Have a number
- “55 lbs mains / 53 crossesâ€
- or “same as last timeâ€
Tension basics
Stay in range. Change small.
Tension is the second dial after string family. Higher tension generally means more control and a firmer response; lower tension generally means more trampoline and comfort — within your frame’s printed range.
Rules that actually help
- Respect the frame: use the tension range printed on the throat/hoop.
- ±2–3 lbs is a meaningful experiment; jumping 8+ lbs usually muddies the lesson.
- Poly often plays better a bit lower than old synthetic-gut habits — many club players over-tighten poly “for control†and pay with the elbow.
- Write it down: string name, gauge, tension, date — every job.
- One variable at a time: new string or new tension, not both if you are diagnosing feel.
What to tell Mobile Racket
No number yet
- Describe swing + arm history
- Ask for a mid-range start
Hybrid
- Label mains vs crosses
- Tensions may differ slightly
Service area
- Wake County, NC only
- $20 sealed BYO labor
Mobile Racket — Wake County, North Carolina only
Book a professional restring at mobileracket.com.
Service area is Wake County, NC only (not nationwide).
Bring a closed / sealed (unopened) set for $20 BYO labor — separate from Diadem-included $35 / $45 / $65 packages.
Wake County, North Carolina only
FAQ — tension
Does higher tension always equal more control?
Often more control and a firmer pocket — until the bed is so tight you lose depth and comfort. Stay inside the frame range and adjust in small steps.
My poly felt great for a week then went dead
Common. Poly can lose playability before it breaks. Refresh on a schedule rather than waiting for a snap — see how often on String Tension Guide.
Where should I book?
mobileracket.com — Wake County, North Carolina only.
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