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Why have
your racket re-strung?
As a general
rule you should re-string your racket as many times per year as you
play per week. This will ensure a minimum standard of string
performance. Typically, strings will "bag out" and lose most of their
life after 30-40 playing hours (if they don't break first). This is a
gradual process, so many players don't notice until they have their
racket re-strung.
But what if you haven't used your racket?
It
is generally thought that after 6 months of inactivity your racket is
in need of a re-string as the tension loss is such that the playing
characteristics have changed.
What tension should you
string your racket?
A
lower string tension will produce more power at the expense of control.
This lower tension is also better for your arm as there will be less
vibration from the frame. Higher tension means a tighter stringbed
which will give more control but less power. Furthermore, thinner
strings have more grip on the tennisball and will produce more spin.
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