Thursday, 27 December 2012

RW5800 + Poly / Syn Gut @ 48 / 65-46-65 (16x14)

Since the previous setup did not play well (link), I cut out and re-installed only the cross strings. In addition to skipping some cross strings to simulate proportional stringing, I also varied the tension. 

This time, the first 3 installed cross strings were pulled at 65 lbs. Then the next 8 at 46 lbs and the last 3 at 65 lbs again.




To ascertain whether the difference in tension would eventually even out in the cross strings, I marked a straight line down from tip to throat on the cross strings in red BEFORE the clamps are removed. Any significant cross strings tension movements should make the line crooked.



Below's a clearer close-up of the red line on the cross strings. You can clearly see the tension loss on the last cross string at the bottom due to the tie-off. The rest remains intact and well within the middle main strings. Even after I bounced a tennis ball around for about ten minutes, the red line did not move.




To recap, I was trying to:
- obtain a lot more spin
- maintain or increase comfort of the stringbed
- maintain a predictable stringbed with good control



Playtest:
- the tension holding was completely beyond my expectations, the red line did not move at all
- sweet spot hits were very soft and comfortable with excellent control and spin
- off sweetspots hits near the top felt harsh as the tension did not even out as expected
- i think this method of stringing crosses is worth exploring further
- below pic is after playing (I straightened out the main strings)



4th Jan 2013 update:
- below pic is after 4+ hours of play and 8 days after stringing --> red line is still straight!!!






Strings:
Pro Supex Black Fusion 1.19mm mains @ 48 lbs (from JET method)
Pro Supex Synthetic Gut Spiral Flex 1.30mm cross @ 65-46-65 lbs



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