Corda e tensão: o que muda na sua raquete

Tensão é com quantos quilos a corda é esticada na hora do encordoamento. É o ajuste mais barato de testar numa raquete — e o que mais muda a sensação sem trocar de modelo.

Libras ou quilos

Fabricante e loja costumam falar em libras (lbs); no Brasil muita gente usa quilos. A conversão é direta: 1 libra é cerca de 0,45 kg, então 50 lbs ficam perto de 23 kg. As duas unidades aparecem na tabela abaixo.

Subindo a tensão

Corda mais esticada devolve menos energia: a bola tende a sair mais curta e mais controlada, e o contato fica mais seco e mais firme. Quem bate forte e sente a bola saindo longa demais costuma procurar esse lado da faixa.

Baixando a tensão

Corda mais frouxa devolve mais energia: a bola tende a sair mais longe com o mesmo esforço e o impacto fica mais macio. Quem sente a raquete dura ou quer profundidade sem forçar costuma procurar esse lado.

Como escolher na prática

Comece pelo meio da faixa do fabricante e mude de 2 em 2 libras, uma direção por vez. Mudança maior que isso costuma alterar tanta coisa de uma vez que fica difícil saber o que melhorou. Vale anotar a tensão de cada encordoamento: em dois ou três, você acha a sua.

Faixa recomendada por modelo

Faixas publicadas pelos próprios fabricantes para 243 modelos do catálogo. Modelo sem faixa divulgada não aparece aqui — não estimamos.

MarcaModeloFaixa (lbs)Faixa (kg)
BabolatBoost Aero Pink Strung50–55 lbs22.7–24.9 kg
BabolatEvo Aero Gen2 Strung50–55 lbs22.7–24.9 kg
BabolatEvo Aero Lite Pink Gen2 Strung50–55 lbs22.7–24.9 kg
BabolatEvo Drive Gen2 Strung50–55 lbs22.7–24.9 kg
BabolatEvo Drive Lite Gen2 Strung50–55 lbs22.7–24.9 kg
BabolatPure Aero + Gen9 Unstrung46–55 lbs20.9–24.9 kg
BabolatPure Aero 98 Gen9 Unstrung46–55 lbs20.9–24.9 kg
BabolatPure Aero Lite Gen9 Unstrung44–53 lbs20–24 kg
BabolatPure Aero Team Gen9 Unstrung44–53 lbs20–24 kg
BabolatPure Drive + Gen11 Unstrung46–55 lbs20.9–24.9 kg
BabolatPure Drive 107 Gen11 Unstrung44–53 lbs20–24 kg
BabolatPure Drive 98 Gen11 Unstrung46–55 lbs20.9–24.9 kg
BabolatPure Drive Lite Gen11 Unstrung44–53 lbs20–24 kg
BabolatPure Drive Team Gen11 Unstrung44–53 lbs20–24 kg
BabolatPure Drive Wimbledon (2026) Unstrung.46–55 lbs20.9–24.9 kg
Dunlop24 LX team 10740–60 lbs18.1–27.2 kg
Dunlop26 fx500 lite45–65 lbs20.4–29.5 kg
Dunlop26 fx500 super lite45–65 lbs20.4–29.5 kg
Dunlopcx20045–65 lbs20.4–29.5 kg
Dunlopcx200 ls45–65 lbs20.4–29.5 kg
Dunlopcx200 os40–60 lbs18.1–27.2 kg
Dunlopcx200 tour 16x1945–65 lbs20.4–29.5 kg
Dunlopcx200 tour 18x2045–65 lbs20.4–29.5 kg
Dunlopcx40040–60 lbs18.1–27.2 kg
Dunlopcx400 tour45–65 lbs20.4–29.5 kg
Dunlopfx50045–65 lbs20.4–29.5 kg
Dunlopfx500 ls45–65 lbs20.4–29.5 kg
Dunlopfx500 tour45–65 lbs20.4–29.5 kg
Dunloplx100040–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
Dunloplx80040–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
Dunlopsx30045–65 lbs20.4–29.5 kg
Dunlopsx300 tour45–65 lbs20.4–29.5 kg
HEADBoom Elite48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADBoom MP48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADBoom MP L48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADBoom MP UL48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADBoom PRO48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADBoom TEAM 202648–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADExtreme ELITE48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADExtreme MP48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADExtreme MP L48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADExtreme MP UL48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADExtreme MP XL48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADExtreme Pro48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADExtreme TEAM52–62 lbs23.6–28.1 kg
HEADGravity MP48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADGravity MP L48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADGravity PRO48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADGravity TEAM48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADGravity TOUR48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADInstinct MP48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADInstinct PWR 11052–62 lbs23.6–28.1 kg
HEADInstinct Team L48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADPrestige MP L48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADPrestige PRO48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADPrestige TOUR48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADPWR 11052–62 lbs23.6–28.1 kg
HEADPWR 11552–62 lbs23.6–28.1 kg
HEADRadical Elite48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADRadical MP48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADRadical PRO48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADRadical TEAM48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADSpeed Elite48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADSpeed MP48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADSpeed MP L48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADSpeed MP Legend48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADSpeed MP UL48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADSpeed Pro48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADSpeed PRO Legend48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADSpeed Team48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADSpeed Tour48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
HEADSQUARED48–57 lbs21.8–25.9 kg
PrinceATS Textreme Tour 100 290 Carbon48–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrinceATS Textreme Tour 100 31048–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrinceATS Textreme Tour 100P45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
PrinceATS Textreme Tour 9848–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrinceO3 Legacy 10553–63 lbs24–28.6 kg
PrinceO3 Legacy 11053–63 lbs24–28.6 kg
PrinceO3 Legacy 12055–65 lbs24.9–29.5 kg
PrinceO3 Phantom 100X48–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrincePhantom 100P48–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrincePhantom 100X 18x2045–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
PrincePhantom 100X 290g45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
PrincePhantom 100X 305g45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
PrincePhantom 107G45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
PrincePremier 10550–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
PrincePremier 11050–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
PrinceRipcord 100 265g48–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrinceRipcord 100 280g48–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrinceRipcord 100 300g48–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrinceRipcord 98 XS48–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrinceRipstick 100 280g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
PrinceRipstick 100 300g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
PrinceRipstick 9848–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrinceTour 100 290g 202648–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrinceTour 100 310g 202648–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrinceTour 100P 202645–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
PrinceTour 98 202648–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
PrinceWarrior 100 285g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
PrinceWarrior 100 300g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
PrinceWarrior 107 275g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
ProKennexBLACK ACE 10550–65 lbs22.7–29.5 kg
ProKennexBLACK ACE PRO (97)50–65 lbs22.7–29.5 kg
ProKennexKi 1050–65 lbs22.7–29.5 kg
ProKennexKi 15 260g50–65 lbs22.7–29.5 kg
ProKennexKi 15 300g50–65 lbs22.7–29.5 kg
ProKennexKi 550–65 lbs22.7–29.5 kg
ProKennexQ+Tour50–65 lbs22.7–29.5 kg
SolincoBlackout 110 v245–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoBlackout 28545–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoBlackout 285 v2 Camo45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoBlackout 30045–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoBlackout 300 v2 Camo45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoBlackout 300 XTD45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoBlackout 300 XTD v2 Camo45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoPrizm 11545–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoWhiteout 29045–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoWhiteout 290 v2 Camo45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoWhiteout 30545–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoWhiteout 305 18x2045–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoWhiteout 305 18x20 v2 Camo45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoWhiteout 305 v2 Camo45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoWhiteout 305 XTD45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoWhiteout 305 XTD 18x2045–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoWhiteout 305 XTD 18x20 v2 Camo45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
SolincoWhiteout 305 XTD v2 Camo45–55 lbs20.4–24.9 kg
TecnifibreFIRE 260 OS49–55 lbs22.2–24.9 kg
TecnifibreFIRE 27049–55 lbs22.2–24.9 kg
TecnifibreFIRE 28549–55 lbs22.2–24.9 kg
TecnifibreFIRE 30049–55 lbs22.2–24.9 kg
TecnifibreFIRE 305S49–55 lbs22.2–24.9 kg
TecnifibreT-FIGHT 27049–55 lbs22.2–24.9 kg
TecnifibreT-FIGHT 28549–55 lbs22.2–24.9 kg
TecnifibreT-FIGHT 30049–55 lbs22.2–24.9 kg
TecnifibreT-FIGHT 300 IG49–55 lbs22.2–24.9 kg
TecnifibreT-FIGHT 300S49–55 lbs22.2–24.9 kg
TecnifibreT-FIGHT 305S50–55 lbs22.7–24.9 kg
TecnifibreT-FIGHT 315S49–55 lbs22.2–24.9 kg
VolklC10 EVO50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklC10 PRO 202250–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklV-CELL 10 300g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklV-Cell 10 320g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklV1 Classic 202550–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklV8 Pro50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA 1 Power Arm48–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V1 MP50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V1 OS50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V1 Pro50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V10 300g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V10 320g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V246–60 lbs20.9–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V346–60 lbs20.9–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V446–60 lbs20.9–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V550–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V650–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V750–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V8 285g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V8 300g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V8 315g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V9 290g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
VolklVÖSTRA V9 305g50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonBlade 100 v1047–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonBlade 100 v950–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonBlade 100L v1047–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonBlade 100L v950–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonBlade 100UL v1047–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonBlade 100UL v950–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonBlade 104 v1047–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonBlade 104 v950–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonBlade 98 16x19 v1047–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonBlade 98 16x19 v950–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonBlade 98 18x20 v1047–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonBlade 98 18x20 v950–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonBlade 98S v950–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonBlade Pro 100 v1047–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonBlade Pro 98 16x19 v1047–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonBlade Pro 98 16x19 v950–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonBlade Pro 98 18x20 v1047–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonBlade Pro 98 18x20 v950–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonBurn 100 LS v647–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonBurn 100S v550–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonBurn 100S v647–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonBurn Pink 105S v647–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonClash 100 Pro v350–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonClash 100 v350–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonClash 100 v3 BA Racquet47–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonClash 100L v350–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonClash 108 v250–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonClash 108 v350–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonDefyer 100 Racquet47–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonDefyer 100L Racquet47–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonDefyer 100UL Racquet47–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonDefyer 98 Pro Racquet47–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonHyper Hammer 53 Stretch OS55–65 lbs24.9–29.5 kg
WilsonPro Staff 97 Classic Racquet47–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonPro Staff 97 v14 Session Soiree47–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonPro Staff 97L Classic47–57 lbs21.3–25.9 kg
WilsonRF 0150–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonRF 01 Future50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonRF 01 Pro50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonRf 01 Pro Classic50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonShift 99 Pro48–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
WilsonShift 99L48–58 lbs21.8–26.3 kg
WilsonTriad Five50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonTriad Three50–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonUltra 100 v550–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonUltra 100L v550–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonUltra 100UL v550–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonUltra 111 v550–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonUltra 99 Pro v550–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonUltra Pro 16x19 v450–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonUltra Pro 18x20 v450–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
WilsonUltra Team v550–60 lbs22.7–27.2 kg
YonexEZONE 10045–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexEZONE 100L40–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexEZONE 100SL40–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexEZONE 10540–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexEZONE 11040–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexEZONE 9845–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexEZONE 98 TOUR45–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexEZONE 98+45–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexEZONE 98L40–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexEZONE ACE40–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexEZONE α45–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexMUSE 10040–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexMUSE 100L40–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexMUSE 100SL40–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexMUSE 10740–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexMUSE 9840–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexPERCEPT 10045–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexPERCEPT 100D45–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexPERCEPT 9745–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexPERCEPT 97D45–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexVCORE 10045–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexVCORE 100+45–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexVCORE 100D45–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexVCORE 100L40–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexVCORE 9545–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexVCORE 9845–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexVCORE 98 TOUR45–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexVCORE 98+45–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg
YonexVCORE ACE40–55 lbs18.1–24.9 kg
YonexVCORE α45–60 lbs20.4–27.2 kg

Fonte: especificação divulgada pelo fabricante de cada modelo. A faixa é do fabricante, não uma recomendação nossa.

Este texto descreve equipamento, não saúde. Dor persistente no braço, no cotovelo ou no punho é assunto de profissional de saúde.

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