How do you read tennis string patterns?
String Pattern Numbers The number of main strings is always listed first. The number 18 refers to the number of cross strings. The crosses, as they are often called, run horizontally across the racquet. The number of mains and crosses in your racquet affects performance.
How long should a squash racket string be?
You typically need 30 feet of string. Sometimes you can get by with 27 feet, but to be safe use at least a 30 feet length of string. There is a lot of debate on what squash string is best.
How often should I restring my squash racquet?
three times a year
If you play three or more times per week we recommend that you restring your racket at least three times a year to ensure optimum performance. With time strings lose their elasticity, and even if you’re playing less frequently you should ideally still restring your racket at least a couple of times a year.
What tension should I string my squash racket?
How tight is tight? 40 lb. is the maximum recommended by most squash racquet manufacturers. Much tighter than that, and you risk excessive string breakage, and even racquet breakage. Below 20 lb., control becomes extremely difficult because the strings shift around too much, and power begins to drop off as well.
What tension should my squash racket be?
For singles racquets, a high squash racquet string tension (for more control) is 29-30 pounds, an average is 27-28 pounds, and a low tension (for more power) is 25 pounds or less. Hardball doubles racquets are strung at higher tensions (32 or more pounds).
How long does stringing a racquet take?
On average, most people should be able to string a tennis racket in about 30 minutes while maintaining complete focus and still paying attention to detail, 30 minutes to string a squash racket and 45 minutes to string a badminton racket.
What string tension should I use squash?
What strings do pro squash players use?
What are the best squash strings on the market? Generally, the two dominant “premium” brands used by most pros are Tecnifibre squash strings and Ashaway squash strings.
Is it easy to string a squash racquet?
Stringing a squash racquet can be quite a confusing experience for the first dozen or so racquets you string. After you get the hang of it, it becomes easier. The hardest part is getting the first few main strings strung. Once they are done, the rest is almost a piece of cake and quite intuitive.
How much should I tension my squash racquet?
I usually tension my racquets between 24 to 28 lbs depending on the racquet. Any lower and you lose control. Any higher and you shrink the sweet spot making it difficult to play touch shots. Keep in mind 28 lbs on a large head racquet may feel looser than 28 lbs on a small head racquet.
What’s the best way to string a racket?
When you hit the crosses you just tie off the string with the short length left, i.e the side which you strung the 10 feet of string through. Look for a big hold ( aka grommet ) where you can tie off your string by tieing a double knot with an already tensioned main string.