Ask the Stringer: Why are some strings so much more expensive than others?

Ask the Stringer: Why are some strings so much more expensive than others?

Ryan Woodring
Q: Why are some stringer so much more expensive than others? A: There are loads of different materials and processes that can be us...
Ask the Stringer: Is Natural Gut String Really What It Sounds Like? Is It Worth the Higher Price?

Ask the Stringer: Is Natural Gut String Really What It Sounds Like? Is It Worth the Higher Price?

Holabird Sports
Q: Is natural gut string really what it sounds like? It is worth the higher price? A: Yes, natural gut really is what it sounds lik...
Ask the Stringer: Better String for a Top Spin Tennis Player?

Ask the Stringer: Better String for a Top Spin Tennis Player?

Ryan Woodring
Q: I am a top spin tennis player. I am using a TNT2 FUSION PLUS 19 by GAMMA. I string my racquet at 51 lbs (main) & 54 lbs (cross). Pl...
Ask the Stringer: What Is Spaghetti Stringing?

Ask the Stringer: What Is Spaghetti Stringing?

Holabird Sports
Q: What is "spaghetti stringing?" A: "Spaghetti stringing" is—in short—a method of stringing in which the main strings and the cros...
Ask the Stringer: After Breaking a String Do I Really Need to Cut Them All?

Ask the Stringer: After Breaking a String Do I Really Need to Cut Them All?

Holabird Sports
Q: After breaking a string, is it okay to leave it like that? Do I really need to cut all the strings? A:  I would absolutely recommend c...
Ask the Stringer: Why isn't my favorite string available in different colors?

Ask the Stringer: Why isn't my favorite string available in different colors?

Ryan Woodring
Q: I see other people using cool colored strings. Why isn't my favorite string available in different colors? A: There could be sev...
Ask the Stringer: Can I Patch My Racquet Strings?

Ask the Stringer: Can I Patch My Racquet Strings?

Holabird Sports
Q: I broke a string the other day. Do I really need to have my whole racquet restrung, or can I just have that string repaired/replaced? ...
Ask the Stringer: Do Extreme Temperatures Affect My Strings?

Ask the Stringer: Do Extreme Temperatures Affect My Strings?

Holabird Sports
Q: Do extreme temperature's affect my strings? A: Yes, extreme temperatures can negatively affect both the racquet frame and the str...
Ask the Stringer: What is the Most Exciting New String Technology?

Ask the Stringer: What is the Most Exciting New String Technology?

Ryan Woodring
Q: In your opinion, what is the most exciting string technology to come along lately? A: String companies are always innovating and...
Ask the Stringer: Do You Use a Different String Based on the Weather?

Ask the Stringer: Do You Use a Different String Based on the Weather?

Holabird Sports
Q: Do you recommend a different string/tension based on the weather? A: Some players—and many pros—do use different tensions based ...
Ask the Stringer: Is There a Way to Measure Tension Loss in My Strings?

Ask the Stringer: Is There a Way to Measure Tension Loss in My Strings?

Holabird Sports
Q: Is there a way to measure tension loss in my strings? A: There are several commercially available products that can be used to te...
Ask the Stringer: When Should I Replace My Strings?

Ask the Stringer: When Should I Replace My Strings?

Ryan Woodring
Q: When should I replace my strings? A: As a general rule of thumb, you should replace your strings at least once a year, even if y...