Any other ways to paint racquet strings besides stencil ink?

[Solid Ace]

I just can't find any red stencil ink in my area (S. America) and I want to paint a W in my K90. Is there any other way to paint these logos? Do "stencil inks" have any other name? (specially in spanish)

 

[jmjmkim]

If you use cheap paint or markers, not only does it wear off fast, but makes the ball dirty, real fast.

I remember in high school days, I used nail polish, since it was like enamel but it stuck the crosses together and made the racket feel a little dead. Also, it didn't stay on too long.

Now that I'm older, I like it without and stencils. Afterall, why advertise if I'm not getting paid for it. Back in the 80's, I really liked having a ST logo on all my tennis clothes. Now, just plain stuff is good enough.

 

[lilxjohnyy]

tenniswarehouse sells them
I like having my name on my stencil That way i can easily tell if its mine. But i only do it when my string job is about to break

 

[Solid Ace]

tenniswarehouse sells them
I like having my name on my stencil That way i can easily tell if its mine. But i only do it when my string job is about to break

I live in South America.
And yes, I know Tw delivers to other countries but I don't think it's clever to buy one because the shipping cost (20$ 4 weeks, 40$ 5 days) would be already more expensive than the stencil itself.

 

[rogerowns]

i heard someone using dry erase markers and they said they lasted longer than the actual stencil ink. but i wouldn't suggest anything than whats recommended because im afraid my strings will get messed up or eroded. (yeah, i know crazy)

 

[a_2c+]

Sharpies.....

 

[lilxjohnyy]

In your case, i wouldnt stencil unless i was paid or forced to by contract. If u are, ur sponsor should provide u with stencil. Otherwise i just wouldnt

 

[BullDogTennis]

you can use sharpies, they last a long time. it just takes forever to do.

 

[Solid Ace]

you can use sharpies, they last a long time. it just takes forever to do.

wouldn't that make the strings feel different?

 

[a_2c+]

wouldn't that make the strings feel different?

well, that bad part is:

i think they do.

remembered i applied red sharpie to my K90.

next thing i know, i might have lost the usual topspin bite on the ball...