Tennis string tension-does it matter?

Question

I just ordered a Prince O3 Silver Oversize racquet from www.dickssportinggoods.com yesteray. I found from the confirmation email that they made a mistake on the string tension. I asked for 50 lbs and they ordered 51 lbs. The string ordered was Wilson NXT tour 16 g. Can someone tell me if it matters. I called the custom service and was told that it could not be changed even it was their fault. I also found that this store has nothing to do with the Dick's Sport store. The web company just bought the name ot use it. Anyone knows if this is legal? Thanksl.

Answer 1

ok the people at the top are mistaken....
the tighter the strings the more control u get
the looser the strings the more power u get

1lb of tension wont make a great difference in the play and feel of the racquet



using the name of the store would be perfectly legal as long as the website bought the rights to it..

gdluck with the new racquet

Answer 2

Chicago is correct however there is more to it.
With tighter stings you get less action of the racket but this
allows you to swing harder. So if you have a big, long strokes that generate power the general rule is you want a
less powerful string tension. If your swing is short and compact, this will generate less power therefore more power in the racket and strings is an option. A stiff (more tension) string job creates more vibration through the racket and it your arm isn't strong enough yet tennis elbow could be a problem. Also, If you like this racket and want a back up, I've got a like new extra one. Let me know
As to the store not having an to do with *****:
If it's legal or not I'm not sure however in do know this is a
common practice among E-commerce.

Answer 3

Think of strings like a diving board or trampoline the more spring (looser tension) the higher the bounce faster the ball will go. Less control John McEnroe, very short swing using the power of his opponents ball. He is all feel, master of touch and volley.Strings at 44-45 lbs.or less almost a lacrosse stick. Loose less control. Bjorn Borg, huge swing, almost 8 hours of racket motion back to finish strung at 72lbs. Tight more control Comes down to your game, are you focused on consistency? Goal being more balls in play, winning matches by opponents self destruction? Tighter tension Power player attacking more offense than defense? Looser tension less control +power If you have 2 rackets try one tighter than the other. Some players service game looser racket strung for more power.Return game tighter enabling blocked control of powerful serving opponent. Use the same frame and string for best accuracy on tension. Remember a dampening device or rubber band in bottom cross string changes feel for racket (eliminates noise and vibration into joints, preferring rubber band as Agassi did since dampening devices fall out of strings)

Answer 4

I wouldn't worry, if it's just 1lb. difference (50-51 lbs) it shouldn't matter too much (except if you're a pro). If it's more than 5 lbs, then you would notice a lot of difference. Besides, after a month's play, your string would break anyway and you can restring at your preferred tension.

But as a rule of thumb,

Higher tension = more control/accuracy, slightly harder on the arms from vibrations
Lower tension = more power (like a catapult), more spin, string life can last a bit longer

Answer 5

Tighter Strings = More Power and Less Control
Looser Strings = Less Power and More Control
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Answer 6

Actually it's the opposite of what you would think.

Tighter strings = less power and more control
Looser strings = more power less control

That's what I was taught by my coach and I'm not 100% sure its true but that's what I was told.

Answer 7

The higher the string tension, the harder you can hit the ball, but the less control you get.

Answer 8

On lower tension, there is a sort of trampoline effect, and provides more power.

On higher tension, you get more control

Answer 9

one pound makes virtually no difference.