Useful Note You can see that the loss of tension varies, and you will not know the tension of the strings in your racket.
This shows you that you need some method of measuring the tension of the strings in your racket.
The tension can usually be measured by a racket stringer, or a specialist racket shop. | ||
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Tension Loss in Tennis Racket Strings
All strings lose tension, but the amount varies between different strings. You will probably not notice the reduction of tension as it is a gradual process. You should eventually realise that your shots are not as accurate as expected.
The following table shows the typical reduction of tension in different groups of strings.
Tension Loss - Typical Values | |
Low Loss
5% to 8% | There are some strings which have a lower than average loss of tension. This is achieved by using specialist materials in the construction of the string. |
Average Loss
10% to 15% | Most synthetic strings belong to this category. The recommended string tension takes this into account. |
High Loss
over 15% | There are some strings that lose more tension than an average string. You need to compensate for this by increasing the string tension. |