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The elasticity of the strings depends on the tension with which the racquet is strung. In general, gut strings are more elastic than synthetic strings, as a result of which they are generally strung more tautly. Players who like to hit the ball fast and hard usually
prefer tauter strings. Touch players, by contrast, tend to prefer slightly slacker stringing.