Comment here if you’ve got any questions for Paul? And let me know what tension and string type you like to play with!!
@gavlatennis2824
3 жыл бұрын
What at the top 3 string setups that Paul himself uses (including gauges and tension)?
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
@@gavlatennis2824 thanks for your question. Paul has replied: Currently Head Lynx Tour 17 @ 44lbs, previous Babolat VS Natural gut 17/Signum Tornado 18 @ 45.5/46lbs; and recently tested new Yonex Poly Tour Rev 17 @ 44lbs. Racquet is currently Head Graphene 360+ Prestige MP, previous racquet was Babolat Strike (1st gen) 18x20
@doughty36
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ash, love the video will be sharing it to work colleagues to give players the right information, question is , why do strings feel better just before they break?
@thecat4272
3 жыл бұрын
@@doughty36 I'd say that that is a bit of a myth. Some worn out shot to pieces string that are about break don't feel better than fresh strings (other than maybe if you're using a multi or gut where they've lost alot of tension and the stringbed is noticeably softer - but they won't be performing well due to all the fraying etc).
@ukslippy
3 жыл бұрын
@@doughty36 Paul here - the question of string apparently playing better/best just before breakage could be down to the original tension being too high to start with. This is likely to more the case if using synthetic gut rather than other types of string. My suggestion is to string lower; try about 5lbs lower
@DJDJ-qi6wr
3 жыл бұрын
uk_skippy is the GOAT, plenty of knowledge and a nice guy who shares information, very valuable!
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
He’s a top man! Looking forward to making more content with him! Thanks for watching.
@rajendrapatil3425
6 ай бұрын
Very informative and interesting
@TheTennisMentor
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@sunti
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been stringing my own rackets for 15 years now. Great video. 👍
@alhadiboukr4825
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Essential Tennis who mentioned this Good youtube channel to us
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
I was honoured that Ian mentioned my channel in his great list... lots of great channels!
@ItMaker5000XL
3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. One of the very best tennis channels on here. I hope you continue and the numbers follow. Cheers and happy new year from the USA
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very kind words... I’ve certainly got a lot to improve on! Happy New Year to you!🎉🥂
@pats300zx
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video with tons of great info. Thanks for putting it together 👍
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick, I always learn a lot listening to Paul (even in the snow🤣) Happy New Year to you!
@lovinglife3675
2 жыл бұрын
Concur with previous comments !! such a great session covering a subject that doesn’t get much attention … learnt a great deal 👍 thx again (Adelaide, Australia)
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for watching!
@Tennis_fam
Жыл бұрын
Very informative and interesting!
@TheTennisMentor
Жыл бұрын
Thank you John 🙏
@itssanj8449
Жыл бұрын
Very informative, great video!
@TheTennisMentor
Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏
@peterbedford2610
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thanks
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching Peter!
@brettmeddaugh8850
3 жыл бұрын
I have wondered about this for awhile, and hearing it said here- lower tensions equal more power- makes sense. However as strings lose tension from use(question around 15:28), you lose power/energy? These ideas seem conflicting, what am I missing here? It seems like it should be more powerful from use and tension loss? The notching I often see in polys I could see affecting spin, probably power. Thanks, great video!
@ukslippy
3 жыл бұрын
Paul here - Hi Brett, that is a good question. There is a bit of a perception vs science on it. The amount of power available on a freshly strung racquet will depend on the tension; but the difference in tension won't change the measured ball speed that much. For a measurable ball speed the tension would need to be at least 10lbs difference. Sure 2lbs will give a very slight increase in power, but its more the depth that changes, and as people see the ball going deeper they assume its a marked increase in power. So at small increment, the general shouldnt be so much as lower for power, but lower for depth. Clearly, continuing ball impact will reduce the tension of the string, and therefore the ability for the string to return to the original tension is reduced. The power level of the string, maybe reduced, but what can also change is the angle the ball comes off the string potentially causing the ball to go long; and again this could be perceived more power due to the reduced tension. Hopefully I have covered your question
@BaselineBrett
3 жыл бұрын
Paul, thanks for answering! It's interesting to know that "power" usually means "depth", what makes a lot of sense explained like that. I think I was a little more vague than I meant to be with my question though. I think we're all on the same page that: 1) lower tension = more power 2) strings lose tension over time & with playtime From those two points it seems to follow that lower tension over time(2), should lead to more depth/power(1), not less? Thanks I really appreciate it!
@awaedin
3 жыл бұрын
@@BaselineBrett very good question that occurred to me too
@NickNeras
3 жыл бұрын
Good Stuff Thank You Happy New Year!!!
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
And to you!🥂🎉🎾
@NickPeters-kc2ct
3 жыл бұрын
Great informative video, good luck with channel 😄
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick! Happy New Year
@thetennisinspector5211
3 жыл бұрын
Great discussion, very useful 👌
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vladimir. Happy New Year!
@thetennisinspector5211
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTennisMentor happy new year Ashley!
@harryharrison4749
3 жыл бұрын
Great video guys 👍🏼
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, Happy New Year to you and the family!
@weednate
3 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@timdean885
3 жыл бұрын
Good as far as it goes - you said more to come though which is great. I think the type of player you are, your injury profile, and the shape of the racket together the swing index, the racket composition, the beam size, and the length of the racket present a complicated cocktail of choice. Mainly for me as a spinner and variety player one of my main issues is injury management. I know that I play best with a Wilson Steam105S (16*15) whilst on heavy days or when conditions are heavy I would use a Head i.X16 so I would appreciate advice on the best stringing for each of these rackets. Also could the rationale of different strings for the mains and the crosses perhaps at different tensions be explored. I do enjoy the topics that you raise and look forward to your further presentations.
@GuilleSKS
2 жыл бұрын
Is it the same polyester and monofilament?
@nathanmiller6051
3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to more videos with Paul!! This was a great video, what's the name of the string you use most often? Thanks and Happy New Year 🎾
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nathan, we will be making some more in 2021. I have recently been using Head Lynx. Thanks for watching, Happy New Year!
@clashwappenn6626
Жыл бұрын
Nice Video which String is in your Racket in this Video
@kenslea826
3 жыл бұрын
What player is best suited for hybrids and what combination on mains vs crosses?
@ukslippy
3 жыл бұрын
Paul here - Hybrids can be used by a lot of different players. I wouldn't recommend for beginners. Intermediate and above could benefit from them, even older player with the right combo. Most common type of hybrid is a poly main and a syn gut or multifilament cross. But dont discount having the syn gut or multifilament on the mains and poly on the crosses. The mains will give about 75% of the feel of the string bed, the the crosses the remaining 25%. So if you want something a bit softer, but with the help of poly, go with mulltifilament or natural gut on the mains.
@svlagonda7417
3 жыл бұрын
Why are you both standing in the snow? Get under a canopy!!
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
🤣 because we’re crazy fools!
@eposz2
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTennisMentor Beautiful scene!
@AGAU1022
Жыл бұрын
He promoted natural gut heavily, but for an amateur player, it's not worth the money. You can get the same comfort with nylon with better durability for a fraction of the price if you just string at a lower tension.
@venkataghantasala9764
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. For my 12 year old daughter little slim, can she use the Natural Guts? She is Intermediate player at her age.
@skdevnani
Жыл бұрын
Interesting video. One question I have , is there a difference between tension and elasticity of the string? Over time I understand that the tension drops but then from what’s being said I’d expect more ping / power however I sometimes feel like (poly) strings feel less responsive with time becoming dead. Is it possible that the strings are losing their elasticity as well as the tension drop within the racket ? I switched from poly strings to Multifilament and it was like night and day . Much more feel , easier on the elbow.
@cd8145
2 жыл бұрын
Is that a custom paintjob on your Head racket, looks super clean
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is… By Unstrung Customs!🔥
@tennisparisbrothers8001
3 жыл бұрын
Its snowing!!!
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
It certainly was... poor Paul was shivering!!🥶
@tennisparisbrothers8001
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTennisMentor need those layers 😂
@bowsershark
3 жыл бұрын
Ha, I wish my strings last more than a season or more than a month. 😆 How much does a racquet contort when strung at 80 pounds. And, is there a high risk of a frame breaking when strung so much over the recommended range. What kind of string does Dustin Brown use in his hybrid set up? What is the best string to use for crosses to prevent them from breaking when a poly is used on the mains for a hybrid set up?
@ukslippy
3 жыл бұрын
Paul here - Some rqts will controt more than others. Softer frames such as a Head Prestige is softer, whereas a Babolat Pure Drive is stiffer. In the past Dustin has used the Pure Drive; but now he uses a Yonex. Not sure what tension he's using now though. Dustin uses all polyester string; not a hybrid. If using a hybrid with poly in the mains; I'd suggest a synthetic gut but also go at least 1 gauge higher. So for a 17g (1.25mm) polyester main, use at least a 16g(1.30mm) cross
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your question James, Paul’s response: Some rqts will contort more than others. For example, a Head Prestige is softer, whereas a Babolat Pure Drive is stiffer. In the past Dustin has used the Pure Drive; but now he uses a Yonex. Not sure what tension he's using now though. Dustin uses all polyester string; not a hybrid. If using a hybrid with poly in the mains; I'd suggest a synthetic gut but also go at least 1 gauge higher. So for a 17g (1.25mm) polyester main, use at least a 16g(1.30mm) cross
@bowsershark
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTennisMentorThanks a bunch for the reply. I really appreciated your expert recommendation on the hybrid set up. I have found 16g co poly(Genesis Trionic, Head Hawk Touch, Head Pro Sonic Edge)strings for half of the cost of the best selling poly strings. I will mix it with a 15g I currently have called Forten or Prince Dura.
@steinanderson9849
Жыл бұрын
what is he doing at 14:57?
@ziaulmannan9635
3 жыл бұрын
Great video coach. I know you and Paul covered a lot... I am still not sure what to decide on my new racquet. I am getting a head graphene 360+ speed pro black. Cannot decide what type of string and tension to use: for control and power mostly. But still want to keep up with the top spin. Will Poly string with 44 lbs work? Would you have any suggestions? Appreciate it much, thanks!
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ziaul, good choice, I play with the Speed Pro and love it!! I use Head Lynx strings at 52lbs which works for me! It really depends on your preference. If you have and more specific questions, I will pass on to Paul as his knowledge in this area is far superior to mine!!
@ziaulmannan9635
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTennisMentor thanks Coach!
@ziaulmannan9635
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTennisMentor I am trying to gain more control and power with this racket without loosing the ability to create topspin. What string/lbs would Paul suggest? Would appreciate it :) thanks again!
@abmubbumba
2 жыл бұрын
My hypothesis is, that the string looses the flexibility over time. The ability to spring back to the unstretched form.
@RCgrooves
2 жыл бұрын
Which club is this?
@TheTennisMentor
2 жыл бұрын
Tha Avenue LTSC, Hampshire, UK
@chrisquidlt1113
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand, why is polyester being recommended to performance players for its durability when he said earlier that it will lose playability and tension after 12-14 hours?
@wadeyyy
2 жыл бұрын
High level players break their strings before tension loss becomes a real problem
@shandirocks
3 жыл бұрын
Disagree that Natural Gut has good control. Thats why alot of people dont prefer it. Its too powerful(overkill).
@fingersm
3 жыл бұрын
Ive tried to string low but it drives me insane. I have zero control.
@TheTennisMentor
3 жыл бұрын
I bet! I haven’t braved going super low yet, still planning on trying it out of curiosity!
@fingersm
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheTennisMentor low is 46 for me.
@youngsuit
Жыл бұрын
15 lbs seems impossible to play with. might as well string by hand
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