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In addition to strings, I carry essentials like tennis balls, replacement grips, overgrips, and dampeners. I also carry select Prince tennis racquets:

• Prince Ripcord 100 280g (for beginner to intermediate)

• Prince ATS Textreme Tour 98 Carbon (for intermediate to advanced)

I provide a curated mix of best-selling and top-performing strings, offering variety for every player. Here is an overview of the main types:

• Polyester: Low power, high spin potential. These are monofilament strings — stiff and not for the weak. I generally advise juniors & older players to avoid them due to increased risk of injury.

• Multifilament: Plenty of comfort and power. Made from many small fibers woven together. These strings can move around in the stringbed, which may bother some players.

• Fusion: A composite string blending polyester into a multifilament, engineered with modern technology, aimed at bridging the gap between polys and multis.

• Synthetic: Great value for players who play occasionally. Often found pre-strung in racquets when purchased new.

The old saying is play X times per week, then restring X times per year. But with today’s harder-hitting game, strings wear out faster and need restringing more often.

• Polyester: While durable, poly loses elasticity quickly and performance can drop sharply. Playing with “dead” strings increases the risk of injury, so restring regularly. If the strings stop sliding or start notching, it’s time to restring. Typical lifespan is 10–20 hours of play, depending on your hitting style and string choice.

• Multifilament: These typically fray before they break, and many players use them until they snap. However, if the stringbed starts to feel too loose or unpredictable, it’s time to restring.

• Synthetic: Holds tension better than poly but less than multifilament. A durable, good-value option that can last until you upgrade. Restring if it starts to feel too loose or inconsistent.

Your racquet has a manufacturer recommended tension range if you’re not sure where to start. Here are some guidelines:

• String type: It is generally advised to string polyester strings at a lower tension. For a similar feel with multifilament or synthetic gut, increase tension by 4–8 lbs.

• Stringing machine: Electronic constant-pull machines produce a tighter feel than manual machines. Adjust tension by 2–3 lbs to compensate.

• Mains vs crosses: Some players prefer the crosses slightly looser than the mains, letting the mains slide more easily and generate extra spin. Try a 2 lb difference to start.

I start every racquet service by cleaning the frame, fitting a fresh overgrip, and inspecting for any damage or issues.

I use two-piece stringing whenever possible, as it distributes tension more evenly. I start the mains using the Yusuki method, double-pulling the center mains. For the crosses, I begin with a clamp instead of a starting knot. Before tying off, I add 10% extra tension to the final string to reduce tension loss. I usually finish with a Parnell knot, and when the grommets allow, I prefer tying off crosses to crosses.

I use a Gamma X-ELS electronic constant-pull stringing machine with a 6-point mounting system. Accurate reference tension is maintained using a Wise 2090 Precision Calibrator, and and an ERT300 is used to verify dynamic tension after stringing.