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Tennis String Guide

There are a very large number of strings available and most players need some help in selecting one that is suitable for their requirements.

The first stage should be to decide which type you need that suits your type of game. One player will want extra durability and another the best response. There are several choices between these two types.

There is a fairly simple method to help you. This is to split strings into types suitable for different groups of players. These are described below

String Features

The most important features of any string are probably cost, durability and performance.

The following guides could help you to select your best group.

Performance Guide

Durability Guide

Price Guide

String Types: Player Groups
Original / Club show me more	These are similar to the original strings that were supplied with your racket. They are of average performance and durability. They will be suitable for many club players.
Spin / Durable show me more	For players who use more than an average amount of spin. They will want extra durability and features to help improve spin.
Specialist show me more	Do you want a more responsive string? In this case look at this type of string. They are usually a thinner gauge at a medium price.
Competition show me more	This group is for players who want the best performance. Strings in this group are usually expensive but have better features.

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June 2006