How does string tension affect badminton racket?

The string tension in your badminton racquet plays a major part in your ability to play shots well. Every racquet has a “sweet spot.” This is an area on the strings which produces the best results from the contact with a shuttle. The lower the tension, the bigger the sweet spot.

What tension should badminton rackets be?

String Tension A 1mm sunken depth of the strings is the ideal tension for most players. If you tend to channel more force into your strokes, you will need a higher tension for your racket strings. For beginners, 22 – 23 lbs is a good tension to start with.

What is the tension of professional badminton players use?

Most factory strung rackets come strung at about 18lbs – 20lbs. At the high end, some professional players have their rackets strung in excess of 30lbs. For the majority of players, between 20lbs and 30lbs is normal between a range of beginners to advanced players, including some professionals.

Is higher string tension better?

The main advice is that high string tensions make your shot more consistent and make it easier to hit topspin shots. If you do not like the “boardy” feel of high tension strings, then use a lower tension but remember to restring regularly to minimize the affects of undesirable string motion.

What does higher string tension mean?

The higher your string tension, the more control you’ll have while the looser your string tension, the more power. Here are the above tension ranges again, but adjusted for power or control: Nylon/Gut: 50-60lbs (22.5-27kg)

What affects tension in a string?

If there are no bends in the string, as occur with vibrations or pulleys, then tension is a constant along the string, equal to the magnitude of the forces applied by the ends of the string. By Newton’s third law, these are the same forces exerted on the ends of the string by the objects to which the ends are attached.