Hello guys, firstly I'm sorry if this kind of post already existed in this current forum, I only read the first 2 pages and didn't find the answer. OK here is my question, will higher lbs of strings damage the racket? I'm currently using Yonex NS7700 where on the sticker it says 19~24lbs. So does it mean if I restring it with 25lbs or above, the frame will deform or somehow explode? Thank you for all your kind replies!
Thats the recommended tension for that raqcuet. There are many people who string their raqcuet 24 lbs + and don have a problem.
Most players string their racquets above the recommendation, so no your racquet won't explode provided that you do not mishit. but if u want to be on the safe side, string between the recommendation, so that if racquet breaks, you may ask for warranty. & NS7700 is a good racquet, but if you used another cheaper racquet & string at something like 30lbs, then it may deform.
Thank you very much for the speedy responses!! I'm gona restring mine at around 26 or 27 just to try it out hehe never played anything above 24lbs!!
Depend. In a good stringer's hand, 30lb+ will not be an issue. In a bad stringer's hand, 20X22lb is risky.
I read it as main_X_cross, not because is the lower one, is because i will string the main first than the crosses.
Oh. Alright. i Understand. Erm. What is the maximum tension I can go above the recommended tension. Exampl: recommended maximum tension is 24 lbs. whats the maximum i can go? Thanks.
Just got another question, does older rackets have higher risks with higher tension of strings? Oh and also, what age is classed as a old racket?
For the first question , yes older racquets does have higher risks, because usually they have clash or damage from uses. Most modern racquet can take higher tension now. As for the second question. Im am still too young to answer that question
1) 2007fp, you sound very experienced. I would say you are old enough? 2) Yes, even a racquet without any clash and kept in best condition unstrung, the risen still will degrade over time. Also, the older generation (pre 1995) are build with older formula and the racquet can not take as high tension as new racquet. 3) I would say, if the racquet is half of your age, you may want to keep it in your collection. I have a couple like that...
I usually request 31lbs and so far no problems with my racquets. I was saddened the other day when I saw my friend's apacs nano 900 Power was rated up to 30lbs and my yonex one was only rated up to 25
lol it is funny with all the comments that you are making. how old do you think i am? and how old are you yourself mister?
For carbon graphite racquets age of racquet is not a problem. Even carbon racquets that are more than 24 years can be strung to very high tensions (28/31lbs). I do that all the time and with warranty. However, an inexperienced stringer may find it too much to string at even say 26lbs.
