A tennis racket will need approximately 12 meters of string with two piece stringing or 4 tie-off knots. With one piece stringing you can take the same, but you’ll just keep a bit more margin. Some stringing machines come with a measurement tape included, but most don’t.
Just so, how many arm lengths to string a racquet?
The trick goes like this, the standard racquet that most people own measure up to 27”. Your racquet needs 38 feet of string to get strung. 38 feet converted to inches is around 456 inches. Use you racquet’s length from the tip of the handle to the tip of the head and measure it 17 lengths.
Additionally, what type of string should I use tennis?
Tennis strings are made of natural gut, nylon (multifilament) or polyester (monofilament). Natural gut and nylon strings are best for beginner to intermediate players due to their power and comfort properties while polyester is best for advanced players due to its stiffer, control-oriented properties.
What is the most durable tennis string?
The Most Durable
Bottom line: The Wilson Poly Pro is a firm polyester-based string with a very controlled, low powered response. It is perfect for intermediate and advanced players with long, fast strokes, looking for a durable tennis string.
Do unopened tennis strings go bad?
The bottom line is tennis strings do go bad over time. They become dead and lose their pop, so it is important to know when it’s time to replace them.
How do you measure a tennis racquet string?
How many sets of string are in a reel?
Tennis String Sets & Reels
A reel is roughly 10 – 18 sets of string in one continuous roll. It is generally 330 to 720 feet long and can string up to 22 racquets, depending on total length.