Babolat Star 4. Does it overshoot ref #?

[bugeyed]

I understand that the Star 5 overshoots the reference tension by 7 or 8 lb. Effectively prestretching the string. I am wondering if my Star 4 does the same. The Star 3 does not, but I think that the load cell tensioning system in the Star 4 is more similar to the Star 5. FWIW I am asking because of the tendency of overshooting ref tension is a problem with poly strings. I don't want to overstretch the string. With regards to the Star 5, Babolat just says to set the reference tension lower, but if I want 50lb, I don't want to "prestretch" poly strings to 58 lb. & I don't want to string at 42 lb.

Thanks,
kev

[bruintennis]

interesting question and i'd like to know the answer too.

[bugeyed]

Mr. Lee responded to my email & he suspects that it does overshoot, but not as much as his Star 5. As I said, I don't have the equipment to measure this, as you need a very expensive instrument that will register peak readings at very short intervals. The overshoot happens very quickly, but still has an effect of effectively pre-stretching the string.
BTW As an experiment I strung Sam Giammalva's Aero Pro Drive with RPM Blast at 43M - 45X. Sammy, Sam's dad, had to convince him to use it for more than a few hits & after settling in, he absolutely loves it. He said that he can feel the ball sooo well on his racquet & he can control it well. He wants all his racquets strung the same. His previous setup was RPM Mains & Addiction crosses both at 60lb. Sam hits the ball pretty well too!

Cheers,
kev