In search of stringer in Durham, NC
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emptystringer
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I would reach out to stringers in Raleigh. The way things have been going this year I wouldn't be surprised if one of them is willing to meet you someplace halfway. Search "Raleigh" here: https://www.racquettech.com/stringing/stringer_search.php
Best of luck...
Best of luck...
Most clubs take walk ins in my experience. Let's them build rapport if you do start looking at clubs, or even just spread their name. Might cost an extra 5-10 on top of what they're charging members, but that'll vary by region.
A lot of them will train their juniors to string; it's win-win-win kids make a buck and learn a skill since they'll probably be string breakers, you don't pay tennis pro lesson rates for a string job, they get to show you the club and tempt you to join.
Also even if they normally don't, with covid slowing business they're more likely to take on some easy income
Tar Heel Tennis
Professional
Advantage Stringing in Chapel Hill. can contact at advantagestringingnc at gmail dot com
Tar Heel Tennis
Professional
$12 is reasonable for string job. however, Omega is using non-tennis playing employees to string rackets. if you choose to use them again, take a photo of the knots used and post it on Talk Tennis. The comments will be hilarious! Dick's will probably be even worse.
1stVolley
Professional
Stick with Omega. Here in Durham $12 is a bargain. Our club stringer charges $16.
esgee48
G.O.A.T.
It costs $25 min for Pro shops here.
Using a Pro shop does not mean you get a certified stringer on all your work. They may have employees that do the stringing and the certified person provides some QC, not perfect QC. [You know those little stickers that say 'Inspected by 14?'
] What you really want is a stringer that provides a consistent product. e.g. 2-3 frames to be strung with BBO 17 53 # and have them all sound the same when you test the strings. It is a trek and if unsuccessful means you learn to string your own. Or you decide to do it yourself because of cost.
Using a Pro shop does not mean you get a certified stringer on all your work. They may have employees that do the stringing and the certified person provides some QC, not perfect QC. [You know those little stickers that say 'Inspected by 14?'
] What you really want is a stringer that provides a consistent product. e.g. 2-3 frames to be strung with BBO 17 53 # and have them all sound the same when you test the strings. It is a trek and if unsuccessful means you learn to string your own. Or you decide to do it yourself because of cost.Looks like I led myself in a rabbit hole, Dick's is notorious for the quality of their string job and charges more as well, not sure what justifies the premium.
Probly will use Omega again to re-string my yonexes for the time being, until I have the means to string it myself!
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Probly will use Omega again to re-string my yonexes for the time being, until I have the means to string it myself!
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Tar Heel Tennis
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call me - 984.215.9865
Stringing your own is a good option
Thanks all for the input! I was able to get in touch with @tarheeltennis and used his service to string up my Yonexes. He did a great job, turn around was fast (24h), and very affordable rate, so 5/5. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in the Durham-Chapel Hill area.
Tar Heel Tennis
Professional
@Hung.khuu thanks for the props! what are your thoughts about the strings?
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