Denis Shapovalov will be using this model in the upcoming 2018 Citi Open in Washington, the week before Rogers Cup.
So keep your eyes peeled for the new racket! It won't be hard to spot as it is dressed in a bright flaming red color.
You can pre-order yours today to make sure you can get the racket as soon as it is released. Worldwide launch is August 25.
Available models in this series shown below:
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Tennis strings come in different gauges. This is basically a measure of the thickness of the string. The higher the gauge the thinner the string and the lower the gauge the thicker the string is.
| Gauge | 19 | 18 | 17L | 17 | 16L | 16 | 15L | 15 |
| mm | 1.00-1.10 | 1.10-1.16 | 1.16-1.20 | 1.20-1.24 | 1.22-1.26 | 1.26-1.33 | 1.34-1.40 | 1.41-1.49 |
Gauge is used more by Americans whereas "mm" is used elsewhere.
The most common gauge you will find for strings are 16,16L, and 17.
| THIN STRINGS | THICK STRINGS |
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MORE SPIN LESS DURABLE |
LESS SPIN MORE DURABLE |
Thinner strings will allow the player to apply more spin to the ball as it can embed deeper into the ball. While thinner strings offer more spin, they are less durable.
Thicker strings, will offer less spin but have high durability.
Therefore it is advised for beginners to start with 16 gauge strings as they will last longer.
Tennis strings have different compositions but they fall into either natural gut or synthetic gut.
Natural Gut - These strings are made from cow guts. Natural gut strings are known for their superior feel, touch, spin, and ability to maintain tension. A downside is that they are not as durable as synthetic strings and are quite expensive.
Synthetic Gut - Most players opt for synthetic gut strings because they are cheaper than natural gut and nowadays offer good playability that is suited for non-professional players. Synthetic gut strings are most commonly made out of nylon, but can also be made from polyester or kevlar.
Nylon - Nylon strings are quite all-rounded, offering good power, control, and is reasonably durable.
Polyester and Kevlar- Polyester strings give added durability but can be harder on the arm due to the more durable construction. Not suitable for players with arm problems. Kevlar is the hardest string type available. They are super durable and also super stiff. They are generally used by frequent string breakers and are often used in a hybrid setup with another string type.
Check out: PolyTour PRO 125
Multifilament and Monofilament - Multifilament strings are composed of thousand of microfibers and perform the closest to natural gut. They offer great power, control, and soft feel making it easy on the arm. Monofilament strings consist of a solid single core. They are quite stiff compared to multifilament strings but are more durable.
Check out: MultiSensa 130
Textured - Textured strings have a raised pattern on the surface which generally functions to generate more spin on the ball.
Check out: PolyTour Spin 125 and PolyTour Spin G 125
Generally if is advised to start at a tension that is in the middle of the recommended tension on your racket. For example, if the recommended tension is 50-60lb, you would start at 55lb and either increase or decrease it the next time according to your preferences.
If you feel you need more power, then try decreasing the tension by 1-2lbs.
If you feel you need more control, then try increasing the tension by 1-2lbs.
As a general rule:
High tension = more control, tighter string bed, harder feeling
Low Tension = more power, looser string bed, softer feeling
String tension should be adjusted depending on the type of string that you use. If your normal string tension is 55lb using a soft natural gut, then you should lower the tension if you switch to a harder kevlar string and vice-versa.
For players with arm injuries it is advised that they reduce the tension of their strings. A lower tension will create a softer and more forgiving string bed that is better at absorbing vibration from the impact compared to a harder string bed.
Shop the Yonex REXIS String
Yonex has released a brand new nylon multifilament string called REXIS.
This string is made with the super elastic FORTIMO polyurethane, making it the first tennis string ever to utilize this material. The same material is also used in elastomers for automobiles, as well as in medical tubes.
This string boasts repulsion, durability, and high flex, resulting in a 4%* increase in ball speed and a 21%* increase in durability.
Utilizing the FRF (Fusion of Resin Filament) manufacturing process, gaps between the string’s nylon filaments are completely filled with resin, resulting in a super dense and solid string structure. This lets players experience reduced power loss on their hits. In addition, plasma bonding is utilized to fuse the nylon filaments and resin on a molecular level, increasing string density and durability.
This string has been used by Naomi Osaka (Japan) since the beginning of the 2017 season and she is very pleased with the outcome of the strings.
"The string allows me to get more control on the ball, and it has more pop when I hit,” she commented, praising the new string.