String can be broken into two basic groups : i)Gut and ii)Synthetics.
i) Gut(Natural Gut) : Made from intestines of cows. These strings are best for touring professionals but they can easily deteriorate with humidity and water. This type of string is best known for their elasticity, which in turn impacts playability. Natural gut strings offer a good degree of power and control over the tennis ball. Since these strings are manufactured by drying the fibers extracted from the serous membrane of the cow's intestine, they are also the most expensive of all.
The Wilson Champion's Choice (top Left) combines one of the best monofilament strings with a premium natural gut. The combination of Luxilon Alu Power Rough and Natural Gut produces perfectly matched performance with added durability and optimal comfort that features additional power and control. The Champion's Choice is the fastest growing hybrid on tour. Used by the world's #1 tennis player, Roger Federer.
ii)Synthetics Gut : most string sare made from nylon in various construction from rapped multifilaments with a centre core to coreless multifilaments. Synthetics normally last longer, are less affected by humidity, mositure and cost less than gut. They also have excellent playing characteristics. Synthetics Gut can be classified in the following.
a) Nylonii)Synthetics Gut : most string sare made from nylon in various construction from rapped multifilaments with a centre core to coreless multifilaments. Synthetics normally last longer, are less affected by humidity, mositure and cost less than gut. They also have excellent playing characteristics. Synthetics Gut can be classified in the following.
b)Kevlar
c) Polyester
a)Nylon - fairly affordable and suitable for recreational or casual players. Wear-resistant coatings are applied on nylon strings to make them more durable.
b)Kevlar - durable and stiff but are strung with less 10% tension to compensate for the latter trait. The stiffest and the most durable of all, Kevlar is used in combination with other materials to integrate the benefits of both in one.
c)Polyester: durable compared to natural gut but have lower performance, and less power and feel. Highly durable, polyester strings are preferred by players who like more spin and control while swinging the ball.
Once you have decide what string material to use, the next steps is the string tension.
String Tension - Tension refers to how tight you string your racket. Tennis rackets typically come with a recommended stringing range. The rule of thumb is that tighter strings give you more control, while a lower tension provides more power. If you have no preference, it is generally best to use the mid-range.
