How To Measure A Set Of Tennis String From A Reel Quickly and Easily

[@GinoFerreri]

How about measuring by using the head of the racket? Count as many times as the mains number + 2 and the same for the crosses so if the frame is 16x19 you measure 18x21 to cover the length when you tie a knot

[@SolowSports]

Certainly a method, but we made the point that you would have to measure the head of the racket, say 40x times which can be more difficult than just your wing span 6 or more times. We believe the arms is quicker and easier for simplicity.

[@sierraroyalty1198]

so if i’m 5’9 would i be in the 5’ range or should i round up and go to 6’ for measuring?

[@SolowSports]

Unsure if the explanation came across. A racket use about 40 feet of string. Your first time, you will see how many full arm lengths extended of your body 40 feet is for you. Should be just over 6 full arm lengths for you. When you know exactly how many arm lengths you are, its easily duplicated and reproduceable for you in a quick manner to measure in the future moving forward. (To be more specific, for your first racket measure 6 and 1/2 arm lengths. If you have 18 inches of extra slack for example, you know the next time you measure for the same racket do 18 inches less than 6 and 1/2 arm lengths.) Does that make sense to quickly create the amount of string you seek?

[@derekgleeson1353]

Novice here....wouldnt the measurement be different for, say, a 16x19 and 18x20 ?

[@SolowSports]

Correct. We explain that in the video. Your basic arm width measurement is X. You can have X + 12 inches for an 18x20. Or X - 12 inches for an open pattern. And you can quickly, easily, and efficiently measure 📏