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G-Fresh Stringing
Where you can get Fresh Strings strung for your favourite tennis racquet
Did you know that re-stringing your racquet isn't only to replace broken strings? As a rule of thumb, you should be re-stringing your racquet as many times in a year as you play in a week i.e. if you play once a week or roughly 50 times in a year, you should re-string at least once annually (different types of strings e.g. polyester will require more frequent re-stringing due to tension loss over time). Please allow G-Fresh Stringing to be your solution to bring your racquet back to life!
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My name is Ferrante Gragasin, and I am offering my services for tennis racquet stringing. Located in North Edmonton, I hope to provide service for this rapidly growing sport in popularity. Please see below for some additional information.
Stringing Machine
I utilize a 6-point mount Gamma electronic constant-pull tensioner as seen here (my actual setup!), so you can be assured of accurate tensions generated for your racquet string bed.
Regular Calibration
Although an electronic tensioner is very accurate, over time errors can arise in the machine's measurements. Therefore, regular calibration with a Tennishead Precision Calibrator will ensure you have peace of mind that the input tension is indeed the applied tension to the strings.
Stringing Process
I employ a 2-piece stringing method for my racquets. Therefore, the option of a hybrid string setup is available for you.
Please note that I do not replace grommets and bumper guards (mostly because replacements for specific models can be hard to find!).
Broken Grommets
It would be ideal if you could replace your racquet's grommets with factory grommet sets and bumper guards, but like I mention, sometimes finding them can be difficult! I therefore offer repair of individual grommets by using a RAB grinder to remove the defective grommet and use teflon tubing to protect the string from potential damage from the frame (see pricing below).
My Process of Stringing a Tennis Racquet (and tutorial!)
Pricing
$20 per racquet (bring your string)
I can offer the following strings if you choose:
Multifilament:
M-1. Tecnifibre X-One Biphase 16G (1.30 mm) or 17G (1.24 mm), natural colour - a highly-rated multifilament (add $25)
M-2. Head Reflex MLT 17G (1.25 mm) natural colour - a comfortable multifilament that won't break the bank! (add $15)
M-3. Head Velocity MLT 17G (1.25 mm) blue or yellow colour - a solid multifilament choice (add $16)
M-4. Tecnifibre NRG2 17G (1.24 mm) black or natural colour, or 16G (1.30 mm) natural colour - another highly-rated Tecnifibre multifilament string (add $27)
M-5. Babolat Xcel 17G (1.25 mm) natural colour - an arm-friendly control-oriented multifilament (add $26)
M-6. Gamma Ocho XP 17G (1.27 mm) natural colour - the first (and, to my knowledge, only!) multifilament string with an octagonal shape to bite into the ball for added spin (add $27)
Polyester:
P-1. Tourna Premium Poly 16G (1.30 mm) or 17G (1.25 mm), bright yellow colour - a durable polyester (add $11)
P-2. Luxilon Smart 16L G (1.25 mm) black colour - polyester with interesting adaptable properties (add $25)
P-3. Yonex Poly Tour Spin 16L G (1.25 mm) blue colour - a pentagon-shaped polyester to bite into the ball for spin (add $20)
P-4. Yonex Poly Tour Pro 16L G (1.25 mm) blue or black colour - a relatively soft poly (add $15)
P-5. Luxilon Element 16L G (1.25 mm) bronze colour - perhaps the softest poly string out there! (add $26)
P-6. Gamma AMP Moto 17G (1.24 mm) black colour - heptagonal polyester with relatively good tension maintenance for a poly (add $14)
P-7. Gamma Ocho 17G (1.25 mm) yellow colour - if 8 is more your number, this octagonal polyester may be what you’re looking for! (add $13)
Synthetic Gut:
S-1. Wilson Synthetic Gut Power 16G (1.30 mm) purple colour - a lively synthetic gut string (add $13)
S-2. Gamma Ocho TNT 17G (1.25 mm) natural colour - a synthetic gut with an octagonal shape for extra spin (add $21)
S-3. Yonex Dynawire 16L G (1.25 mm) red or silver-white colour - synthetic gut with a thin metal film for added durability and power (add $14)
S-4. Head Synthetic Gut PPS 17G (1.25 mm) gold colour - a nylon core with a multifilament wrap for a great price (add $9)
Natural Gut:
N-1. Babolat VS Touch 17G (1.25 mm) - THE premium tennis string! (add $75)
Hybrid setup using any of the above strings: half the cost of each string and add the two together
Grommet repair
An additional fee for grommet repair with teflon tubing will incur a $0.25 charge for each grommet. Note: this method may not work for shared grommets (those used for tie-offs)
Racquet Stenciling
Complete the look of your racquet re-stringing with adding a logo representing your racquet and/or strings! For an additional $1, I can add a logo using your choice of white, black, or red stencil ink. I utilize factory stencils for popular brands. Stencil patterns are available for Yonex, Wilson, Babolat, Head, Prince, Dunlop, Gamma, Volkl, and Tecnifibre.
Payment
I accept major credit cards, debit card, or contactless mobile device through Square Reader. Pay when you pick up your racquet (swipe, chip, or tap! - it's as simple as that!).
If you prefer to pay online (including with G-Pay or Apple Pay), you can use this link or the button below: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/HJRMCNMB3ZF95/checkout/TNW7U43TQ75MYOMKMKLI5UOC
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