GENERAL RULE
Lower tension gives you more power, comfort and pocketing.Higher tension gives you more control, a firmer feel and a lower launch angle.
RECOMMENDED TENSION BY STRING TYPE
| String Type | Recommended Range | Best For | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester | 42-52 lbs | Spin, Control, Durability | Firm, Controlled |
| Co-Polyester | 44-54 lbs | Modern Spin Players | Softer Than Traditional Poly |
| Synthetic Gut | 50-60 lbs | All Around Play | Crisp, Balanced |
| Multifilament | 50-58 lbs | Comfort & Power | Soft, Powerful |
| Natural Gut | 52-60 lbs | Premium Feel & Comfort | Elastic, Arm Friendly |
HOW TENSION CHANGES PERFORMANCE
LOWER TENSION
- More Power
- Softer Feel
- More Ball Pocketing
- Better Comfort
HIGHER TENSION
- More Control
- Firmer Feel
- Lower Launch Angle
- More Precision
YTEX RECOMMENDED STARTING POINTS
- Advanced Topspin Player: 45-50 lbs
- Arm Discomfort: Multifilament 52-56 lbs
- Beginner/Recreational: Synthetic Gut 53-57 lbs
- Control Player: Poly or Co-Poly 48-52 lbs
- Maximum Comfort: Multifilament or Natural Gut 54-58 lbs
Need Help Choosing Your YTEX Setup?
Every player is different. Your racquet, swing speed, playing style,and arm sensitivity all matter. If you're unsure where to start,choose a slightly lower tension for comfort and power,or a slightly higher tension for control.
SHOP YTEX STRINGS
RECOMMENDED TENSION BY RACQUET HEAD SIZE & STRING TYPE
| Racquet Head Size | Polyester | Co-Polyester | Synthetic Gut | Multifilament | Natural Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95-97 sq in | 44-50 lbs | 45-51 lbs | 50-56 lbs | 51-57 lbs | 52-58 lbs |
| 98 sq in | 45-51 lbs | 46-52 lbs | 51-57 lbs | 52-58 lbs | 53-59 lbs |
| 99 sq in | 46-52 lbs | 47-53 lbs | 52-58 lbs | 53-58 lbs | 53-59 lbs |
| 100 sq in | 47-53 lbs | 48-54 lbs | 53-59 lbs | 54-59 lbs | 54-60 lbs |
| 101-104 sq in | 48-54 lbs | 49-55 lbs | 54-60 lbs | 55-60 lbs | 55-61 lbs |
| 105-109 sq in | 49-55 lbs | 50-56 lbs | 55-61 lbs | 56-61 lbs | 56-62 lbs |
| 110-115 sq in | 50-56 lbs | 51-57 lbs | 56-62 lbs | 57-62 lbs | 57-63 lbs |
HOW RACQUET HEAD SIZE AFFECTS TENSION
Larger racquet heads generate more power because of their larger sweet spot and increased trampoline effect.To maintain control, larger head sizes generally perform best at slightly higher tensions.Smaller racquet heads offer more control and precision naturally, allowing players to string at lower tensions for additional comfort, power and ball pocketing.