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Question

I'm going to get one of the Babolat Pure Drive, but I looked at the string tension recommendations and I'm really confused. I looked on Babolat.com, and the recommended tension for the pure drive is 50-57 lbs. But I also looked on Holabirdsports.com, (this is where I'm going to buy my racquet) and the tension recommendations are 55-62 lbs. Which one should I trust? I always string my racquet at 60 lbs.

Answer 1

What you are describing sounds like you might not be reading the lable close enough. Some recommended tensions will be listed at between 50 and 57 lbs, but right after that it says + or - 5lbs. This would make the recommended tension range 55 to 62 lbs. Stringing depends on how you string the racket and with what string. An new stringer should stay within the recommeded tension range because they might not understand how to keep the tension from distorting the frame. I have seen several Head Trysis 260 frames look like a circle because the stringer strung the mains too tight without paying attention to the cross strings. I would not string a babolat tighter than 65lbs and only then with a softer synthetic. Actually 3 lbs of tension in a racket makes quite a difference in the feel of the racket. If you doubt this, try playing on a fast hard court on a hot day. String one racket at 56lbs and the other at 59 lbs, then after hitting with each for an hour come back and say which racket demonstrated better control. if you are going to get a Pure Drive, be sure to buy some lead tape also, because the racket is really light.

Answer 2

You can easily exceed the top tension by 5 pounds or even to ten pounds without doing the frame any damage . My recommended tension is 62 I string 18 Gage at just over 70. I do saw through the stuff when I am training , but I love the extra control and vibrations. If your frame does break , and you think that it may have some thing to do with being strung to tight, Just cut all the strings out before you send it back and say it broke on a serve. Never admit to exceeding the tension or breaking it on the ground . They should send you a new one no problem. Those numbers are just guidelines that are not a warning or a red flag. They are saying we feel that our racquet will play better within these parameters. That is all.

Answer 3

Mate i use the Babolat Pure Drive Plus....and i definately recommend using a tension of 60.....Its what ur used to using, and close to the manufacturers recommendations which is most important!

Answer 4

Go with what it says on the official website. If 57 lbs is not enough, then string it at 60, but the manufacturers should know what tension is best.

Answer 5

I'd try 57 (top of manufacturer's specs.)
If you don't have the control you want, maybe go up to 60.

Answer 6

i taught tennis for a few years...and i've played for 6

really, you're over-thinking this.
a few pounds of pressure isn't going to make a world of difference, what you need to go with is what you're most comfortable playing with.

60 is fine, not only are you used to it, but its in between the tensions you were asking....don't worry, you'll be fine

if you need to get your racket restrung, normally they'll do all the thinking for you

Answer 7

Trust the manufacturer. If 57 isn't working well for you, adjust it slightly until you find what does.

Answer 8

Dude, I'm appalled! You really do have a problem! Big one! Not only do I not have the foggiest idea what you're talking about, I feel I should report you for obscene language or something! Wow! Lookit this stuff! I'm gonna print it and frame it! Can you get hurt doing this?

Answer 9

What the hell are you talking about?

Answer 10

HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
APPARENTLY I MISSED THAT CLASS. heehee