Sage-Tips

Are tight or loose strings better tennis?

Tight strings will give more control, while looser strings offer more power. Thinner strings will give more feel (but will break more often) while strings with a thicker gauge will last longer but won’t give the same feel. Strings that produce more power will also absorb more shock load at impact.

Do looser strings give more power?

Tighter strings mean less power; looser strings mean more power. The physics of this is clear and easy to understand.

Do any pro tennis players use oversize racquets?

Currently, it is fairly uncommon on the pro tour. However, at various times in their careers, both Williams sisters, and especially Serena, have used racquets with head sizes in approximately the 104 square inch range, which is considered oversize by many people*.

Does tighter string give more control and spin?

Not necessarily. Because tighter strings produce less velocity, the ball will land shorter in the court. To make up for this, the player might swing harder generating more spin. In this case, it is not tighter strings that produce more spin, but the player’s response to tighter strings.

Why do my tennis strings move so much?

Some strings begin moving more as tension is lost, thus an attempt to find a synthetic gut that holds tension well may help. Another cause is coating. Some strings use a final coating (like pearlized and titanium) that tend to be more prone to movement.

How tight should tennis strings be?

Typical tensions range from around 40-65lbs, but most players’ tensions fall well within that range of extremes! Generally speaking, professional stringers tend to advise players to string their rackets as low as possible whilst still being able to maintain control of the ball.

Is heavier tennis racquet better?

Weight: A heavy racquet is more powerful, more stable and transmits less shock than a lighter racquet (all other things being equal). The extra weight of a heavy racquet helps it win the battle at contact when the stringbed collides with the ball.

Does Diego Schwartzman use a longer racquet?

Schwartzman uses a 28-inch long racket, which is a full inch longer than the standard model. He likes the longer frame because it extends his reach and, by increasing torque, allows him to hit even harder. But in terms of offsetting height, equipment can only do so much.