Not really.
The stringer I take my racquets to always stencils them. I don't know why, but I wish he wouldn't. It's a waste. The paint comes off in no time.
On the other hand, Pete Sampras used to ensure the exact amount of paint was used because he claimed he could feel the extra gram or so of weight if too much paint was applied.
Um... even though it's Sampras, I don't know if I buy that...I've heard from a tennis shop pro that having the logo paint on your strings will play the same, but it will dry out your strings quicker as well.
On the other hand, Pete Sampras used to ensure the exact amount of paint was used because he claimed he could feel the extra gram or so of weight if too much paint was applied.
Um... even though it's Sampras, I don't know if I buy that...
If you are good enough to tell the difference, you are going to have to have one on your racquet for your sponsor![]()