Do the strings on a tennis racquet break more frequently if they're strung tight?

Answer 1

yes of course

more tenseon

Answer 2

I assume you mean strung on the tighter, rather than looser end of the spectrum? Of course, the strings or the racquet could break if they're strung outside the manufacturer's specs for that racquet, but they won't necessarily break more often because they're strung on the tighter, rather than looser end of what is recommended. How often you break strings has more to do with how much spin (top, side and underspin) you hit, how hard you impact the ball, and how often you play. Generally speaking, the tighter you string your racquet, the more control you'll have and the looser you string, the more power you generate (the trampoline principle:) It really shouldn't have much impact on how often you break strings.

Answer 3

The tighter you string you frames the more likely they are to break. You see the strings dig into each other and form little notches , Now when you have a very high tension which most of the pros do you Will see them putting the stings back into the groves between pints. I suggest after every hard match that you be ready for your favorite frame to break. Have at least 4 of the same sticks strung at the same tension so you will not have a weird transition form one to another. I am a bit nuts that I will restring mt favorite between matches. Most tournaments have stringers on premises. Bring your own string. I really do believe in the 18 Gage strings. I Know they go fast, but even though it is an expensive habit it is worth it. It may force you to to learn to string and get a machine , but it is not the worst skill to have . You string 50 frames for other people and you have your machine paid for. In college you can string for the team and for clubs and make 9 or ten a frame. You can get it down yo 18 minutes a stick. I was stuck at one of my clubs waiting for the guys to arrive to shovel , I must have strung 22 sticks just on auto-pilot.

Answer 4

As for tension, the higher it is the more likely of a string breaking. As for strings, certain types can be bought for a longer life - though stay away from natural gut as it breaks quicker than any other type of string. Spin and slice would weaken the strings and the flat powerful forehand would finish them. Inspect the grommets - I know some who had a Wilson (Pro Staff, forgot which type) that had the exact same issues as you do and I found out why it kept happening - there is a sharp edge which slowly cuts into the string over time and make it break easily.

Answer 5

Yes, for example Bjorn Borg used to string his racquets tighter than anyone else (well higher than the suggested tension). He'd often have strings break, sometimes before he'd even hit a single shot.

Answer 6

WELL IT DEPENDS! IF YOU WANT MORE POWER I THINK THAT THE BEST WOULD BE TO GIVE YOUR STRINGS MORE TENSION. HOWEVER IF YOU DON'T REALLY WANT YOUR STRINGS TO BREAK TO QUICKLY THERE IS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO: u can by some strings savers. How u can do it? Go to www.Holabirdsports.com select tennis, racket accessories and the select string savers!! you will find a variety of them. THE MOST EXPENSIVE IS LIKE $6.95

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Answer 7

Yes they do.

Strings that are really really too tight can also cause the actual racket to break while playing.

Answer 8

simple answer... yes, however, without a lot of mishits, you probably won't break strings that wouldn't need to be replaced anyway.

Answer 9

it matters if you swing hard and use any wrist action in your stroke.

any hard striker will tell you that they can break a string on the first ball they hit if they try to drill it with massive topspin. thats true.

Answer 10

only if you use stones instead of proper balls