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I would presume much of the loss happens early on, then gradually declines after that. Sounds like another video to test that!

@@funkyfreshg sounds about right that's what I was thinking about

Something to consider - I may just do that! Based on string construction, I would think rate of tension loss would be syn gut>multifilament>natural gut. We’ll see if I could confirm that in the future

I'm a Natural Gut and syn/multi hybrid. Natural Gut won't lose tension as much. You would use syn/mult as the cross. If you play flat/power the syn/mult will break and you can reuse the natural gut for two times or even three if lucky. If you hit topspin or don't hit cleanly in the sweet spot the natural gut will break. If you play with spin it's better to use poly full bed because using natural gut would be a waste, like no benefit for spin, or I meant why try breaking the natural gut for spin. 16 Natural Gut, 17 syn/multi, 17 poly.

@@TrumpforPresident24 i want to play gut main since it has good power & comfortable.. feedback was abundant. I cross it with smooth poly to add little bit of spin. I play pretty flat. Spin only to take down the ball.. rarely hit heavy topspin… why don’t you cross it with poly? Why cross w multi?

@@akbarberlian Using the syn/multi cross I seem to get much more power. I want more power. I just like seeing my flat serve hit the fence in one bounce. I've tried poly cross with gut. I tried hitting my serve as hard as I can, the ball just won't hit the fence so like I'm missing something. I tried looser tension poly and now I can't even control or feels even worse with the Gut. It's probably the feel - Boardy or Trampoline. And I like it boardy. Everyone have their own feel of the string bed. I do play a full bed of poly if I'm actually hitting a technique motion to produce spins, and yeah I learn poly should only be for spin hitting players and not for flat power player. Syn/multi if I play my game as a flat and power game, maybe just a little spin if it needs it to make it over the net. Poly do have power string too. I will have to try that out soon. Maybe that can be the type of poly to exchange the multi.

@@TrumpforPresident24 I have tried almost all your experiment before.. I kinda agree. what's the benefits between Gut/multi hybrid compared to full multi like triax or Velocity? also what is your playing style? Double & S&V player would benefit from your setup.. But for baseliners.. idk..

An upcoming video will look at static loss right after stringing polyester string. Stay tuned for that one!

@@funkyfreshgwhats the point of the videos?

@@allemyrsell more strings and restrings if people feel like the tension goes down. Some people restring every hour, some every year

@@NJKillKeizers what's the point of the video?

Haha, funny thing is the person hitting wouldn’t really notice the gradual change until the next string job, then the reply is “they feel great” when they’re fresh off the stringing machine! So yes, probably gradually dying strings. Player was hitting moderate- to fast-paced balls, settings of drills and match play.

X-one biphasic is a good choice, particularly if you want to save the arm. Another good string is Tecnifibre NRG2 - similar to biphase, but a bit less powerful. Wilson NXT is also highly rated and worth a try. Babolat Xcel is another good multifilament. If you don’t hit with a lot of spin, multifilament should last; however, if you do hit with a lot of spin and you don’t mind the lack of durability, gamma ocho xp is a great choice since it’s a shaped multifilament (and, interestingly, feels like stringing natural gut)

@@funkyfreshg gamma ocho xp chinese brand oem : alpha tsb-03 $70 per reel

everyone that is not from the US. And in Japan the balls come in sets of 2 (fun fact of the day).

Some people like it at low tension. I don’t get how they can maintain control of the ball, even with poly. I like my tension on most of my racquets between 51 to 53 lbs, depending on conditions.

You could do a search online to see where you can purchase. There are other testers you can use as well: ruclips.net/video/sa6NEK4ymG0/видео.htmlsi=aW08BEPUAAQG3AM4

I am pretty happy with the XLT, though in hindsight I should have gotten the level up, as I added the floor stand and caster wheels, and upgraded the clamp bases as well. The prices add up to more expensive than the next level up! That being said, the tensioner is quite accurate, as I use the 2090 calibrator to ensure it’s pulling the proper tension. As for the clamp bases, they are called “switch action cam lock clamp base” which I purchased directly from Gamma. Thanks for watching!

@@funkyfreshg Great! I would like to ask you a last thing! Can you add 20% at knot function or just 10%? Thank you for your reply!!!

@@user-uq8qi8se9w no problem. Unfortunately no regarding the 20% knot; you would have to manually change your tension to do that if you wanted to do more than 10% for knot tie

I actually had taken it right off the stringer and started with that reference tension. It was hit within 24 hours, so I don’t know what the loss actually was in the first 24 hours. A similar comment was posted earlier, and I had actually already planned on doing a video on tension loss after 24 and 48 hours of the racquet sitting at rest. Stay tuned for that video! And I agree - I’m sure people feel like the racquet hits great right after a fresh string job, and then they don’t realize the gradual change until they get a new string job only to get that great hitting feeling once again. Thanks for your input!

Possibly, though I’ve never really tested specifically. That being said, I have a friend who I strung their racquet at 55 lbs (Wilson Prostaff) with Yonex Poly Tour Spin (poly), and they played sparingly with it. A year later, it was returned to me for a string job and when tension was tested, it was at or below the lowest level of tension reading on my tension reader at the time (MSV Mini STT), so it may have been extremely low for all I know

Good info. Yes, some poly’s hold tension better than others

Thanks!

No, starting tension was 48 lbs; after 10 hours, loss was to 40 lbs (so ~17% loss). I re-tested another 4 hours later (i.e. total of 14 hours), and loss was to 37 lbs (~23% loss).

I thought the same .

For sure - I failed to do that in this video as an afterthought but corrected my ways in my other video!: ruclips.net/video/axqC3JaC2JI/видео.htmlsi=JaAIFWGP1gLbA_qE Thanks for watching!

actually the same 15-20%

Good point! I’ll make an upcoming video on it after a multifilament test. Stay tuned…

Depending on the string - good strings have static loss - 6-8% in 3 - 7 days.

ok I got the number wrong I guess. anyway string the raquet so you like it most after 4-6 hours of play, choose a polyster that maintain tension well. all drops ofcourse but its huge difference inbetween.

If i were you, I wouldn't worry too much. To try and put it into context for you, top players need their strings replaced more regularly, they hit through the ball so they lose tension quicker, and the particular string set up they use get less feel, become less 'lively', and 'dead' very quickly. Good players can feel it. And on the opposite end of the scale, Great Aunt Kittensocks, who goes down to social tennis 3 times a week, who just pats the ball back for 2-3 hours before her tea and cake, may never need her polyester strings replaced, she will never know or feel the difference, they will last her 20 years and beyond.

yea exactly what you should do with polyster! It drops tension over time also especially first few days. You will know how you should string it so after 5 days or 2 weeks you really like it. Up to you when you would restring after

I tried doing this once. I strung a racket at 56 bs (I normally go for 52lbs or 53lbs) and I regretted. Even when the tension dropped a little it still felt weird, like I had no feedback from the strings, a board-like feeling. I don't recommend going above the tension you're accustomed to. It's been a month and I have played probably 8 hours with it, and that thing still feels weird. Probably was the string job, but I dunno man...

@@pedrox96 your stringing sounds like a mess! solve it!

Poly strings are monofilaments & have elasticity like a spring. It's this springiness that gives you spin & feedback. Once they lose that, the poly is "dead" which is typically 10-15 hours of play! Over tensioned poly is like a spring that is over stretched, it loses its ability to return to its coiled state. If you use poly you should re-strjng 2X the no. of times you play in a week. If you play 3 times a week, you re-string at least 6 times a year.

The first one to note the Easter eggs! I’ve been trying to cycle watches between videos; glad you noticed!

@@funkyfreshgMy kind of guy. Watch and tennis nerd (or should I say, watch and tennis enthusiast?)! I any event, I see ya! 💯

@@MyCvid thanks! Yes, nerd sounds about right…haha

No problem; thanks for watching! I also plan on doing a video on tension after hitting for 10 hours with multifilament to compare to poly. Stay tuned for that one!

You can use phone apps like Tennis Vibes or Tennis Tension that measure tension by sound frequency when you tap on the stringbed.

@@michaelyoong7 Yes! My other video does mention an app like that: ruclips.net/video/sa6NEK4ymG0/видео.htmlsi=_dRQecy49JkwJC37

Does every string lose tension after play and if so what string material should I get because I’m about to buy new strings for the first time.

@@tennis3339 every string will lose tension, but all at different rates. If you’re looking to minimize tension loss, consider multifilament or natural gut. HOWEVER, you sacrifice durability with those as the strings may snap relatively early, particularly if you hit with a lot of spin. If you’re a flat hitter, they can last quite a while (I know someone whose multifilament strings lasted for months because they hit fairly flat shots)

Yes, the point of them is to make flat balls not flat, after you repressurize your balls you can just store the others in a container with a lid, they’ll lose some pressure but should still be enough to play with, especially compared to a flat ball.

@@kkui8635 It's useful if the loss of pressure after being pumped is slow. In my mind, for some reason, these balls would become flat again pretty quickly.

I originally purchased from Tennis Giant in Canada, but I don’t think they sell it anymore. I’m sure you could find it online if you search for ‘gamma xlt stringing machine floor stand’

Yes, that would be correct. All would be relative to atmospheric pressure

For sure, injury shouldn’t prevent you from doing things you want to do!

Primarily helps those with back issues (herniated discs, degenerated disc disease, etc.), which increases in incidence as you age

I work at a semi truck shop we have one.

But ur right only weaklings need it for a car tire

​@@CanadianAnanthyou're a Canadian so it doesn't surprise me that you need one. I'll grab one in each hand and put them on easily. Because I'm an American Farmer. The world has gone soft.

​@@jeffconn722I'm American too just jack up the car and pick it up and they think we are lazy old men

Not every one is a superman as you, I am 70 years old with two bad knees!!!

Thanks! This is exactly why I did this video; glad you found it helpful

For the gamma/tourna/tennis ball saver ones, they recommend 14 days. The ball rescuer only needs 3 days!

Thanks. I was wondering the same thing!

I would definitely say the ball rescuer works. We’ve hit with some propenn balls for 4 hours, then put them in the rescuer for about a week, then took the balls out again to hit and they seemed to have even more bounce than before! Of course, felt will start to wear down so the ball’s lifespan will be limited by that aspect

Nope, pretty much bone-stock (other than blacking out that rear chrome strip)! Haven’t really planned on modding my current cars since my ricer ambitions of the late 90’s/early 00’s. Haha. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching! It’s the Gamma XLT floor stand; there were optional caster wheels that I got with it - makes a world of difference to allow me to move the machine around when needed

I live in Canada, and there’s a store here called Racquetguys that I primarily use for my stringing needs. Another place I’ve used is Racquetdepot which is based out of the UK. Hopefully you’ll have luck in those places!