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My new racket for testing

27/5/2015

This Wilson Steam 105 Tennis Racket has been constructed with ampli feel 360 technology, enhancing power and feel when striking the ball and playing shots. This tennis racket has been made with Wilson's BLX technology, absorbing shock, assisting the comfortable grip and the graphic design gives this racket a stylish look.

> Wilson Tennis Racket
> Wilson branding
> Weight: 289g
> Balance: 32.5cm
> Headsize: 105sq in
> Rec. Tension: 53-63 lbs
> String Pattern: 16 x 19

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Interesting response to this question: After stringing a racket what do you use to test the tension?

26/5/2015

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Okay I started out looking for a "Stringer" in the north west area to do an urgent restring for my brothers racket,
I contacted a number of stringers, asked a few questions and the response to one question really has me worried.
I asked them after they had strung the racket what they used to check the tension or dynamic tension of the racket?
Here is the list of most used:
1. You cannot check the tension of a strung racket
2. Why would I check it as the stringing machine sets the tension
3. Why would I want to test it?
4. Those things don't work

To answer each one in turn:

1. Yes you can and here are 4 items that will do it

Raquettune app for Iphone and Android cost about £3.00

Stringmeter Cost about £26

ERT300 professional Dynamic tester system cost £165

Mini SST Cost about £50

2.3. Why would I check as the stringing machine sets the tension?
To see if you have any clamp slippage, string puller slippage or the your machine is pulling at the correct tension.
Also to have a reference point for when you check the racket at a later date to see how much tension is lost!

4. All of the above, The string tension you read on anyone of these items is now your reference tension (as above) and if you use the same piece of equipment to measure at a later date then you can see the tension loss.

So my advice to anyone before getting a restring carried out ask the stringer this question:
After you have strung my racket what do you use to test and record the Dynamic tension?

I will leave you to decide (depending on the response)if you want to use that stringer.
Cheers!

Daveg

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Two New strings on the way!

18/5/2015

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Pro's Pro Hexaforce

Pro's Pro Hexaforce is a synthetic tennis string using a hexagonal cross section to deliver outstanding performance.

Hexaforce has a high performance monofilament structure which offers durability and power. Outer wrapped with a twisted monofilament and a nanotechnological coating.

Gauge: 1.30mm / 16
Colour: White

Pro's Pro Quick Strike 16 Pro's Pro Quick Strike is a robust synthetic string with outstanding playability. The specially coated string core is wrapped with filament layers, ensuring high elasticity.

Built-in spiral thread in two colours to choose from, results in a rough surface for better spin potential.

Gauge: 1.30mm / 16
Colour: Silver or Gold

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Ball machine session: WOW!

10/5/2015

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Just had a player do 2 hours on the ball machine!
First off! Well done Richard you are the first ever to do 2 hours
Lets put this in perspective, That's over 1500 balls hit!
But the improvement was there to see, really good forehand and backhand now, and the movement session went well.
Hope to see you soon!

Well done!

Daveg

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Most read Blog pages April 2015

1/5/2015

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1. The String Thing (read)
2. Why you will notice a difference between a constant pull and a lockout string job Read
3. How to Practice Adjusting (read)

Enjoy!

Daveg

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Strings of The Month: April 2015

1/5/2015

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April 2015 "Your Favorite Tennis String"

MSV Focus Hex

Award winning Focus Hex is a new generation co-poly string extruded in a hexagonal form. It features solid tension maintenance and long lasting performance.

The most exciting advantage of this string is “SPIN POTENTIAL”.

April 2015 "Your favorite Squash String"

Karakal Squash Classic 130

High strength co-polymer core 1.3mm Squash Racket String, overwrapped with a single layer of nylon 66 monofilaments and a smooth thermoplastic coating.

April 2015 "Your Favorite Badminton String"
Pro's Pro TOUR 75

Pro's Pro Tour 75 is an excellent, powerful badminton string, with a multifilament core of high quality micro fibres, wrapped with 2 layers of woven micro fibres.
Combining durability, speed, control and excellent playability

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My new racket for testing

Interesting response to this question: After stringing a racket what do you use to test the tension?

Two New strings on the way!

Ball machine session: WOW!

Most read Blog pages April 2015

Strings of The Month: April 2015

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