the tension dilemma

**ucantseeme** · 09-11-2012, 09:40 AM

Hey guys,

actually I use Bg66UM at 28 X 30 lbs and I get more power from it than from the same spare racket at 25lbs. My smash were harder. What's the reason for this? Can anybody explain? Can it be true?

**Mark A** · 09-11-2012, 11:04 AM

IME, the shorter a player's "zip zone" (the arc where his swing accelerates to full speed), the higher the tension required for optimum power, and vice-versa for slow swings and low tension, so what you describe seems completely reasonable.

My two pence.

**ucantseeme** · 09-12-2012, 06:31 AM

Thanks Mark for your post.
I was not sure, because most people say higher tension increase control but not power. But lower tension feels for me not as powerful, very spongy and not comfortable. Now I have explaination for this.

**gundamzaku** · 09-12-2012, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by ucantseeme

Thanks Mark for your post.
I was not sure, because most people say higher tension increase control but not power. But lower tension feels for me not as powerful, very spongy and not comfortable. Now I have explaination for this.

after reading what Mark mentioned, i believe that it's still a general concept with other racket sports. unfortunately with badminton, the swing speed is so fast/quick, it applies differently, like what mark mentioned.