Switch from bg80 to bg65 how about the tension?

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  1. gugygugy

    gugygugy New Member

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    Hi
    I use AT 900P with bg80 at 28lb and my performance is fine but the string breaks in 2-3 weeks (T_T) so I plan to switch to bg65 can anyone suggest the tension?

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    Add 10%, so 31lb... but you should make sure your racket can withstand that tension, especially if you have to prestretch it first to 34lb!
     
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    Is your 900P 4U or 3U? Be very careful if its 4U.
     
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    Is it harder to pull bg65@31lb than bg80@28lb? 3 months ago I strung my racket with bg65@24lb and it feel so dull >.< so I switch to bg80@28lb and I think it break too easy :(
     
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    i have the same problem, i used bg80 and i had to replace them every 2 ore 3week .....its sucked now im trying some sort of ashaway. its i bit thicker but not too much :D and its cheaper:p
     
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    Hi ppl
    I almost agree with this answer. Bg65 and bg80 are totally diferent about feel and performance at the same tension. A better advice (and my advice on this matter), since you play with bg80 at 28lbs, is not to change to bg65. You would need to put a big increase to the tension in order to turn bg65 a crispier and a much more repulsive string and comparable to bg80 at 28lbs. Under the 31lbs to 33lbs you won t get it, and on other hand durability goes down, not to mention the risk to your racket.
     

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