Stringing a tennis racquet with 4 knots using the Parnell Loop

This method is almost the same as the Yonex Loop for badminton rackets except that it doesn't tension the two outside mains together (double pull) but rather adds extra tension on the two outside mains that are tensioned individually to make sure that the outside main is tight and the length of string to get to the tie off hole is minimized

[@bbulla]

Hi Richard. You showed me this technique a couple of years ago at the IART Symposium and I have been using it ever since. A great way to help tie off the Parnell Knot. Still using the Parnell Pad too...keep them coming!

[@jeffcoffey8970]

Brilliant! I am going to try this. Thank you.

[@cschwaiger]

That is such a great tip - thank you very much

[@rezabidell7725]

Hi Sir Richard, I am very appreciated the lessons and tips you are sharing here. May I ask you two questions: I am stringing Babolat Pure drive 2018 and i wanna ask first, does this method works for Pure drive and the second question if i may, can we do the same method for crosses and if so , in pure drive which has 19 crosses which of them you give extra Kilos and how much? Highly appreciate your answer. Cheers and merry christmas.

[@eTENNISLEAGUE]

Great technique! Thanks!

[@richardparnellknot]

Thank you

[@facundopizarro1990]

Hola Richard. He visto que le pones una tension extra a las 2 ultimas verticales de cada lado. Eso es en todos los encordados de 4 nudos? Lo que yo hago es poner tension extra solo en las ultimas cuerdas (donde se atan los nudos). Saludos

[@bowsershark]

Thank you! But, some of the newer designed frame grommet holes are larger than the old school racquet holes. Does that make a difference on this type of string twist lock method?

[@menegatti05]

you need to activate insert automatic subtitles to help more people who don't speak English watch your videos, they are not automatically translated into other languages, big hug, Diego Menegtti from Brazil

[@2ndAveScents]

Mr. Parnell, when you apply the extra tension the last mains, isn't that to make up for the knot possibly releasing a bit of tension in to the string after releasing the clamp? So then do you still need to pull on the string with your hand to spread the tension out to the other mains, as the shorter string at the same tension will always play at a higher pitch (just like a guitar or piano)? So, even though the pitch is higher, the tension might actually be the same across the mains.

[@DaveChiappero]

Hi, thanks for your videos. What kind of strings do you use in this racket and in the other videos? They look like soft strings, the poly monofilament that i use is more hard.

[@richardparnellknot]

Hi Alfredo, I believe I was using the Dunlop Silk, a nice soft polyurethane multi-filament. As you say, a monofilament is a lot stiffer.

[@bradleycranford8557]

Richard what are you calling the string lock procedure? I have been using it ever since learning from you @ the IART SYMPOSIUM a few years back. It is the best procedure to use when stringing polyester. Thanks!

[@richardparnellknot]

Hi Brad, I haven't really thought of a name for it ;-)

[@projapatiify]

@@richardparnellknot Parnell Lock, no?

[@teo59]

Hi richard! It's another time me! So can we use this tecnik for An hybrid set up? And what string pattern is that raquet? Cheers and thank you in advance

[@MrPBODY1966]

Sure you can. The frame is a 16 x 20

[@amaroudis]

I guess this technique depends on where the tie off hole is, but I guess you could do this when tying off the last cross too? Especially if the tie off hole for the crosses is nearer the penultimate cross than the last cross. (Would also need to tension the penultimate cross a couple times too).

[@richardparnellknot]

This technique works for racquets that have the string on one side of the grommet and not "across" the grommet. Former P.Drive worked perfectly and lots of Yonex. I don't bother with this technique for the tie off on the crosses

[@Jasontancm]

Can that locking technique be used on all mains tie off or only when we utilize the yonex loop? And what's the difference using the locking technique vs just tying off with parnell knot and pulling up all the slack?

[@richardparnellknot]

+ Chin Mian , This technique can only be used when the main you are going to use to block the string is hard against the grommet and not across it. If the main goes across the grommet you can't "pop" the tie off string between it and the grommet. The advantage of this is that you can pull on that string really hard before making it "pop" under the main and making sure that the tie off string is as close to reference tension as possible.

[@PaoloGallo69]

Hi@@richardparnellknot what does it mean that the main is hard against the grommet and not across it? can you make an example?

[@gdeangelkick]

So what is it that makes this different from a Yonnex Loop...or are they just different name for same thing (I see this is a Yonnex racquet he's using it on)?

[@jwkim4806]

I understand this is an open pattern racket. In case of a dense pattern racket, should I go for extra 20 percent for the 8th and 9th, instead of the 7th and 8th?

[@richardparnellknot]

Exactly, the two outer mains

[@jwkim4806]

Thanks for ur quick reply. I'm sorry but I have another question about cross. I apply how u do for the main strings in stringing cross? I do the last string before the second last one and add 20 percent of tension to the last two strings(and maybe to the first two strings too)?

[@rdconte83]

How much extra tension do you add for the 8th main and the 7th main?

[@richardparnellknot]

20% or about 4 kgs (8.8lbs)

[@kennethoo8911]

Hello Richard. Is it still okie to increase that much, even if it exceeds the recommended tension?

[@ebtourbillon]

whats the best knot for badminton racket

[@twinwankel]

Wouldn't this technique degrade the grommet by stretching it OUT? I can see overtime you would need to replace the grommet more often.

[@ivanpalaca6230]

What is the difference between 2 and 4 knots

[@jeroenmolenaar8832]

Hello Richard,how do i get the best result with working with flying clambs?Gr Jeroen

[@richardparnellknot]

Hi Jeroen, I really don't have any experience with flying clamps, so I wouldn't be the best person to come to for advice. My automatic thought would be to try to upgrade to a machine with fixed clamps if possible 😊

[@ncbassplayer]

Anyone else have trouble getting the string to lock when using shaped poly strings? I just tried with Volk Cyclone and couldn't get the string to lock in.

[@richardparnellknot]

Hi Jonathan, I haven't had any problems locking shaped mono filaments before. Are you pulling it hard enough while moving it under the string in the grommet ?? Which frame are you using it on ? It only works in grommets that have the string on the same side, not where the string goes "across" the grommet. ie. the old pure drive or aero.

[@ncbassplayer]

@@richardparnellknot I'm trying this in a Wilson Pro Staff 97. Wrong frame or I just need to practice more? Thanks for your response.

[@richardparnellknot]

@@ncbassplayer I think that it should work because if you go up to the outside main and back to the penultimate (tie off on 6M), both string and tie off string are against the frame and should pop under the string in the grommet. However, due to there being 2 crosses below the last main this means that the grommet for the bottom cross will be covered by 2 strings and difficult to get to and look messy. If this were to be 1 piece I would use the ATW Parnell, for 2 piece I would tie off on 7M and not use the loop and lock. No worries :-)

[@2ndAveScents]

Unfortunately, this doesn't really work with flying clamps either.