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Does 15% Tension Loss Mean the String Is Bad?
Loss rate is not a grade; it is a clue to how the string bed has changed over time.
Player overview
Tension loss develops through initial stabilization after stringing and through use. Judging quality from the percentage alone ignores differences in material and measurement timing.
Measurement guide
- Compare measurements taken at the same reference interval each time, not an arbitrary reading immediately after stringing.
- Alongside loss rate, record playing hours, temperature, feel, and ball depth.
- Even if the numeric change slows, check snapback, notching, and declining comfort separately.
Latest measurement
Tension loss is trend data to read alongside changes in play, not an automatic order to replace the string.
TENNIS TENSION LAB
Tension Lab: String Tension
Measure string tension, track every change, and plan your next restring.