There are too many things to list! The key is does it seem good to you? Consistency is the key. Does it feel and play the same after every restring? It should, unless you have changed string or tension. Does your stringer talk to you about your game? In order to help you make the best decision about your string set-up, he or she must talk to you. If they seem more interested in selling you their favourite string, then beware! One final clue is find out if they are certified by the U.S. Racquet Stringers Association as a Certified Racquet Stringer or Master Racquet Technician. If they are they will have a certificate displayed with their name on it. Many big box chains have one certified person for many stores and tout the certification but the guy actually stringing your racquet is clueless and careless!

When Should I Restring My Racquet?

Learn to pay attention to your strings. They are your most important piece of equipment. Remember, the strings are the only part of the racquet to contact the ball. At least that is our goal! If your racquet is starting to feel dead; if you have to swing harder to get the ball deep; if you are making good contact, but getting fewer solid hits; if your strings sound different when contact is made; or if it feels as though the sweetspot has disappeared, then it is probably time to restring.

Strings may feel tight, but play dead. This is because strings lose their elasticity and resilience, which is their ability to return energy to the ball. When strings wear out, the string stretches further, but rebounds slower with less force. The strings return less energy to the ball, resulting in less power to the shot.
Strings don't have to break to be worn out (dead). How often you restring depends on your racquet, string type, style of play, playing surface, and frequency of play. Generally, it is recommended that you restring after every 50 hours of play. A good rule of thumb is to restring as many times each year as you average playing each week. If you average playing four times per week, you should restring every 3 months or 4 times per year. As a minimum, you should restring every six months because strings will go dead in this time regardless of the frequency of play.

CUSTOM STRINGING: Matching the right string and the right tension for your particular racquet and your particular style of play to give you the optimum performance from your racquet.  

Choosing the Right String and the Right Tension: 

Once you've found the perfect racquet, you need to fine tune it with a string and tension that best suits the racquet, as well as your particular style of play. Finding the perfect combination of string and tension make take a little time and effort, but the end result will be well worth it. Racquet Technician David Munt can help you select the right string and the right tension to help you get the optimum performance from your racquet.

Generally, the more playable a string is, the less durable, and vice versa. If you are a frequent string breaker, you may have to sacrifice some playability to gain durability. By discussing how you play with our Master Racquet Technician, David he can assist you finding the perfect set-up for your racquet and your game. It may take a few string jobs to tweak your set-up, but in the end you'll achieve the optimum performance from your racquet. And with our consistent service you'll be assured that each time your racquet is serviced, it will play the same as it did the last time.

FOR THE PLAYER WITH ARM PAIN: We are not doctors and we cannot cure tennis elbow, but we have been able to help a lot of players who suffer with sore elbows or shoulders. Choosing the proper racquet, string, tension, and grip size can make a big difference in the way your arm feels. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. There are many causes. Improper stoke technique, overuse, and other things contribute to the pain. We can't help with those. We can give you some guidance about your equipment. Again, there is no ONE answer. We have "cured" some by prescribing a heavier racquet, and others with a lighter racquet. The first approach is common sense. When did your arm first begin to hurt? Did it follow a change? New strings? New racquet? New/Different Stroke technique? Often an honest answer to these questions will provide an insight to the cause of the pain. Too light of a racquet can cause the arm to take too much of the impact of the ball, while too heavy of a racquet can cause the arm to fatigue. A thorough discussion with one of our Racquet Technician can help you sort through your problem and hopefully get you back on the court pain free. Some of our cures include customizing your racquet. However, the most common cure is utilizing a softer string bed by using a very resilient string such as Natural Gut or a Multi-filament synthetic. Your cure may be as simple as resizing your grip or just installing a new fresh grip that is easier to hold. Don't suffer in pain, let us see if we can help you get back on the court pain free.