I purchased a new racquet about three weeks ago. So far the tension has held up alright -- I cannot notice any significant decrease. However, starting from this week, I noticed after some overhead clears and smashes, some cross and main strings would "shift", i.e. the string would not stay on a straight line. So I had to keep "picking" them to straight them out. Is this normal? What is causing this while string bed tention holds up? Anything I can do to prevent this?
dont worry about it, all strings shift. Important thing is that do u think the string feel lose or tight for your swings. If you feel the string tension is too low for your play, just restring it with higher tension next time.
Cooler, so is it necessary to keep "picking" the strings to straight them out? Will the "twisted" strings have any adverse effect when contacting the birdie?
It is necessary to pick the strings pack to normal positions. It may have an effect when contactng the birdies especially during slices or in some instance smashes as your shuttle does not have full contact to the strings as the string is out of position. Thus the effect of your shot might not be 100% where you want it to go. Nevertheless you can still hit your shuttle as usual.
Ants, It seems to me that the more I pick them, the easier they shift the next time. Is that your experience too?
It depends on how you hit them. If you slice alot , you strings tends to shift alot. It also depending on the tension of your strings as well. My experience is that the strings might shift more often after 2 to 3 weeks due to the wear and tear of the strings. The friction between cross and main reduces as well and that can also contribute to string shift. Anyway string shifting is normal, even if the string is new. Pay less attention to it. Just pick it back to normal position whenever it shifts.
after awhile you'll notice that they won't shift as much because the strings will have formed a groove with one another.
if u feel u have the reposition the strings often, sounds like your string tension maybe too loose for your style of play.
Loose strings are one of the reasons why strings shift, another is the choice of string and also if you slice a lot of shots with your action
The string was originally strung at 23lb. After about three weeks I don't notice any significant decrease in tension. Also I don't slice a lot; mainly just clears, smashes, and drives. So it might be the string itself that's causing the shift.
23lbs is the average tension so there shouldn't be problems, the same for slicing. What string do you use?
That means the string's "coat" is gone at that intersection spot, and the sting will be worn out easier at that spot. It's very normal.
Dill, unfortunately I don't know what string I have. It came with this new Pointfore Ultimate Isometric racquet I got recently. Just by looking at it (without measuring using instruments), I think it's probably 22 Gauge 0.66 mm.
