RestringingRestringing your racquet can be a very important for your game and for your body. The wrong string or having the wrong tension in your racquet can cause problems like not enough power, control or no feel. Also if your racquet is strung to tight or has the wrong string, it can create injuries like tennis elbow, wrist and shoulder problems.
How often should I get my racquet strung?
A lot of people wait until they break a string in there racquet before restringing, but if your not breaking strings on a regular basis then you need to try to recognize when your racquet needs to be strung. Just as the mattress on your bed loses its spring over time, your racquet strings loses its spring (tension) over time. String and the right tension gives you feel, control and power but as the string loses its elasticity you start to lose all that feel. A good rule of thumb is to have your racquet strung as many times a year as you play a week. So if you play twice a week, then you should get your racquet strung twice a year.
What type of string should I use?
With so many choices of string to choose from it can be very confusing and sometimes overwhelming. So I’m going to explain the four main types of string for you.
Nylon String
Nylon string, the other name for it being Synthetic Gut, is a great all-round string. This has to be one of the most popular strings that I string with for my customers. As one of the cheapest strings, it has a great crisp feel compared to Multifilament, but is not as gentle on the arm as the Multi or gut strings. Synthetic gut is a great all round string for beginners to intermediate players, it is fairly durable and holds tension well. Click for restringing prices with Nylon/Synthetic gut
Polyester & Kevlar
Both Polyester and Kevlar are very durable strings. Great for players that break strings frequently, hard hitters and players with out arm problems. Kevlar gives good control A1 durability and holds tension well. BUT I would not recommend you string your racquet with just Kevlar. Usually racquets strung with Kevlar are hybrid strung, meaning the mains of your racquet are strung with Kevlar and the crosses are strung with a softer string so it’s not to harsh on the arm. Poly has much more playability and you do not have to hybrid string with poly, it holds tension well and is a great string to use when looking for maximum durability and control. Click for restringing prices with Polyester & Kevlar
Multifilament
Personally I think this a fantastic string, it has great feel and it’s easy on the arm. A1 playability and holds tension well. A good string to try when looking for an arm friendly string with power and control. Click for restringing prices with Multifilament
Textured Strings
These strings are great for players that hit with a lot of topspin. These strings have grooves wrapped around them, which produces more spin when you make contact with the ball. Click for restringing prices with Textured Strings
What tension should I string my racquet?
The tension of your racquet is very important as it affects the feel, control and power of your strokes.
There is a guide on the racquet giving you the tension range you should have your racquet strung at. A lot of professional players do string their racquets out side these tensions which is ok if you like the feel, but if the racquet is damaged (cracked) while strung out side the recommended tension range the warranty can become void.
So if your not sure what tension to get your racquet strung at, start in the middle or a couple of Lbs higher of the recommended string tension on your racquet. For example, if the recommended string tension is between 50Lbs and 60Lbs, then start at 57Lbs and work from there. If you feel like your not getting enough power and the ball is falling short in the court, then drop it a few Lbs. Maybe your hitting a lot of balls long and not getting much control, then up the tension a couple of Lbs. Just remember if you change the string type you will have to play around with the string tension again as a Synthetic gut string will not pull up as tight or be as stiff as polyester string so you may need to drop the tension a little, where going from a Synthetic gut to a multifilament you will feel like the ball is rebounding off your racquet and shooting long. So in that case you need to tighten up the strings.
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