Answer a few questions and get string setups to try.
Starting tensions by string type and level, before your frame's range. Every number is a starting point: stringing machines differ, so log how it plays and adjust.
| NTRP | Polyester | Multifilament | Synthetic gut | Natural gut | Kevlar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 and below | Not for beginners | 54 lb52 to 56 | 54 lb52 to 56 | 54 lb52 to 56 | Not for beginners |
| 3.0 | 50 lb48 to 52 | 54 lb52 to 56 | 54 lb52 to 56 | 54 lb52 to 56 | 48 lb46 to 50 |
| 3.5 | 50 lb48 to 52 | 55 lb53 to 57 | 55 lb53 to 57 | 55 lb53 to 57 | 48 lb46 to 50 |
| 4.0 | 49 lb47 to 51 | 56 lb54 to 58 | 56 lb54 to 58 | 56 lb54 to 58 | 48 lb46 to 50 |
| 4.5 and up | 48 lb46 to 50 | 56 lb54 to 58 | 56 lb54 to 58 | 56 lb54 to 58 | 48 lb46 to 50 |
Polyester is stiff on the arm. If you're new to it, try it in the mains with a multifilament or synthetic gut cross.
Not sure which string type you have? Read how to choose tennis strings, or when to restring your tennis racquet.
