Wilson NXT (pre-stretched)

Wilson NXT (Pre-Stretched)

Setup
Main: NXT PS 16G 55lbs
Cross: Gosen Polylon Ice 17G 52lbs

Stringing: It is suggested by many stringers that NXT be pre-stretched before stringing. NXT holds massive coil memory in its stock form. If strung without stretching, the string tends to lose tension quicker and play much softer than anticipated.

I decided to give NXT a stretch and compare it to the stock form of NXT. Here is the quick comparison between NXT and NXT pre-stretched.

Power: NXT
Control: About the same
Spin: NXT PS by a slight margin
Stiffness: NXT PS
Feel: NXT
Durability: About the same
Tension Maintenance: NXT PS

NXT PS plays slightly with more spin and stiffness. For me stock form and stretching it did not make a huge difference in playability. Others may argue that stretching NXT makes a huge difference in play. Bottom line is I believe stretch or no stretch all comes down to personal preference.