Racquet Stringing Patterns

STRING SELECTOR GUIDE

We invite you to use this guide to familiarize yourself with the strings that we offer. Since we use the same string manufacturer as other name brands, you may already be playing with the same type of string that we carry. For specific comparisons, visit our Brand Name Comparison page to find our equivalent string. For further assistance, please call toll-free at 1-800-522-5547 or e-mail at topseed@klipperusa.com.

TOP PERFORMING

For the hottest types of strings being used on the professional tour, check out Spin Max and Ultimate Hybrid. Find out how these strings increase your spin, power and control, all with the benefit of longer string life. If you already use RPM Blast or Big Banger, check out our great low price on these same types of strings!

Our best overall performing string is Zyex. With playing characteristics similar to natural gut, this string offers power, control and feel second to none. The Zyex material gives added strength giving longer string life than natural gut. Choose this string to improve all aspects of your game.

Sterling and Pearl-Zone are soft and very playable. The soft string bed of these strings provides increased power, touch and shock absorption. The multifilament construction provides a very comfortable feel. If you are not a frequent string breaker, try these to increase your response and playability. Similar strings would be Technifibre, NXT or Wilson Sensation.

Next in line for playability is our Titanium Elite. Amazing power and soft feel, the titanium additive increases string life for the best of both worlds.

BEST ALL AROUND

We carry the most popular type of string being used today, Synthetic Gut Ultra-Fibre. Not only has it been our most popular, this type of synthetic gut has been the best selling worldwide year after year. Competitively priced and available in various gauges and colors, this is the best value in our string line. If you currently play Prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex, this is the string for you. For a slightly softer feel, try Synthetic Gut Original. Less durability but slightly more playable, just like the Prince Synthetic Gut Original.

Want bright colors? How about a low price, good playing, long lasting synthetic gut? Check out our Neon Syn. Gut strings.

ENHANCED SPIN

Topspin players will immediately benefit from Spin Max. The unique 5-sided outer shape of this string along with co-polymer construction provides maximum spin and control. RPM Blasters already know the advantages of this string.

Tech Spin is our textured synthetic gut for added bite. If you want a softer feel that produces more spin, this string, like its counterpart Prince Topspin, is the string to use.

Dura and Graphite strings are in a class by themselves. Both provide amazing power and spin. The string .cups. the ball upon impact while the textured surface helps bite into the ball. Both play exactly the same but the Graphite construction increases durability. Those of you who have played the game for a while will remember the similar playing Leonia 66 string which for many years was the world's best selling.

ENDURANCE

For string breakers, consider our polyesters. Power-Burst provides the ultimate in durability along with a firm string bed for power and control. Holds tension longer than other strings and does not move, staying straight even under heavy topspin play. Use it for both the mains and crosses for maximum durability or try it as a hybrid sold as Ultimate Hybrid. (Big Banger users will appreciate the lower price.)

For economical durability and price, you can.t beat Super-Poly. Try this polyester as the main in your hybrid stringing, matched with Synthetic Gut Ultra-Fibre crosses.

Chronic string breakers looking for maximum life should try Blend or the thinner version, Blend Lite. Both are hybrid strings that include Kevlar mains and Synthetic Gut Ultra-Fibre crosses. No other string lasts longer than Blend. Many of you may remember the equivalent string Prince Pro Blend that was legendary for long string life. Kevlar string is sold separately so you can experiment with your own hybrid combination. Need the durability that Kevlar provides but don.t want the harsh feel? Soft Kevlar is the perfect solution as a hybrid main string, strong but with a softer feel.

If you like the feel of a synthetic gut but need longer life, try Decathlon, also known as Prince Endurance or Gamma Marathon. This is a good choice if you cannot tolerate the extra firm feel of polyester or Kevlar.

RECREATIONAL

If you're looking for the lowest price string, our Tournament Nylon and Klipper Nylon provide excellent durability. Sold also in large bulk reels, these are perfect for schools and recreational programs or for anyone who needs a low cost alternative for stringing. The thickest gauge for longest life.

RACQUETBALL

Our number one choice for racquetball is Synthetic Gut Ultra-Fibre. Many players will recognize this string as Ektelon Synthetic Gut Duraflex, the most popular string being played. Racquetball Supreme has the same construction, but incorporates a special coating to hold on to the smooth surface of a racquetball. Titanium Elite is also a popular choice for players who want extra power and are not concerned with durability. For string breakers, try Tournament Nylon, a thicker string that lasts longer and costs less, but doesn't have the same level of resiliency.

SQUASH

The most popular string for squash is the Synthetic Gut Ultra-Fibre 17 or 18 gauge, the equivalent string to Prince Synthetic Gut Duraflex. A great all around string. Sterling 17 gauge, which is similar to Technifibre strings along with Titanium Elite 17 gauge, are soft strings with a lot of power. These two strings are perfect for players not concerned with durability.

BADMINTON

For excellent playability, try our Badminton Synthetic Gut. Players will recognize this string as the Yonex BG-65, the most popular string being used today. For string breakers and recreational players, try Badminton Nylon, a low cost, durable string.