Why does a new racket sometimes disappoint? Often because of what is strung on it, and the Black Friday tennis strings is a good opportunity to fix that. Monofilaments and multifilaments are brought together here, either as a stringing for a racket or in spool to re-string multiple times.
String is a recurring purchase: a regular player goes through several a year. The Black Friday, before the holidays and then the tennis sales, allows you to anticipate your upcoming restringing, especially in reels.
Made from a single strand of polyester, monofilament is firm and durable. It helps players who hit hard keep the ball in the court and spin it. Its stiffness makes it more suitable for players with healthy arms.
Made up of many microfibres, it absorbs vibrations better and returns the ball more easily. It's the logical choice for a recreational player or someone with a sensitive elbow, albeit at the cost of a typically shorter lifespan.
The set contains enough to string one racket. The reel allows for several: it is aimed at players who break strings often, families of players, stringers, and clubs.
A thinner string, around 1.20 mm, provides touch and spin but breaks more quickly. A thicker string, around 1.30 mm, lasts longer. In terms of tension, the lower it is, the easier the ball goes; the higher it is, the more control you get. Stay within the range specified on your frame.
Tecnifibre, born from stringing, and Wilson offer the most options on this page. Luxilon is a reference for monofilament, and Babolat, Prince, and Still in Black round out the selection.
A new string is often put on a new racket: head over to the tennis rackets of the Black Friday. Bags and vibration dampeners can be found among the tennis accessories, and all the offers can be found on the Black Friday tennis page.
On this page, by filtering by type of string. If you restring often, compare a reel with several sets: the tennis clearance also offers end-of-line items for the rest of the year.
Opt for a multifilament, strung at moderate tension. Avoid a stiff monofilament as long as the pain persists, and consult a healthcare professional if it continues.
Rarely. Its firmness requires a full and consistent stroke. A multifilament will be more pleasant for learning and less demanding on the arm.
Yes: a string loses tension over time, even without playing. A common guideline is to restring as many times a year as you play times a week.
A stringer equipped with a machine, often found in clubs. Give them your usual tension, or the range indicated on the frame if you don't have one yet.