Choosing the right string for your tennis racket
It's important to pay close attention to your string selection. Indeed, the string is the first to come into contact with the ball and delivers approximately 50% of the feel. Too often overlooked, it will nevertheless ensure maximum playing pleasure and, above all, improve your performance. There are several string families: gut, multifilament, monofilament, and hybrids. Each of these families offers its advantages but also its disadvantages.
What strings should I use on my tennis racket?
Choosing the right string will give you the right combination with your racquet. This will ensure optimal performance and give you excellent results on the court. Monofilament is ideal for heavy hitters looking for control, while gut is ideal for players seeking power and comfort. We recommend multifilament for beginners and competitive players looking for easy power and a good level of comfort. Synthetic strings are ideal for recreational players looking for an economical string.
Which tennis string is right for your playing style?
Are you looking for power and comfort? Then multifilament strings are ideal for your tennis racket. If you want the best ball feel, power, comfort, and tension retention, you'll want to consider gut strings. However, if you want to improve the durability of your string while improving ball control, monofilament is the option for you. If you're looking for a budget-friendly string, consider synthetic gut strings, but beware of rapid performance loss. Finally, monofilament/multifilament or gut hybrids are ideal for players looking for durability and comfort.
What is the lifespan of a rope?
It all depends on the nature of your string, but you will need to change your string at most every 6 months to maintain maximum performance on your tennis racket. This will be the case for multifilament and gut strings. Regarding monofilaments, you need to change it every 20 hours of play at the most. Beyond that, the vibrations emitted become more and more harmful and you run the risk of getting tennis elbow. You will need to change a hybrid string every 25 hours of play. Synthetic gut strings quickly lose their tension and we recommend changing them every 15 hours of play to maximize your playing pleasure.
How to choose your tennis string gauge?
The average gauge for monofilament is 1.25, while for multifilament it's 1.30. The thicker your gauge, the more control and durability you'll gain. Conversely, the thinner the gauge, the more power and feel you'll gain. Don't hesitate to contact our team to help you select your tennis string.
What voltage should I apply?
Here are the classic tensions that should be refined according to your playing style and research. This will give you a good basis for applying the correct tension. On a multifilament and gut string, the basic tension is 25 kilos, while on a monofilament string it is 23 kilos and 24 kilos on a synthetic gut string.
The best brands
This is a question you often ask us, but there is no best brand, just a string that will suit you better than another. Some brands have developed ultra-premium strings like Luxilon and Solinco. Major brands like Head, Wilson, Babolat, and Tecnifibre offer a wide variety of strings that can suit most players. You will find all the references in sets and reels.
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