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Information about tennis strings, such as tennis string reviews, articles about co-poly strings, multifilament strings, natural gut strings and other types of tennis strings.
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The Most Popular Tennis String
Alex Mann has written a short history lesson detailing the most popular tennis string. It’s made in Belgium. The Most Popular Tennis String At the 1997 French Open, an unseeded Gustavo Kuerten stunned the men’s field to become the lowest ranked men’s singles champion in history. The unknown Brazilian powered his way through the likes of […]
Ben Shelton’s String Setup
Ben Shelton’s string setup keeps changing. I have previously written about Ben Shelton’s new strings. But what has changed? A Closer Look at Ben Shelton’s String Setup Ben Shelton is one of the most exciting up-and-coming players on the tour. He has quickly moved up the rankings and has an explosive game backed with a […]
What is the difference between a multifilament and a monofilament tennis string?
What is the difference between a multifilament and a monofilament tennis string? It is one of the most common questions we get. What is the difference between a multifilament and a monofilament tennis string? The type of string used can significantly influence a player’s game. Strings can impact the racquet’s power, control, spin, and overall […]
The Environmental Challenges of Tennis Balls and Strings
Tennis stands before several tough sustainability issues. Here are the environmental challenges of tennis balls and strings. The Environmental Challenges of Tennis Balls and Strings Introduction Tennis captivates millions of players and fans around the world. The thrill of a perfectly executed forehand, the excitement of a closely contested match, and the elegance of the […]
Babolat Xalt Review
Babolat Xalt is a new multifilament string focused on comfort and control. Here is our Babolat Xalt Review. Babolat Xalt Review Are people still using multifilament strings in this day of so many different polyester strings? Yes, they do. It offers superior comfort and good power. You won’t find the control and spin potential of […]
Solinco Revolution Review
Solinco is well-known and respected for their polyester offerings. Our contributor Oak Gast has written a Solinco Revolution Review. Solinco Revolution Review In addition to being utilized by recreational and college players en masse, they have several tour endorsements for their iconic lines like Confidential, Tour Bite, and the ever-classic Hyper-G. Revolution (check out the […]
Yonex Poly Tour Pro Review
Why is Yonex Poly Tour Pro one of the most popular strings on tour and among club players? Here is our Yonex Poly Tour Pro Review. Yonex Poly Tour Pro Review I got this question and thought I’d answer it in a video called “Why do so many pros use Yonex Poly Tour Pro?” (and […]
The ERT 300 is back!
The ERT 300 is an iconic little machine to measure the dynamic string tension of your racquet. This is used by stringers worldwide. The ERT 300 is back I have used my second-hand ERT 300 ever since I started stringing. It allows me to be exact in my stringing over and over again and check […]
Velociti Catalyst – biodegradable tennis string
I am currently testing Velociti Catalyst, a synthetic biodegradable string that on paper performs like any quality poly out there. Velociti Catalyst – a biodegradable tennis string I love seeing smaller companies and start-ups try new things. Velociti Catalyst is one of those initiatives. The inventor and founder, Ryan Burbary, grew up in the tennis […]
Different string gauges in mains and crosses
One of our new contributors is Sean McAvoy, who has written this interesting article about different string gauges in mains and crosses. Different string gauges in mains and crosses When stringing hybrids, people usually consider what strings should go in the mains and crosses. However, the thickness of each string is often less discussed. Some […]