Stringsmith. Tennis racquet stringing, Harrow, North West London.

Tennis Racquet StringingHarrow

Tennis racquet restringing in South Harrow and Wembley Park. From £20, with next day turnaround if you need it.

£20bring your own
£25house string included
Next daydrop off by 2pm
The Craft

The cheapest upgrade
in tennis

Strings lose tension and go dead long before they snap. Fresh string at the right tension gives you more control and spin, and it's easier on your arm.

Most people only restring when something breaks. If you play every week, that's usually months too late.

I'm Dee, and I string racquets in South Harrow, with a second drop-off point in Wembley Park. Tell me what you play with and I'll suggest a string and tension, or string it however you like. Three days, or next day if you're in a hurry.

Turnaround
3 days, or next day express
Collection
South Harrow or Wembley Park, by arrangement
Machine
Gamma Momentum 6+ drop weight, diamond-dust clamps
Payment
Cash · Bank transfer · Monzo link
Loyalty
10th restring free
The Workbench

What do you need help with?

Answer a few quick questions and I'll suggest something you can book.

String ratings are based on player reviews from Talk Tennis, Reddit, Stringforum and Tennis Warehouse. Covers over 75 strings and hybrids.

Off the bench

Recent restrings

Recent restringing jobs.

Babolat Pure Drive Tour 2015, Babolat RPM Blast 130/16 · 52 lbs, restrung at Stringsmith
Babolat Pure Drive Tour 2015 Babolat RPM Blast 130/16 · 52 lbs The heavier Pure Drive, with more plough through the ball. RPM Blast at 52 keeps all that power in check
Yonex EZONE 98, Solinco Hyper-G 130/16 · 55 lbs, restrung at Stringsmith
Yonex EZONE 98 Solinco Hyper-G 130/16 · 55 lbs Isometric head for a big sweet spot, and Hyper-G's square edges for bite. Plenty of spin with real control at 55
Babolat Pure Aero 98 2023, Yonex Poly Tour Pro 125/16L · 49 lbs, restrung at Stringsmith
Babolat Pure Aero 98 2023 Yonex Poly Tour Pro 125/16L · 49 lbs Strung softer at 49 for an easy, comfortable feel. Poly Tour Pro keeps it forgiving on the arm
Babolat Pure Aero 2019, Babolat RPM Blast 125/17 · 52 lbs, restrung at Stringsmith
Babolat Pure Aero 2019 Babolat RPM Blast 125/17 · 52 lbs For a heavy topspin player who hits a deep ball. Same string for years
Babolat Pure Aero 98 2023, Solinco Tour Bite 1.25/16L · 52 lbs, restrung at Stringsmith
Babolat Pure Aero 98 2023 Solinco Tour Bite 1.25/16L · 52 lbs 16x20 pattern. Power and spin, strung at 52 for pop you can control
Wilson Monfils Pro 100, Babolat RPM Blast 130/16 · 55 lbs, restrung at Stringsmith
Wilson Monfils Pro 100 Babolat RPM Blast 130/16 · 55 lbs Octagonal poly on a light frame. Loads of bite for heavy topspin
Babolat Drive EVO 115, Babolat RPM Blast 130/16 · 55 lbs, restrung at Stringsmith
Babolat Drive EVO 115 Babolat RPM Blast 130/16 · 55 lbs Big oversize head, easy power. RPM Blast reins it in and adds spin
Yonex VCORE 98 2026, Yonex Polytour Pro 120 · 55 lbs, restrung at Stringsmith
Yonex VCORE 98 2026 Yonex Polytour Pro 120 · 55 lbs A round, semi-soft string - great control and feel, not as aggressive on the spin
Head Speed MP, ReString Sync · 53 lbs, restrung at Stringsmith
Head Speed MP ReString Sync · 53 lbs Soft, lively poly on an all-round frame. Comfortable, with plenty of spin
Head Prestige Pro, Diadem Solstice Power · 54 lbs, restrung at Stringsmith
Head Prestige Pro Diadem Solstice Power · 54 lbs Thin beam, small head, all control. A frame for players who swing out
Babolat Pure Drive, Babolat Xcel · 55 lbs, restrung at Stringsmith
Babolat Pure Drive Babolat Xcel · 55 lbs Classic power frame. Strung to keep all that pop under control
Head Speed MP, Toroline O-Toro · 52 lbs, restrung at Stringsmith
Head Speed MP Toroline O-Toro · 52 lbs Buttery soft poly, a touch lower for comfort. Easy on the arm
Pricing

Three ways to get restrung

Extras

Fitted while it's in for a restring

Add any of these on the job sheet and they're on before you collect. No extra wait.

Add to a job sheet
  • Vibration dampener £4 Takes the ping out of a poly string bed.
  • Overgrip £3 Fresh tack and a little extra cushion.
  • Replacement grip £8 For a grip that's gone shiny, hard or flat.
  • Leather grip £16 Firmer feel and sharper bevels.

Pay by cash, bank transfer or Monzo link once I've confirmed your booking on WhatsApp · Two or more racquets: £2 off each extra one

Not sure what to get?

Not sure which string? Answer a few questions and the Workbench will suggest one.

Help me choose
The Rack

The strings I stock

The two strings I keep on the reel. Want something else? Bring your own, or I'll order it in: £20 plus the cost of the string.

01 Yonex Poly Tour ProSoft control poly · 1.20mm Polyester

Soft for a poly, so it's easier on the arm, with good control and spin. Holds tension well. My usual pick for club players who want a poly.

Power
Spin
Comfort
Durability
Control
02 Babolat RPM BlastSpin poly · 1.30mm Polyester

Babolat's spin poly, the one Nadal used. Lots of spin and control, but firmer than Poly Tour Pro, so not one for sore arms. I string it in 1.30mm (16 gauge).

Power
Spin
Comfort
Durability
Control
Loyalty

Every 10th restring
is free

Every restring you collect adds a stamp to your account, and the tenth one is free. No card to keep hold of.

Your account also shows where each racquet is: received, being strung, ready to collect.

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Questions

Common questions

How long does a restring take?

Three days as standard. Drop off before 2pm on the express service and it's ready the next day for £30.

Do I need to cut my old strings out first?

No, leave them in. Cutting them out is part of the job. If a string has already snapped, that's fine too.

I don't know what string or tension I want.

That's normal. Try the Workbench, or leave both blank on the job sheet and I'll pick based on how you play.

Can I bring my own string?

Yes, a full set (around 12 metres). Labour only is £20. If you bring a reel, I'll cut what's needed.

Can you get a string you don't stock?

Yes. I'll order it in and charge what it costs me, plus £20 labour. I'll confirm the price on WhatsApp before I order anything.

Where do I drop off my racquet?

South Harrow or Wembley Park, whichever's easier. Choose one on the job sheet and I'll send you the exact address on WhatsApp.

How often should I restring?

A rough rule: as many times a year as you play per week. If you use poly, don't go past 3 months even if nothing's broken. It goes dead long before it snaps.

What if my grommets are worn?

I check every frame before stringing. Small problems I'll sort out, and if it's anything bigger I'll message you first.

How do I pay?

Cash, bank transfer, or a Monzo payment link sent on WhatsApp once your booking's confirmed. You don't pay anything on this site.

Book

Get restrung

Build a job sheet

Add your racquets, pick the service, string and tension, and send it to me on WhatsApp. I'll confirm your slot within a few hours and sort out payment in the chat. You don't pay anything on this site.

Typically replies within 2 hours, 8am to 9pm

Drop off and collectionSouth Harrow or Wembley Park, whichever's easier. Choose one on the job sheet and I'll send the exact address on WhatsApp.

TurnaroundStandard 3 days · Express next day (drop off by 2pm)

PaymentCash, bank transfer, or a Monzo link, arranged on WhatsApp once your slot is booked

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Wembley Park

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