Why +2lbs On The Cross?

**DinkAlot** · 10-24-2006, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by a_n_d_y

Unfortunately i ordered it roughly 23X24

Will that distort the racquet? But thanks anyway.

No biggie, don't worry. Just that 23x25 is a bit better.

**a_n_d_y** · 10-24-2006, 04:14 PM

ok, i will try 23X25 next time. thanks for heads up!

**DinkAlot** · 10-24-2006, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by a_n_d_y

ok, i will try 23X25 next time. thanks for heads up!

Well, if you're a stickler for detail like PeteLSD, ideally, it should be 23 x 25.3.

**a_n_d_y** · 10-24-2006, 04:35 PM

Because of the 10% rule? I see...it is all starting to make sense...

P.s. PeteLSD is my idol on BF!

jk :P

**DinkAlot** · 10-24-2006, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by a_n_d_y

Because of the 10% rule? I see...it is all starting to make sense...

P.s. PeteLSD is my idol on BF!

jk :P

You got it, the 10% rule.

**Pete LSD** · 10-24-2006, 05:51 PM

Sir Dink should be your idol

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Originally Posted by a_n_d_y

Because of the 10% rule? I see...it is all starting to make sense...

P.s. PeteLSD is my idol on BF!

jk :P

**Chilefeu** · 01-04-2007, 03:43 PM

Please, advice me ...

I donno If I have to add 2 Lbs on an oval racket ... (Carlton Airblade Tour) Could you tell me If I should or not ?
Also, Can I apply whatever stringing method for an Oval racket ?

By advance, Thanks

**DinkAlot** · 01-04-2007, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Chilefeu

Please, advice me ...

I donno If I have to add 2 Lbs on an oval racket ... (Carlton Airblade Tour) Could you tell me If I should or not ?
Also, Can I apply whatever stringing method for an Oval racket ?

By advance, Thanks

On any racket, you should follow the "10% rule". Go 10% higher tension on the crosses to try and retain the original shape of the racket.

So, if you string the main at 25.0lbs. Then 10% great on the cross would be 27.5lbs.

**Neil Nicholls** · 01-05-2007, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by DinkAlot

On any racket, you should follow the "10% rule". Go 10% higher tension on the crosses to try and retain the original shape of the racket.

I'm not sure I agree with you on this

**Chilefeu** · 01-05-2007, 02:37 AM

So ???

I have to string my new racquet for tomorrow So I'd like to have opinions now if possible ...

Of course I could try stringing it and compare the strung frame with the unstrung frame. Thus I would see if These 10 % are useful or not.
I'll let you know.

**DinkAlot** · 01-05-2007, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Neil Nicholls

I'm not sure I agree with you on this

Why? I'm using Yonex's rule of 10%. I think it's valid.

**DinkAlot** · 01-05-2007, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by Chilefeu

So ???

So...do whatever you want. I told you what I do, it's never failed for me.

**Chilefeu** · 01-05-2007, 09:53 AM

Allright. I'm gonna use this rule.

Since you succeed in stringing your Cab right with this method I think It is what I got to do.

Thanks Dan

**DinkAlot** · 01-05-2007, 02:45 PM

I've strung my Cabs from a low of 24.5/27.0lbs. to a high of 29/32lbs. and absolutely no problems.

**Pete LSD** · 01-05-2007, 02:47 PM

So, what is holding you back? What is the issue?

**Chilefeu** · 01-05-2007, 03:16 PM

I've done it, And I didn't notice any distortion. I directly compare the unstrung with the strung racquet.

It seems to be good.
I'll try it tomorrow at my tourney

Thanks for all your advices