Ask the Stringer: Are There Strings to Prevent Tennis Elbow?

Ask the Stringer: Are There Strings to Prevent Tennis Elbow?

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Q: I'm worried that I might be developing tennis elbow. Are there any strings that will help prevent tennis elbow or at least alleviate my...
Ask the Stringer: Can Pulling Cross Strings Through Too Quickly Damage a Racquet?

Ask the Stringer: Can Pulling Cross Strings Through Too Quickly Damage a Racquet?

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Q: I string my own racquets but a tennis buddy told me that pulling the cross strings through too quickly isn't good. Is this true and wha...
Ask the Stringer: Do Tennis Racquets Ever Wear Out? Should I Replace My Racquet Frame?

Ask the Stringer: Do Tennis Racquets Ever Wear Out? Should I Replace My Racquet Frame?

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Q: I've had my racquet for about 10 years and am wondering if it's time to take the plunge on a new one. Do racquets ever "wear out?" ...
10 Clever Uses for Old Tennis Balls

10 Clever Uses for Old Tennis Balls

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What do you when your tennis balls lose their bounce? When they can no longer serve as they were once meant to? If you have a dog (and d...
Ask the Stringer: Will Stringing My Racquet Looser or Tighter Increase the Longevity of the String?

Ask the Stringer: Will Stringing My Racquet Looser or Tighter Increase the Longevity of the String?

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Q: If I string my racquet looser/tighter, will it increase the longevity of my strings? A: I've actually heard people submit theori...
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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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...
How Does Your Brain Respond to a Tennis Ball Moving over 100 MPH?

How Does Your Brain Respond to a Tennis Ball Moving over 100 MPH?

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Have you ever wondered how tennis players hit balls moving over 100 mph with pinpoint accuracy? How does our brain see a tennis ball flyin...
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...