Losing tension from knots [Archive] - Stringforum.net Board

bhh1988

2005-02-13, 05:51

Hi. I've been stringing for a few months now, and I've checked out some of the tips on this site and it's worked out pretty well. But I'm still having a problem with losing tension after making the knot. I pull the knot tight with my tensioner, but then after i unlock the clamp, the outmost string is still pretty loose. It's definitely a lot more loose than the outmost string on the other side of the racket because i don't have to make a knot on that one (one-piece stringing). Is there any way I can stop losing tension on this final string so that it's about as tight as the last main on the other side? I even tension the last two strings 3-4 pounds higher than all the other ones. Thanks!

Jens

2005-02-13, 10:49

First, don't pull your knots with the tensioner.
Knots have been sufficiently covered in the following thread:
http://www.stringforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=574
You can also look at the video at www.grandslamstringers.com (http://www.grandslamstringers.com)

Gaines Hillix

2005-02-17, 23:45

Hi. I've been stringing for a few months now, and I've checked out some of the tips on this site and it's worked out pretty well. But I'm still having a problem with losing tension after making the knot. I pull the knot tight with my tensioner, but then after i unlock the clamp, the outmost string is still pretty loose. It's definitely a lot more loose than the outmost string on the other side of the racket because i don't have to make a knot on that one (one-piece stringing). Is there any way I can stop losing tension on this final string so that it's about as tight as the last main on the other side? I even tension the last two strings 3-4 pounds higher than all the other ones. Thanks!

IMO, there is no reason to be too concerned about the outside mains and crosses being a little looser than the rest of the strings. No one is supposed to hit the ball out there anyway. There is nothing wrong with increasing the tension on these strings by several pounds, but using extraordinary techniques is just a waste of time, IMO. One little tip that takes no extra time and has no potential for damaging the string is to hold the knot snug with pliers or a starting clamp while releasing the clamp. Also clamp off as close as possible to the grommet hole on these strings.