FAQ's about
Strings
How can I get
more control or power from my racket? If
you want more control string your racket with a softer
string and higher tension. High tensions add control.
Lower tensions add more power. For even more power,
lower the tension and play with a thinner guage string.
Is thinner string the best?
Thinner guage string plays better but breaks more
often. Tennis string ranges from 15 guage (very thick)
to 20 guage (extremely thin). Most rackets are strung
with 16 or 17 guage string.
Why do my strings break?
Hitting the ball hard does not break
the strings. Putting a lot of spin on the ball breaks
the strings! The strings move more when a player adds
spin to the ball. The movement of the strings causes
friction which "saws" the strings in half and break.
How often should I re-string?
You should re-string your frame as many times in a year
as you play in a week. IF you play twice a week,
re-string twice a year. If that sounds too often, you
should re-string a minimum of once a year for best
results.
Comments and questions are welcome!
Send them via e-mail to Hank at our website or give him
a call at the club.
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