Strings

Selecting the best string

Here is a suggestion for string tension for different levels of players:

Playing with a lower tension (18-23lb)

A lower tension means:

a softer (looser) string bed and thus less feeling of the shuttle which results in less control and placement
the racket will have a softer string bed which means that there is more "bounce/repulsion" from the strings and therefore the player can easily get power from the racket without using much strength
a larger sweet spot that is more forgiving and requires less accurate strokes to generate power
the strings are more durable and less prone to breakage from off-center miss hits at the sides of the string bed

Conclusion: Lower tensions are more suited for beginners who do not have good hitting technique and require more power in their game.

Playing with a higher tension (24-30lb)

A higher tension means:

a harder (tighter) string bed and thus more feeling of the shuttle which allows for more control and placement
the player will need to be more accurate and consistent with their strokes in order to generate power due to the smaller sweet spot
the racket will also have a harder (tighter) string bed which means that there is less "bounce/repulsion" from the strings and therefore the player will need to input more strength to generate power
the strings are less durable and more prone to breakage from off-center miss-hits at the sides of the string bed

Conclusion: Higher tensions are more suited for advanced players who have good hitting technique and require more control in their game.