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Basic Facts About Racquets & Strings

Reprinted with permission of the USRSA

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following information was supplied by USRSA Technical Advisor Steve Davis.  When Steve's not technically advising the USRSA, he's directing Research & Development for Prince Sport Group.  we think it's safe to say that Steve knows his basic racquet and string facts.

Note that these facts are presented as generalities - and certain variables or modifications can alter the norm.  For instance. a stiffer frame generates more power, although a stiff frame  badly strung may generate less power than a more flexible frame properly strung for power players

Also note that the statements below are relative.  When we say a heavier frame generates more power, arbitrarily adding weight to your frame isn't going to necessarily give you the power you need ( and adding too much weight could sacrifice maneuverability). Note that other factors come into play.  If your client's interested in more power, try adding weight in gradual increments... say 3 or 4 grams at a time - with the prudent placement of lead tape.  So basically speaking:

Racquet Facts

• A heavier frame generates more power

• A heavier frame vibrates less

• A heavier frame has a larger sweet spot

• A stiffer frame generates more power

• A stiffer frame has a larger sweet spot

• A stiffer frame transmits more of the shock load to the arm than a flexible frame

• A stiffer frame provides a more uniform ball response across the entire string plane

• A larger frame generates more power

• A larger frame is more resistant to twisting

• A larger frame has larger sweet spot

• A longer frame generates more velocity and therefore more power

• The string bed in a longer frame generates more spin due to increased velocity

String Facts

• Lower string tensions generate more power (providing string movement does not occur).
• Higher string tensions generate more ball control (for experienced players).
• A longer string (or string plane area) produces more power.
• Decreased string density (fewer strings) generates more power.
• Thinner  string generates more power.
• More elastic string generate more power. (Generally, what will produce more power will also absorb more shock load at impact)
• Softer strings, or string with a softer coating, tend to vibrate less.
• Thinner strings tend to produce more spin.
• Decreased string density (fewer strings) generates more spin.
• The more elastic the string, the more tension loss in the racquet after the string job. *

*Pre-stretching aligns (stretches) the polymer chains in the string and "sets" the string, which reduces tension loss, albeit slightly. Generally, the more pre-stretching (prior to stringing) the less tension loss after stringing.