Stringing Advice

Tennis Stringing Advice

The right string set‑up can make a real difference to how your racket feels and performs.

These guidelines will help you understand the main options.

String Material

Natural gut
• Excellent feel, power, and comfort
• Loses tension faster and is more expensive
• Best suited to experienced players

Synthetic gut
• Balanced performance and good durability
• Cost‑effective and easy to play with
• A solid choice for most club players

Multifilament
• Softer feel with good comfort and power
• More arm‑friendly than polyester
• Popular with players looking for feel and touch

Polyester
• Firmer feel with strong control
• Best for frequent or advanced players
• Less forgiving at lower swing speeds

String Gauge

Thicker gauge
• More durable
• Slightly less feel and power

Thinner gauge
• More feel and control
• Breaks more quickly

Tension

Higher tension
• More control
• Less power and comfort

Lower tension
• More power and comfort
• Slightly reduced control

Playing Style

• Baseline players often prefer polyester at a higher tension
• All‑court players benefit from a balanced set‑up
• Beginners usually suit synthetic gut or multifilament
• Players with arm issues should consider softer strings at lower tension

The right set‑up is the one that feels right for you.

Squash Stringing Advice

The right string set‑up can make a real difference to how your squash racket feels and performs.

These guidelines outline the main options.

String Gauge

17 gauge
• Most common option
• Good balance of power, control, and durability

18 gauge
• More feel and control
• Less durable

Tension

High tension
• More control and accuracy
• Less power

Mid tension
• Balanced performance
• Popular with club players

Low tension
• More power and comfort
• Useful for beginners or players with arm issues

Racketball

Similar principles apply.

• Higher tension offers more control
• Lower tension increases power and comfort
• Mid tension suits most players

Summary

There’s no one‑size‑fits‑all solution.

String choice and tension should complement how you play.

If you’re unsure, advice is always available before restringing.

Juniors

Junior players benefit from a softer, more forgiving set‑up.

• Synthetic gut or multifilament strings are usually best

• Lower to mid tension helps with comfort and power

• Avoid polyester unless advised by a coach

String choice should support technique development and reduce strain on the arm.

Competitive Juniors

Competitive junior players often require a more responsive set‑up as their game develops.

• String choice should reflect swing speed, strength, and training volume

• Polyester may be suitable in some cases, usually at a lower tension

• Comfort and durability should still be considered alongside performance

Competitive demands can change quickly, and long‑term arm health remains important during growth and development.

A balanced approach to string choice and tension helps support performance while reducing unnecessary strain.

If you’re unsure, advice is always available before restringing.