Natural GutTension MaintenanceCare
Should Expensive Natural Gut Be Strung at Higher Tension?
Price does not determine tension. Use the material's elasticity and tension maintenance to your advantage.
Player overview
Natural gut offers high elasticity and strong tension maintenance but is sensitive to moisture, friction, and stringing quality.
Measurement guide
- Choose a comfortable baseline within the frame's recommended range and the manufacturer's guidance.
- For a hybrid, consider the main and cross materials, friction, and desired service life together.
- Avoid moisture and keep a record of fraying, notching, and coating damage.
Latest measurement
Natural gut earns its value when its elasticity and tension maintenance serve your goal, not when it is simply strung tighter.
TENNIS TENSION LAB
Tension Lab: String Tension
Measure string tension, track every change, and plan your next restring.