Even the best tennis racket loses its magic over time. Whether you play once a week or every day, your strings gradually lose tension, control, and responsiveness. Here are five clear signs it’s time to restring — and how Racket Express makes the process simple from start to finish.
1. Your strings look frayed or discolored.
Strings wear down with friction and sunlight. If they’re fuzzy, notched, or dull, they’ve lost elasticity — and your shots will suffer.
2. You’ve lost control or consistency.
When your once-crisp forehand starts sailing long or dying in the net, tension loss is likely to blame. Fresh strings restore that predictable response you depend on.
3. You’re playing more often.
A good rule of thumb: restring as many times per year as you play per week. So if you hit twice a week, restring about every six months. Frequent players should restring every 4–6 weeks.
4. You hear a “thud” instead of a “pop.”
That dull sound means your strings have gone dead. Fresh strings make contact feel lively again — adding spin, power, and confidence.
5. Your arm feels sore after playing.
Old strings transmit more vibration to your elbow and shoulder. A new set not only improves performance but can also help prevent injury.
Restringing Made Simple with Racket Express
Driving across town to drop off your racket at a pro shop can eat up hours. With Racket Express, you don’t have to. Simply place your racket in the custom RacketExpress.com box, attach your discounted UPS Ground label, and drop it off — or schedule a pickup. Your local stringer does the rest, and your freshly strung racket is shipped straight back to your door.
No store hours. No traffic. No hassle — just fresh strings and fast turnaround.
RacketExpress.com — Tennis racket restringing as easy as an Amazon return.