Racquet Stringing

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Monday, September 6, 2010

Racquet Stringing

Racquet Stringing from TenniStar		Why Choose TenniStar?
We do stringing at the Promenade Tennis Shop, located at 5225 Pooks Hill Rd, in Bethesda, MD 20814. Call 301-530-3692 for hours of operation or directions. Drop off your racquet today!	We only accept cash or checks as payment. Normally, we can return the racquets to you within 48 hours.	At TenniStar, we offer knowledgable, quick, reliable service at a great price. We are your local tennis experts, and we take pride in offering the best tennis services around. Your racquet will be strung by an experienced tennis professional to your exact specifications. Got other questions? Please, feel free to ask any one of our tennis professionals.
STRINGS WE HAVE IN STOCK Synthetic Gut 16 –Used in crossblends for cross-strings and for players looking for a reasonable string that is economical -- $25 Wilson Sensation 16 – Superb feel—recommended for players with arm problems, has extra forgiveness -- $30 Ashaway Kevlar-17 Gauge – Used in crossblends—recommended for power players with heavy topspin with string breakage problems—used in main-strings (the vertical ones)—won’t break so easily -- $35 We can also order strings for you, if you have something specific in mind, but please allow us at least three days to receive the strings in our shop. Alternatively, if you provide your own string, the cost of restringing is $15. We also offer re-gripping services and shock absorbers. Please ask for details. For all of your other tennis needs, click the rectangle below to see our online store. You can get some great deals on all sorts of tennis products!		RESTRINGING FAQ Q: How often should I restring my racquet? A: The common rule of thumb is to restring as often per year as you play per week, but at least twice per year. This is just a rough guideline. Some types of string lose tension faster than others, heavy spin hitters wear strings out much faster than flat hitters, and some players seem quite happy to let the strings decide when to be replaced -- by breaking. Q: What gauge of tennis string is best? A: Thinner gauges offer more resiliency (ofen equated with "feel"). Thicker strings last longer. Thick, 15 gauge strings are generally used in beginner and some intermediate racquets. Most serious players who don't like to restring too often use 16 gauge. 17 and 18 gauge are for those who can afford string luxury. Each gauge has a light (L) variation that's a little thinner. Q: What's the best string tension to protect my arm? A: Lower string tensions prolong the contact between ball and strings, spreading the impact shock over a longer period of time and thus reducing stress on your arm.
PAUL NEAL has been stringing racquets for over 30 years. In 1987, he worked for Champion Stringing in Rockville, servicing the Holabird account. Champion later became Grand Slam Tennis. He continued stringing for the Sports Authority, East Coast Golf & Tennis, and for Worldgate Sport & Health. He is one of the most experienced stringers in the area and for six years he has been a certified racquet technician for the United States Stringing Association. Paul can advise you on the most appropriate string selection and tension for your style of game. In addition to restringing, Paul can replace grips, add over-grips, shave or build up your racquet handle, and provide minor repairs. For more information, please call the Promenade tennis shop at (301) 530-3692.		TIP OF THE WEEK Why not get your racquet re-gripped as well? We also do re-gripping!
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