String Patterns - Wide vs. Open: Pros and Cons - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2024-03-28T14:49:25Zhttp://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/string-patterns-wide-vs-open?commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A339375&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have to thank you for your…tag:tennisopolis.com,2015-02-21:1869403:Comment:11806632015-02-21T00:27:43.136Zpartha mishrahttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/parthamishra
<p>I have to thank you for your review of the delta core Melbourne and despite the dense string pattern I get more than adequate spin. I still play with a modified 16x19 Becker London and though the Melbourne is a more demanding frame for me I get the same amount of spin as the London (full bed black widow) despite using forten strings in the mains and Weiss cannon poly crosses. Also slice and flat shots remain incredibly low. simply amazing frame and highly underrated. I have read this is a…</p>
<p>I have to thank you for your review of the delta core Melbourne and despite the dense string pattern I get more than adequate spin. I still play with a modified 16x19 Becker London and though the Melbourne is a more demanding frame for me I get the same amount of spin as the London (full bed black widow) despite using forten strings in the mains and Weiss cannon poly crosses. Also slice and flat shots remain incredibly low. simply amazing frame and highly underrated. I have read this is a updated Volk quantum 10 tour which also had recessed grommet holes @ 3, 9 o clock.</p> Im a 18x20 user.
After playin…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-07-16:1869403:Comment:3416352009-07-16T07:38:20.460ZMeagshttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/richardmeaghan
Im a 18x20 user.<br />
After playing with both I orientated towards a dense pattern for more control. Combined with a lowish (55lbs) tension and good string set up and technique I also get the qualities of an open pattern, good spin and power.<br />
It also depends on the racket, for instance I couldnt get any spin (relative to my Rebel 95) from my Wilson 6.1 95 open and dense patterns, nor did i get as much from my open patterned Fischers, saying that, I was using Alu Rough as my poly on a hybrid and IMO…
Im a 18x20 user.<br />
After playing with both I orientated towards a dense pattern for more control. Combined with a lowish (55lbs) tension and good string set up and technique I also get the qualities of an open pattern, good spin and power.<br />
It also depends on the racket, for instance I couldnt get any spin (relative to my Rebel 95) from my Wilson 6.1 95 open and dense patterns, nor did i get as much from my open patterned Fischers, saying that, I was using Alu Rough as my poly on a hybrid and IMO it doesnt have the spin potential of Babolat PHT.<br />
Also I think there is something in the beam width of rackets, i find getting thinner beams (so called players rackets/low powered) easier to swing through the air, this combined with a high headlight, flexy set up and good technique and strings condusive to great spin whether your pattern is open or closed.<br />
Its all about how it feels for the individual, remember the actual 'real' affect on a tennis ball is negligible. i just switched to 18x20 and…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-07-16:1869403:Comment:3415802009-07-16T02:10:23.075ZTerencehttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/Terence
i just switched to 18x20 and love it. I agree that topspin is harder to get. On the other hand, my slice shots are more biting than they've ever been
i just switched to 18x20 and love it. I agree that topspin is harder to get. On the other hand, my slice shots are more biting than they've ever been One more i just found out:
1…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-07-10:1869403:Comment:3396972009-07-10T14:27:23.544ZSerge T.http://tennisopolis.com/profile/SergeT
One more i just found out:<br />
<br />
18x20<br />
Con: When stringing polys, your stringer is going to hate you especially if it is a rough/textured poly<br />
<br />
;)
One more i just found out:<br />
<br />
18x20<br />
Con: When stringing polys, your stringer is going to hate you especially if it is a rough/textured poly<br />
<br />
;) hi serge...
you're totally r…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-07-09:1869403:Comment:3393832009-07-09T15:41:31.628ZTough Love Tennishttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TennisZone
hi serge...<br />
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you're totally right.<br />
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timing and positioning are essential to getting good spin with a tight string pattern.<br />
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i suggest the 16x19 to serious junior players quite a bit, because the balance and the string pattern make for more shots in... it's just easier to handle and easier to get clean topspin hits.<br />
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the 18x20 is a tough one to use, so whoever buys this one should be pretty good!<br />
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<cite>Serge T. said:…</cite>
hi serge...<br />
<br />
you're totally right.<br />
<br />
timing and positioning are essential to getting good spin with a tight string pattern.<br />
<br />
i suggest the 16x19 to serious junior players quite a bit, because the balance and the string pattern make for more shots in... it's just easier to handle and easier to get clean topspin hits.<br />
<br />
the 18x20 is a tough one to use, so whoever buys this one should be pretty good!<br />
<br />
<cite>Serge T. said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/string-patterns-wide-vs-open?page=1&commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A339375&x=1#1869403Comment339375"><div>This is my opinion on string patterns.<br/>16x19<br/>Pros: Lots of spin and good power, more comfortable than the 18x20 patterns when using same string and tension and good control on touch shots.<br/>Cons: Sometimes consistency is lacking, power is sometimes uncontrollable and strings don't last as long as the 18x20<br/><br/>18x20:<br/>Pros: Good for flat hitters, consistent in power and control.<br/>Cons: Need really good technique for topspin shots and feels much stiffer than 16x19 if used the same string and tension.</div>
</blockquote> This is my opinion on string…tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-07-09:1869403:Comment:3393752009-07-09T15:04:30.012ZSerge T.http://tennisopolis.com/profile/SergeT
This is my opinion on string patterns.<br />
16x19<br />
Pros: Lots of spin and good power, more comfortable than the 18x20 patterns when using same string and tension and good control on touch shots.<br />
Cons: Sometimes consistency is lacking, power is sometimes uncontrollable and strings don't last as long as the 18x20<br />
<br />
18x20:<br />
Pros: Good for flat hitters, consistent in power and control.<br />
Cons: Need really good technique for topspin shots and feels much stiffer than 16x19 if used the same string and tension.
This is my opinion on string patterns.<br />
16x19<br />
Pros: Lots of spin and good power, more comfortable than the 18x20 patterns when using same string and tension and good control on touch shots.<br />
Cons: Sometimes consistency is lacking, power is sometimes uncontrollable and strings don't last as long as the 18x20<br />
<br />
18x20:<br />
Pros: Good for flat hitters, consistent in power and control.<br />
Cons: Need really good technique for topspin shots and feels much stiffer than 16x19 if used the same string and tension. ps. best paintjob ever!tag:tennisopolis.com,2009-04-20:1869403:Comment:2969902009-04-20T23:02:19.355ZTough Love Tennishttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TennisZone
ps. best paintjob ever!
ps. best paintjob ever!