Tennis & racquet
String Tension Guide
Understand how tension trades power for control, and which direction to try next.
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Result
Current tension55lb
For more control, try57lb
Higher tension → more control, less power.
Direction only — always stay within the tension range printed on your racquet. Strings, gauge and player feel matter as much as the number.
The formula
Tension trade-off
higher tension → control; lower tension → power
Source: Established racquet-stringing principle
What it means
- Higher tension flattens the string-bed for control; lower tension adds a trampoline effect for power.
Limitations
- Direction only — stay inside the range printed on your frame.
- String type and gauge change feel as much as tension.
Educational only
This is a deterministic tool: the same inputs always give the same result. It is for learning and planning, not a substitute for coaching or measurement.
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