Stringing A Badminton Racket - POV Tutorial

[@CKYew]

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[@kasujung6202]

Where did you learn stringing?

[@duncansimpson2337]

I just wanna say thank you CK. I've really been struggling recently, I've tried EVERYTHING, I thought i'd never get passed this, this video has been nothing short of a god send. I was asleep in minutes :) xx

[@CKYew]

😘

[@pakdjat4591]

One of the best person who explain about badminton stringing techniques

[@CKYew]

💪🏻💪🏻👍🏼👍🏼

[@laurencesyeng6182]

For the share grommet, instead of using a small piece of string, I use a piece of ribbon to lift the blocked string because the ribbon is wider and stronger.

[@CKYew]

That’s a good alternative too!

[@hignfy]

So I just watched Tobias's video with the Yonex Stringing team (The Art of Stringing Part 2). The video from 2022. They've modified the way their cross string, especially with high-tension and with Aerobites.. 1) The starting knot on the cross strings at B6 no longer wraps around the main string to prevent breakage. 2) When you reach to about 3 or 4 crosses left near the top of the racket, string from the *top down*. And instead of tying off at A5/a5 and wrap around the main string, tie off around A10/a10 onto a cross string. I've just started to do my strings like how they do now. I have to say it feel a little more confident, less iffy than wrapping around the mains on either end.

[@albertchui8462]

A suggestion to prevent starting mains from slipping is apply a starting clamp beside the machine clamp so you won't have to hold the string during the first pull.

[@CKYew]

Yep, I certainly do that with slippery strings and also certainly with flying clamps too 👍

[@SoJuDaMaN]

how do you get into stringing from scratch? Don't know where to start, what machine to get etc.

[@CeltecInstitute]

very good explanation

[@level27xrock]

Thanks for all your videos. I am a stringer, but have never done badminton before. I got a request to do a badminton racket, and the customer gave me a pack of string, and he requested it to be done as a 1pc job. So I counted 11 mains for my short side and then left the rest on the other side to do the other 11 mains, and this racket has a 22 crosses pattern it looks like. The racket is MMOA, Ace Power 1101. I finished the 11 mains on my short side, and did the 11 mains on the other side and went into the crosses, but I only made it to cross number 12 before I ran out of string?? I didn't cut that much string off when I tied off the mains on the short side... I even picked up the string I cut off, and that gave me an additional maybe 5 crosses, I would have still been short. The pack of Ashaway ZyMax 66 Fire Power said 10M... I'm pretty confused why the string ran out. Maybe it was just a bad pack, or I am missing something with the way badminton is done compared to tennis/squash rackets that I am normally accustomed to... So I ordered two packs of Yonex BG66 UM for the customer instead to give to him, in case I run into the same problem, I will tie off the long side, and just do it as a 2pc job.

[@CKYew]

Wow, looks like there was something wrong with that pack of strings you received initially. A standard 10m pack would have a fair bit left over on a 1pc stringjob on a normal 22x22 pattern. Was the Zymax 66 Fire Power a sealed/fresh pack when you got it?

[@level27xrock]

Thanks for the Quick reply! It was a new pack, the customer gave me unopened still in the plastic. After I discovered I was short in the crosses, I reverted back and tied off the mains on the other side too. I then measured both the extra piece of string I cut off from doing the mains on the short side, and then the long piece of string that was left that I was supposed to do the crosses with. The piece from cutting off the mains on my short side was 3ft, 2 inches. The long left over string I was supposed to finish the racket with after doing the mains on the long side, was 6ft, 9 inches. I think I just happened to get a bad pack of shortly measured string. I felt bad so I told the customer what happened, and I ordered 2 packs of Yonex BG66 UltiMax string to use for him instead, is that a good string? Another thing, he requested his tension to be 26lbs, and from some videos I saw, they say they do tension on mains at one tension, and then increase the tension on crosses by 10% of main tension? Is that a good practice to do? Or should I just keep my machine at 26lbs for both mains and crosses?

[@CKYew]

It is weird that you've got a short pack of string. I'd certainly let Ashaway know that something has slipped through their quality control if I was you 😊. And yes, 66 Ultimax is a really good string although on the thinner side. I've done a string comparison video so maybe you can check that out if you'd like 👍. And yes, for isometric racket frames (square shape, not egg shape), its good practice and normal to add about 10% of tension on crosses. For me, if someone wants 26lbs in tension, I tend to go 25lbs on the mains, then 27lbs on the crosses. Good luck!! 👍

[@level27xrock]

Awesome, I'll check your video out! You got a great channel here, thanks for all the content you've put out

[@Deincrosse]

Would you mind doing a video on how to replace grommets and the tools required?

[@CKYew]

Hi James, I do have a video on how I replace grommets on the rackets. It’s in the playlist here along with other stringing resources: kzbin.info/aero/PL7iCVRDygUwDKK96dZiVr-4pRraRTS1q4 Let me know if you need any further help, always happy to answer questions, good luck!

[@Bieffe]

I'm trying to find the Yonex stringing guide u mention in the video. You mentioned you gonna provide the link but I don't see it. Thanks buddy.

[@sitwy]

what's the reason why you need to put the little short string on the vertical string? I am just start learning how to string my own racket:p

[@mchengalath]

Thank you for this video. For a 72 hole racquet, where do you start the cross, on the left side or right side? Yonex instruction is to start at the right side, that would mean 3 knots would come to the right side while 1 knot to the left side, which is not the case for 76 hole pattern!

[@johnd9088]

Hi, thank you for the excellent video. Would you have a link with stringing devices reviews? I have a stringing device (a very old one) with a rotator and I would like to buy a new one with parallel pull that is more precise. Mine now is really not precise and I want to be more precise in my stringing work now. If you know of a website or good video explaining the different stringing machines and which one is best (not for professionals) but more for own family playing. We tend to do new stringing 6-8 times per months... Thanks for your help ;).

[@GI-nh3zw]

Hi thanks for the detailed video. Quick question - you mentioned you hold your fingers by the clamps to check for any slippage. Has slippage like that happened to you before, and if yes, how do you fix it? Thanks in advance!

[@CKYew]

Yes, if its slipping, check your clamps, the pressure as well as the teeth (if you've been cleaning them, etc). Different diameter strings also makes a slight difference.

[@jeffcoffey8970]

Fantastic video! Thank you.

[@CKYew]

Glad you found it useful!

[@Dan-jk1ld]

Hi CK, I've just started stringing my own badminton racquets on my dropweight machine (same machine that I use for my tennis racquets which I've been doing for a while). I've had string break on me twice when pulling tension (1st time was exbolt 65, the second time was exbolt 68). Am a bit confused (and frustrated) as to why it's happening as I would have expected the strings to be able to hold up (I'm only stringing at 23x25lbs)... Do you know if it's common for strings to snap during the process of stringing? Trying to work out if it's usual/my fault/how to avoid this in the future :( Would you have any insights as to what's happening or how I can avoid snapping issues?

[@ATELIERDUCORDAGE]

There is something in my opinion that could make it even more consistent. It's about your crosses and it's the wayi do it on my tennis racquet wich is kind of the same technique except pulling the 2 las strings together. So the advantage of this technique is that you can pull 10% more on the knots and make it even everywhere. But if you use a starting know it won't be. The way I'm doing it is to block the first cross with a flying clamp, weave 5 or 6 crosses and then come back and pull with the same 10% on the cross or the first 2 of them? What do you think?

[@CKYew]

I'm not sure what you meant "block the first cross with a flying clamp, weave 5 or 6 crosses and then come back and pull with the same 10% on the cross or the first 2 of them". Are you meaning to skip the first cross string and directly tension the second string onwards before coming back to tension the first cross with a finishing knot with an extra 10%?

[@ATELIERDUCORDAGE]

@@CKYew exactly, check out this video onna Yonex tennis racket. Go at 11:45 and see from there or watch the whole video, u will see that the first cross will be tensioned last. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHackndojdSDeNk

[@CKYew]

Having seen that, I actually dont think thats a better technique (at least for me). This is because if you tension that section last, you have a section (an inch or more) of string outside of the frame that is untensioned when you put on your finishing knot. 10% extra isnt going to be enough for an inch of untensioned string to balance out. Secondly, there's also the risk of bumping into the starting clamp during stringing or even the vibration from the clamps resulting in slight slippage from the starting clamp as well.

[@albertchui8462]

I agree with CK on this one. I was taught by a Yonex certified stringer to pull first and last 2 strings together to reduce the risk of the string snapping and possibly damaging the frame. If you are going to do that you should fly clamp 2 strings and return to do the last 2 at the end. Be mindful that badminton strings can be as thin as 0.57mm compares to tennis. Also consider the cross string on the outside of the racket between grommet 6 and 9 (bottom). This section of the string measures 3.5cm and will be tensioned by the method of starting knot. This can be compensated by the +10% if hand tied knot is used but the starting knot method would be more consistent (in my opinion).

[@stevegriffiths8805]

Hi I know this is an older video but please can you tell me what side supports you use on the machine? I have the same machine but the stock supports that are not the best! Thanks

[@CKYew]

Hi Steve, its a set of custom made side supports from someone who I came across on the forums in BadmintonCentral. He's called Michal Chudek so we've all just called it the "Chudek Supports". It's been really really good. I'm not sure if he still makes them but no harm googling him up and reaching out. Good luck!

[@kupfeli]

Instead of using a flying clamp, you could swap the last two crossstrings, so first go through the last holes, then the secondlast holes, pull em both and you can use the normal clamps on the string you pulled. basically same mechanism as for the last two mains,but now you do it to get more tolerance for the clamps (dont need clamps for the last crosses, only for the secondlast crosses, as you pull that). Hope that helps.

[@CKYew]

Yeah, I do that for certain rackets 👍🏼

[@ryancheung3467]

I want to learn how to string but don’t know where to start… how did you begin your stringing journey?

[@CKYew]

I've got a stringing course coming soon 👍

[@vishwasgowda]

Hello CK, I have recently gotten WISE 2086 Tension head, I am trying to string my racquet at 28 LBS, for that I am pulling mains at 27 and cross at 29 LBs, I am using two knot method to string my racquet, when I finish stringing my racquet the tension is about 25 LB's. I am not sure where I am doing it wrong, I would like to you point me in the right direction so I can try and see if the tension seems to be better. For example, My finishing knot is not good, I do loose tension on my last two rows at the top, same happens when I do 4 knot method. I greatly appreciate if your response and suggestions. Thank you

[@CKYew]

How do you know your finished tension is 25? I have also done a video on the knots I use so do check it out on my channel.

[@vishwasgowda]

@@CKYew By asking some of the experienced stringers about the tension, they say its about 25 LBS, and also some advanced players complain that tension is lower, thats how I know its lower than 28 LB's.

[@CKYew]

You can check if your WISE is pulling the correct tension by using a digital weighing scale. If its fine, then perhaps your clamps are slipping. Check to make sure they're not. And finally you mentioned about your knots, do practice and find what works best for your workflow. Good luck 👍👍😊

[@aaronrz1]

What happens when you put the main tie off on b9. And is it okay if I don’t follow the stringing pattern yonex provided for the astrox series

[@CKYew]

If you finish your mains on B9, where are you going to start your first cross? B10 and above? The only downside i can think of is warranty atm.

[@aaronrz1]

@@CKYew the cross started at b8 then looping to b9. And ends at a5.

[@lotannaoscar1521]

Thank you Ck for the video. Is awesomly detailed. Please can you share video on how to string a Tennis Racket?

[@CKYew]

I'm glad you found it helpful. More resources here kzbin.info/aero/PL7iCVRDygUwDKK96dZiVr-4pRraRTS1q4

[@mohammedmalik805]

Hi there. I know this video is quite old but just seen it now. i have noticed that you started your crosses from the bottom going up the racket. Should it not be the other way round or does it not make any difference.

[@CKYew]

Yonex recommends starting from the bottom and I believe it’s the right thing to do because the bottom is slightly stronger than the top so it’ll withstand the imbalance of stress a bit better during stringing.

[@duncansimpson2337]

love pauls camio

[@jimmyung36]

I used your technique for the shared holes. But I am so scared to pull up any harder incase I main the main strings near the top. Do you require some level of force when pulling up for space to use the shared holes ?

[@jimmyung36]

Because when I watch you do it, you make it look so easy.

[@79Pavlito]

Is hard to learn restring racket and also what is good budget friendly machine to buy ?

[@CKYew]

Its not hard but certainly do require patience and practice. I have links within the stringing videos on my channel. 👍 I'm currently developing a course so stay tuned 👍

[@79Pavlito]

@@CKYew anything you would recommend to start with as machine budget friendly

[@CKYew]

There are quite a few different types of machines and it all comes down to your budget ultimately. You can probably get an electronic machine for probably around £1k. Manual machines will be cheaper.

[@sirloinnn]

Hello, i wanna ask, you pull string with main 28, cross 30. Is that 10% higher in cross method? But if yes, 28+10% = 31 yes? Not 30? Please explain thankyou

[@CKYew]

The general rule is 10% but it depends from stringer to stringer.

[@sirloinnn]

@@CKYew i seee, but i mean, 28 + 10% is 30,8. So it means cross 31 or 30?

[@CKYew]

It’s entirely up to the stringer. I know some do 30.8, some do 30, some do 31 😂

[@laurencesyeng6182]

@@sirloinnn Some people will do + 2lbs instead of 10%

[@CKYew]

That’s mainly on the crosses. Pre stretches are typically in %. Typically 5-25%

[@saurabhsinha5923]

Please tell...Which brand's machine is this....and model name or number???

[@CKYew]

Heyyyy, this is a very similar machine to what I used in the video: a.racquetdepot.co.uk/home.php?id=395&url=154

[@emersonmanabat5193]

Got a question CK, why my 88D pro that was strung from HK looks like an egg shape? requested a 28lbs. Is it because the stringer put 28lbs in the main and 32+ in the cross? I compared to my 28mains and 29cross and its really different. Thanks

[@CKYew]

Egg shape? Is it quite excessive? Its like you said, potentially from quite a big tension difference between the mains and cross.. If it doesnt look right, get it checked and restrung.

[@englandutube5821]

you looks like using prestreach function. Is that useful?

[@CKYew]

It depends on players. Some prefer it, some don't.

[@mikeadvance6509]

Can you post the link to the side support clamps that you talked about in the video?

[@CKYew]

The side supports are custom made by someone called Chudek from the Badminton Central forums. If you google him, it'll show up :)

[@danielhuang4755]

hi CK, dunno if you'll see this but I was just wondering what is the purpose of coiling the string around the knob? thanks

[@CKYew]

It’s to reduce the stresses on the string. But modern strings are very well manufactured and don’t often need it in my opinion if the string is in the straight line from the racket

[@danielhuang4755]

@@CKYew thanks for the response CK 🙏

[@hugoxv11]

Hi, is there any reason why you don't use the diablo of your tension head ?

[@CKYew]

I found that because I raised the turntable and was able to get string to the gripper in a straight line, I didn’t need the diablo as there was no shearing or tearing of the string when I was pulling tension

[@richiero0o0]

Do you wonder whether stringing in the garage, especially in the winter, makes a difference?

[@CKYew]

It’s the same difference as playing in a cold hall 😂

[@richiero0o0]

@@CKYew well, yes...so in order to play at the strung tension you need to play in a hall the same temperature as your garage 😁

[@tobiashoeck1579]

Hi there, I have been seeing your videos for quite some time and 1 year ago I started my own stringing journey... Yesterday I upgraded my old machine (Manual Pro's pro on a Pro's pro XP PLUS stand) by adding the wisehead 2086, but when I installed the 2086 I got some issues with driving the racket over the 2086. Do maybe know why this is, and if it can be fixed? Hope you understand my problem :)

[@CKYew]

Hi Tobias, I'm glad my videos were helpful towards your stringing journey! And yes, I believe I understand what you meant. You couldn't get 360 degrees rotation of your racket after installing the WISE2086 right?

[@tobiashoeck5598]

@@CKYew Yes exactly!

[@CKYew]

@@tobiashoeck5598 You have 2 options really. A: live with it. B: Install a base plate/aluminium/steel block below your turntable which raises it by around 2 inches to clear to gripper head.

[@tobiashoeck5598]

@@CKYew oh, do you know were i can such a block, i have never heard of it but it sounds like it will help! Thank you!

[@CKYew]

@@tobiashoeck5598 I'm not sure where you can get one but I got mine custom made from a workshop.

[@chunheiuwewong5971]

Is it normal that the side supports need readjustment as you do crosses? Cause the racket frame do get smaller as I string

[@CKYew]

Not really, they dont normally need any further adjustments once the racket is mounted properly.

[@itsmychanel5890]

Sir I have a manual stringing machine how many types of badminton rocket holes please tell me.. I confused string holes...

[@CKYew]

The type of machine doesn't matter, they will all string fine. Check the racket manufacturer's sites for racket stringing instructions.

[@itsmychanel5890]

Thanks Sir

[@ax00001.]

may i now how much do you measure for your main string and cross string? if using such big package string. is it 5 times from right hand to left hand for main strings?

[@CKYew]

Hi J, it depends on a few things, the typical guidance is 5.5m for mains and 4.5m for crosses. But depending on this distance between the tension head on your machine to your turntable, you can save a fair few meters/stringjob if you measure it right. For example: i can get approx 22 string jobs/reel.

[@albertchui8462]

It depends how much the string stretches and tension applied. I noticed the Adidas Ubershall really stretches leaving alot of waste on a 10m pack. More string is used on 22lbs compares to 30lbs. Also it depends if you prestretch or not, 1 or 2 piece. 5m mains x 4m cosses is enough. For my own racket at I use 8.5m 1 string pattern, 0.63mm at 26lbs.

[@bubblebubble50]

Could you show us the right way to cut out broken strings?

[@CKYew]

👍

[@anthonysnyder1777]

How do you deal with cross strings that twist or kink? Especially the thinner hybrids like Aerobite and Boost?

[@CKYew]

I try and pull them as slowly through as i can whilst pulling the kink side with a string puller to manage that.

[@anthonysnyder1777]

@@CKYew thanks you. I’ve been trying that lately and it seems to work

[@717hui]

hi CK just want to ask how many years and roughly how many rackets you done on the 2086 tension puller? are they last ?

[@CKYew]

I’ve had 2 thus far and both have done thousands of rackets so they’ve been good to me 👌

[@717hui]

Thanks for replied

[@noelangelodeleon5444]

where did you get the chudek side supports? cheers!

[@CKYew]

From Chudek himself! 😂

[@noelangelodeleon9118]

Can you share some useful link please? Keen on buying this from him. Cheers!

[@BTzen]

Would you please list all the tools used?

[@CKYew]

T T hi there, I’ve only used a string puller, thin nosed pliers, pair of Scissors and a starting clamp. Hope this helps.. good luck!! :)

[@BTzen]

CK Yew Hey, thanks for the quick reply! What’s the name of the stringing machine? Where can we buy that from? Also, where can I learn how do that knot? Anyway, thanks for the video :)

[@CKYew]

That’s a Pros Pro machine but adapted with a WISE 2086 electronic tensionhead. I’m not sure where you are based but there should be retailers online around your locality for badminton stringing machines. I’m doing a video for the knots soon, is there anything else that you would like me to clarify as well?? subscribe and you will know when it’s out!!! 😂😂 Thanks :)

[@BTzen]

Already subscribed:) not sure whether that machine is available in the US. Indeed, as a newbie, I still have a lot of questions lol

[@CKYew]

@@BTzen I'm sure similar machines would be available in the US. If you can send your questions to me in an email, I'll try and get them addressed in a future video. Thanks and Merry Christmas!!

[@carand40]

Cuantos metros hacen falta para horizontales ?????? Y cuantos metros para las verticales ?????

[@CKYew]

Dependiendo de su máquina. Las cuerdas verticales suelen rondar los 5,5 m. Cuerdas horizontales de unos 4,5 m. ¡Buena suerte!

[@carand40]

@@CKYew pro pro,s MT-400

[@CKYew]

@@carand40 👍

[@Andy-arenb]

Hey CK Yew! I saw you commenting on Pro Stringer's video of their electronic badminton machine. In the future, I am thinking of buying a stringing machine. I want to buy Pro Stringer's Pro Platinum 2.0 electronic badminton machine. From the specification and the looks of it, would you say it has the necessary things for a beginner stringer?

[@CKYew]

hellooooo, I said "hi" on their video because they linked my video in one of their videos lol! To be honest, I've never used one of their portable stringing machines so I cannot comment on the ergonomics but perhaps a typical electronic tabletop or one with a base might be cheaper to start with for an absolute beginner?

[@Andy-arenb]

@@CKYew What would you recommend then?

[@CKYew]

@@Andy-arenb Perhaps something like this with 6 point racket mount support? a.racquetdepot.co.uk/home.php?id=395&url=154

[@Andy-arenb]

@@CKYew I actually like the way it looks and seeing the classic Wise 2086 make be want to buy it already haha. I'll save up my money to get this then. Thank you!

[@CKYew]

@@Andy-arenb I think its a decent starter machine. Very very similar to what I use in this video, especially the WISE tensionhead. Hope this helps and good luck!!

[@syaffiq29]

what's your taught on pre stretched the string?

[@CKYew]

It’s all down to personal pretences. Some players like it, some dont

[@andrewmoore9588]

What sort of price did your full setup cost?

[@CKYew]

This machine has had lots of changes to it throughout the years so it wouldnt be representative. Something similar nowadays would probably be around £800-1000?

[@ebtourbillon]

where can i buy this stringing machine?

[@CKYew]

My stringing machine has been modded lots over the years but something similar can be found here: a.racquetdepot.co.uk/home.php?id=395&url=97

[@charlesyuen2541]

Can you please give some advice on how I can prevent the cross strings from twisting? When I pull it after putting it through the very first grommet, the whole slack just starts twisting and it becomes impossible to pull after the third/fourth cross.

[@CKYew]

Are you pre weaving and just pulling it through before tensioning?