Hi all, I have another "silly" question How can I measure the string tension of my racket? (the racket is strung already). Is there any equipment to measure it? or a stringer can measure it for me? Otherwise, how can I know if the string lost tension about 1 or 2 lbs? Thank you in advance. Regards, Marc
Very good question, and I am wondering that ,too Perhaps there is some measurement tools (ie gauge?) that we can use? (although I have never seen it before)
stringer's or scientist's help is needed ! Any stringer or scientist can answer my questions (see topic of this thread)?? PLEASEEEE Marc
hit it a few times and see if you like it. The alleged tension is just a number to help you find the tension you like best. If you can't feel the difference, then you have no reason to care. (that is the best answer i can give you because there is no way to find out without expensive equipment.)
Being a stringer myself, I think I can sort of tell what kind of tension a racquet has by pressing on the string bed. Since this is something that comes with experience, I think pretty sure any stringer would be able to tell you the approximate tension on a give racquet. -Rick
There is a product call Stringmeter (www.stringmeter.com) that can measure string tension on a strung racquet. Although the product has been designed for tennis, I have heard that it can test thinner gauge strings.
Find a thread called various string tensions where various theories about this machine were discussed, the main one being that as a tennis measurement gauge it may not be able to cover the lower tensions used in badminton.
Hi Dill, I searched the thread by words "various string tension". The search result are 27 pages!! Marc
reply I don't know how well the tension gizmo works, but if you're only interested in checking to see how much tension your racket has lost since it was strung, you could always use the sound of the strings. A small difference in tension makes a large difference in the tone of the string bed when you gently tap it with another racket frame (or pluck it with your fingers). The human ear is very sensitive to even a small difference in pitch - much more sensitive than say, your fingers when you just press the strings to see how tight they are. If you have a racket that's just been strung at a set tension, then you can compare that to your old racket and see if the tension has dropped below or is still above it.
i wouldn't be surprised if it was only accurate to within 5 to 10 pounds. That would explain why they used it mention only tennis (from 50 to 30, or 20 pound difference) and avoid talking about how it works altogether
