How to Restring a Racquetball Racquet
Restringing a racquetball racquet will give life back in to your racquet and your game. If you play often, restringing your racquet will save you time and money. With the use of a good stringing machine and proper technique, you will keep your racquet strings fresh and ready for the match.
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Instructions
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Choose a stringing machine that fits your budget. Good stringing machines cost $500 to $1,000. The more expensive the machine, the better quality string job you will get. Read the instructions to become familiar with how to use the machine.
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Using clippers, cut out the old strings. Take note of the string pattern as every racquetball racquet has a different pattern. You can also contact the racquet manufacturer for the correct pattern.
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Select your string. If you break strings often, use a 16-gauge string; otherwise, a 17-gauge string will do and will give you more bite on the ball.
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Properly mount the racquet on the machine, use the correct stringing pattern, use the correct tension and string to completion.
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If you choose not to do this yourself, locate a certified stringer through the United States Racquet Stringers Association (USRSA) website.
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Tips & Warnings
A good rule of thumb for restringing is to restring in one year the number of times you play per week. For example: play three times per week and restring three times per year. Practice restringing an older racquetball racquet before restringing your favorite racquet. Pliers come in handy when tying the knots.
If you use a tension that is too high or you have mounted the racquet incorrectly, the racquet could break.
