It is fortunate, for most tennis players, that the game of tennis is a low-maintenance sport. In other words, it is not an "equipment intensive" activity such as bicycling, football, or even golf! Some good shoes, a decent racquet, balls, and clothing (unless you are at one of those "nature camps") pretty much fulfills the requirement. Oh yeah--don't forget--you need a tennis court and another player. But there is one piece of equipment that is critical, yet often misunderstood, in tennis--the racquet stringing machine!
A tennis racquet stringing machine is similar to just about any other type of mechanical device. The machine operator must be SMARTER than the machine he is trying to operate! All kidding aside, a machine, when properly used, can really be a factor in the improvement of your game. It can help prevent injury. It can assist with recovery from an injury. It can even give you more "power" or "control". Yes--a racquet stringing machine is a wonderful tool when it is in the hands of a skilled stringer.
But the opposite is also true. A machine used improperly can wreak havoc on your game, potentially cause injury, and sometimes even cause the catastrophic failure of your racquet (wanna see a grown man cry?--tell him that his 20 year-old irreplaceable favorite racquet, his "baby", has just EXPLODED while it was being strung!).
The machine is not a terribly complex piece of equipment. But there are numerous types and styles. As with most things in life, the more you pay for a stringing machine the more you get--higher quality, easier and/or quicker operation, better accuracy, and excellent racquet support are hallmarks of the better machines. A machine may be "electric" (push the button!) or "lockout" (turn the crank). Regardless of the price, design, or style, it WILL take a bit of time to master the skill of racquet-stringing. And don't forget that a stringing machine will need regular service and maintenance (cleaning, calibration, and some minor "tune-ups").
Tennis players often purchase a stringing machine to "save money". And, over time, they should save enough to justify the stringing machine purchase. But equally important to the investment of money is the investment of TIME to learn the proper way to string racquets and also to maintain the stringing machine. Racquet stringing is not for everyone. But if you enjoy the technical side of tennis and like to experiment often with new strings or different string tensions, a stringing machine may be just the ticket to your increased enjoyment of the sport.
Do It Tennis is based in the city of Oceanside and is located in San Diego County, CA. We began Internet operations in March 2005. Our knowledgeable staff has extensive experience in the tennis industry and all our stringers are highly experienced and expert at their craft.
For more information, please contact us at:
Do It Tennis
1658 Ord Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
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