String care

Proper string care

The lifespan of your tennis strings depends largely on your handling and care. With a few simple measures, you can not only extend their lifespan but also maintain the quality of your play—and protect your arm.

What is damaging your covering?

• Heat: Don't leave your racket in a hot car or in direct sunlight. Temperatures in your bag or trunk will weaken the tension, especially with synthetic strings.
• Humidity: Don't play with a wet racket. After matches in the rain or on a damp court, wipe the strings dry. Then store them in a well-ventilated area – optionally, lightly treat with string spray.
• Cold: Don't store your racket in your car during the winter. Cold temperatures make the strings brittle and prone to tension loss.
• UV rays: UV light removes important plasticizers from synthetic strings – the string remains hard but becomes inelastic.
• Defective grommets: Check your racket's grommets regularly – damaged grommets can quickly lead to broken strings.
• Sand & dirt: Quartz sand builds up at string intersections, abrading the surface. Lightly brush or clean after every match.

Care tips after each match (approx. 1 minute)

• Wipe dry with a cloth or microfiber cloth
• Carefully brush off sand and dust
• Optionally, spray lightly with string spray (do not overdo it)
• Let the racket air out first – do not put it directly in the bag

Care requirements according to string type

Important: Maintenance extends durability—but not playability. Even well-maintained strings lose tension and should be replaced regularly.

To ensure a consistent playing experience, we recommend regular checks – for frequent players, for example, using a measuring device such as the MSV Mini STT.