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Tennis String for Rackets and Why It's So Important

Every tennis racket needs string. It gives you most of the control in the game. There are thousands of tennis strings that all have their unique features. There is no "best" tennis string, as all are different and not all will suit everybody. Tennis strings come made out of Natural Gut or Synthetic materials.

Natural Gut
This is a string made of actual cow cuts. There's a long process attributed to this. What it offers is great elasticity, stable tension, and liveliness to it. Strings made of this are very pricy, and are sensible to weather. Mainly pro's use this, and if you got the money then this is for you. Here's some Wilson natural gut string; http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageACWILSON-WNAT16.html.

Synthetic
These have high durability, and are constantly being improved to be just as good as the natural gut. These will be made from.

Nylon: Very simple, most popular, just a single nylon core and fibers around it. The nylon offers great tension.

Polyester: A polyester fiber with a thin coat. Very durable.

Titanium: No longer in the market, but these use to be extremely durable.

Multifilament: Lots of micro fibers made of different materials that are twisted, and a coat on top. These offer a range of positives from durability to precise tension.

Structured: Offer a great ball spin, and little durability.

Hybrid: Mix of two of the strings listed above. These offer the best comfort and feel.

All these strings you'll be able to purchase in thinner or thicker gauge. The thinner the gauge, the more elasticity, durability, spin, feel, and comfort. And vice versa for thicker string.

So now you picked out your string type, you can string the racquet thousands of unique ways. It's important to realize the two factors, control and power. When you string your racket soft, you'll get more power, but less control. If it's tighter, you'll get less power and more control. As well, the softer your string tension, the more durability, feel, and comfort. That's vice versa for tighter string tension.

Now the stringing needs a pattern. To learn how to string your racket, check out this handy guide. http://www.stringforum.net/stringingguide.php. As not everybody has the general knowledge, or tools do this kind of operation, then considering a local tennis shop to string it for you is your best bet. They will know how to personalize your tennis racket, after some simple questions.

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