How do I choose a racquetball string?

When it comes to string gauge you have two choices: thin or thick. Thin, in racquetball, means 17 gauge, which is anywhere from 1.16 mm to 1.25 mm in diameter. Thick means 16 gauge, which ranges from 1.26 mm to 1.35 mm.

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Considering this, what are racquetball strings made of?

Multifilament (no Wrap)

The most commonly used string in racquetball. Bundles of micro synthetic fibers are twisted together, similar to natural gut. Nylon multifilaments are typically more comfortable than solid core strings due to the cushioning effect of hundreds or even thousands of micro fibers.

Beside this, did ektelon go out of business? If you haven’t heard, Ektelon Racquetball as a company is now out of business.

Keeping this in consideration, how much does it cost to restring a racquetball racquet?

The cost for the restring includes $15 labor per racquet, the price of the string you choose, and $5.95 shipping cost to ship the order back to you.

How thick is a racquetball?

A racquetball; a dynamic (bouncy) rubber ball of 2.25 in. (57 mm) diameter.

How often should you restring a racquetball racquet?

As a general rule you should re-string each year as often as you play per week. If you play twice per week, you should restring your racket twice per year.

What string tension Do pros use?

Which racquets / strings / tensions do the Pro’s use?

Player Racquet Tension
Lleyton Hewitt Yonex RDiS 100 Mid 48 lbs
Gael Monfils Prince EXO3 Rebel 95 57 / 55 lbs
Andy Murray Head YouTek Radical Pro 56 lbs
Rafael Nadal Babolat AeroPro Drive Cortex 55 lbs

What racquet tension Do pros use?

ATP

Player Racquet Brand Tension (Mains)
Novak Djokovic Head 59 lbs.
Rafael Nadal Babolat 55 lbs.
Dominic Thiem Babolat 55 lbs.
Roger Federer Wilson 48.5 lbs.

Are Kevlar strings good?

So, kevlar strings are rough, stiff and highly durable tennis strings that are traditionally used by heavy hitting string breakers. They offer unmatched durability and spin due to their braided kevlar construction, that is produced in a similar way to multifilament strings.

Does ektelon still make racquetball racquets?

In 1988, Prince Sports purchased Ektelon and the brand remained

Type Subsidiary of Prince Sports
Products Racquetball racquets, Apparel, Accessories, Racquetball Equipment, Eyeguards, Footwear
Parent Prince Americas, LLC

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