@@phoenixgamernmsi personally use 26x28 so it fall around 27 but 25x26 wouldn’t make sense if you want 26 feeling than go 25x27 25 will be your power string and 27 will be your control string
25lbs. BG66 Ultimax. Tried 26 and 28. 28 strained my shoulder and felt like a brick. Don't think I'm middling it enough. 26 is decent but I prefer 24 so I get it strung at 25 and pretty much within a week it's at 24. Knowing your limits is a key part of the game. I would like to try other strings to see if there is a difference but cost. Once I used aerobite, control felt amazing but strings didn't last at all. Used BG80 Power once and I didn't like the feeling.
As an Intermediate player, I’m currently using arcsaber 11pro with string tension 27lbs as my main racket. Im Kinda a control player with some smashes. Need to upgrade my skill and physical ability before going out with 100zz 28lbs 😅
@@franmr5562 Good not great? I'm asking bcz Arcsaber 11 PLAY was my main racquet for a good few months before I lost it in a clash. I wasn't sure if I could handle 100 zz. What's your experience? You perform better with zz ? For now I'm trying the Arcsaber 7 PLAY.
@@streetninja23 I love the 100zz, i feel like its still has the control style of 11pro, power and defence is great. Just need some time to adapt, because the smaller frame. You need to try this.
My racket is 24 lbs and i’m not satisfied with my smashes. I tried to use the racket of my friends, strung at at-least 30 lbs and the it gave me the satisfaction that i didn’t get when using the 24 lbs. i recently started playing again from a hiatus of about 6 years, the last time i played in court was during my elementary and i’m in college now 💀
@@hampter1290 it is the classic lbs and much people preferred for beginners and amateur, intermediate and professional. Because it is friendly lbs. Some people think it is not. But about 70% people would pick 25lbs because it is not to soft and not to hard.
@@james-bx4wr true. But sometimes pro used it also for training and feeling. But on tournament they will used higher tension. It all up to a certain person
I am an intermediate player with Astrox 88D Game and Li Ning 1 strings at 26lbs. I need to restring to 27-28 lbs soon, because 26 is too soft for me. I think 27 lbs will be a good tension.
Yeah, I watch some Asian videos (China, Korea mostly). There are some people that are using 30lbs, when they look like beginners. Hopefully they won't get injured.
I used to do 29-31, but now Im at 26-28 10% prestretch. Downgrade? Nope, Im willing to lower my ego to get a better game for my current usage and situation. Ex Malaysian state player (U21) here.
different for different strings and tensions and your own skill level. some players can manage to keep tension for weeks even if they use high tension. i believe it varies from your skill level and string. (skill level as in how often you can hit the sweet spot)
I'm already an advanced-level player, but I recommend using 26lbs since I generate more power on my smashes. I also did 30lbs when I hit the advanced level so i can learn how to control.
I used to ask for 24lbs and used either ultimax 66, ashaway fire / fire power, or BG80. When 24 starts to slacken off, it starts to feel like I'm playing with a fishing net 😅. I randomly tried 26 with BG80 and it took a while to get used to it in my nanoflare 800. But when I put Li Ning no.1 at 26lbs in my Thruster F, 😮😮😮😮. I won't be going back down to 24 with the Thruster F. But I might with the Nanoflare.
I would say it depends on what racket and type of string you using. If you are using smaller/narrow racket head, you tend to have harder string bed comparing with larger/narrow racket head with same tension, and the harder/ heavier the the racket head the string bed hardness will be lower
I realized I gain points more through more controled shots/returns, not smashing power. Lower tension can give boost through catapult action but in expense of control. Hence 27 or 28 lbs is best for me.
I used exbolt 65 and victor vbs 66 nano at 29 lbs...I think for victor thruster f enhanced this is the best tension...I tried 27 lbs but the control was not there at all while playing drops....29 lbs might be the ideal tension for advance level players.
Hi, please suggest - what should be ideal tension for Victor’s HS Plus AuraSpeed racket? & which string you recommend for the same racket mentioned.❤ Playing since 15 years.
I use 29-30 VBS-66 Nano string Victor racket im a Intermediate and i feel great on this , i dont have any issues on this , i started playing last december
I have been using 24 lbs up until now but Now I have switched to 26 lbs Because on 24 lbs the moment Strings stretch it becomes 19-20 lbs pretty fast and The Racket becomes almost unusable 😅
as an senior player (not intermidiate) , i use astrox 27i lite 28 tension and its written a70 in the string i don't know what string is it my coach changed it
I currently use yonex exbolt 68 (0.68 mm) strung on 28-30 lbs prestrecth 15℅. Feels fantastic, i accidently use this string bcs my usual string victor vbs66 nano was not available at the moment. But it turned out, im really enjoying this string even more. Since it it was durable grade, i dont need to hold my power and no worried to gone wrong with this string. Very recomended. Just strung and play , its been more than one month now with 2-3 times a week playing schedule and its still holds like a champ right until now.
Hi CK, I really hope you will respond to my question. Is there a difference between stringing 27x29 lbs compared to straight 28 lbs? Thanks in advance!
Beginner here, is there a way to know whether a racket definitely needs restringing, like from pressing your fingers on it? I get minimum bend in the mesh when I press with my fingers, and the devil in my mind is telling me maybe it needs restringing, but there's also a good chance I have no idea what I'm saying and a restrung racket at 22lbs is exactly what I have.
i think, since finger force applied is very inaccurate, people tend to hit the side of one racket to another to hear the pitch of the strings obviously this only works best if you have a racket known to be at the target tension to compare pitches..
I do 27x29 yonex 1000z on kizuna d66 lusty :) love the feel and sound :) idk if i should try it with the exbolt 65. I tried exbolt 63 and it just snaps after 5-7 sets. Love the crispy and sound when i smash and drop you know when it hits the sweet spot :)
currently using 32-35 with pre-stretch (exbolt 65). i used to use 28lbs or 29lbs. my only reason going in tension is that i wasnt satisfy with the feel despite changing strings in hope for a better feel except it didnt quite work. im using the 99 pro and i know its softer than an average yonex racket but ive had much softer feel rackets in my lifetime. quite happy with the tension and i havent broken my strings for about 24 hours of game time now and only now its just started seeing signs or wear. strange how that works since i often slice alot of my dropshots. ive known players using a lot lower tension and break strings within 20 hours. (a tips with yonex rackets with the bumpers, you can swap the bumpers around without a problem. i swapped the control assist bumper onto my 99 tour strung at 28/30lbs with pre-stretch and played like a 99 pro without the extra head weight
@@ArnaldoRampado just depends on the player. When i was taking about soft i was taking about the racket not the string. Im able to make those strings last for possibly average time of gameplay. I dont ever cut my atrings even if they have loss the preset tension. Anyways i went down to 30lbs since my performance seems to drop after a short break from badminton. Its depends on the player on durability. I find exbolt 63 doesnt break that easily but then others it snaps immediately. I like exbolt 65 alot more than 63.
Why does higher tension need higher physicality? Wouldn't it be easier to hit a shuttle faster with higher tension (harder) racquet? I am a noob and trying to understand
I'm a beginner and I bought the most expensive racket in the nearest sports store in my city and the guy who was stringing my racket said it was 32 lbs is that ok because I haven't played badminton in like 5 years
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26 lbs is a proper number for intermediate players, it provides a mix of control and power.
So would 25×26 be good for intermediate players?
Me too
@@phoenixgamernmsno, the different should be 2lbs
I also use 26lbs, i tried out 28lbs but it was too much, and broke😤😤
@@phoenixgamernmsi personally use 26x28 so it fall around 27 but 25x26 wouldn’t make sense if you want 26 feeling than go 25x27 25 will be your power string and 27 will be your control string
It also depends on the stiffness of the shaft, number of holes on the frame and the "hardness" of the frame/string bed
25lbs. BG66 Ultimax.
Tried 26 and 28. 28 strained my shoulder and felt like a brick. Don't think I'm middling it enough.
26 is decent but I prefer 24 so I get it strung at 25 and pretty much within a week it's at 24.
Knowing your limits is a key part of the game.
I would like to try other strings to see if there is a difference but cost. Once I used aerobite, control felt amazing but strings didn't last at all. Used BG80 Power once and I didn't like the feeling.
Same with me. I use 26 lbs bg 66 ultimax
As an Intermediate player, I’m currently using arcsaber 11pro with string tension 27lbs as my main racket. Im Kinda a control player with some smashes. Need to upgrade my skill and physical ability before going out with 100zz 28lbs 😅
You played with 100zz yet ?
@@streetninja23 yes. Its a good racket.
@@franmr5562 Good not great?
I'm asking bcz Arcsaber 11 PLAY was my main racquet for a good few months before I lost it in a clash.
I wasn't sure if I could handle 100 zz.
What's your experience?
You perform better with zz ?
For now I'm trying the Arcsaber 7 PLAY.
@@streetninja23 I love the 100zz, i feel like its still has the control style of 11pro, power and defence is great. Just need some time to adapt, because the smaller frame. You need to try this.
@@franmr5562 May be I will... Arc7 is bit too light to generate decent power.
My racket is 24 lbs and i’m not satisfied with my smashes. I tried to use the racket of my friends, strung at at-least 30 lbs and the it gave me the satisfaction that i didn’t get when using the 24 lbs. i recently started playing again from a hiatus of about 6 years, the last time i played in court was during my elementary and i’m in college now 💀
Magic number is 25lbs for all type of player
Facts
Eh not all i guess usable but not best
@@hampter1290 it is the classic lbs and much people preferred for beginners and amateur, intermediate and professional. Because it is friendly lbs. Some people think it is not. But about 70% people would pick 25lbs because it is not to soft and not to hard.
@@mirzxsenpai2997 definitely not popular among pros but probably popular among beginners and intermediates
@@james-bx4wr true. But sometimes pro used it also for training and feeling. But on tournament they will used higher tension. It all up to a certain person
I am an intermediate player with Astrox 88D Game and Li Ning 1 strings at 26lbs. I need to restring to 27-28 lbs soon, because 26 is too soft for me. I think 27 lbs will be a good tension.
try it 👌
Even beginner level using 28lbs here in Indonesia. 😅 28lbs for all. Hit and pray.
Yeah, I watch some Asian videos (China, Korea mostly). There are some people that are using 30lbs, when they look like beginners.
Hopefully they won't get injured.
Hahaahhaha
Started on 22 went to 24 and felt better, now I’m on 26 pounds and my control has improved a bit overall
I used to do 29-31, but now Im at 26-28 10% prestretch. Downgrade? Nope, Im willing to lower my ego to get a better game for my current usage and situation. Ex Malaysian state player (U21) here.
Have tried 24 -26 , now at 28. But i think i'll be better at 26.
@@Tommy_Indri yup... I cringe when I see so many people using 30 - 34... thats just crazy.
What do you mean ego 😂 No one cares if you hve higher tension it doesnt make you cooler
How fast does the tension reduce. How much time does it take.. is it different for different strings...
different for different strings and tensions and your own skill level. some players can manage to keep tension for weeks even if they use high tension. i believe it varies from your skill level and string. (skill level as in how often you can hit the sweet spot)
@@ovtroll1199 thanks👍🏼
Used 15 lbs and switched to 26, felt so much power in my smashes!
Started playing badminton March 2024 , i started with 26Lbs, now December 2024, 29-27 Lbs
I'm already an advanced-level player, but I recommend using 26lbs since I generate more power on my smashes. I also did 30lbs when I hit the advanced level so i can learn how to control.
If Akane Yamaguchi plays at 24-26 lbs, how does one justify higher tensions? Been wondering about this ever since your interview with her
Really good question. My explanation would be that she prefers to "feel" the shuttle better on the racket rather than being able to hit really hard
I used to ask for 24lbs and used either ultimax 66, ashaway fire / fire power, or BG80.
When 24 starts to slacken off, it starts to feel like I'm playing with a fishing net 😅.
I randomly tried 26 with BG80 and it took a while to get used to it in my nanoflare 800. But when I put Li Ning no.1 at 26lbs in my Thruster F, 😮😮😮😮.
I won't be going back down to 24 with the Thruster F. But I might with the Nanoflare.
i think her playing exbolt while most pros do not has partly to do with it
Because it’s based on feel. Victor Axelsen plays with 30/33 10% pre stretch
@@devastKinkyou feel the shuttle better with higher tension and get more power with less tension(unless you shoot hard like me)
I would say it depends on what racket and type of string you using. If you are using smaller/narrow racket head, you tend to have harder string bed comparing with larger/narrow racket head with same tension, and the harder/ heavier the the racket head the string bed hardness will be lower
I guess thin and thick string got different feelings though strung at same tension
I realized I gain points more through more controled shots/returns, not smashing power. Lower tension can give boost through catapult action but in expense of control. Hence 27 or 28 lbs is best for me.
I use 27 Bg65 titanium it provides better control and it helps to smash really good , i will go for 29 in next restringing
I was using 26 lbs back 2014-2017 then i upgraded to 28lbs which worked for me.
Can someone tell what's roughly the default tension on rackets? By this I mean the strings you get attached along with the racket when bought
like really low. its probably wont even any higher than 18lbs to be honest
Depends on the racket u buy different rackets come with a different stock string tension, mostly would come stock around 18-22
I used exbolt 65 and victor vbs 66 nano at 29 lbs...I think for victor thruster f enhanced this is the best tension...I tried 27 lbs but the control was not there at all while playing drops....29 lbs might be the ideal tension for advance level players.
28 for the main and 26 for the cross its a good tension for power and control
27x29lbs is my tension.
I first used main 29x31 and dropped way down just to 26 and decided to use 27x29
I am intermediate/beginner but I use 36-38 aerosonic. Kinda high compared to others but I like it.
I played at 28 lbs but strung mine at 30 lbs And oh boy I think I fell in love with
Hi, please suggest - what should be ideal tension for Victor’s HS Plus AuraSpeed racket? & which string you recommend for the same racket mentioned.❤
Playing since 15 years.
ive tried going up 24 to 26 definitely made me play better but i really wanna try 28 for faster and better smashing
Higher tension doesn’t make you better at smashing, training does
I use 29-30 VBS-66 Nano string
Victor racket im a Intermediate and i feel great on this , i dont have any issues on this , i started playing last december
I have been using 24 lbs up until now but Now I have switched to 26 lbs Because on 24 lbs the moment Strings stretch it becomes 19-20 lbs pretty fast and The Racket becomes almost unusable 😅
Gotta find what works for you :)
My racket is a 73+2 grams and i currently use 30lbs on it. Very hard on defence, but very fun on attacks
Which racket bro
@@Wholuckyxrawat apacs counter attack. I dont use it anymore though
29lbs exbolt63 or 28lbs exbolt65 so far my 2 favorite combinations
I'm using 30lbs 😊😊
I have 24-30 n my bag now... 24 for easy games lazy slow swing ... 30 for faster pace stronger and quicker games....
as an senior player (not intermidiate) , i use astrox 27i lite 28 tension and its written a70 in the string i don't know what string is it my coach changed it
Depends, for 0.7 mm strings i go 30-32 lbs. For 0.6x strings would be 28-30 lbs. But when i have no much money then 27-29 is the best 😂
I currently use yonex exbolt 68 (0.68 mm) strung on 28-30 lbs prestrecth 15℅. Feels fantastic, i accidently use this string bcs my usual string victor vbs66 nano was not available at the moment. But it turned out, im really enjoying this string even more. Since it it was durable grade, i dont need to hold my power and no worried to gone wrong with this string. Very recomended. Just strung and play , its been more than one month now with 2-3 times a week playing schedule and its still holds like a champ right until now.
Hi CK, I really hope you will respond to my question. Is there a difference between stringing 27x29 lbs compared to straight 28 lbs? Thanks in advance!
I use Astrox 99 Game White Tiger with Aerobite strings at 26X28lbs.
Beginner here, is there a way to know whether a racket definitely needs restringing, like from pressing your fingers on it? I get minimum bend in the mesh when I press with my fingers, and the devil in my mind is telling me maybe it needs restringing, but there's also a good chance I have no idea what I'm saying and a restrung racket at 22lbs is exactly what I have.
i think, since finger force applied is very inaccurate, people tend to hit the side of one racket to another to hear the pitch of the strings
obviously this only works best if you have a racket known to be at the target tension to compare pitches..
I do 27x29 yonex 1000z on kizuna d66 lusty :) love the feel and sound :) idk if i should try it with the exbolt 65. I tried exbolt 63 and it just snaps after 5-7 sets. Love the crispy and sound when i smash and drop you know when it hits the sweet spot :)
Im currently doing 28 pounds on my racket. Its a good tension for me because my arm has the strength to utilise it
should i restring my racquet? I have it strung on 28lbb and use it at least twice a week its been 2 months
currently using 32-35 with pre-stretch (exbolt 65). i used to use 28lbs or 29lbs. my only reason going in tension is that i wasnt satisfy with the feel despite changing strings in hope for a better feel except it didnt quite work. im using the 99 pro and i know its softer than an average yonex racket but ive had much softer feel rackets in my lifetime. quite happy with the tension and i havent broken my strings for about 24 hours of game time now and only now its just started seeing signs or wear. strange how that works since i often slice alot of my dropshots. ive known players using a lot lower tension and break strings within 20 hours. (a tips with yonex rackets with the bumpers, you can swap the bumpers around without a problem. i swapped the control assist bumper onto my 99 tour strung at 28/30lbs with pre-stretch and played like a 99 pro without the extra head weight
Oooffff!! 32-35 with Exbolt 65 💪 They must sound good!
How do you tell everybody that you are a very weak and soft hitting player without saying it? 32lbs on Exbolt lasting 24 hours osf gameplay lol
@@ArnaldoRampado just depends on the player. When i was taking about soft i was taking about the racket not the string. Im able to make those strings last for possibly average time of gameplay. I dont ever cut my atrings even if they have loss the preset tension. Anyways i went down to 30lbs since my performance seems to drop after a short break from badminton. Its depends on the player on durability. I find exbolt 63 doesnt break that easily but then others it snaps immediately. I like exbolt 65 alot more than 63.
In one of his interview to proplayers, i remember there was one japanese woman player who use 26lbs tension.
Akane Yamaguchi 👌
I use Nanogy95 25lbs,Lining Gforce
I used to string at 25lbs but now I'm at 28lbs
VB66N
I play at 25lbs using the yonex astrox 88D pro.
i used to use 26lbs now i use 27lbs. I use the sting Yonex BG 80.
As an advance player, i use 30 x 31lbs on my nanoflare 1000z :>
The higher numbers for string tension is coming from ego than skills among begginers and intermediate players.
26lbs, bg66 ultimax is working fine for me
I got a asrox 99 pro w 24lbs string tension
I restringed it now its 28 lbs 😭(ima a begginer btw 😭😭)
i was playing 29lbs as single player with racket ryuga 1
A lot of pros in the comments 😂
What racket do you use
I play at 36 lbs ❤ I use hundred rock 78❤
I'm playing 29lbs now it went up from 28lbs since I last stringed
I Am currently paying at 26-28 lbs
Bg 66 ultimax
i play at 26 now, intermediate play
Between 24 to 24 bg65 titanium
I use the apacs fanapi 232 with bg 56 strings at 32 lbs
How to know when to move up tension? And how to know you can hit the sweet spot consistently
ME USING 32
As my age goes up, my string tension goes down ..... 😅😅
Why does higher tension need higher physicality? Wouldn't it be easier to hit a shuttle faster with higher tension (harder) racquet? I am a noob and trying to understand
I use Astrox 77 pro with 26lbs
I used for me about 30 on 4not
I'm a beginner and I bought the most expensive racket in the nearest sports store in my city and the guy who was stringing my racket said it was 32 lbs is that ok because I haven't played badminton in like 5 years
You should be doing 23lbs, not 32lbs 😬
@@CKYew😂
29 lbs bg80. My shoulders are pretty strong😂
I use 31 x 29 at arcsaber 7... out of manufacturer recomendation
I'm using a 30 lbs tension it's a yonex nanoray 18i.
How long does it last ?
I've been using it for two months and it's like new@@streetninja23
Can you reply?
I am currently going with 29 × 31 lbs 🙏
How do you know if the string is too soft for you?
I have a 20lbs tension on my carbonex 21 special
26 bg66 force for my astrox 99 ，25 bg80 for my nanoflare 800
Im using 29lbs bg66 UM cause i want to make some power for my smashes
But usually 26 to 28 is a good tension while lower is good at beginner
I am a professional under fifteen player playing for india
Use my apacs finapi 232 for 32lbs
I wanted to go with 27
Mine is 25 lbs using felet f-force
I use 29 lbs on my nanoflare 800
Saya 29 lbs Lining No. 1 🎉
I play at 28 lbs
bg 65 titanium
started at 11kg and i am now at 11.5
30x32 Aerobite
The next time ima string 28 30 lbs with bg80 power
I do around 25-27
My magic number is like up in 30 in actually an intermediate player in badminton
I used to use 24 lbs but i went up and choose 25lbs
26x28
Please prefer me a doubles raket
30 feels perfect with exbolt. 35 pounds is too much for me
29 30lbs 100zz 💪
at what point is someone considered intermediate and no longer beginner? im trying to figure out my level
33 String but i wanna restring it on 35
My badminton racket tention is 28LBS
30 pounds for power and control for me its for pro palyers that know how to generate power with their wrist and know hot to hit the sweet spot
I use 28
Started with 20lbs on a fake racket,😂 currently using 25 with BG 66 ultimax, or 26 with BG80