What are the main strings on a tennis racquet?

What are the main strings on a tennis racquet?

The most common on the pro tours right now features a strong, endurance string—such as a polyester or Luxilon—in the mains (the ones that go up and down) and natural gut or a soft multifilament in the crosses.

How much does it cost to string a tennis racquet?

The average total cost to string a racquet is between $20-40. This includes two main factors: the cost of purchasing strings and the cost of labor. The average cost of tennis strings is $10-20 and the average cost of labor is $10-20.

How do you start stringing a tennis racket?

Pull the main strings. The main strings run parallel to the long axis of the racquet. Insert the string into the holes at the head of the racquet, thread it down through the neck and back up to the head. Secure the end of the string into the grip and move the rod into the horizontal position.

Can you string a tennis racket by hand?

You can string by hand. Awls are used to hold tension, you tension the string around by wrapping it around a dowel,rotating the string until you get the pitch on the plucked string that sounds tight enough. Carefully push the awl in the hole to lock the tension.