Good equipment advice is hard to find.
Most string and racquet content online is written by people who don't string for a living. We do. These guides are distilled from the same conversations we have in the shop every week — what string belongs in which frame, what tension makes sense for your game, and how to stop guessing. Pick a guide below, or come in and we'll walk you through it in person.
Swingweight Guide
What swingweight actually means, how different ranges feel on court, and where weight placement changes your racquet most — explained by the technicians who measure it every day.
- InsideInteractive range explorer: what each SW zone feels like and who it suits
- InsideZone weight diagram: how much each position moves SW per gram
- InsideReal-world examples from stock recreational frames to ATP customized specs
- InsideWhen to adjust swingweight and how to get it measured on the RDC
String Education
Seven practical articles covering the string questions we answer every week at the Lab — from material differences to tension, gauge, arm health, and hybrid setups. Written by the technicians who string for a living.
- InsidePolyester vs. natural gut — what actually separates the two
- InsideBest strings for tennis elbow — which materials reduce shock and which amplify it
- InsideTension, gauge, and hybrid setups explained without the jargon
- InsideHow to know when your strings are dead — and when to restring
String Quiz
Answer a few questions about your game and get a personalized string recommendation from our in-store inventory — with the reasoning behind each pick. Takes about two minutes. No racquet knowledge required.
- Inside88 strings scored across 7 dimensions: spin, comfort, feel, durability, and more
- InsideBranching questions that adapt to your level — beginner through advanced
- InsideTop pick with full reasoning, plus two alternates worth knowing
- InsideEmail your results so you have them ready when you visit the Lab
Partnerships
The clubs, coaches, brands, and services we work with — and the perks every Tennis Lab FX customer can take advantage of through them. One page, all the partner offers in one place.
- InsideWho we partner with and what each partnership unlocks
- InsideDiscounts, programs, and services available only through the Lab
- InsideDirect join links for each partner offer
String types compared.
How polyester, natural gut, hybrid, and multifilament stack up across the attributes that matter most. Click any column header to sort by that string type. Filter to focus on what your game demands.
Scores are relative comparisons within each category — not absolute measurements. Price reflects typical retail cost per string set. "Hybrid" refers to natural gut mains with polyester crosses, the most common hybrid configuration.
Come in and ask us directly.
The guides answer the most common questions, but every player is different. If you want a setup dialed specifically to your game — your frame, your tension, your arm — walk in or book a time and we'll take it from there.