String and tension for NS800

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  1. captcha

    captcha New Member

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    Hi, after searching around the forum I've decided to buy the ns800. I am wondering which string would be best and at what tension. I like to play doubles defensively and I'm not really good at smashing. I'm more into durability. Going to buy it from badmintonavenue.com.
     
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    Script Regular Member

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    I would say a high tension since you don't like smashing so it'll be more like control and if you want durability, BG 65. Therefore, 28 lbs, BG 65.
     
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    Going at a high tension for durability is pointless. Go with BG65 at a low tension like 23lbs
     
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    i been using a new ns8000 for the last 3 months with bg 66 string at 25lb
     
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    But I told him to go to a high tension not for durability but for control since he does not like smashing.
     
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    I'd imagine that because he has an NS800, he's only a beginner/intermediate. Therefore, high tensions probably aren't the greatest idea. I'd say BG-65 or BG-80 at 20-24Lbs.
     
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    Since he is a defensive player playing at a higher tension will be harder than playing at a lower tension.
     
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    maybe bg 70 and 24lbs?
     
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