Editorials

Your setup can work better: meet RP TuneAI

  • Monday 17 August 2026
  • Racket Performance, String characteristics, Equipment Setup
RP TuneAI starts from the setup you play with today and what you want to improve. Racket, strings and tension are analysed together to identify the most sensible changes while preserving what already works.
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Ball exit and power: two different string responses

  • Thursday 22 January 2026
  • String characteristics
In modern tennis, ball exit and power are not the same. Ball exit refers to how quickly the string responds, while power depends on how much energy the material can return. Understanding the difference leads to smarter string choices.
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Static vs Dynamic Stiffness: What Really Changes in Tennis Strings

  • Thursday 1 May 2025
  • String characteristics
Static and dynamic stiffness describe two different aspects of how a tennis string behaves. Static stiffness defines the string’s structural resistance under tension, while dynamic stiffness determines how much shock is transmitted during ball impact. Understanding both is essential to balance performance, comfort, and arm safety. A string is never “soft” or “stiff” in absolute terms—tension and setup make the difference.
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String Pre-Stretch: What It Is, Why It Matters and When to Use It

  • Tuesday 29 April 2025
  • String characteristics
Pre-stretch is a light preliminary tension applied to strings to improve tension stability over time. It reduces early tension loss but increases string stiffness. When used, stringing tension should be lowered accordingly. It is a useful tool when applied with awareness of its impact on feel and comfort.
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String Tension: How to Choose the Right Setup

  • Tuesday 22 April 2025
  • String characteristics
Choosing the right string tension has a direct impact on power, control, and overall feel. Elastic strings and stiffer ones behave differently at ball impact, and understanding these differences helps players fine-tune their setup for optimal performance.
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The spin of a tennis string

  • Monday 31 March 2025
  • String characteristics
In modern tennis, spin is not generated by sharp edges, but by the mechanical behavior of the string. Snap-back, ball-pocketing, stiffness and friction are the real drivers behind rotation. Beyond marketing, there is engineering.
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String Resilience

  • Wednesday 26 March 2025
  • String characteristics
String resilience describes the ability of the material to deform on impact and quickly return energy. Higher resilience results in a more elastic, lively, and powerful response, while lower resilience provides a more controlled, progressive, and dampened feel.
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Static Tension Stability in Tennis Strings

  • Tuesday 18 March 2025
  • String characteristics
Static tension stability describes how a string behaves in the first minutes after stringing, when most of the tension loss occurs. It is a key indicator, but not a final verdict, and must be read alongside dynamic stability and on-court feel.
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The dynamic stability of a tennis string

  • Wednesday 12 March 2025
  • String characteristics
Dynamic stability describes how well a tennis string maintains its performance over time under real playing stress. Poor stability leads to rapid tension loss and unpredictable response, while good stability ensures consistency, control, and reliability shot after shot.
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The control of a tennis string

  • Monday 24 February 2025
  • String characteristics
The control of a tennis string is a fundamental sensation for every player: the confidence to swing freely without losing precision, maintaining direction and depth on every shot.
Behind this perception lies a balance between string stiffness, stringing tension and how the string evolves over time. Understanding these elements helps players choose the right setup and turn control from a simple feeling into a true ally on court.
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