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Overview Of Badminton String Tension
String tension is measured in either lbs or kg depending on which country you are from. Tensions range from around 18lbs to 34lbs and the difference between these is huge!!
A higher string tension
- Gives you more touch and control. However, this is only if you are able to consistently hit the sweet spot in the middle of the racket. The sweet spot is smaller the more you increase your tension. You therefore need to have great technique and timing, with the ability to generate a fast swing speed in your hitting action.
- The higher the tension you have, the quicker your strings are likely to break. This is of course dependent on the string you choose.
A lower string tension
- The string bed will be looser (like a trampoline) so the strings will absorb the shuttle more, giving you less control.
- The sweet spot is bigger, so if you don’t time the shuttle really well on every shot the string will be more forgiving. This will mean you can hit the shuttle cleanly more often with less miss hits.
- There will be a reduced risk of breaking strings if you don’t manage to hit the shuttle consistently in the sweet spot. It goes without saying that your strings will last a lot longer the more you decrease your tension!
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Deciding Your Tension: Your Standard
Advanced players are more suited to a higher tension. A higher string tension gives you more touch and control. However it does have a smaller sweet spot so you need to have good technique and timing. This is why a higher tension is more suited to advanced players. A high tension ranges from around 28lbs (or 12kg) and above, going up to the extremes of around 34lbs.
Intermediate players will need a slightly larger sweet spot than advanced players and also probably won’t want to pay for a restring every week! Therefore a string tension in the range of 24 – 28lbs would be suitable.
Beginner players shouldn’t have a string tension above 24lbs. Technique and timing should be developed before increasing the tension.
Overall, the tighter your strings, the more you need to time your shots. If you can’t generate fast racket head speed or consistently hit that sweet spot you will be at a disadvantage using a higher tension!
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