Thanks for the video. I think the real test for these stringing methods is how well they retain tension. In my experience, I found 2 piece consistently better in retaining tension when stringing poly. I don't do AW so would be interested in your thoughts.
Aloha, As I mentioned, I don't string with 1-piece or the ATW method when working polyester so that thought didn't enter my mind. However, I could take additional readings on the two synthetic gut racquets that I strung for this experiment and see what that reveals. I'll get back to you in a month!
@a2casius...are you saying you never use AW or just never with poly. with NRG @ $.30/ft, I use one piece of string whenever i can. but i agree w/ 2 piece poly.
@@ralphh5060 I have never strung with AW. There days I only string for myself and most times, I use poly/poly hybrids to get the best combo so always use 2 piece
Hi Master Stringer, I have a question about which end of the racquet to start the stringing process. I have several old Pro Staff Classic 6.1 that I still play with. I do a one piece. I always start the center mains at the bridge, and pull towards the top of the racquet. Then, when I do the crosses, they start at the bridge and finish at the top. I notice you do the opposite. Does it matter? Thanks.
Aloha Vincent, Good question and I'm glad you asked. Installing the cross strings on ALL racquets from the head down to the throat is standard practice. The reason is that the frame has a lot of stress as you pull tension on the crosses. The head is the weakest area of the frame and the yoke (above the throat) is the strongest area. By installing the crosses as you mentioned (bottom to top) you'll place stress from the strongest to the weakest part of the frame, which could lead to frame distortion and breakage. However, by installing the crosses from top to bottom, you'll ensure the structural integrity of the frame because you'll place the stress from the weakest to the strongest part of the frame. So, it's recommended that you string any racquet, where the last main strings end at the throat, be strung with 2-piece or the Around The World pattern. Happy Stringing! 🤙
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another great one, thanks Albert. so the frame that you did "one piece" had the Mains ending at the Head and the ATW had Mains end at Throat ?
Aloha Ralph, Yes, you're absolutely correct! 👍👍
Thanks for all the effort you do! 👍
Thanks for the video. I think the real test for these stringing methods is how well they retain tension. In my experience, I found 2 piece consistently better in retaining tension when stringing poly. I don't do AW so would be interested in your thoughts.
Aloha, As I mentioned, I don't string with 1-piece or the ATW method when working polyester so that thought didn't enter my mind. However, I could take additional readings on the two synthetic gut racquets that I strung for this experiment and see what that reveals. I'll get back to you in a month!
@@AMstringing Fab. Much appreciated
@a2casius...are you saying you never use AW or just never with poly. with NRG @ $.30/ft, I use one piece of string whenever i can. but i agree w/ 2 piece poly.
@@ralphh5060 I have never strung with AW. There days I only string for myself and most times, I use poly/poly hybrids to get the best combo so always use 2 piece
@@ralphh5060 Yes, I use my own ATW method for all synthetics and natural gut whenever the main string tie-offs end at the throat.
Hi Master Stringer, I have a question about which end of the racquet to start the stringing process. I have several old Pro Staff Classic 6.1 that I still play with. I do a one piece. I always start the center mains at the bridge, and pull towards the top of the racquet. Then, when I do the crosses, they start at the bridge and finish at the top. I notice you do the opposite. Does it matter? Thanks.
Aloha Vincent,
Good question and I'm glad you asked.
Installing the cross strings on ALL racquets from the head down to the throat is standard practice. The reason is that the frame has a lot of stress as you pull tension on the crosses. The head is the weakest area of the frame and the yoke (above the throat) is the strongest area. By installing the crosses as you mentioned (bottom to top) you'll place stress from the strongest to the weakest part of the frame, which could lead to frame distortion and breakage. However, by installing the crosses from top to bottom, you'll ensure the structural integrity of the frame because you'll place the stress from the weakest to the strongest part of the frame.
So, it's recommended that you string any racquet, where the last main strings end at the throat, be strung with 2-piece or the Around The World pattern.
Happy Stringing! 🤙