Many tennis players wait until their strings actually snap before replacing them, but that's a bit like waiting for your car's tires to go completely flat before changing them. Even if they look perfectly fine, tennis strings lose their life, elasticity, and tension over time. Regularly replacing your tennis strings is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your game and ensure consistent performance on the court.

Average Life of strings vary depending on type and playing style, all strings loose optimal performance over time.

Sythetic Guts - 20-40 hours

Multifilaments - 15-30 hours

Polyesters - 8-20 hours

At KD Stringing, we take racquet stringing seriously. That's why we use an ERT 300 Dynamic Tension Tester to help monitor the performance and consistency of your string bed.

After your racquet is strung, the ERT 300 measures the Dynamic Tension (DT) of the string bed. This gives us valuable information about how the strings are performing as a complete system—not just the tension that was entered on the stringing machine.

Why Dynamic Tension matters:

The final feel and performance of a racquet can be affected by many factors, including:

• String type and gauge
• Racquet head size
• String pattern
• Reference tension
• Stringing technique
• Tension loss over time

The ERT 300 helps us establish a baseline measurement after your racquet is freshly strung. This allows us to better monitor consistency from one string job to the next.

A More Consistent Stringing Experience

If you have multiple racquets, we can use Dynamic Tension measurements to help keep your racquets feeling more consistent.

For returning customers, previous measurements can also provide a useful reference when deciding on your next stringing setup. Over time, we can see how different strings, tensions, and stringing setups perform for your individual game.

Know Your Numbers

Your racquet's Dynamic Tension can change as you play. String beds naturally lose tension and stiffness over time, even before a string breaks.

By measuring your racquet, we can help you better understand how your strings are performing and when it may be time to consider a restring.

The KD Stringing Difference

At KD Stringing, our goal is simple: provide professional, consistent, and personalized racquet stringing for every player.

From choosing the right string and tension to monitoring the finished string bed, we focus on the details that can make a difference in how your racquet feels and performs.

Professional Stringing. Consistent Results. Measured Performance.

In General,

Low Tension = more power, more comfort, increased spin

High Tension = more control, crisper feel

Choosing the right string can significantly impact your game. See our breakdown on each string type (Polyester, Multifilament, Synthetic or Hybrid) to see which suits your game best.

General rule:

Polys - low comfort, Low power, high spin, high control

Multi - high comfort, high power, medium spin, medium control

Synthetic -medium comfort, medium power, low spin, medium control

These strings offer exceptional control and durability, making them a favorite among intermediate and advanced players. They also provide high spin potential due to the string's ability to "snap back" after impact and string bite, especially with some shaped poly strings. If you're an intermediate or advanced player looking for precise control, spin and power, polyester might be for you.

Multifilament strings are known for being powerful and arm-friendly, providing strong shock absorption and a plush feel. They offer better spin potential than synthetic gut and are often chosen by intermediate to advanced players who prioritize comfort and feel without sacrificing too much control.

This is typically the most cost-effective option, providing a "crisp" feel that is softer than polyester but firmer than multifilament. Synthetic gut is a great all-around string, making it an excellent choice for beginner to intemediate players seeking a balanced performance and good value.

Hybrid strings involve a mixed string setup, combining elements of the string types mentioned above. Common hybrids include Poly/Multi (Polyester in the mains x Multifilament in the cross) or Poly/Poly hybrids (shaped main/round cross). This allows players to customize their racquet's feel, blending characteristics like control, power, spin, and comfort to suit their specific playing style.  So many combinations to play with!

Typically just 24-72 hours. I will always communicate with you in advance as to what the expected turnaround time is. Generally I accommodate an order if it's needed by a certain day.  I do offer expidited service for an addition fee.

By requesting stringing services from KD Stringing, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• Maximum Tension: We do not string tennis racquets above 60 lbs (27.2 kg) of tension. Requests exceeding this limit will not be accepted.
• Older Racquets: Racquets that are 10 years old or older may have weakened frames, deteriorated graphite, worn grommets, or hidden structural damage. While every effort is made to string each racquet with the utmost care, KD Stringing is not responsible for any damage or breakage that occurs during the stringing process on racquets that are 10 years old or older.
• Pre-Existing Damage: Customers are responsible for inspecting their racquet before service. Any existing cracks, chips, soft spots, loose handles, damaged grommets, or other structural issues increase the risk of failure during stringing.

By leaving your racquet for service, you acknowledge these risks and authorize KD Stringing to proceed under these terms.