What tension should I string my Babolat Pure Drive?

What tension should I string my Babolat Pure Drive?

As with most modern day racquets, we would recommend stringing this frame at a max of 50-52lbs, although we typically like the Pure Drive or Pure Aero strung at about 45lbs. Spin remains an essential part of returning with the Pure Drive as shots will usually sail over the baseline if hit too flat.

What replaced Babolat Pure Storm?

Legend. The Pure Control is the replacement for the Pure Storm. As well as the Pure Control Tour in regards to the Pure Storm Tour, and the Pure Control 95 for the Pure Storm Ltd. But the Pure Strike 100 is the replacement for the Pure Storm Team.

What should I string my racquet at tension?

When it comes to the actual tension, most manufacturers recommend stringing elastic materials like nylon or natural gut around 50-60 lbs. If using a stiffer string like polyester, drop the tension to avoid arm injuries.

How many times can you restring a racquet?

As a general rule you should re-string each year as often as you play per week. If you play twice per week, you should restring your racket twice per year. All strings gradually stretch and lose their resiliency or go dead, even if you play infrequently.

How do I choose the right string tension?

Which String Tension Should You Choose?

1. Synthetic gut, natural gut or multifilament string: Start at the middle (or 2lbs above) of the recommended tension range that’s printed on your racquet.
2. Polyester or kevlar: String 2 lbs below the middle of the recommended tension range that is printed on your racquet.

What racket does Sampras use now?

The Wilson Pro Staff Original, first introduced in 1984 is most known for being the model of racket used by Pete Sampras. For this reason, it is known as a “Sampo”.

What is the average string tension?

Typical tensions range from around 40-65lbs, but most players’ tensions fall well within that range of extremes! Generally speaking, professional stringers tend to advise players to string their rackets as low as possible whilst still being able to maintain control of the ball.