How often should I have my racket restrung?
We recommend that you have your racket restrung after a maximum of 40 hours of on court playing time or how often you play.
| Number of times per week played | When you should restring |
| 1-2 | Every 6 months |
| 3 | Every 4 months |
| 4 | Every 3 months |
| 5+ | Every 2 months |
How do I know if my racket needs restringing?
Your strings will lose tension over time, which stops the strings from performing how they should. Signs that your strings have lost tension are:
- Your racket starts to feel ‘dead’ or lifeless
- You are having to hit the ball harder to get the ball to go deeper in the court.
- The racket sounds different when you hit the ball.
What are the different types of string?
Natural Gut
- A natural material made from animal intestine (bovine).
- A very popular string as it helps to create power, spin and control.
- The most expensive and least durable of all string types. This string is very likely to break in wet conditions!
Synthetic Gut
- Used in many factory strung rackets.
- Suitable for many playing levels.
- A development of natural gut, more durable and comes in a variety of different colours.
- Tends to be a softer string that can provide a good balance of power and control.
Multifilaments
- Popular choice for many players as it provides a great mixture of playability and durability.
- Thinner strands are wound around one another to create variations on spin, power, control and durability.
Polyester
- Provide the highest level of power, spin and control.
- Often used with another type of string such as synthetic gut to create a hybrid.
- Has a high impact on the arm, so not recommended for junior players.
Restrings start from £20 per racket and we have a wide range of strings available to choose from including Wilson, Luxilon, Babolat and Yonex. If you would like more information about restringing please get in touch.