Will this effect my game play?

Question

If I buy a power frame raquet and string it with a control string or buy a control raquet and string it with a power string. Is it better to go with everything control. will it make a big difference. Cause i'm going to get my raquet restrung since they strings are to loose and i'm having trouble deciding what to buy. I have a Head TI S1 Elite, what are some good strings that are no to expensive.

Answer 1

it depends on a couple of things.

if you have enough swingspeed and strength to generate all the power you want, then go for a control-oriented frame. if you think you might need help in the power dept., get a power stick. if you need something in the middle of these extremes, buy a 'tweener stick (blend of control and power).

if you're gonna get any new racquet, demo one of everything (maybe to everything, but try a bunch of racquets to see what you like and more importantly what works for you!). your local racquet club's pro shop will be happy to see you (as long as you don't forget your plastic!) and let you demo what they've got on hand. if ya don't dig their flavors, tenniswarehouse.com and other web retailers have demo programs.

while you're figuring out which racquet works best for you, don't forget to take your ntrp rating into account. if you don't know what yours is, here's a link to find out http://www.usta.com/leagues/custom.sps?iType=931&icustompageid=1655

some racquets are built for ppl in one particular range, so think about that before you buy a racquet. how long will you be able to use it? is it appropriate for your rating?

once you figure out what kind of racquet works for you, you will know if you need to tweek it a bit. that is where the type of string comes in.

recently, i went to the flexpoint radical os (control). i wanted just a hair more juice out of it, so i strung it with 17 gauge fxp string. its almost perfect now!

Answer 2

1. power level of racquets depends on stiffness: stiffer = more power, flexible = less power. power is not absolute, it's relative.
2. strings and racquets don't supply control, you do.
3. no such thing as a "power" or "control" string. more relevant characteristics of strings are durability and playability (feel)
4. string tension affects power, lower tension = more power, higher tension = less power

loose strings are not necessarily bad, unless it's because they are old. in that case, just restring the racquet (try the middle of the racquet's tension range) and see how you play.

if you play once or twice a week, restring a few times during the summer to keep the strings fresh. if mid tension worked, don't mess with it; if you need more power, lower the tension when you get it restrung. but don't change too many things at once or you'll never know what made the difference. last resort is changing racquets.

imo, gamma has great strings. try TNT17 or Live Wire 17 if you don't break strings, 16 if you do.

Answer 3

If you are new to tennis, I suggest starting with whatever racquet is on sale, prestrung if possible, and, of course, whatever feels "comfortable" for you; your local tennis pro or club can help you with the grip size, which, IMHO, is far more important than anything else (after all, if you can't hold onto the racquet, properly, what good is it?).

It's a lot like buying your first car; you might WANT everything, but, until you drive it, how are going to know that you NEED everything?

Also, if you're a typical/average/club player (at or below 4.0 NTRP), you need to consider your game. If you hit everything into the net or out of the court, then you probably need a control racquet. If you hit everything into the court, but it has no "zing" to it, you just might be lacking experience, and no racquet is going to help you with that!

As far as strings are concerned, again, if you're a typical club player, then stay with synthetic gut at a gauge of either 15, 15L (15-and-a-half), or 16. The lower gauge will give the racquet less spin, but more power and longevity, while the higher gauge will give you more spin, but less power and longevity.

Answer 4

if you going to buy a new raquet get the same kind of rack

Answer 5

i was wondering the same thing with the racket i want