Measurement TimingInitial Tension LossTracking
Should You Measure Right After Stringing or the Next Day?
Initial tension loss begins as soon as the job is finished, so mixing measurement times can exaggerate the change.
Player overview
Strings change after installation through creep and as knots and the frame settle. No one time is the 'true' reading; consistency matters more.
Measurement guide
- Choose a practical, repeatable baseline, such as 30 minutes after completion or the next day.
- Record whether you played and the storage temperature before the first reading.
- For later readings, use the same place, procedure, and elapsed-time window to preserve the trend.
Latest measurement
Accurate tracking comes from the most consistent measurement, not the earliest one.
TENNIS TENSION LAB
Tension Lab: String Tension
Measure string tension, track every change, and plan your next restring.