]

With my rf97 i prefer 55 for my serve but i will admit that for everything else slightly lower is best

[@donnachiarella2613]

I have used ocho xp 17 for sometime now. My racquet is wilson n code 1 that have used for many years. Bought a new one last year. Always liked it. Have any suggestions for new racquet and or syrings

[@FMD023]

Was that dude Pete Sampras with a pro staff 6.0? 😂 glad you mentioned about that higher tension. I used to play way back in HS and thinking about playing again recreational. I know that even 65 are the way of the past. Before I left the game I was playing with a pro staff 6.0 or 6.1 hyper carbon stretch. I’m going to really have to adjust to getting my tension strung was looser now. Sampras was the only one in the 90s I knew that hit his forehead with a continental grip.

[@Oxigan2win]

I use Racket (old one) Head Liquimetal Radical MP 630cm² at 340g (6g~ silicon in handle, lead in 10 & 2 o clock) - that weight includes everything including damper and overgrip. Strings / Tension: Head Velocity MLT 17 (1,25mm) with 25kg / 24kg. I string it myself. But it wears very quick. I have to re-string every 4-5h. Sweet right from start.

[@Eliath1984]

when I was playing competitively I strung my racket at 70lbs.. but at that time I hit a very flat ball and felt comfortable supplying all my own power.. If I picked up someone else's racket I felt like it was crazy cause I couldn't keep the ball in play.. but of course it definitely makes a difference when you drop 20-30lbs of tension.. course with the newer game being alot less flat I'm having to play with my tension again... not recommended for everyone.. lol so many times a friend would pick up my racket and would complain about their arm afterwards...... course I did also string with Kevlar... soooo...

[@andrewcruga1205]

I'm in the midst of transitioning from a Prince Graphite 110 from the late 80s when I was playing competitive tennis in high school to a new racquet because I'm now picking the game back up at the age of 50 and would love your recommendation on a racquet, strings, and tension. I've demoed a few frames from a local shop but most everything has an enormous trampoline effect even though the racquets I've demoed I was told that they were in the "control" category which is the farthest from the "power" category. What I liked about my old Prince is that I felt like I could swing as hard as I could and keep it deep in the court with good control. Kinda like Agassi did it back in the day. Thank you very much for your help.

[@tpclaudio]

I could have written this comment. Did you string your graphite 2 at 65 lbs too?:)

[@tpclaudio]

I did☝️

[@WaltKurtz68]

The string tension for the racquet is usually on the inside shaft. BUT... what would be the recommended string tension (range) PER STRING TYPE, (polyester / multifilament / gut), for a given racquet ? That would be very useful information. Any advice on that?

[@Mr.StarGazer1]

I use Yonex Vcore SI 98 with artengo ta 930 which is 1,25 and more for spin. My tension is 55lbs and it feels great for me

[@sanityone649]

Pure Aero...hybrid setup...Hyper G soft 17 gage at 51 lbs. in the mains. Dunlop S-gut 17 gage in the crosses at 56 lbs. Plays nicely after the first hour. Controllable and spin friendly. I went back to a hybrid setup after having control issues with synthetic gut. Works for me. Yes, I know...Dunlop S-gut is cheap string...but in combination with the softer Hyper G...both at 17 gage...it's a very nice setup. Playability for u will depend on your game. If your strings are too loose and you're hitting outside of the lines a lot...you'll start to adjust your natural stroke production and that will cause confidence ssues, or if you continue to hit out and lose points that you should have won, that'll cause confidence issues. Anytime you have to think about controlling/adjusting your natural swing...it's a distractor...and will negatively influence your game. I see pros having the same issue. If they'd only strung 2 lbs. tighter. My take is a little different than what was in the video. I string for keeping my heavy drives in the court. I find it easier to adjust/control my mid court shots than to dial back on my power drives. Maybe I'm just saying it differently.

[@BARBERSHOPP]

I’m a collegiate level player, moving from prince 03 tour to Babolat Pure Strike Tour, what should i string it with? I like a lot of spin and control, I am a very strong powerful guy.

[@danieldangelo7937]

Wilson Prostaff 97L Wilson sensation with RPM Blast at 52-53lbs hybrid at first it was stiff feeling indoor cooler after 10 -20 hours it gets better n better I feel connected no arm issues Using a worm Wilson Shock Shield Vibration Dampener Great feel especially in hot weather.

[@ScottDreyfus]

I used to play the gamma trad 20s cause you could string them at 72 with Kevlar to get some hitting in without breaking strings every week. I’m getting back into it but I don’t know exactly where to start.

[@mikesirilla9240]

Have you heard of the Racquet Tune app? It measures the string tension based on the sound. To my surprise, the actual tension on the racquet is much lower than what you get it strung for - even when freshly done on a calibrated machine. What tension should I go by? The machine number or the actual tension?

[@ruirosamendes1490]

like it! just ask today, for a string tension of 48pounds, on RPM spin control 125. I am currenly with a rally where the ball drop just after the net. So after what you share it seems I did a good option. Ok I am that guy which strings once a year 😀. I really need a bit more power on my allways spin strokes. Lets see!

[@thedungeon1288]

Man. Times have changed. I use to string mine at 63. I recently started back on my old strings and on my balls are going deep. I figured it is time to get tighter strings. But I guess people don’t do that anymore

[@pbc_03]

Prince Synergy CTS db 26 with wilson natural gut on mains and luxilon alu power on the crosses. Both at 53 lbs. I have to hit with extra spin but its very comfortable on my arm. As a 46 yr old player who plays in a group with 2 former collegiate players, I need as much power as I can get.

[@paddlepower888]

Isospeed Baseline Control 1.30 mm (poly) in a Prince Phantom Pro 100 at 55#, the max end of the printed range. Exploring lower tensions: just re- strung at 53#. Racquettune app says the string bed tension dropped from 47 (fresh strung) to 42 after five hours of play

[@SirChris1372]

59Ibs from the stringing machine by the time I hit it's closer to 57Ibs l, but dont tend to like playing anything below 50Ibs, I find I like the racket tension between 52-57Ibs fully poly setup on a older head speed graphene xt pro, with a western/semi western grip, on 18x20 string, plus the pro is a heavier frame and I have a bit of additional weight, I hit I use a monofitament but currently using the rpm blast strong again, majority of club players find my racket to heavy and the strings to tight but It works perfect for me

[@johncreet1254]

Don't know why I watched this but I did. I say that because I don't play tennis these days although I grew up ( a long time ago) playing tennis. I always found the first couple of times after a restring the racket felt good but then it felt great for the next 4 or 5 times although I had no clue why. After that something happened and the strings were never as good. Thanks for your explanation which I found really interesting. I will get back to playing tennis at some stage when I have a bit more time. I am one of those that were taught to use a continental grip for everything - I used to love playing on fast grass.

[@69kilosofD]

I have found the same over the years. I agree that the first couple of times out the racquet is extra crisp then goes to normal mode. I’m sure tension loss is part of it but I believe it is also the strings elasticity is what we all notice reducing. It is another way of saying tension but explains why the top pros get their racquets restrung hours before a match. I’m no pro but I do like playing with my clash 100 and freshly strung 4G on the day of a restring!

[@gabrielchan3491]

I'm a 4.5 and string my babolat PD with Lux ALU Power Fluoro at 57lbs. Everyone says I'm crazy for using such a high tension, but my strings feel good for a while. A few hours before they're about to pop, they start to feel dead... So I think I've found a good tension.

[@mattfoley4128]

Banging it out at 70lbs, so much power with these big guns, need the controlly

[@errolmclaughlin1482]

😂😂😂😂