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Standard course

This course is the ideal for people who want a more intense introduction into racquet stringing. It is aimed at those who what 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 :-

  • 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
  • Groups of 5 or more - 10% discount per person
  • Groups of 10 or more – 15% discount per person

  • ERSA Certified Stringer Test - €120
  • ERSA Master Racquet Technician - €120
  • ERSA 1 year Membership - €99
  • ERSA 2 year Membership - €170
  • ERSA 3 year Membership - €220
  • ERSA Group/Corporate 1 year membership - TBC
 
Notes

  • Courses will be provided by instructors who: -

  • Are qualified to MRT level or higher,
  • have strung a several Grand Slam tournaments including Wimbledon,
  • have strung at ITF futures, ATP Challengers, and ATP/WTA Tour events,
  • are part of the Great Britain Davis Cup Team.

  • Babolat 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.

  • 12 LTA Licence points will be gained by coaches attending this course
  • 6 LTA Licence points will be gained by taking and passing either an ERSA Certified Stringer or Master Racquet Technician Test
  • Currently LTA Licence points will be applied retrospectively due to the LTA upgrading their CPD accreditation applications.

A deposit of £50 is payable on booking, with the balance paid a week before the course.
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