Standard course
This course is the ideal for people who want a more intense focus into racquet stringing. It is aimed at those who want to string their own racquets, or to provide a service to their club or customers. Not only does it fully cover how to string a racquet, but it includes information about different types of string and how to understand the technology used within the racquets.
Overview of course
A two day course will cover the following :-
The course may also cover the following: -
Learning Outcome of Courses
Depending on which course is attended, the learning outcome of the courses will be as follows: -
Costs
Notes
Overview of course
A two day course will cover the following :-
- An analysis of string properties and characteristics,
- An analysis of frame properties and characteristics,
- Fuller instruction on how to string a tennis racquet which will cover:
- Removal of string in a correct manner,
- Measuring of string,
- Correct stringing methods,
- Handling of string.
- Attendees have opportunity to spend a day a stringing a tennis racquet,
- Removal and replacing grips, both base and overgrips,
- Replacing bumper/grommet strips,
- Enlarging a grip.
The course may also cover the following: -
- How to alter the specifications of a tennis racquet to match required measurements,
- How to alter the specification of a tennis racquet to avoid or alleviate injuries
- How to adjust grip size to suit the player,
Learning Outcome of Courses
Depending on which course is attended, the learning outcome of the courses will be as follows: -
- Understanding of the importance of:
- Different strings characteristics,
- Benefits of choosing the right string,
- The effects of choosing the wrong strings
- How to string a tennis racquet:
- Using proper and sound techniques,
- In a manner that reduces stress on the frame,
- To avoid damage to the frame when stringing it,
- To improve performance of the tennis racquet,
- To provide a professionally finished product.
- How to correctly:
- Remove an old grip,
- Fit a new base grip,
- Apply an overgrip,
- Remove and replace bumper/grommet strips,
- Enlarge a grip,
Costs
- Cost per person - £250 per day
- Groups of 5 or more - 10% discount per person
- Groups of 10 or more – 15% discount per person
- Please refer to ERSA International for applicable joining and test fees
Notes
- Courses will be provided by instructors who:
- Are certified ERSA International stringers,
- have strung a several Grand Slam tournaments including Wimbledon,
- have strung at ITF futures, ATP Challengers, and ATP/WTA Tour events,
- Dunlop and Prince stringing machines will be used on all course to aid the ease of learning of the attendees,
- All equipment will be supplied for the courses including tennis racquets, strings, grips and bumper/grommet strips.
