What tension for Power ?

Question

I'm getting my racket re-stringed and i need your advice on which string to optimise power in my game. (Please not gut strings) thankyou

Answer 1

Different tensions of your tennis strings can give you better control or power:
Control: use a higher string tension. (This is best for more experienced players).
Power: use a lower tennis string tension – this will make the tennis ball fly farther.
Other tennis string factors can affect the power and control that you will get with your swing, as well:
Control: for great control, use thicker tennis strings and greater string density.
Power: fewer strings means more power (this decreased string density also generally generates more spin). Thinner strings means more power. Elastic strings mean more power.
Strings with softer coating, soft tennis strings, will vibrate less.
Strings made with Kevlar or Kevlar hybrids last the longer than your average synthetic gut or nylon.
A lower tennis string tension will also help your strings last longer.
Having a lower string tension will also reduce the stress/impact on your arm when hitting the ball.
You should restring your racquet at least twice a year. If you play often, then you need to restring your racquet more often!

Hope it helps!

Answer 2

If you are looking for power, you want to string your racket on lower part of the recommended tension range.
Good strings for added power are multifilament strings such as Tecnifibre NRG, Wilson NXT and Babolat Xcel.
For more power, you could also go with a thinner string like a 17 gauge. You might lose some duraability but you will get more bite on the ball and more spring off the strings.

Answer 3

Gamma strings are good for power, as are Wilson strings (if you can find them). As for the tension, first you have to check your rackets recommended string tension. It should give you a range of ten numbers, something like 24-34. The higher the tension, the more control. Lower, the more power. 29 (on this racket) would be perfect balance. For power, pick a tension about 2-3 numbers higher then the minimum.

Answer 4

higher tension- more control
lower tension- more power
consistency is always more important than power.
try getting lead tape and putting it on the racquet.
the string i use is wilson sensation. it is a good string.
another string to look at is wilson nxt.
i have a babolat pure drive team, at a tension of 60.

Answer 5

gamma's good

you should probably string your racket at 55-58 lbs. remember less tension, more power

Answer 6

most luxilon strings are good