| The material used in tennis Strings can impact the | | | | - Monofilament - They are composed of single, thick |
| performance of a racquet significantly. These strings | | | | strands of material. |
| are the woven network on the racquet hoop on which | | | | - Multifilament - They are composed of several small |
| the ball makes a contact. A good racquet must have | | | | strands. |
| the: | | | | Other materials used for making strings are: |
| - Right kind of strings or cords | | | | - Nylon - Wear-resistant coatings are applied on nylon |
| - Correct string gauge | | | | strings to make them more durable. |
| - Proper tension | | | | - Polyester - Highly durable, polyester strings are |
| However, the features of a racquet must also depend | | | | preferred by players who like more spin and control |
| on the user's specific needs and purpose. | | | | while swinging the ball. |
| Tennis Strings: Materials | | | | - Kevlar - The stiffest and the most durable of all, |
| There are a variety of materials used in making tennis | | | | Kevlar is used in combination with other materials to |
| Strings. Each material type influences the racquet's | | | | integrate the benefits of both in one. |
| playability, durability and 'feel'. The most popularly used | | | | Tennis Strings: Gauge |
| materials include: | | | | Gauge means the thickness of the tennis strings. The |
| Natural Gut - This type of string is best known for their | | | | commonly preferred gauge numbers are 15, 15L, 16, 16L |
| elasticity, which in turn impacts playability. Natural gut | | | | and 17 (L meaning 'Light', referring to each gauge |
| strings offer a good degree of power and control | | | | number's half size). A lower number, such as 15, |
| over the tennis ball. Since these strings are | | | | indicate a thicker string and a higher number, such as |
| manufactured by drying the fibers extracted from the | | | | 17, indicated a thinner string. A thicker string lasts longer, |
| serous membrane of the cow's intestine, they are also | | | | while a thinner string provides better playability. |
| the most expensive of all. | | | | Tennis Strings: Tension |
| Synthetic Gut - Synthetic gut strings are made of a | | | | Tension refers to the degree of tightness of the string. |
| variety of artificial materials; nylon and polyester being | | | | Tighter strings give more control, while looser strings |
| the primary ones. These strings are more durable and | | | | provide more power. A mid-range tension is the most |
| available at cheaper rates, since they are easier to | | | | preferred. |
| produce. They are marketed as: | | | | |