Squash Racket Stringing - ATW 

Glad it helped. Any queries, give me a shout any time 👍

Yeah, there are lots of ways to do it. The reason for pushing away is to reduce friction a bit more and can add speed, but everybody has a slightly different style. If it works for you, keep it going 👍

No problem. There are a few techniques, including the Universal Around the World which is a little easier, but this one gives e best results in my opinion 👍

@@stringdoctor6238 How does universal ATW differ?

@@simondennis101 hi Simon, the UKRSA method is just a bit more prices in my opinion, especially on the mains, as none of the mains suffer from tension loss. The only slight tension creep you might get is on the top cross and the last cross at the throat... which in the case of the top cross isn't the worst thing as it relieves some pressure on the mains making it more 'mishit' friendly.

Also worth noting that there's less friction on the crosses being woven on UKRSA method as most only pass through 12 mains initially rather than 14 - so kinder to the strings and arguably more efficient 👍

Thanks mate 👍

The basics are the same, but squash rackets are normally more complex (string pattern). Tennis have a wider variety of string though, which means that you have to test a lot until you get the right setup. Tensions are roughly half in squash (20 - 30lbs) compared to tennis. Different tensions in areas of the syringe could be down to the pattern, or just before stringing 👍

Hey Chris, Good questions. So quite often with lower level players who tend to shank the ball/mishit it around the frame, TF strings can just snap, especially at the top - they don't take kindly to mishits! My go to for chronic mishitters is Ashaway (any model), as they are a line and twine construction and much more resilient around the frame. But they do tend to wear a little quicker in the middle as they're tougher and move about a bit more. Although I'm a TF guy and prefer TF strings, some players may benefit from Ashaway if they're regularly breaking at the head. As a footnote, just check that the bumper isn't too worn that the strings are exposed on the outside and wearing away from wall/floor scraping. This is also a major cause for string breaks at the head regardless of string type.

@@stringdoctor6238 great thanks for the reply! I think I’m going to get some powernick, and another syngut Ashaway string and see how it goes!

@@chrisshaw8764 cool. PowerNick is a bit marmite with some players, safest bet might be SuperNick XL Micro - really good all rounder and a fair bit cheaper to buy too!

@@stringdoctor6238 great I’ll get that one! Thanks again!

Hi string doctor, I bought a reel of the xl micro. Put some in my own racket, it seems pretty good! I’ve got mixed reviews from customers, some really like it but others say it moves too much/comes out too loose when I string it at 25/26lbs, so I’ve been doing it 2/3lbs higher. Is there another ashaway you would recommend that doesn’t move as much?

I normally count around 8.5 lengths (head to throat) for the short side. 👍

How many meters does the racket need?

I used just under 5.5 full armspans - so about 8.5 - 9 meters.

Hey Mason, just realised that I may not have responded to your question! Yes, I like my rackets loose to mid tension. Easier on the arm and power is easily accessible.

@@stringdoctor6238 I find I have too much power… so I string mine at 28 or 29.