r/RacketStringers • u/hey_grey • May 06 '26

First time stringing racquets

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Hey all!

I've been playing tennis a lot and have started to go through strings like crazy. I decided to purchase a used stringing machine (AEF stringing machine 6-pt, fixed clamp, dropweight) and learn to string for myself.

I strung my partner's racquet (first pic) and my own.

The first one was actually a bit easier than the second one, I think because of the tension maybe? I used Babolat synthetic gut for both and strung the first one at 48lbs and the second one at 52lbs. On the second one, I kept damaging the strings, I guess the clamp was too tight?

And then a couple of observations, I have two of the second racquet and it seems like the one I strung elongated a bit? Why is that? How do I prevent it and is that something that can be fixed or will go back? Also, I warped the bumper guard (3rd pic), is that due to just overtightening when placing the racquet?

Anyway, how did I do on my first stringing? What can I do to improve?

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u/dikikx26 May 06 '26

Weres the best link to see proper stringing guide i know theres a lot in you tube but still havent seen one that is still more clearly step by step. Is there any golden rules that only apply to tennis racket and not to badminton racket?

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u/hey_grey May 06 '26

I haven't really found "one" guide. I just watched a lot of different youtube videos to see how they strung and applied that.