Sam Chan

A course for the absolute beginner who would like to learn how to string their own racquets. No previous stringing experience is necessary although some knowledge of string technology would be an advantage.

Topics covered include;

• Frame Structures and preparation.
• Machine/Tool types.
• String composition and characteristics.
• Standard stringing patterns, techniques and knots.
• Grommet replacement.
• Basic grip replacement and size issues.
• Problem avoidance.
• Business issues; what to charge and stock.
• Introduction to membership of the ERSA/USRSA.

This course is designed for those that already have some stringing experience and would like to improve on their skills. Ideally, you will have some experience stringing racquets and a desire to improve your skills so that you can offer a stringing service to other players.

Topics covered include;

• Speed stringing techniques.
• Gut stringing techniques.
• Machine calibration and maintenance.
• Hybrid stringing.
• Stringing patterns and special knots.

Every racquet has unique weight, balance and swing weight, even racquets of the same model. This course teaches you how to customise a player's racquets to suit their individual play style. You will also learn how to match racquets so that the player experience is the same, regardless of which of their racquets they use.

Topics covered include;

• Adjusting the racquet weight
• Adjusting the racquet balance
• Adjusting the swing weight
• Racquet matching techniques

This course is designed for experienced stringers and focuses on developing the skills necessary for stringing in a tournament environment.

To get the maximum value from this course, you must be a very experienced stringer, preferably with some experience of stringing at club tournaments.

My personal experience as a stringer at tournaments all over the world, including all four Grand Slam Tournaments, gives me a unique insight into the skills required to perform well at these events.

An ideal preparation course for anyone who is considering applying for USRSA or ERSA certification.

As an official certification tester, I can assess your ability according to recognised standards, and offer guidance on the best path to follow to achieve certification.

I can also assess your overall stringing ability and offer you advice on techniques to help you improve your stringing and the service you give your customers.