more power but less control at net? tension problem?

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  1. amenzza

    amenzza Regular Member

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    hi fellow BC'ers. i just recently purchased an AT-900P and have noticed that i have gained more power but lost touch at the net. tried a friends at-900p strung with bg65's and it seemd fine.
    currently the specs are:
    bg 80
    24lb's

    usual tension for me.... is this a string tension problem?

    i must admit that i am relatively new to bg80's, could it be that bg80's have a higher repulsion?

    thanks!
     
    #1 amenzza, Feb 23, 2008
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    volcom Regular Member

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    Hmm maybe string at 2 lbs lower than your usual tension for the bg65?

    Or perhaps if you want to gain more control and otuch at net, increase the tension?
     
    #2 volcom, Feb 23, 2008
  3. amenzza

    amenzza Regular Member

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    yea i think i am goin to string at 26lbs next month.

    thanks... any other suggestions though?
     
    #3 amenzza, Feb 23, 2008
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    Yeah, practice more netshots with the new tension and new string;)
     
    #4 Cheung, Feb 23, 2008
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    amenzza Regular Member

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    hmmm....... might consider that :p
     
    #5 amenzza, Feb 24, 2008
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    Yeah. At900P is fairly stiff, and 80@24 is stiff for most ppl as well. Therefore, the extra tightness might screw up the timing right now. Take Cheung's advice for sure. ;)
     
    #6 LazyBuddy, Feb 24, 2008
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    ok then. will do.... still searching for my optimum tension with this racket anyway... i think it is pretty obvious that i need to slightley alter my tension... since my clears have not been a high quality either.

    thanks all!
     
    #7 amenzza, Feb 24, 2008

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