On-Court Tennis has two new electronic stringing machines, the Prince 5000 and 6000, so that our customers can have the best racquet stringing in town. These machines are some of the best and newest on the market. Come check it out and remember we always offer next day stringing.
Stringing fee is complimentary with the purchase of a new racquet!
Strings can be a very confusing topic for many players. When selecting a string, there are multiple factors to consider, such as gauge, material, power, playability, durability and tension. Below is some general information about strings to help you get started.
Gauges
The first feature of any string is the gauge or thickness of the string. Racquet string comes in gauges from 15 gauge to 19 gauge, with 15 gauge being the thickest and 19 gauge the thinnest. Thicker gauge string is more durable but can feel slightly flexible. Thinner gauge string grabs the ball better and generates more spin and power giving a crisper, tighter feeling. Most players request that their racquet to be strung with 16 or 17 gauge which gives durability as well as feel.
Materials
Natural Gut| The undisputed champion of tennis strings that provides ultimate playability and feel. Although expensive, natural gut is the best choice for players with arm problems or that simply want the best. Today, natural gut is mainly used in hybrids for the crosses.
Synthetic String (Solid Core)| Offers a wide range of playability, power or control depending on what tension is chosen. It's low cost is an attractive feature to players who restring their racquets often to maintain a consistent feel. This string offers a crisp, solid feel and works well in all player's (control) racquets.
Synthetic String (Multifilament) | Offers the most performance for the money. This string aims to replicate natural gut at a much lower cost. These strings have a soft outer coating which works well in power racquets by compensating for some of the stiff attributes of the racquet. This is our favorite string and we suggest everyone give it a try!
Hybrid String| Excellent durability and power. Hybrids are a combination of Polyester or Kevlar mains with the crosses being a synthetic multifilament or natural gut. Polyester and Kevlar are very stiff monofilament strings and we do not suggest using these strings if you have arm problems.
Tension
String tension is the final piece in the racquet-string-tension combination. All racquets come with a suggested range of string tension, usually between 50 and 60 pounds (midplus) or 55 to 65 pounds (oversize). For better control, tighter tension is suggested. To achieve more power, a lesser tension is suggested. Most players have their racquets strung closer to the mid-point of the range or a little above the mid-point. We suggest a string tension of about 2 to 3 pounds over the mid-point of the range of your racquet. Here are a few suggestions on helping you determine string tension:
1. Beginner players need more control; but, tighter tension is not the solution. These players should use a softer, forgiving string at a mid to lower tension to help with off-center hits. 2. Advanced players who have a full, fast swing need more control and will benefit from the tighter tension. The tighter tension will also enhance spin potential for topspin and slice players. 3. For players with arm injuries, lower tensions with a softer stringbed will reduce the amount of shock and vibration transmitted to the hand, wrist and elbow.
