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Another 1000 Word Picture!
What happens to a string if it gets scuffed or slightly damaged in terms of properties?
We know the string will not go in the clients’ racquet, but how bad is it, really?
The chart below shows exactly what happens to each string until both fail. We can see precisely how the scuffing affects the string. Both strings behave nearly the same through the three (3) cycles to 50 pounds. We then see that the scuffed string gives up a little earlier than the clean string by about 15%.
So, what’s the Difference?
However, the failure force for both of these strings is very high! Only a handful of strings we have tested exhibit this tensile strength.
So we know this string would never be used in a client racquet, but you could certainly use it for some “experimentation!” And, of course, depending on how many and where the “rough” spots are you can cut that portion away!
A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words?
Yesterday @ the World Headquarters was full of interesting stringing! So we decided to do some testing of some of the strings that were just waiting to be broken!
The chosen strings are Ashaway MonoGut ZX Pro 17, Tecnifibre Triax 17, and Volkl V-Star 18—three totally different materials. Our purpose is to determine a string’s properties before it goes into a tennis racquet. Our testing quantifies these properties, and then the “feel” component comes from the player.
A 1000 Words?
We normally do not do more than two (2) overlays because it is a little messy, but these strings begged to be compared, so here it is!
Our Questron can cycle automatically, so the stop points are pretty precise. All strings are cycled from two (2) pounds to fifty (50) pounds and then until they fail or ultimate tensile strength (UTS).
In the Displacement axis (X), the shorter the distance in mm to 50 ponds, the stiffer the string. The straighter the line is to fail, the more consistent the feeling until failure.
The testing confirms that Tecnifibre Triax does contain some stiffer fibers. The other strings are monofilaments, so there are no fibers.
Racquet Quest uses a bunch of each of these strings for obvious reasons and, of course, depending on the player.
Let’s get up to Speed!
The new Head Speed 2024 series is here! This series comprises the Pro, the MP, the MPL, and the Team.
The 2024 Speed series retains the white and black graphics pack, however, the finish “feels” different. Don’t worry! It is not the finish that falls off or turns to sticky stuff!
We will start with the MP, for no reason, except it is the one I picked up!
Head Speed 2024 Series
From our perspective, the Speed series is the most popular of all the Head series but not by a huge margin!
We believe this is a factor of proper stiffness and powerful head geometry.
As you read the numerical reviews this will become clear.
The first clue that this is going to be a powerhouse is the swing weight of 343! This property reminds me of many years ago when car dealers would use their most powerful cars for demonstration purposes! Very impressive!
Sort of the same principle applies here being that heavier racquets will perform much better than light racquets, however, 343 is a little more than we would recommend for most players. We will update this property as we setup more Speed MP 2024’s!
| Manufacturer | Head |
|---|---|
| Racquet Model | Head Speed MP 2024 |
| Reference Tension | 53 |
| String | 7710 1.32 Natural |
| Machine Used | True Tension Professional |
| String Bed Stiffness - RDC | 49 |
| String Bed Stiffness -FlexFour | 56.0 |
| String Bed Stiffness - SBS | 40 |
| String Bed Stiffness - ERT | 33 Kg/Cm |
| Racquet Flex, RDC | 63 |
| Racquet Flex, FlexFour | 40 |
| Racquet - In Plane Stiffness | 416.7 |
| Weight, Grams | 333 |
| Weight, Ounces | 11.75 |
| Balance, mm | 336 |
| Balance, Inch | 13.19 |
| Length, Cm | 68.6 |
| Length, Inch | 27.03 |
| Head Width | 9.65 |
| Head Length | 13.04 |
| Head Area, cm2 | 637.8 |
| Head Area, Sq. Inch | 98.9 |
| Beam Height @ Grip, mm | 21.3 |
| Beam Height @ Mid, mm | 23.3 |
| Beam Height @ Tip | 23.5 |
| Beam Width @ Grip, mm | 13.4 |
| Beam Width @ Throat, mm | 10.4 |
| Beam Width @ Mid, mm | 11.4 |
| Beam Width @ Tip, mm | 12.2 |
| Number of Main Strings | 16 |
| Number of Cross Strings | 19 |
| Ratio | .623 |
| Main String Grid Inch/mm | 7.51 / 191 |
| Cross String Grid Inch/mm | 10.62 / 269 |
| Density (% of head filled with string) | 81.1% |
| Average Cross String Space | .562 |
| Average Main String Space | .469 |
| Dynamic Tension, Kp, ERT | 33 |
| Dynamic Tension, Lbs/in | 184.57 |
| First Moment, Nm | .865 |
| Polar Moment | 359 |
| Torsional Stability | 16 |
| Swing Weight, Kg/cm2 | 343 |
| Swing Weight, Ounces | 12.10 |
| Swing Weight Calculated | 373.7 |
| Power, RDC | 60 |
| Control, RDC | 37 |
| Manueverability, RDC | 58 |
| Power, Calculated | 2136.1 |
| Head Points | 2.36 |
| Head Weight, % | 48.9% |
| Center of Percussion | 21.2 |
| Dwell Time, ms | 6.69 |
| Efective Stiffness - lbs | 27.6 |
| K, Lb/In | 157.05 |
| Recoil Weight | 161.6 |
| Twist Weight | 232.4 |
| End Weight | 129.4 |
| Tip Weight | 204.9 |
| 9 O'Clock | 105.0 |
| 3 O'Clock | 103.3 |
| Butt Cap | 123.7 |
| COF, Main | .370 |
| COF, Cross | .306 |
Full Custom (Pro Stock) Tennis Racquet (FCPS)
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To truly unleash the full potential of the Racquet Quest Full Custom (Pro Stock) Tennis Racquet, it is essential to work closely with a professional racquet technician. We will help analyze your playing style and recommend the ideal customization options for you. By fine-tuning the racquet to your unique needs, you can exploit its full capabilities and elevate your game. With the Full Custom (Pro Stock) Tennis Racquet in your hands, victory will become your regular companion on the tennis court.
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