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Many elements must be perfectly combined to achieve the best possible racquet performance. State of the art stringing machines, the best in racquet diagnostic equipment, a well equipped workshop are necessary to assist in that special blend of precision and craftsmanship for that perfect racquet.

SRS utilizes the finest in stringing equipment to ensure consistent results every time. The Babolat Sensor Expert is currently the most accurate stringing machine available. The Expert is an electronic constant pull or dynamic tensioning system. This dynamic system allows the string to reach the desired tension by placing a constant load on the string until the clamps are fixed. It is the most accurate tensioning system currently available. The Sensor Expert also features a floating tensioning head that raises as tension is applied to the string and puts the string and the racquet on the same plane, reducing friction which increases accuracy.

The string clamps are held in place with a electromagnetic based for great accuracy. Other features include an adjustment for tensioning mains and cross strings separately, 5 speed adjustment, configurable pre-tensioning function.

The Babolat Sensor Expert is currently the most accurate stringing machine available. An electronic constant pull or dynamic tensioning system.

Another piece of diagnostic equipment used at SRS is the Beers ERT 700. The had held computer measures stringbed tension by electronically stimulating (vibrating) the strings . This simulates ball impact at the impact zone. The ERT 700 measures the Dynamic Tension (DT) in kiloponds and pounds. It also determines playing characteristics of power and control.. The 700 takes into consideration head size, string tension, string pattern, and string composition and other variables. Measurement is expressed as DT in kp and pounds and percentage of power versus control.

SRS uses the Beers ERT 300 The hand-held computer measures stringbed tension by electronically stimulating (vibrating) the strings.

At SRS, we use the Babolat Racquet Diagnostic Center (RDC) to measure racquet specifications. The RDC is the most sophisticated multi-task diagnostic equipment commercially available.

SRS, uses the Babolat Racquet Diagnostic Center (RDC) We use the RDC for measuring the specifications cited below.

Specifications:

Weight: Racquet is measured unstrung or strung , in ounces and grams.

Balance: Determines where the balance is located. Indicated in points head heavy or light, inches head light or head heavy.

Stiffness: Frame stiffness measured longituditional at or about the throat area. This is recognized as the main flex point of a frame during ball contact. The higher the value the stiffer (more powerful) the frame.

Dynamic Inertia (swingweight): This measurement quantifies how heavy a racquet feels in motion. The higher the value, the heavier the swingweight and less maneuverable the racquet. Weight and balance are the primary factors that determine swingweight. Keep in mind that a racquet with a low swingweight is more maneuverable but provides less power, if swung at the same speed.

Manueverability: Measured on a scale from 0—100, the higher the value the more maneuverable the racquet. Weight and swingweight are the primary factors affecting maneuverability.

Stringbed Stiffness: The RDC measures the overall stringbed stiffness, using a plunger type device, that is placed in the center of the stringbed and an relative index number is produced. This number is not actual tension but based upon a scale from 0—100. The higher the value the tighter the stringbed. The racquet can be checked at a later date and the new value is then recorded. The RDC compares the two values and determines how much tension the stringbed has lost and most importantly how much energy remains in the strings.

Contact
Sandia Racquet Services
Chip Brenn
1717 Girard NENE
Albuquerque NM 87106

505-266-2572

Or Email:
Chip@SandiaRacquetServices.com

"SRS utilizes the finest in stringing equipment to ensure consistent results every time."