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Are you
looking for the best
tennis strings anywhere? Then keep reading!
Maybe
you just bought a brand spanking new tennis racquet and are
disappointed with its performance. Or maybe you just broke
your
first set of strings and got a headache looking at the
numerous
string brands and types available at your local sports store. But no
matter why you're looking for new strings, there's one thing to keep in
mind: A racquet is only as
good as the strings it's strung with. This site discusses
the best strings
on the market today based on my own experience, as well as on what the
top touring pros are currently using.
What
you need to know:
There are several things you need to keep in mind
when you are considering which string might be the best fit for you:
1. Playability (combination of the way a string performs and
the
way it feels on contact): Everyone has a slightly different definition
of what the perfect string should feel like when it makes contact with
the ball. It is generally agreed that natural gut is still the
best
string available for feel and control of the ball.
2. Durability
(how long a string lasts before it breaks or goes
limp): Unfortunately for you hard hitters out there, using a
string that won't break every few sets usually means sacrificing some
overall feel and touch.
3. Gauge (a string's thickness): There are many
string
gauges ranging from 15 to 19 (the higher the number the thinner the
string). Generally speaking, the thinner the string the better the
performance (and the sooner the string will break).
4. Tension (how tightly the strings are strung): As a general rule the
tighter the strings, the more control you will have; and the lower the
string tension, the more power you will have. Each racquet comes with a
recommended tension range, and you should probably start in the middle
of this range and make any adjustments from there (for Polyester string
tension, see note below).
5. Material out of which the string is made (Natural
Gut, Polyester, Nylon, etc.): At the present time, the great
majority of touring pros are using either Natrual Gut strings,
Polyester-based monofilament strings, or a hybrid combination of both.
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Babolat
VS Touch
Our #1
recommendation for those who demand the best in touch and control.
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Luxilon Big Banger ALU
Power Rough
Our
#1 recommendation for baseliners and string breakers.
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Here are our recommendations:
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Natural
Gut Strings
Strings
made from Natural Gut are still considered to be the
best
strings available for those who want the ultimate "feel" for the ball.
You may want to consider these strings if you're a doubles
player, a
singles player who spends a lot of time at the net, or if you've had
wrist, elbow, or shoulder problems in the past.
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Polyester
Strings
Polyester-based
monofilament strings are among the most durable strings available.
If you break strings on a regular basis, then these are
definitely your best option. The main drawback of this type of string
is that they have a rather "dead" feel (Tip: You can help this by
removing your string dampener). These are probably your
best options if you prefer to stay at the baseline.
Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power
Rough 16L
This
is one of the most popular strings on the tennis tour. Over 60% of the
top 100 ATP players and around 30% of the top 100
WTA players use Luxilon strings!
Babolat Pro Hurricane 16
This
is also a very popular Polyester string used by many of the top players.
Notes:
1. You should have these strings strung at around 5 pounds less tension
than you would string Natural Gut strings.
2. You should avoid using these strings if you have shoulder, elbow, or
wrist problems, as these strings are harder on your arm than Gut or
Nylon.
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Half string sets (for hybrid appliations)
Many
pros are now doing what is called hybrid stringing, which simply means
that they use one type of string in the mains (up & down) of
their
racquet, and another type of string in the crosses. Here are some of
the most popular hybrids:
Babolat
Pro Hurricane 16
Half
Set
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Babolat
VS 16 Natural Gut
Half Set
This is my first recommendation for an excellent hybrid stringing job.
Wilson Natural Duo Hybrid
This is a 2-in-1 set of strings, combining a half set of Wilson Natural
Gut 16 with a half set Wilson's Polyester-based monofilament Enduro Pro
17.
Note:
For more durability, string the mains with the Polyester string and the
crosses with the Natural Gut String. Reverse this for more feel.
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