Tennis racquets are made to withstand heavy use on the court, absorb sunlight, water drops and handle tennis ball, which hits the racket at high speed. The strings are the most important part of a racquet and taking good care of them will have a positive effect on the quality of your playing and the longevity of your racquet. Depending on your playing style and how often you use your racquet, it's important to restring your racquet at least twice a year. In this article we will tell you how to learn how to prepare a racket for stringing and apply correct technique constriction.

Steps

Part 1

Racquet preparation

Find the right string stretching machine. In many sports clubs and shops sporting goods there are looms they use to string strings. It costs 1500-3000 rubles per racket. The machine itself, depending on the quality, costs from 15,000 to several hundred thousand rubles.

• If you play tennis several times a week, buy racket strings for 500 rubles cheaper, and soon you will be able to buy your own stringing machine with the money saved. The Gamma X-2 is a common table-mounted model with a two-point mounting system and drop weight tension. This is the cheapest and highest quality machine for those who tug the strings themselves.
• If you play several times a year or only on weekends, it probably doesn't make sense to invest in your own stringing machine. Pay to have your strings re-tightened when they are loose, or find a machine that will let you re-tune your strings for free.

1. Measure the strings. Start by cutting 10-12 cm of new string from the spool. To string the strings on a standard 237 square centimeter racket with a standard section, you will most likely need about 11 meters. It's usually better to cut off more string and then throw away the excess than to start stretching and then realize that the string is too short and you have to start over.

   • When you tie the strings for the first time, calculate how many strings you need for all the knots, and next time cut exactly as much as you need. Start with a string that is too long and then work out the ideal length.

2. Prepare your racquet for hauling. After the strings have broken or you decide that they need to be changed as soon as possible, cut the old strings with a sharp knife. Start with the strings that are in the center of the racket and slowly work your way up to the outermost strings.

   • Check the racquet rim rubber bushings for wear and replace if necessary.

3. Attach the racket to the lanyard. Depending on the machine you are using, the attachment procedure will be slightly different. Attach the racket head and neck to the racket mounting brackets and use a vise to secure the racket securely. Adjust the tension on the strings as directed.

   • The six-point mounting system evenly distributes tension throughout the racket, but whichever machine you use, you need to make sure that all clamps are securely attached to the racket. They should be tight enough to stay in place when you swing the handle, but not so tight that the rim of the racket will bend.

4. Stretch the crossed strings. When you have completed the last line of the main vertical strings, tie it off and start drawing the cross strings. The intersecting strings run parallel to the longitudinal axis of the racket. Insert the string into the hole, usually the larger rings on the side, and pull it over the main string to the other side of the band. Tighten as tight as you tightened the main strings and secure the first string. Keep threading the strings until you've got everything tight.

   • If you are going to use two strings, tie the cross string to the main string at the head and then pull it back through the large eye on the edge of the headband. They usually do that.
   • Try to keep the transverse strings as little as possible rubbing against the main ones. If you put on the main strings and don't use them, then the racquet and strings will last you less.

5. Tie the cross strings. Pull the last cross string back into the ring and tie it tightly to the main string. Tie with thin tweezers. Release the tension on the strings and cut off the excess string. Then remove the racket from the mount.

Part 3

Racquet setup

Decide what voltage you want on the strings. Most racquets have a recommended tension value, which varies from 23 to 32 kg. Within these limits, players sometimes adjust the string tension to adjust the playing spot on the racquet to suit their individual playing style.

• For more control of the ball, the strings need to be pulled tighter. Tight strings enhance contact and precision. For more hard hit lighter tension strings are recommended. Stretch the strings at different strengths and play with both to see what suits your racquet and your playing style best.

1. Use different strings. Experiment with different brands of strings until you find strong strings with good resilience. Most tennis strings are made from a durable synthetic fiber called Kevlar. Zyex, due to its good springiness, is also used for tennis racquet strings. The following materials are also available:

   Consider using dampers and string protectors on your racquet. At the points where the strings cross, small plastic plates can be inserted so that they, like a barrier, protect the strings from friction and prolong the life of the racket. Players who frequently serve top twisted balls, it is very convenient when there are force dampers on the strings, which increase the rotation of the ball and weaken the strings. Try them out on the court and see what happens.

   String your racquet as many times a year as you play tennis a week. If one of the strings has broken, it's obviously time to retighten the strings, but what about doing it regularly? It will be useful to tug the strings as many times a year as you play once a week. If you play twice a week, tug every six months, and so on. Strong players and those who have heavy blow, most likely, you need to tug the strings on your rackets more often than ordinary players.

   Expert answer

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Tennis is a game of which it is an integral part. But no matter how expensive and modern a tennis racket would be, without the right string and tension, even a professional will not be able to play at 100%. Moreover, mistakes in choosing a string can not only drastically change the feeling of hitting the but also injure the player, so a professional with good equipment and the necessary tools should take care of string tensioning.

To achieve success in sports, the preparation of an athlete is important - his experience, speed, endurance, performance, and so on. It takes many years of intensive training to improve these skills. However, good physical training may not lead to victory if the athlete has poor equipment. Therefore, the second equally important component of success in sports is high-quality equipment.

Badminton is a sport in which a lot depends on the quality of the racket, which takes on the bulk of the load. But even an expensive racket from a famous brand will not help the player win if it uses a low-quality string or the string is poorly stretched.

With an active game, a couple of times a week, you need to drag the racket at least every 3-4 months. It is quite difficult to do this on your own, especially if you do not have the appropriate knowledge and skills. Badminton rackets are hauled by specially trained people - stringers. Not only do they have practical experience in hauling various rackets, but they also have specialized equipment – ​​hauling machines.

Don't know where to drag the racket professionally? We can help you! Our company has a professional stringer, and the hauling is carried out on a special machine for hauling badminton rackets Kumpoo KSO-190. Our specialist will quickly and efficiently perform the hauling of your badminton rackets at an affordable price. If you want to re-tighten badminton rackets yourself, then we suggest you purchase a professional Kumpoo KSO-190 machine that allows you to re-tighten any badminton rackets. Professional hauling of badminton rackets is a guarantee great game and sports victories.

Introduction

This article explains as much as possible about badminton strings. You will learn about the types of strings, their properties, materials, types of weaving, thicknesses and structures, coatings and layers, the interaction of combinations, all of the above. You will also learn about the "Hybrid" technology, the correct selection of the string and its tension, the number of knots, their options and stretching technologies.

String Properties

String elasticity is the stretching property. So how is elasticity measured? A piece of string is taken, stretched and the difference in length between the segment before and after tension is measured. The higher the elasticity, the more sensitive the string. Accordingly, the impact force and the comfort of the game are higher.

Loss of tensile force (loose tension, drawdown) - this characteristic is measured using special equipment in diagnostic centers by measuring the stiffness of the string surface and loss of elasticity (in the same way at the beginning and end of its service life. The lower the level of loss of tension, the stronger the impact. And with a high loss of tension, the impact is weaker.

wear resistance(wear resistance) - the life of the string is measured, from the moment it is stretched until it breaks. This characteristic indicates susceptibility to abrasion, snags, etc., which affects its durability. This characteristic is calculated empirically by engineers of companies involved in the production of strings, calculating technologies and materials, the structure of the section of the string, working with groups of professional athletes who help in testing the string.

string tension is the force acting on the segment of the string. The force is selected and set by the stringer on a special machine in the process of pulling the racket. The units of measurement used are kilograms (kg) and pounds (lbs). It should be borne in mind that the longitudinal string stretches first and is in a free state when pulled out of the racket. According to this, she will have the correct, exposed weight. And at the transverse, in the places of interweaving of the strings, friction occurs and this prevents them from being evenly stretched. The weight at the exit of the transverse string will be shown alone, and on the opposite side of the racket rim, the weight can be very different. Therefore, immediately after the tension, the tension weight of the transverse string is not uniform. During playing, it levels off, but the rigidity of the string surface decreases.

String surface frequency is the number of string segments distributed around the rim. The more segments, the higher the density of the string surface. Conversely, the fewer segments, the lower the density. If you drag two rackets with the same weight, then the racket with a low string surface density (with the same impact force) will have more deflection from the shuttlecock.

String Surface Rigidity – depends on the tension force and frequency of the string surface. The stiffer the string surface, the less deflection from the shuttle and the control is greater. Less stiffness increases torsion and comfort through more flex and shock absorption.

string thickness for badminton - measured in microns (0.70 mm.) or tenths of a millimeter (0.7 mm.). The string thickness varies from about 0.63 mm. up to 0.75 mm. but there is both thinner and thicker. A string with a thickness of 0.66 is considered very thin, it is suitable for stronger, faster and control strokes, its disadvantage is low wear resistance. The thicker the string, the higher the strength, but the playing quality is lower.

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String types

There are two types of strings

• Natural
  
• Synthetic

Natural string. It acquired its name due to the material of which it consists, and this is a natural muscle material from the intestines of cattle, in the common people it was called "bull vein". V modern world, a natural string is almost impossible to meet. In Soviet times, this string had its fans, who even today remember it "with pain in their hearts." The natural string combined all the most important qualities, the highest control and comfort, the force of impact and retained high elasticity almost to the point of breaking. Its disadvantages were high cost, a tendency to hooks and it was not produced in the USSR, therefore, it was in short supply. The hooks did not frighten anyone when the string started to fray, they just cut it neatly with scissors and played on =) Why was the production of natural badminton strings reduced? Unclear. Possibly due to low demand and high price. And perhaps highest quality multilayer multifilament string, made of latest materials, became a good analogue, after which natural ones were recognized as less capable. Well, synthetics have better strength and resistance to hooks.

Synthetic string .

Divided into two types

• Monofilament
  
• Multifibre

monofilament strings - are divided into single-layer and multilayer (2-4 layers). Popular among athletes, this type of string does not enjoy. A single-ply string is practically a fishing line, fortunately it is rarely seen. Double-layer, usually pulled on cheap rackets, such as those sold in a bag of several pieces with a handful of shuttlecocks. Multilayer monofilament string is commonly used as transport. Rackets are pulled on her for more convenient and safe transportation from racket factories, which is how she got her name. (Also, the lowest quality multifilament string is used for this, for example, a two-layer string with a minimum amount of fibers from the lowest-tech materials)

Multifilament strings - the most popular type of string. They are divided into complex and simple structures (weaving). Although, athletes rarely pay attention to this, and choose a string according to the thickness and playing characteristics specified by the manufacturers. Multifilament strings can only consist of several layers, at least two (multifilament core and braid). Modern multifilament strings can give the athlete all the necessary characteristics. Some strings are especially popular. Due to the correct selection of layers in terms of functionality, materials and shape, a balance of the necessary characteristics of the string is achieved.

Layers

Layers are divided by functionality and position, there are only three of them.

• Coating(Braid or coating)
• Outer(outer layer)
• Core(Inner layer or core)

Core - the inner layer of the string, to a greater extent is responsible for elasticity. The structure of which is one or more multifilament layers, forming one bundle. To improve the properties of loss of elasticity and increase strength, additional composites of various forms are used - structures (in the form of fibers, strips, tapes, etc.) and materials (such as carbon, titanium, etc.).

Types of laying the core (inner layer) of badminton strings

• radial longitudinal- one bundle of fibers laid parallel to each other (increase in rigidity)
• radial twisted– twisted bundle of fibers (increased elasticity)

Outer layer (reinforcing) - m It can consist of several layers of fiber laying of various shapes, weaving complexity and materials.

Most popular species weaving (laying) the outer layer of a multifilament string for badminton

• – multi-filament layers wrap around the inner layer (increased comfort, impact force)
• Cross (braided)– multifibers are woven together, creating a strong reinforcing mesh, covering the inner layers (increase in strength, sometimes “roughness”)

Sometimes they combine several layers different kind weave, material and shape. To increase the required characteristics (strength, control, torsion, grip, etc.). Some brands have introduced additional outer layers of fibers extending beyond the overall string diameter. Due to this, the friction force of the shuttlecock on the string was increased. It was appreciated by players who prefer to hit cuts and twist the shuttlecock strongly (for example, during coasters).

Braid - protects the string from external influences and rubbing, reduces the likelihood of hooks. Thanks to the special high-tech materials and application method, the service life is increased, control is improved and the playing comfort is increased.

Hybrid technology

Each string model has its own parameters and directionality. By combining two types of strings, their characteristics are combined and new properties appear. In 2013, in badminton, a unique patented technology was created. The longitudinal string is most prone to fraying, so adidas PowerTeam (strength/control). And the transverse, an increase in playing properties, therefore adidas PowerBalance 69 (strike force / control). But this does not say that now, you can only pull with their combination of strings. You can combine different brands, types and types of strings, with the properties you need. For example, in tennis The stringing of a racket with two types of strings has been very popular for many years.

Number of nodes and their options

There are either two nodes or four in total. It depends on the number of pieces of strings with which the racket was pulled. Many pull with one string. Two ends - two knots. When pulled in a combination, or just in two strings, four knots are tightened.

There are many node options, but the main division into:

• Starting
  
• Finishing

With the correct constriction, rackets are the most popular finishing rackets, as they are pulled with one string more often. Starting knots are used when pulled in two strings, two finishing knots are tightened at the end of the longitudinal strings and the end of the transverse ones, the starting one is knitted only at the beginning of the transverse ones. The starting knots are sliding, very strong, but you cannot tighten them like a finish knot. The finishing knot, when tightened, can stretch the string and smooth out the difference in tension, but if you replace the starting knot with it, it will cut the string on which it is tied. Knots are knitted in holes specially designed by teams of engineers and specially widened for this. But some stringers prefer to tie them in other places, whether it is right or wrong is up to those who play these rackets.

Stretch technology

Stretching technology is the scheme by which the string is threaded. Each racquet or series of racquets has its own technology. Stretching schemes are being developed ad hoc groups engineers. The result is additional improved gaming performance. Following a special technology-stretching scheme is acquired best result and it is recommended not to deviate from them.

Many badminton players believe that the main thing is the racket and are indifferent to the constriction. But every professional knows that from the correct string tension, the playing quality of a racket can either rise several times or fall. By “correct tension”, I mean not just the correct threading and tension of the string, but the combination of the correct selection of the string, the force and tension technology, the accuracy of the machine, and most importantly the experience of the stringer and the specifics of its work. It has been empirically proven that the work of each stringer is different from the other. Taking ten stringers, give ten identical rackets and strings for them, put them on one machine and pull them exactly the same (weight, stretching technology, knots, etc.). All rackets will be stretched the same, but each stringer will play differently. Who is better, who is worse. The experience of the stringer gives a guarantee of quality. The fact that the racket does not break will be stretched well and on time. He will be able to choose the right string and tension specifically for the athlete’s playing style, his level and racket. And the specifics of the stringer work increases the level of all characteristics and playability of the racket. It depends on many little things: starting from the manner of threading, tension, string laying, etc. to the places of knitting and the type of knots.

String selection

What is important correct selection strings? As you know, each string model has its own characteristics, which are aimed at increasing certain playing qualities. Each athlete has his own way of playing, under which the characteristics of the racket are selected, but in order to increase the necessary ones, you need to choose the right strings with certain characteristics. An incorrectly selected string can spoil the playing quality of the racket.

Selection of string tension

How to choose the right string tension? First, you need to remember and know that a high string tension gives control, and a weak one - the impact force. But you need to understand that too much tension harms not only the string and racket, but can also significantly reduce the quality of the game. And if the string tension is too weak, not only control will be lost, but also the impact force and comfort. Perhaps even the most unacceptable is the shuttlecock getting stuck in the string surface. We must not forget that each string model has its own elasticity, tension loss coefficient, stiffness, thickness, type of weaving, etc. all this affects the increase or decrease in the rigidity of the string surface, which, first of all, affects the playing quality. A plus, important point in the selection of the tension weight, it plays with which shuttlecock you play (plastic or feather). For playing with a plastic shuttle, it is recommended not to exceed 11-13 kg. For feather shuttles, the tension can be increased. Some professional athletes, pull the string as much as 17 kg !!!

Modern badminton is a game not only for professionals, but also a way to actively spend leisure time. The game is simple and accessible to everyone, has similarities with tennis, and does not require much physical effort. The main attributes of the game are rackets and a shuttlecock. A common problem that fans of this sport face is a broken racquet string, or a shuttlecock sticking.

You can change the string on the racket yourself, just read carefully how to pull the racket at home. You will need simple things: an awl, scissors or wire cutters, a new string. Material for a new string, it is better to choose synthetic, diameter from 0.6 to 0.8 mm (depending on racket design). The length of the thread-string is approximately 10 m per waist of one racket.

First of all, you need to get rid of the remnants of the old string. Carefully, we bite the string with wire cutters, and release the clogged holes with an awl, while being careful, it is important to prevent cracking of the base, especially if it is wooden. Sometimes, after this step, the racket is cleaned and varnished, after which the holes are also cleaned.

We stretch a new string into the prepared holes. The broach pattern must match the original drawing, you can look at the whole racket or find a drawing on the Internet. The strength of the line tension should provide a good rebound. Insufficiently stretched string leads to sticking of the shuttlecock, overstretched - does not give the desired springiness. The tension force varies from 80 to 160N.

It is important to understand how to choose a badminton racket in order not to professional game. If badminton is just a hobby, they choose rackets of a weight and size convenient for the player (weight can range from 75 to 95 grams), the manufacturer also does not matter, the string is chosen simpler, and the frame must be strong and durable. Knowing how to choose a tennis racket, it is easy to navigate in badminton.

Often, it is problematic to buy a racket, there is no required quality, and the prices "bite". You can try to make rackets yourself, this will require special machines, patience and woodworking skills, the quality of such rackets is usually very high. But, since not everyone can afford to make a racket at home, it is easier to restore the old one. Surely, in the attic or in the pantry, the badminton set that my parents played was lying around.

The quality of Soviet-made badminton rackets is much higher than that of Chinese consumer goods. How to hold a racket correctly, every child can figure out, regardless of the production of the racket. With patience and ingenuity, you can give the old rackets an extraordinary beauty; by correctly pulling the string, get great pleasure from the game.