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Concord
- Address
- 80 Glen Shields Ave., Vaughan
- Phone
- 647-812-9245
- Details
- Home-based, by appointment. Strings tennis, badminton and squash racquets.
Local guide · Vaughan, Ontario
Tennis Racquet Restringing in Vaughan: Stringers, Prices and How Often
Who strings tennis racquets in Vaughan, what it usually costs, how often to restring, and what junior racquets actually need.
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Where to get a racquet restrung in Vaughan
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Most stringing in Vaughan is done by independent stringers working from home, by appointment, so call or message before dropping off a racquet. Your club's pro shop or head coach can usually string it or recommend someone.
EBAG Tennis Stringing (Gabe Palummo)
Woodbridge
- Address
- 1 Century Grove Blvd., Vaughan
- Phone
- 416-579-5252
- Details
- Listed in a stringer directory; no website. Call before you go.
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DEUCE4040
Woodbridge
- Address
- 177 Aberdeen Ave., Woodbridge
- Phone
- 416-889-9332
- Details
- Listed in a stringer directory; no website. Call before you go.
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Nearby: RacquetGuys in Markham (7400 Victoria Park Ave., Unit 5) also strings. [source]
What restringing costs
- Labour: usually $15–$30 a racquet in Ontario.
- String: $5 to $50 or more, depending on type: synthetic gut, multifilament, polyester or natural gut.
- Typical total for a recreational player: about $25–$60. [source]
How often to restring
A common rule: restring as many times a year as you play each week. Play twice a week, restring about twice a year. Strings lose tension and liveliness even if they never break, and competitive players often restring before every tournament. [source]
Tension in plain terms
Lower tension (about 48–52 lbs) gives more power and is easier on the arm; higher tension (about 58–65 lbs) gives more control. Most recreational players are happy between 52 and 58 lbs. [source]
Do junior racquets need restringing?
From the coaching side, here's what I tell parents:
- Red and orange ball (19"–23"): these racquets come pre-strung, and the factory string is fine until it breaks. A restring can cost close to what the racquet did, and kids outgrow these sizes within a season or two.
- Green ball and up (25"–26"): once a child plays two or three times a week, a fresh soft string (synthetic gut or multifilament) at a moderate tension makes a real difference.
- Skip full polyester for kids. It's stiff and harder on young arms; it's built for strong adult swings.
- A broken string is a good time to check the size. If your child is about to move up anyway, put the money toward the next racquet. The 30-second quiz tells you the length.
FAQ
How much does it cost to restring a tennis racquet in Vaughan?
Expect about $25–$60 for a recreational restring: usually $15–$30 of labour plus $5–$50 or more of string, depending on the string you choose.
How long does restringing take?
Stringing itself takes well under an hour, but most Vaughan stringers work by appointment, so turnaround depends on their schedule. Ask when you drop the racquet off.
How often should I restring my tennis racquet?
A common rule is as many times a year as you play each week, so twice a week means about twice a year. Strings lose tension even when they don't break.
More from the Vaughan tennis guide
Public courts, clubs, City lessons and the junior pathway are all in the main guide: Tennis in Vaughan.
About this page
Compiled by Amir, a former tennis coach in Vaughan, from club websites and directories, linked next to each fact. Courtwise isn't affiliated with any business listed. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected].