How to Restring a Tennis Racquet

An amazing amount of science goes into the strings of a tennis racquet. The different tensions and types of string combine to give the ball a different bounce. When the strings aren't in good condition, it can throw off your whole game. To stay in top form, restring your tennis racquet regularly.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Stringing machine

1. Choose string. Options include gut, natural gut or any number of synthetic strings. Different strings will affect the ball differently when you play. The string you choose will depend on how hard and at what angle you hit the ball.

2. Buy a stringing machine. Machines can cost from $150 to $1,000 depending on the model you select. It may seem like a lot of money, but if you're an avid tennis player you will save in the long run.

3. Read the instructions thoroughly. Each stringing machine is as different as the different types of tennis racquets. Read the instructions before you start to ensure you don't damage your racquet.

4. See a professional. If you don't want to hassle with a stringing machine, take your racquet to a tennis shop to be restrung. This will cost upwards of $30 per visit.

Tips & Warnings

• When it comes time to restring your tennis racquet, the best way to go is to use a stringing machine. Restringing a racquet by hand is complicated and it's incredibly difficult to set the strings with the right amount of tension.
• Restring your tennis racquet at least twice a year. If you're an avid player, experts suggest restringing your tennis racquet as many times a year as you play each week. For example, if you play four times a week, restring your racquet four times a year.

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