Saturday, 21 November 2020

Some Observations on Stringing Racquets

 

As I have shared in my earlier post on racquet repairs, most cracks occur at 10 o’clock or 2 o’clock on the racquet frame. I begin to realise why this problem is so predominant in racquets which is strung with two knots. The problem with two knots tie off is that it will create stress imbalance on the racquet frame geometry. Often the side with a tie off knot will suffer tension loss compared to the opposite side still holding original tension as it transition from vertical to horizontal weave.

The result of this will form a lob sided frame shape with the potential stress build up just waiting for the right time to fail structurally. Often it gives way around the two areas mentioned on the frame’s shoulders, perhaps its weakest link.

The recommended method is to do a four knots tie off with two tie offs on the main strings. Start from the middle and work your way out symmetrically with tie off at the left side and then at the right side to balance the stress symmetrically. Then, another two tie offs for the cross strings starting from the bottom all the way up ending with a tie off at the top.

I shared this with Aaron and now we will be changing our stringing method from two knots to four knots.

Aaron stringing his fav racquet

Look at the intensity and concentration

Surprisingly he does it with minimal supervision

The boss continues his work again

Finally its done!



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