what the pros use - string

[cooler]

As many seem to focus on what racquet the pros use, i think knowing what string (and tension if possible) the pros use is just as important. Because the racquet model is quite visible from pictures and videos, most of the top players racquet preference have been identified here in BC. However, the string type used is still quite a mystery. Thanks to Mag's effort (if i remember correctly), he manage to get the danish team to reveal a little .... peter gade uses bg65 and CM uses bg80 and both are singles players. Does anyone here have information as to what string tension does most men double pros use?

[Cheung]

Cooler,

You have great timing. I poked my nose around today atthe tournament.
Here's what I managed to find out*:

Zhang Jun and Tony Gunawen BG88Ti at32lbs.
The danish doubles pairing who won today = BG65 at 30lbs (both using MP70 racquets - that's right, not Forza)

[Cheung]

Forgot to mention, Chew Chun Eng said the M'sian team now use Gosen racquets and strings. Both he and Chan Chong Ming string at 28lbs.

[Kelvin]

I was just thinking about this topic the other day...
Thanks for posting it! :)

[cooler]

It was 4:32 am when i posted this thread and i forgot to type in and ask if cheung can peek on some players at the japan open, and you came through. You're a gold mine. I think i beginning to see a trend (maybe). Enjoy your trip in japan.

[cooler]

um, cheung, can you recall approximately what percentage of player uses towel vs synthetic grips (from the japan open)?


nagging cooler

[Kelvin]

hehehe... don't you wish that our Canadian Open attracted the major top players now??? :)

[Kelvin]

What were they wearing?
I need new shoes! Thanks! :lol:

[shaun]

Ya I like Kelvin's questions...plz answer them Cheung "p

[Cheung]

Sorry, I didn't notice things like the shoes. I don't think they were wearing the latest shoe which is the SHB95. We think many of them wore the SHB85W

There are two types of SHB95, mid and low. The mid has more material that goes up to the ankles more. RRP 12800 yen

[Kelvin]

Thanks for your help.

Well.. I know from experience with other types of shoes, that I do NOT want low cut :(

When I noticed on the Yonex japan website they offered mid cut... I got so excited haha...
But then again... I hear not all Yonex shoes were created alike... some wear out faster depending on amount of play, and play style... oh well... I guess I'll try at least one or two pairs of their new stuff... and stick to big brand names and see if they have volleyball shoes, or indoor court shoes.

[Cheung]

Sorry, this I didn't take note of. A bit too taken up with the atmosphere of the occasion. Roslin was behind me giving an interview!! Jalani was there on hand sitting next to him.

When the racquets are strung, the handles are wrapped up with paper with the player's name, string type and tension written on.

[shaun]

I use Adidas Volley ball shoes and they work VERY well for badminton.

[Brett]

Kelvin, I can highly recommend ASICS mid-cut volleyball shoes. This afternoon I also saw, at a major sporting goods chain store, that New Balance has introduced a new mid-height indoor court shoe with gum rubber soles that is very light and was cheaper than my ASICS by a few dollars.

Head also makes a mid-height shoe and I think Hi-Tec is coming out with a taller version of the Adrenalen Pro also.

[May]

U guys seem to be very good at following each others train of thought.

[Kelvin]

:lol:

[May]

Ur online at the mo????

[cooler]

Wow, i didn't know this thread is that old...
Anyway, many have asked what and why lindan or TH use certain string but anyone wanna comment why no pros use the best strings like nanogy 95 and cybernatural 100?

[Smichz]

I wonder why many of ppl even use a higher tension than the pros do.Can they really hit harder than the pros?Oh yeah,I heard that TH's racket tension is 26.Is that true?

[cooler]

I wonder why many of ppl even use a higher tension than the pros do.Can they really hit harder than the pros?Oh yeah,I heard that TH's racket tension is 26.Is that true?
i think some people like high tension because of the unique sound, feel and added control although it doesn't add anymore power. TH string his to 31-32 lbs i think

[Pete LSD]

Exactly, not more power but more feel and control, but power can't be increased with a virgorous program of forearm strengthening :D.


i think some people like high tension because of the unique sound, feel and added control although it doesn't add anymore power. TH string his to 31-32 lbs i think

[Matt]

I do not think Th's is 30lbs +. From some videos I observed (ie. PG vs TH in the Olympics 2K4 singles), the sound pitch the racket produced on the smash is not high enough to justify it. It is definately lower than that.

The tone is somewhere between E and F#.

[taneepak]

Although high tension is not as powerful as low tension, it, however, will send the shuttle away faster, thus giving your opponent less time. There is too much precious time wasted by the shuttle sinking into, and dwelling on, the low tension strings-and having "afternoon tea" (trampoline effect)-before it leaves the racquet. And if you hit the shuttle even a little off-centre the low tension will produce an uneven trampoline effect, with the inner strings having a longer dwell time and a more pronouned trampoline effect than the outer strings that bite into the shuttle. It is like pushing a stalled car with one man on the right at the back pushing first and then a second later by another man pushing on the left at the back, instead of both pushing at the same time. Can you imagine Taufik using low tension BG66 for his netplay?
A lot has been said about low tension having more power than high tension but less control. But what has not been understood is that despite its greater power, low tension actually hits the shuttle slower and sends the shuttle away to reach the opponent slower, not quicker. Thus low tension will give your opponent more time to react than high tension.

[TonyWdq]

i remember during the asian games (men's doubles final) the chinese commentator said fu haifeng uses 30 lb during regular matches but only 26 during regular training because it breaks too often which could get expensive

[sifuyono]

I do not think Th's is 30lbs +. From some videos I observed (ie. PG vs TH in the Olympics 2K4 singles), the sound pitch the racket produced on the smash is not high enough to justify it. It is definately lower than that.

The tone is somewhere between E and F#.
TH use bg-66 at 31-32lbs, ask him he.heh....

[Matt]

TH use bg-66 at 31-32lbs, ask him he.heh....

It does not sound like it as I said above. There are other factors not accounted for. A different Yonex racket which is around 27-28lbs with BG-66 can achieve the same sound pitch with that as well.

Anyone else confirm the tone is about E to F# on TH? - For those who know music.