Now that the weather is turning colder and wetter it seemed a good time to test a softer string, I wanted to try a "shaped" synthetic string and so I have strung one of my Powerangle Centric's with what looks like a hexagonal shaped synthetic at 55Ibs.
The Dynamic Tension is DT36
"Dynamic Tension DT is a measurement of what you feel when you hit a tennis ball"
I normally play with a DT of 34 but I expect the initial DT to drop from 36 to about 34 within 24HRs.
We shall wait and see.
I will update this blog as we go !
24hours later and the DT has dropped to 35 so not a big drop in tension, about a 6% loss in tension.
(more than happy with that)
Now if only the rain would stop!
Right rain stopped off to club night!
Played mixed doubles tonight with the Shaped Synthetic really impressed, More power soft feel and still has the spin potential, not as positive as a poly string but that is what I expected and wanted for the winter, Serves are going in faster and kicking more, hit a few drives out in the warm up but quickly adjusted. Unusual for me to like the softer feel but I do like it. Dam the rain is back and heavy: to be continued.
Right played singles this morning outdoor chilly but dry, new balls Dunlop Fort.
Using the same set up Powerangle Centric and Shaped Synthetic:
Drive and serves going well, compared to Polyester a little less positive but more comfortable with more cushion, (ball pocketing) the shaped synthetic does give more control and spin.
the tension maintenance is very good still on DT 35 so no more tension loss after the initial drop.
So this set up has given me exactly what I required, softer feel, a bit more power, just right for cold and wet tennis :-)
Cheers!
Daveg
The Dynamic Tension is DT36
"Dynamic Tension DT is a measurement of what you feel when you hit a tennis ball"
I normally play with a DT of 34 but I expect the initial DT to drop from 36 to about 34 within 24HRs.
We shall wait and see.
I will update this blog as we go !
24hours later and the DT has dropped to 35 so not a big drop in tension, about a 6% loss in tension.
(more than happy with that)
Now if only the rain would stop!
Right rain stopped off to club night!
Played mixed doubles tonight with the Shaped Synthetic really impressed, More power soft feel and still has the spin potential, not as positive as a poly string but that is what I expected and wanted for the winter, Serves are going in faster and kicking more, hit a few drives out in the warm up but quickly adjusted. Unusual for me to like the softer feel but I do like it. Dam the rain is back and heavy: to be continued.
Right played singles this morning outdoor chilly but dry, new balls Dunlop Fort.
Using the same set up Powerangle Centric and Shaped Synthetic:
Drive and serves going well, compared to Polyester a little less positive but more comfortable with more cushion, (ball pocketing) the shaped synthetic does give more control and spin.
the tension maintenance is very good still on DT 35 so no more tension loss after the initial drop.
So this set up has given me exactly what I required, softer feel, a bit more power, just right for cold and wet tennis :-)
Cheers!
Daveg
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