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Stringing and tension

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Understand string choice and tension tradeoffs for feel, control, and power.

What coaches agree on

  • A higher string tension rewards a consistent, well-timed swing with more power and control but shrinks your margin for error, while a lower tension is more forgiving of off-center hits but gives less raw power. Choose your tension for your current skill level, and raise it only as your consistency improves.
  • Good string matters as much as, or more than, an expensive racket for how much control and power you actually get out of your shots.
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  • Pushing your tension higher wears through strings and snaps them faster, especially on mishits, so expect to restring more often as you go up.

Common mistakes

  • Jumping straight to a high tension before your swing is fast and consistent enough to benefit from it can strain your wrist, elbow, or shoulder, especially on mishits.