Why Choose Polyester String for a Tennis Racquet

Here at Tennis Station we call are experts in the poly conversation. Who, what, when and how to use poly strings is a constant dance. The decision to string your rackets with polyester strings does depends on your skill level and playing style: 

• Beginner and intermediate players are building technique and feel for the game. We emphasize that string can move the needle a bit at this level, however, the learning curve is steep and sting concerns can add stress with little return on your mental investment.

  • FACT: You are looking for comfort and power and Natural gut or synthetic gut strings are typically the best option. Tennis Station offers many options including

    
    

• Advanced players find themselves looking for a ball that delivers depth, heaviness, power and direction. When a player can deliver consistent play in rally and competition it's time to seek a STRING boost. The variety of poly vary from soft arm friendly, like Wilson Luxilon 4G

  • FACT: When your seeking durability, spin and control-oriented shots polyester strings are key, this is when string stiffness plays a role.

• String tension is something that players change to guild them on best practices with their chosen racquet and string choice. The good news is strings don't last forever and making adjustments is simple. Having more than one racquet can make this journey move quicker.

  • FACT: Polyester strings are less elastic and harder compared to other string materials, thus, they should generally be strung about 10% lower than other strings.