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In a hurry? Here are the best products at a glance.
In a hurry? Here are the best products at a glance.
Tennis strings are important for playing the sport at any level. Even tennis hobbyists can benefit from the right strings in their racquets. The strings we’ve listed below are great for re-stringing your racquet so that it better fits your play style. We’ve done all of the research and review to gather up the best tennis strings for a variety of play styles so that there’s something for everyone. Here are some things you should know before we get started.
Gauge: The gauge of the string is a measure of its thickness. 15 is the thickest gauge and 19 is the thinnest. Thicker strings are more durable, but thinner strings offer better playability. ‘L’ gauges are half-stages between gauges.
Length: This will tell you how much string you are getting with your purchase. A 40-foot reel will only string a single racquet, so keep that in mind as you determine the value of these tennis strings.
Color: What color are the strings? You might have a color that you prefer or one that looks better with your racquet. Most strings have different color options, but we’ll let you know the basic color option here.
Type: What type of play is the string best for? Power requires a lower tension, control requires a higher tension, and spinning requires a tightly strung rod. We’ll let you know how the strings are best used.
Material: The materials are just as important as gauge and type when it comes to tennis strings. Natural gut strings are the top of the line, followed by multifilament strings, monofilament strings, synthetic gut, and hybrid strings.
Pieces: How many pieces come in the purchase? This will tell you how many packages, reels, or other containers of string that you’re getting. Each container will give you the length listed earlier in the information.
With that information under your belt, it’s time to start looking at some of the best tennis strings available for your racquets. We have tried to include the best strings for each type of play, and for a wide variety of gauges, materials, and expert levels. Our top pick and budget pick are our favorites, so check them out first before looking through the rest of the list. We’re sure you’ll find your new favorite tennis strings.
Samantha Dewitt
Expert Researcher and Writer
Samantha Dewitt is a lead researcher and writer for GeekWrapped, writing under a pen name. She gets excited about pet, baby, and science products and has over 12 years of experience.
Article last updated on:
September 29, 2019
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