Deciding when you need to restring your tennis racket can be quite a quandary. To make things even more complicated there are over 500 different brands and types of tennis strings to choose from when you do decide to restring your racket.
So what should you do?
How often you restring will depend If you are a pro, a college player, a top junior or a competitive social player. The more you play and the more pressure you put on yourself to perform will dictate your restringing time line. The reason is that you want your racket to perform in sync with your well honed tennis skills.
Tennis racket strings start to lose tension from the very time your stringer as finished your restring. You may have had it strung at 62 pounds, but after a few hours it may be down to 61 pounds. This drop in tension can mean the difference between finding the line or shooting long. The reason is that as string tension deteriorates, the strings flex more upon impact. This cushions the ball more, reducing compression against the strings, creating more rebound and effectively more power. More than you bargained for generally resulting in an over hit.
Pros and elite college players will want to restring before every practice and match. They will sometimes have up to 10 rackets strung every day. There is a rumour around the WTA that Venus Williams has 12 rackets freshly strung everyday of a tournament.
If the pros do it regularly there must be something to be gained. Most pros have a string sponsor and college players have their athletic department pick up the tab. For juniors and social players it is another story. A restring will cost anywhere from $20 to $70 depending on brand and type of tennis string.
So the solution to the question about how often you should restring your tennis racket will depend on how serious you are about your stroke quality, how passionate you are about your game and how deep your pockets are to support your tennis habit.
My advice is that if you would like to maintain some consistency in your tennis game, then you should restring as often as possible. Buy a sturdy tennis restringing machine and learn to restring your own rackets. This will save you heaps and add to your tennis experience.
If a person has tennis elbow, the racket that they use should have a wide head and a flexible frame. Avoid excessive vibration through the arm when hitting a tennis ball with information from a USPTA certified tennis pro in this free video on tennis equipment.
Editors recommendation:
This would be my choice as at 21st May 2010.
Yonex S-Fit 5 (112) Tennis Racquets. NEW Dual OPS Technology
Yonex S-Fit 5 (112) Tennis Racquet
The new Dual OPS technology decreases air resistance by 10% for increased swing speed and added power. Less torque on off-center hits allows for a 13% increase in racquet stability. Compared to conventional racquet shafts, Dual OPS technology reduces vibration by 10%, enhancing feel and comfort.
Expert: Lincoln Ward
Bio: Lincoln Ward is a USPTA Certified Tennis Pro. He has 13 years of competitive playing experience, as well as 10 years of coaching experience.
Filmmaker: Todd Green
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Annoying rattles in your racket can be very distracting. Fix it before it drives you nuts.
This is one way to remove a the rattle sound in a tennis racquet. There are other culprits, but this is the most common. Don’t confuse the vibration sound of strings as a rattle in your racket. If you can hear the sound only on impact, it may be the strings. Try adding a vibration dampener first. Enjoy!
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While this measurement is usually only important to accomplished players, it is critical to help you understand which racket will suit your game.
This is how to find the balance of your tennis racket. You’ll nee a balance bar similar to what is shown on the video. If you are steady, you can do the same with a broom stick and a yardstick. 
Enjoy!
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Here is a question that many ask:
“My mom got these tennis rackets a year or two ago. They’ve always looked old, and of course they haven’t gotten any better. I have a hard time hitting the ball with them because they seem hard and brittle. Do the strings need to be replaced? Would it be cheaper just to get a different racket. We don’t play for more than just fun, and we got these rackets because they were cheap. So I guess it doesn’t even matter that our rackets are bad. But I just wanted to know if they need replacing.”
Got any suggestions?
Editor recommends:
Luxilon Big Banger Original (16) Tennis String
Luxilon Big Banger Original (16) Tennis String
Do Tennis stars have to conform to an expected “Rock Star”, secular code of behavior? From an Indian friend:
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“In the 21st century when women are claiming their rightful place in the world as equal to men after centuries of oppression, Sania Mirza has chosen to become the second wife of a Pakistani muslim in a polygamous marriage. Bravo Sania, way to go wasting all that fight for women’s empowerment. I was wondering why Sania bothers with the mini skirts for tennis when her mentality is still in a Burkha.
Oh no..What has she greatly achieved so far? to be a rolemodel? HOW MANY GRANDSLAMS SHE HAS WON, TO BE SAID AS INTERNATIONAL STAR OR QUEEN OF TENNIS? She has been over hyped, just because of her dress, looks and being a poster girl, all for cheap publicity. WE CAN SAY SAINA NEHWAL IS A CHAMPION, BUT DEFINITELY NOT THIS WOMAN. I FEEL GLAD THAT SHE WILL LEAVE INDIA, AND LET OUR COUNTRY GET SOME REALLY TALENTED SPORTSPERSONS FOR TENNIS.”
Nadia looks as though she could cut it at a division 1 NCAA College Tennis Program. She looks determined and keeps a steady head. If College Tennis is what you aspire too, getting to Nadia’s standard is a must. Nadia is now plying her trade at Lee College Texas. I am a fan.
Nadia Lee Tennis NCAA – US College Tennis Recruiting Video Application, video by advantage-tennis.co.uk Recorded in February 2007, now at a College in the USA.
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I need help and I can’t afford tennis lessons. For those of you that are tennis pros or experts, what should I work on fixing my forehand?
The answer is to find a hitting partner and learn to co-operatively rally. Your stroke preparation and footwork are ok, but you will become better with more co-operative rally practice. The Coach
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This a great slide presentation to music of some very pertinent tennis affirmations that will help you build a strong mental approach to your tennis, and help you win more tennis match’s. You could use this as a template to make your own mind movie for regular review.
Pictures of Grant playing tennis with inspirational quotes and affirmations
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