As I am very much a novice, I am wondering what the benefits of buying a tennis racquet that you must string?

Question

yourself versus the racquets that are already strung? Obviously I do not play...would love to play recreationally...and hope to as my 12 year old son is starting to take lessons...so I was just wondering what the benefits of owning that racquet would be. AND...must you have a stringing machine to do that? Is it a pretty complicated procedure?

Answer 1

To start, I would buy one that is pre-strung. Also, most pros and clubs will have a stringing machine for you to use if you need it.

Answer 2

Until you both decide this is what you really want to do, buy used, demo, or inexpensive (under $100) racquets.

If they are under $50 and don't come with strings, then an additional $25 or so to get stringing done at a tennis shop, sporting goods store, or tennis club, is a good investment.

If the racquets are under $75 pre-strung (and there are plenty at stores and online at that price), then you are good to go.

There is no reason for you to buy a stringing machine at this time, if ever (yes, it is complicated).

Arugably, the most important part of the racquet is the grip. Make sure to ask the salesperson to "fit" you and your son, properly (it takes less time than measuring your shoe or hat size!).

Good luck, and welcome to the world of tennis!

Answer 3

If you are a beginner, you should probably just buy a racquet that is pre-strung.  However, the benefit of buying a racquet that you string is that different strings have different characteristics.  Some strings have more power, spin, etc...

Answer 4

A novince tennis player should start with a pre-strung walmart racquet because they have big heads and thus less margin for error.

If your son plays singles in a little league or your coach recommends it, I suggest getting some more expensive racquets. One racquet thats probably very good for his age is the Wilson K Factor KZen Racquet. It is a perfect racquet for a beginner transitioning into an intermediate player.

Prestrung racquets are usually bad quality, and do not contain any special technology to enhance spin, power, or accuracy. Unstrung racquets let you pick your own strings and tension. Also Unstrung frames include technology that enhances your playing.

D1ck$ (censored, thats why i need to spell it like that) sporting goods will string your racquets for about maybe $30 US. But if you know a good tennis coach, they could probably string your racquet for free.

Hope that helps.

Answer 5

i think every player has her/his own unique preference, esp when it comes to customizing racquets/stringing. some prefers hybrid stringing, other prefers single strand stringing. same thing with higher/lower tension. also preference over specific strings. the more you know tennis, sometimes you will get to know which strings are better for you. you don't have to buy stringing machine, you can always have your racquet strung by shop stringer or certified stringer at some tennis clubs. but if you can afford it, buy the machine, and take some stringing lessons from certified USRSA (google it). maybe you can make some fortune from stringing - or you may have talents in stringing. basically, you may want to begin with pre-strung racquets. later you may want to get more customization to suit your preferences. hope it helps :)

Answer 6

as you and your son improve, you may need to get your own strings.  Usually at your tennis club there are people that string the rackets for you