ArticleFrontiers in psychology2026
Subjective-objective fit in tennis racket string-tension selection: perceived comfort, hitting performance, and fastest swing-speed associations.
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Background: Tennis racket string tension may influence ball speed, directional control, and perceived comfort, yet evidence from real hitting tasks remains limited. Objective: This study examined the effects of five string tensions on forehand and backhand performance and tested whether subjective comfort aligns with objectively optimal tension. Methods: Twenty-seven trained tennis players completed a repeated-measures experiment using five identical rackets strung at 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 lb. Ball speed was derived from high-speed video, accuracy was scored using a concentric target, and perceived comfort was assessed using a 5-point Likert scale and final preferred-racket selection. Ball speed and accuracy were analyzed using 2 hitting sides × 5 string tensions × 2 sex groups mixed-design ANOVAs. Correlations examined associations among fastest racket swing speed, subjectively preferred tension, and individualized optimal-tension outcomes. Results: Forehand ball speed was significantly higher than backhand ball speed, Conclusion: Within 40-60 lb, string tension influenced accuracy more consistently than ball speed. Perceived comfort provides complementary information but should not replace objective performance testing in individualized racket configuration.
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