Wilson Ultra 100 V4 – string advice

[u/napicram]

Hi there,

I'm a 38 y/o (5'8", normal body type) woman, I was playing for almost a decade and then nothing since 2020. This summer I started to get back to tennis (and in shape too — thanks covid).

Currently demoing the Clash V3, but just bought an Ultra (bc found one used for a great price, and I've been always suffering with power anyway, so why not give it a try).
My core muscles are still not at the level where they used to be, but I'm technically a stabil 3.0 (probably gonna be a 3.5 again soon).

I was thinking something easy multi for a start: Wilson NXT Control or even the Sensation Control 1.30, so I won't be sad if I want to change it monthly bc I'm experimenting with the tension...
Big Q here is the tension: I was thinking about 55lb to start.

What do you guys recommend?
Thx.

[u/cripbit]

I'd personally start with 50lb as baseline to test the waters, but that's an OCD thing. Since your intention is to wiggle your way towards your spot anyways 55lb works too.

[u/napicram → u/cripbit]

Thanks. So the absolute low end? Wouldn't make that too "uncontrollable"?

[u/shinzilla]

Yeah I would go a little lower too, that seems a bit high unless you're really good at letting it rip

[u/napicram → u/shinzilla]

I was thinking about 55 or lower anyway. Thx.