What PS% and tension can you recommend for me?

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  1. ChocoChipWaffle

    ChocoChipWaffle Regular Member

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    Hi,

    I like to use BG80 specifically at a range of 25-26.5lbs of settled tension

    To get to this mark, I ask my stringer for 4 knot, 28lbs main & 29lbs cross, and after 3 days it settles at around 27lbs. Problem is, the first 3 hours of hitting feels a bit too high, but from hour 4 to 18 it feels amazing because that's when the tension is at the 25 to 26.5 lb mark.

    I'm hoping for an advice from those with pre-stretching experience, what percentage of pre-stretch and which main/cross tensions should I string BG80 so it lasts a big longer in that sweet spot of 25-26.5lbs. FYI the stringer has a top of the line Yonex machine and he does great 4-knots with minimum slippage.

    Also, I'd be curious to know if pre-stretching BG80 would even have the longevity benefit I'm looking for, because if the benefits are very minimal I'm probably not even going to bother with it.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Mark A

    Mark A Regular Member

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    Pre-stretch by hand - I always did.
     

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