What STRINGS TO CHOOSE?

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Every player has their own preferences, but here’s a short guide on how factors like level of ability, play style and injury history can influence your choice of strings. 

 

There’s no definitive answer to which strings are best, but taking the time to ensure your strings suit your technique, preferred style of play and other personal preferences can give you an advantage over players who overlook this.

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ABILITY

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BEGINNER

​If you're just getting started, or play casually, the most important element is to learn the fundamentals of tennis technique and footwork, rather than focussing on expensive strings (or rackets!) as the benefits are unlikely to be realised.

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Synthetic Gut: In a thicker gauge (15-16) this is a great and cost-effective option, this all-round string offers comfort and some durability at this level.

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Intermediate

Club players. who have started to generate topspin and are comfortable playing a range of tennis shots, can begin to benefit from characteristics offered by particular strings and medium gauges (16-17) to help elevate their game.

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Multifilament: Next level of Synthetic Gut offering comfort, power and feel

Co-Poly: Gain the extra spin and control available with these strings  

Hybrid: A Co-Poly in the mains and Multifilament in the crosses helps get a mix of the two types

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ADVANCED

Competitive players, who have long, full strokes and sound technique, and who can generate their own power with control, will benefit from Polyester strings and should consider thinner gauges (17-18) for maximum performance (at the expense of some durability). 

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Mono & Co-Poly: Unlock specific 'play' characteristics offered by individual string types.

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Style of play

 

 Consider your style of play and how different strings could align with your game:

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BASELINER

Those that spend most of your time on the baseline hitting big groundstrokes with tons of topspin, may want to consider a low gauge Poly string for increased spin potential and control.

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ALL-COURT

These players may opt with a Hybrid setup of Poly Mains and Multifilament Crosses, to get a blend of spin for their groundstrokes without sacrificing the feel they enjoy when up at the net.

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CLASSIC

A player who prefers to bamboozle their opponents with knifed slices, volleys and lobs may feel most at home using a Multifilament or Natural Gut to maximise the feel and power.​

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INJURY HISTORY

 

If you have experienced, or are currently in the midst of, arm discomfort, such as tennis elbow, then opting for comfort-based strings such as natural gut or multifilament will best, or, if the pain isn't too severe, a hybrid including a soft Poly may also be suitable.

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Combined with thicker string gauges and lower tensions, these string setups will help reduce the stress on your arm while still providing you with a string that can enhance aspects of your game.