The quality of the strings that you use on your tennis racquet really does matter. The following tennis string guide should give you a basic starting point for choosing and using the right strings for your tennis racquet. Keep in mind that tennis strings are available with a wide variety of different thicknesses and the way to tell is from the decrease in the number of the string gauge.
Reading the String Gauge
The thickest type of tennis racquet string that is available is the 15 gauge thickness. This thickness is approximately 1.41 mm to 1.49 mm thick. There is a much thinner string which is the 19 gauge thickness, which only measures between 1 mm and 1.1 mm. every gauge has thinner varieties of it available, and these have an L associated with them, which stands for "Light". In other words, if the gauge is 19 L, it is a lighter or thinner form than standard 19 gauge string. The same is true for every other gauge of tennis racquet string. Higher gauges are generally thinner and they offer greater feel and more power, and lower gauges are thicker and offer more durability in the long run. Beginner and intermediate rackets are better off with thicker strings, while professionals should aim for between 16 gauge and 18 gauge.
Types of Strings
Tennis string guides can classify different types of strings based on their construction or the material that they are made from. In terms of the material used to create the strings, tennis racquet strings are capable of being natural gut, nylon, polyester and Kevlar.
Nylon: This is a fairly affordable type of string and it is suitable for casual players and recreational players.
Natural Gut: This is the most expensive material that you can use to string your tennis racquet, and it is constructed from the intestines of animals. These strings are ideal for touring professional players, but they can deteriorate when exposed to water or humidity so are far from being perfect. Although natural gut is often referred to as cat gut, it is not made from the intestines of cats but rather typically comes from other animals such as the ostrich.
Polyester: This is a durable material, especially when you compare it to natural gut and its ability to deteriorate with humidity and exposure to water, but unfortunately the level of performance that it offers is not as great, and overall it offers less power and less feel than natural gut offers to professional players with professional interests.
Kevlar: This is a durable material, and it also happens to be stiff, but Kevlar strings are strung using 10 % less tension in order to compensate for the stiffness, and this is something that needs to be considered when you are deciding whether or not to use Kevlar for your racquet.
The rest of this tennis racquet stringing guide will be continued in part 2.
Photo Credits: Michael Platt Photography
Originally posted 2009-08-11 05:35:09. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Related Posts -
More Tennis Tips pt 2 ... Continued from More Tennis Tips pt 1. This is part two in our weekly tennis tips series. Here are some more invaluable tips that will help you improve all aspects of your tennis game. Now you should draw your racquet back and away from the net and make...... -
Stringing Tension for Tennis Racquets One of the most commonly misunderstood issues when it comes to playing the game of tennis is tennis racquet stringing tension. Despite being commonly misunderstood, this is a very important consideration that you need to put attention into, especially when you are just getting started in the game of tennis....... -
Tennis Racquet Review for the BABOLAT Pure Storm Tour Racquet Racquet - BABOLAT Pure Storm Tour Stringing Pattern - 16 x 20 Composition - Graphite / Carbon Xtreme Head Size -630 cm2 / 98 sq. in. Weight when Strung - 335 g/11.7 oz Weight when Unstrung - 320 g/11.2 oz Balance Point when Unstrung - 310 mm Balance point when...... -
Improving your Health with Tennis Tennis is by far one of the most popular types of competitive sports that you can play today. This is definitely because tennis is capable of offering you a very large variety of different benefits to your health as well as improving the health of your cardiovascular system, preventing stroke...... - Racquet Review - Wilson KTour Racquet - Wilson KTour Length - 27.25 inches Head Size - 95 inches sq Weight - 10.6 oz Balance Point - 13.825 inches, 35 centimeters - Head Heavy String Pattern - 16 Mains / 20 Crosses Composition - 100%[K]arophite Black Construction - 22 mm Straight Beam If you already know......
Related Websites -
Acoustic Guitar Basics The first thing you think of when you think about acoustic instruments is likely the acoustic guitar. What most people do not know is that “acoustic guitar” is a retronym. Until electric guitars were invented, they were simply called guitars. The differentiation was necessary upon the invention and adoption of...... -
Acoustic Bass Guitar There are a number of different types of guitars, which produce a variety of different sounds, and offer a myriad of different features. One of the most demanding types of guitars out there is the acoustic bass guitar. This is a bass instrument that offers a hollow wooden body which...... - The Uniqueness Of Leather There are many characteristics that make leather an attractive type of material for hundreds of different products. There are many different types of leather products that a person can purchase. The following list outlines some of the most fashionable leather products that a person can purchase. 1) Leather Shoes......
-
Brief History of Violins The violin is the smallest in size of all the stringed instruments. This compact size also gives the violin the highest pitch of the string family of instruments, with the viola and cello both having a lower tone. Almost any musical style can be played on the violin, from classical...... -
Acoustic Guitar Basics The first thing you think of when you think about acoustic instruments is likely the acoustic guitar. What most people do not know is that “acoustic guitar” is a retronym. Until electric guitars were invented, they were simply called guitars. The differentiation was necessary upon the invention and adoption of......
- String Badminton Discount Tennis Gear
- Discount Tennis Racquet Gear
- Racquet Badminton Discount Tennis Gear
- Strings Tennis Discount Tennis Gear
Categories:
Tennis, racquet strings
Tags:
1 comment so far ↓
[...] we touched on in the previous blog on tennis racquet strings, the quality of the string that you use for your racquet matters and so choosing the right string [...]
Leave a Comment