HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU RESTRING YOUR RACQUET?

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General guidance is to change your strings per year as many times as you play in a week.  So if you play 4 times a week, change your string quarterly.  Beginner players may be less sensitive to tension loss and so may go longer.

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WHY SHOULD YOU RESTRING?

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When we string your racquet, we pull the string hard to create a desired tension.  And then your hits and the heat and other factors reduce that tension.  As your strings lose tension, you may gain more power and feel - and you lose some control.  For anyone suffering injuries (like tennis elbow), a freshly strung racket can help cut down on shock and therefore increase comfort.

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AND DO SEEK HELP !

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Tammie can help you assess options when you have your racquet restrung, like tension, gauge and string material.  Talk to your stringer and they should ask questions - like do you have injuries, do you play a lot of soft game, etc.  Most stringers offer recommendation to help you choose the string that is best for you. 

 

Rays Racquets can provide strings and restringing services and offers a 10% discount to PCTC Members.  Services are just $18 for labor (strings sold separately and usually $15-$20 range).  Restringing is usually done in 24-48 hours.

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Wigwam Tennis is closer (in miles) and also sells strings and provides restringing services. Services there range from $24-$32 dollars and depending on string type.