Help With Whip

[CHSLaX19]

When i first got my new mesh (STX Rail Hard Dura Mesh) i strung in on my P2 and it was nice for the first couple days and the pocket was just right. then after 2 days of practice its starts drooping and gets illegal and a lot of whip it almost goes straight down now. I ve tried adjusting the bottom strings but it doesnt help, i like mine with no whip, what should i do??

[UVAlaxer432]

www.jimalax.com thats what you should do.

[chsattack22]

pics would help and yes definately get some jimalax mesh. but in the meantime just tighten the bottom string, make sure the sidewalls are tight, and play with the shooters.

[JellyUK]

STX mesh is well known for being affected by rain, and it sags badly. I would recommend making a Jima order (link above) and getting some hard mesh, or semi hard maybe.

I've never used it, but rail mesh is thought to be junk around here, so unless you are particularly attached to it, i would consider going with a "plain" mesh.

Do you play in a particularly wet environment?

[CHSLaX19]

i play in maryland for my high school sometimes its wet and if that mesh gets one drop of water it sags soooo much. but i really didnt pick the mesh i got it for free from my friend and so i used it and ive had problems with it ever since. im prolbably making a jima order tonight. lol

[laxreid133]

Yea the stx mesh sags alot.. i think u should try some new mesh from jimlax proly. Or try loosen up shooting strings at top

[RockStar]

.......Or try loosen up shooting strings at top
Careful with this, sometimes you get whip from having strings that are too loose.

Without seeing pics, it's tough to say for sure, but you can try moving the bottom string up one row of diamonds. This will make the ball sit a little higher in the pocket, but depending on the source of your whip problem, this might work.

Also, check your sidewalls. If they're sagging even just a little bit, it can kill you. The strings I use stretch over time, so I have to crank 'em tight every three weeks or so.