Many of our clients participate in competitive tournaments around the country and the world!
If, as a tournament player, you are serious, you want the very best racquet preparation and something that feels like ” home”; however, are you prepared to make specific requests about your racquet preparation?
Here are some tips for communicating with the tournament stringer that may help get the “feeling” you want.
- Always two (2) pieces of string, even if the main string and cross string are the same.
- A hybrid format will naturally be two (2) pieces.
- Always start the cross strings at the top of the racquet.
- Always tie off the cross strings on a cross string if possible
- Never tie off a “stiff” string on a “soft” string, such as polyester on natural gut.
- Always keep any ID tags on the racquet.
- If you are leaving a reel of string for the stringer, ask them to remove only enough for your racquet. (Do you know how much that is?)
- You can control your string usage if you cut the amount required for your racquet before leaving it with the stringer(s).
- If you notice an obvious error that you believe will negatively impact your performance, do not accept the racquet.
Playing competitive tournaments is a big deal, so make sure your racquet performs at its best!
Good Luck!