need to know maximum tension for my racket

**swordplay** · 08-10-2007, 01:52 PM

Hi I am new to the badminton forum, but have a question. The question is that I have a carbonex 8600 ti and i do not know what is the maximum tension. Right now it has the stock string, but I want to change the tension. Can someone help me out.

**LazyBuddy** · 08-10-2007, 02:09 PM

The more tension you put on, the more risk you will face. If the racket condition is decent, I say 23lb is a safe choice.

**swordplay** · 08-10-2007, 02:36 PM

thx for the info, but i kinda want to know how much carbonex 8600 ti can handle. I want to test it out for myself the highest tension possible to see what will happen for this racket, enough that it wont bend the frame if I get it strung to high.

**DinkAlot** · 08-10-2007, 02:47 PM

32x35.2lbs., give that a try.

**swordplay** · 08-10-2007, 02:51 PM

wow that freaken high lol will the carbonex 8600 ti be able to handle such a high tension? Oh ya, what can most rackets handle anyways in tension? does it depends on what it is made of or the type of head shape?

**Mark A** · 08-10-2007, 03:41 PM

Yonex always set their "recommended" tensions very low as a way of keeping people from voiding their warranties. Most of the pros go VERY high with the isometric shapes (>28lb) and almost never break the frame of the racket itself.

Dink plays with Carbonexes regularly, so I'd take his word for it

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**swordplay** · 08-10-2007, 06:45 PM

thx for the info I think im going to try it out and see what will happen i know i will break the string, but hay trial and error is the way to go for me lol.

**Pete LSD** · 08-10-2007, 07:14 PM

And remember to do what Master NGP suggested

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Originally Posted by swordplay

thx for the info I think im going to try it out and see what will happen i know i will break the string, but hay trial and error is the way to go for me lol.

**LazyBuddy** · 08-11-2007, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by DinkAlot

32x35.2lbs., give that a try.

In theory, maybe.

However, for such a high tension job, you need to make sure the racket is in very good shape, and the stringer knows what s/he is doing. I understand this is an experiement, but I still don't see the point of this test, as it's not only put the racket in risk, but also the player's own arm.