The tennis string guide
Find the string
your game deserves.
Answer 4 quick questions about your racquet and playing goals. Get personalised string recommendations with clear, jargon-free explanations.
How it works
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Pick your racquet
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Choose your goals
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Set your preferences
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Get your top 3 picks
Why StringLab?
We cut through the noise so you don't have to.
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Racquet-first recommendations
Tell us your racquet and we factor in string pattern, head size, and tension range.
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Side-by-side comparison
Compare up to 3 strings on spin, power, control, comfort, and durability.
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Plain-English explanations
No jargon. We tell you why each string suits you, in terms anyone can understand.
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Arm-safety filter
Struggling with tennis elbow? We flag and deprioritise strings that are hard on your arm.
Popular strings
The most-played strings on tour and at clubs worldwide.
Luxilon
ALU Power
The string that changed professional tennis. A co-polyester blend with a satisfying ping on contact and remarkable tension maintenance. The reference point for all poly strings.
Babolat
RPM Blast
Rafa's string. The octagonal cross-section bites into the ball and snaps back for heavy topspin. One of the highest spin-generating polys on the market.
Wilson
NXT
Gold standard multifilament. Thousands of intertwined fibres create a lively cushioned feel that mimics natural gut at a fraction of the cost. The go-to for arm-sensitive players.
Tecnifibre
X-One Biphase
Often ranked as the best multifilament ever made. Unique bi-phase construction offers a soft plush feel with surprising control. The ideal string for sensitive arms and precision play.
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