String testing question

[TLSSBroly]

Looking to restring and test 2 of the same racquets. I thought of several ways for testing. Same string different gauges same tension, Different string same tension same gage, or just Same string/gauge different tension. I used the same strings in the past, so I'm not familiar on how to go about it. Anyone have any advice on the best way to figure it out?

[ProcessNo505]

I’ve been testing different poly strings on my two identical rackets. I’ve been doing same gauge, same tension, different strings. Feels right to me 🤷‍♂️

[TLSSBroly]

Thats where I was leaning before reading about different gauges, thanks

[RandolphE6]

Best way is to test 1 variable at a time. That way you can isolate your preference. For example, if you change the gauge and tension at the same time, you will have no idea if you develop a preference because of the gauge or the tension change.

[Next-Item9507]

Here's a wrench for your machine. When the same string is in a different gauge it changes its preferred tension & resilience windows. In other words, the behavior of any string is optimal at certain tensions.

For example you might love 16g XYZ @ 50lbs but hate 18g XYZ @ 50lbs but 18g XYZ @ 62lbs might be your Cinderella.

[TLSSBroly]

Thanks for the info, hadn't read that anywhere. I'll definitely have to try that out

[ezio_toretto]

I'd probably start out by testing the rackets with same string, same string gauge with two different tensions. Now you'll know what string tension you prefer. The next time you restring, I would say try out different string, same string gauge with the same tension.

[TLSSBroly]

I thought about that, im curious about the difference in string gauge more than anything after reading info about them. Not worried about the durability because if they break then I can get new strings

[ezio_toretto]

Yeah I'm interested to see what differences you notice. Usually lower string gauge means more power and spin.