I don't think this is normal...the string on my new badminton racket is kinda screwed up..I've used it only TWICE and its already pretty bent/curved and NOT aligned the way it is normally..I have to keep using my fingers to move the string back into a straight even line..it's not completely wack and out of shape which then requires a total restring, but the string certainly moves with the slightest touch of the fingers.... Any idea why this is happening so fast? I don't remember my 3 year-old Yonex Isometric having this problem even after a few years yet my brand new SOTX Berlin Passion, after only being used twice, produces such terrible results? I'm guessing it's the poor quality of the string, or maybe my poor hitting technique that's leading to this result? If anyone can tell me what to do to improve my situation, it would greatly be appreciated..... Again, the racket is a SOTX Berlin Passion (beginner - intermediate entry level racket) that I bought off someone brand new. It uses SOTX string. Thanks.
Erh, how is that relevant ? New strings with shiny slippery surfaces will move around. This especially the case with low shop tension strung with a main/cross differential tension.
String shifting is very normal, if: 1. Slippery string: such as Yonex ti strings, SOTX 1065Ti, etc 2. Low tension 3. A lot of slice strokes Or, combo of the above. There should be no worries on the fact. If you feel the tension is way too low than your expected range, consider re-string it with higher tension.
new strings tend to move around before it eats into the intersection unless we are talking about high tension like 28lb + so need not worry about it too much
If it's the same strings moving around a lot, then it's probable that those strings are at a lower tension to those around it. It may be a careless stringer.
I see. I have no idea what type of string it is, it just says SOTX. I think my racket's a very old model and they don't list the string specs for it
SOTX did not aggressively come into businsess until a few years earlier, therefore, no way the model (racket or string or whatever) is too old. Some manufacture just tend NOT to specify the string models on the string, but only on the package.
