Tennis Stringing Service
We offer a professional tennis racket stringing service using high-quality electronic stringing machines. Please text to 514-272-8928 to discuss the options and to take an appointment for the racquet drop-off and pick-up, or send an email to support@sportsvirtuoso.com
We carry all most popular types of strings including various hybrid string combinations (different main and cross string). For example, this summer 2020, one of the most popular combinations at our store was Babolat RPM Power 17 gauge strung at 54 lb for the main string (vertical) and Babolat Xcel 16 gauge strung at 56 lb for the horizontal crosses (yes, lower tension for the polyester mains is recommended for this hybrid combination).
How often should you restring your tennis racquet?
Tennis strings have a shelf life even if you don't use your tennis racquet. Once you put the strings onto your racquet, they start to slowly deteriorate. Over time, this affects their elasticity and the way they feel. If you have ever wondered how long tennis strings last, you are not alone. This is a question that a lot of tennis players ask their stringers. The answer, however, is not as simple as you may think.
When you play tennis, the strings of your racquet slowly wear down. The exact amount of wear and tear the strings will take depends on a multitude of factors, such as the frequency of your play, the technique you use when you hit the tennis ball, weather conditions, the surface of the court, string pattern and the strings themselves.
In short, we recommend the following restringing schedule but we'd prefer to see your tennis racquet and personally ask you a few questions to determine if you need to have your racquet restrung, and to suggest the best tennis string and tension which suit your style of play.
| Level | Restringing frequency |
|---|---|
| Beginners who play a few times a month | Every 6 months |
| Intermediate players who play 1-2 times a week | Every 3 months |
| Advanced players who play 3-4 times a week | Every week |
| Tennis Racquet String Type (material) | String Tension Maintenance | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gut (cow intestine) | Very good | Very comfortable on the arm but fragile. Excellent power and feel. Expensive |
| Multifilament (nylon microfibers) | Good | Comfortable but fragile, similar to Natural Gut at a more affordable price |
| Synthetic Gut (nylon solid core) | Moderate | Average performance and durability, inexpensive |
| Polyester (polyester-based monofilament) | Poor | Harsh on the arm but offers a very good control and spin. Less power, durable. Prices vary. |
| Kevlar (aramid fiber) | very good | The most durable but too stiff and uncomfortable. Can lead to developing tennis elbow. Less popular. |
