How often should I replace my Pojie?

Like any other mechanical or elastic device, the Pojie's properties are subject to fatigue with repeated use and intensity of use, just like your strings. For example, there may be a difference in the life of the Pojie for an aggressive baseliner who knocks the cover off the ball compared to a steady grinder who relies on touch and placement. 

Ideally, for optimal performance, you would replace your Pojie each time you restring your racquet. There is no easier way to improve your racquet's performance and comfort than by replacing the Pojie (and strings) with a new set.

However, the Pojie is engineered not to wear out with average player use through 2–3 stringings. When you begin to notice that the performance and comfort properties of the Pojie have diminished, then it's time replace them. You can also have your stringer examine the Pojie string guide and compression core for wear.

Are You A Pojie Player?

Are you a…

• Competitive 4.5+ player, using full poly and/or a stiff racquet, complaining of a tender, tired arm after hitting 20–25 hours a week? 

• Senior tournament player, top-10 in the state in your age division. Want to regain a little of the power you have lost over the years, without having to drop string tension too much?

• Serious 4.0 player looking to increase your topspin. Taking lessons and have the right grips for spin, but want to get more?

• 3.0–3.5 who plays 5 days a week in 3 different leagues. Tennis elbow forcing you to curtail your favorite activity?

• An 'early-adopter.' Looking for an edge on the competition?

…then you're a Pojie Player. If you haven't tried Pojie yet, what are you waiting for? And if you're already playing Pojie, tell us about your experience!

Losing Pounds

String tensions in the mid-40 pound range are much more common today on the pro tour, for both men and women, than tensions in the mid-60s. This means pros have shed as many as 20 pounds off their tensions over the last decade.

For years, most followed the adage "string loose for power, tight for control." A racquet strung loose with a synthetic or natural gut allowed the ball the stay on the strings longer, giving comfort and punch to your shots, but with the lack of pinpoint control high-level players demand. So high tension was the rule on the pro tours with 65 and even 70 pounds being common, especially with players using gut.

Today, poly strings have changed all that. These slick and stiff strings, strung looser, give high-level players a unique combination of power and control, through added spin.

The issue for players below the 5.0 level comes with the increased number of shots not hit perfectly within the sweet spot, particularly those hit above or below the longitudinal axis of the racquet. This causes the frame to twist during contact, which can lead to large errors in depth and directional control. Low tensions can magnify this problem.

That is where the Pojie comes in. The compression core of Pojie produces greater string deflection—much like a looser string tension—providing added spin and comfort, but without having to drop tension to the point where the racquet rotates on off-center hits.