Tennis Strings

In tennis, the strings are the part of a tennis racquet which make contact with the ball. The strings form a woven network inside the head (or "hoop") of the racquet.

The material used in tennis string can significantly change the performance of prince tennis racquet , especially for advanced players. Thus, several different compounds are used to make tennis strings, varying in terms of playability, durability, and "feel," among other considerations.

The United States Racquet Stringers Association (USRSA) offers two levels of certification for stringers: the Certified Stringer and the Master Racquet Technician, of which around 350 exist worldwide. The Master Racquet Technician certification process includes testing of the stringer's ability to string a racquet, perform grip work, identify mistakes in an improperly strung head tennis rackets, and pass a written test that covers not only strings, but racquet technology as well.

Since 2004, RSi, the USRSA's monthly magazine, has named a Stringer of the Year. Past winners were:

Randy Stephenson, Texas (2004)

Bob Patterson, Alabama (2005)

Grant Morgan, Tennessee (2006)

Tim Strawn, Virginia (2007)