Reference TensionMeasured ValueDifference
Is It Normal for a Requested 52 lb to Differ From the App Reading?
A machine's pulling tension and an indirect measurement of the finished string bed do not have to be the same number.
Player overview
Reference tension is the machine setting applied to each string during installation; a finished reading models the vibration and stiffness of the entire bed.
Measurement guide
- Confirm the requested unit and actual setting on the receipt or job sheet.
- Enter the exact head size, pattern, and gauge in the app, then repeat the same measurement procedure.
- Instead of chasing agreement with the requested value, track the baseline after the same job and its later decline.
Latest measurement
Treat requested tension as a process setting and the app reading as a value for tracking condition.
TENNIS TENSION LAB
Tension Lab: String Tension
Measure string tension, track every change, and plan your next restring.