do new rackets need restringing?

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  1. ouijaouija

    ouijaouija Regular Member

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    i am not a pro or nething so does it matter?
     
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    Nope, should be fine if you're not playing at a super high performance level.
     
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    no, doesn't really matter then, if you want a bit better performance you can go ahead and restring though.
     
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    Only when you break your string. :p
     
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    BTW, higher end rackets don't come pre-strung in US, I suppose because players want their string/tension of choice. If you don't have enough experience to know what works for you, then don't bother. You can experiment later when string breaks.
     
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    i keep my strings for a while then cut themand restring, most rackets come strung at about 20lbs i like my rackets at 25-26lbs so rearly its personal preference
     
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    This is the norm in UK. Unless you have very specific preferences, I;d say it doesn't matter.
     
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    Most UK players will play with default strings until they snap one, you could perhaps benefit from a restring (standard string tensions tend to range from 16-24lbs) but then again you may not.
     
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    It is entirely up to you.

    The original strings are just fine for most players. I feel they typically have a tension of around 21 lbs, maybe 22 lbs.

    If you prefer a higher tension, then you may wish to restring, since the difference can be very noticeable. I play at 25 lbs, so I restring new rackets immediately.

    (Not that this often happens, because I rarely buy rackets).

    Note that the strings may never snap. If you want to change your strings or tension, bear this in mind. Once a racket has dropped below about 22 lbs tension, the strings will never snap for me.
     

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