John
TENNIS
STRINGER
about
Your Personal Stringer
Precision Stringing with Expert Care
LOCATION
By Appointment Only:
Grand Ave. Palisades Park, NJ
PRICING
Racquet Stringing – 30
Ready in 2–3 days
Strings sold separately
Complimentary overgrip installed
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Express Service – 15
Same-day or overnight (per racquet)
Pickup & Delivery – 10 / 15
Per trip (Local / Extended)
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Racquet Customization – 25+
Swingweight, twistweight, balance tuning
Grommet Replacement – 20
New grommets not included
Grip Replacement – 10+
Replacement grip sold separately
Grip Build-Up – 15
Heat sleeve to increase grip size
STRINGS
Synthetic Gut
Head Syn Gut – 5
Gosen OG Sheep Micro – 5
Prince Syn Gut w/ Duraflex – 6
Multifilament
Prince Premier Control – 9
Head Velocity MLT – 11
Prince Premier Touch – 13
Tecnifibre Multifeel – 14
Tecnifibre NRG2 – 20
Tecnifibre Triax – 21
Wilson NXT – 21
Yonex Rexis Speed – 21
Polyester
Head Lynx Tour – 13
Solinco Hyper-G – 14
Yonex Poly Tour Pro – 17
Yonex Poly Tour Spin – 17
Babolat RPM Team – 17
Babolat RPM Blast – 18
Luxilon ALU Power – 21
Luxilon 4G – 21
Natural Gut
Babolat VS Touch – 65*
Wilson Champion’s Choice Duo – 67*
Full string details: PDF
DETAILS
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For express requests, questions, or if you don’t see a time that works, please reach out directly.
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Tennis Strings
Tennis Balls
Overgrips
Replacement Grips
Vibration Dampeners
Ball Machine Rentals
Racquet Rentals
Racquets for Sale:
Babolat Pure Aero (2023) - grip size 3
Babolat Pure Aero 98 (2023) - grip size 2
Dunlop SX 600 - grip size 1
Head Extreme MP (2024) - grip size 2
Prince ATS Textreme Tour 98 Carbon - grip size 2, 3
Prince Ripcord 100 280g - grip size 0, 1, 2
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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 monofilament strings are for players who generate their own power and want maximum control. Stiffer strings can increase discomfort risk, so I generally advise caution for juniors and older players.
Multifilament: Made from many small fibers woven together. Great for players seeking comfort, power, and feel. These strings can move around in the stringbed, which may bother some players.
Synthetic: A versatile and affordable option offering a balanced mix of power, control, and durability. Commonly found as stock strings in new racquets. Great value for players who play occasionally.
Natural Gut: The premium choice for unmatched feel, comfort, power, and tension maintenance. A favorite among advanced players seeking the highest level of performance.
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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 2–4 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.
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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.
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Each racquet service begins with a thorough frame cleaning, a fresh overgrip, and an inspection for any damage or issues.
I prefer using two-piece stringing, as it distributes tension more evenly than one-piece stringing. The mains are started using the Yusuki method, double-pulling the center mains. For the crosses, I begin with a starting clamp rather than a starting knot. Before tying off with Parnell knots, I add 10% extra tension to the final string to reduce tension loss.
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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 an ERT300 is used to verify dynamic tension after stringing.