Tennis elbow & other arm issues
Racquet Choice
If you are suffering from any kind of neck, shoulder, arm or wrist pain, the first place I would look, would be your frame.
I would avoid light, stiff, head heavy frames, as they offer very little in the way of absorption from ball impact.
There are numerous frames that can contribute to injuries and many frames that are 'arm friendly' (too many to mention)
Feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss frames that can help reduce and even stop painful tennis.
Play-testing
I would also note that play-testing numerous frames, can also be detrimental to the body, as the body adjusts over a short period of time to the new frame. I would advise to play-test a frame, using only 60% power for the first few days, gradually increasing the power as your body adjusts.
Multiple Frames that differ
We all love tennis racquets, maybe a little too much! How many of you have a tennis bag with different frames, from different makes and models, with different weights and balances? The Swiss Army frame has not been invented yet, so it's something that should be avoided. Find your frame, purchase a few, tinker with it till your dialled in and clone the one you like the best.
Tennis - Strings for Arm Related Issues
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102) Wilson Natural Gut 16 ga (8.43)
£63.00
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Great choice for players dealing with arm problems.
Wilson Natural Gut
This high quality natural gut uses only top quality beef serosa to produce a consistent and responsive string. Tension maintenance is outstanding, providing a much longer playing life. If you are looking to get the ultimate from your racquet, then natural gut string is the way to go. By far the most popular choice since the pro tour started, natural gut is powerful, offers great feel and is the No. 1 recommended string for arm safety.
WILSON NATURAL GUT
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102) Babolat VS Team Gut 17 ga (8.45)
106) Babolat VS Touch Gut 16 ga Black (7.93)
£53.00
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Great choice for players dealing with arm problems.
Babolat VS Team
Babolat's top of the line Natural Gut in a thin, spin responsive 17 gauge. Used in competition since 1875. Consistent winner of the USRSA String Survey for Playability. Used by top touring pros and players who demand ultimate feel and control. VS Natural Team Gut is constructed with a tighter gauge tolerance than any previous Babolat VS Natural Gut offering. Includes Thermogut Technology - a process of high temperature finishing that increases the cohesion of the fibers down to the core of the string.
- Gauge: 17 (1.25 mm) - Note: Was 1.27mm, now back to 1.25mm
- Natural gut material selection: "first grade"
- Thermogut Technology increases elasticity & tension hold
- Color: Natural
Babolat's recommended maximum tension : 125mm 17 : 28 kg/62 lbs
Babolat VS Touch Gut
Babolat VS Touch offers unmatched power, touch, feel, and comfort for all levels of tennis players. Traditionally, natural gut has been the top choice for touring pros and recreational players alike looking for premier playability and arm-friendliness. Furthermore, the Thermogut Technology Finishing increases durability and resistance to humidity, and the new BT7 layering technology makes it even 15% more longer lasting, according to Babolat. This is an ideal choice if you're looking for the best playability, comfort, and feel.
- Great control
- Thermogut Technology increases durability
- Gauge: 16 (1.30 mm)
BABOLAT VS TEAM or TOUCH NATURAL GUT
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ASHAWAY MONOGUT ZX 1.27MM (NATURAL)
£38.00
Use 10-15% less tension than traditional nylon tennis racket strings
Absence of polyester increases elongation and decreases stiffness
Monofilament construction insures superior durability
- Gauge: 1.27 mm
- Construction: 100% Zyex® Monofilament
- Colour: Natural
ASHAWAY MONOGUT ZX 1.27MM (NATURAL)
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192) Tecnifiber X-One Biphase 16ga (10.08)
£32.00
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Great choice for players dealing with arm problems.
Tecnifiber X-One Biphase
A premium multifilament string, X-One Biphase delivers superb comfort, feel and a crisp response. A good choice for players seeking an arm-friendly string without sacrificing power. Provides good tension maintenance, too. About as gut-like as synthetics get. Offers a livelier feel with less durability compared to the thicker gauge versions. A great choice to liven up a tight string pattern. The multifilament fibers within this string are immersed in polyurethane to provide shock absorption and optimum comfort."
TECNIFIBRE X-ONE BIPHASE
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TECNIFIBRE TRIAX 1.33MM (NATURAL)
£32.00
- Gauge: 1.33 mm
- Construction: Multifilament Poly-Fusion
- Colour: Natural
TECNIFIBRE TRIAX 1.33MM (NATURAL)
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191) Wilson K-Gut 16 ga (11.98)
Great choice for players dealing with arm problems.
191) Wilson K-Gut 16
Wilson's K Gut is a premium multifilament string offering superior control and outstanding comfort. Overall playability is excellent thanks to a high level of ball pocketing. A solid choice for players seeking plenty of power and feel from their stringbed as well as those looking to up the comfort of their racquet. A recommended string for players with elbow/arm problems.
183) Wilson K-Gut 17
Same as above but the added comfort is at the expense of durability.
WILSON K - GUT
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TOALSON T8 1.30MM (BLACK)
£26.00
TOALSON T8 1.30MM (BLACK)
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164) Babolat Xcel Power 17ga (10.76)
£26.00
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Great choice for players dealing with arm problems.
Babolat Xcel Power
- Gauge: 17 / 1.25mm
- Composition: Multifilament synthetic
- Available colors: Natural
BABOLAT XCEL POWER
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152) Iso-Speed Professional Classic 17ga (15.06)
Great choice for players dealing with arm problems.
- Gauge: 17 (1.20mm)
- Benefits: Ribbons of polyolefin are wrapped together, providing similar benefits of multifilament nylon strings. The result is good dampening and a slightly muted feel. This is a less lively string than multifilaments such as Wilson Sensation NXT or Tecnifibre NRG2 SPL, but maintains good durability for a 17 gauge string.
- Colour: Natural
ISOSPEED PROFESSIONAL
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( not known but very soft ) Solinco Vanquish 16 ga
£25.00
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Great choice for players dealing with arm problems.
Solinco Vanquish
The Solinco Vanquish is a high end multifilament made of a Du Pont high modulus polyamide. It offers a good feel that provides excellent control while being arm friendly. A great choice for the player looking for good playability while offering a lively feel.
SOLINCO VANQUISH
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186) Volkl Power Fiber II 17ga (12.20)
£24.00
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Great choice for players dealing with arm problems.
Volkl Power-Fiber II
This extremely natural-gut-like performance multi-filament string has been improved with a new patented coating process that helps eliminate the 'notching' due to friction and court debris. Exceptional tension maintenance, thanks to the patented "high-pressure-resin-misting", allows more string fibres and less resin. This also helps create exceptional shock and vibration reduction.
Power-Fibre II is developed for all racquets and playing styles for today's players who demand top performance.
Gauge: 1.25mm
