Choosing Tennis Strings: Comfort, Feel & Durability

Choose Strings for Your Game

Tell the stringer what matters most to you: comfort, feel, spin or durability. Bring your racket model and previous setup, and explain how often you play and what you'd like to change.

Compare the Main Families

Ask about synthetic gut, multifilament, polyester and natural gut. Discuss the feel, comfort and durability you want, your playing level and your previous setup so the stringer can explain the options.

Finding the Right String Tension

Use the racket manufacturer's tension guidance as a starting point and discuss the string and frame with your stringer. The right setup depends on the racket, string and player. Note the final tension so you can compare it at the next restring.

Local Racket Stringing Shops

Operator Sources

Questions Before You Go