Essex Strings

Tennis Specialist

Certified racket stringing, servicing and customisation

Est. 2013

Welcome to Essex Strings

Tennis Specialist

Lynsey Read holds the certification of Master Racket Technician. A member of the UKRSA, USRSA and the GRSA. Qualified tennis racket advisor, racket customizer and part of the LTA/Dunlop stringing team 

Being certified to a high level, you can be assured that you will receive an exceptional service. Offering a fast turnaround and convenient working hours to suit all. Based in the centre of Essex, just on the outskirts of Chelmsford, easily accessible from the A12, A127 and all surrounding towns and villages. The stringing machine is a Wilson Baiardo L, one of the most refined electronic machines on the market. The Prince Precision Tuning Center can accurately calculate weight, swingweight and balance to fully customise and match rackets.  I keep up to date with the latest technologies and advancements, stocking some of the best products on the market today including Wilson, Luxilon, Babolat, Head, Yonex, Solinco and Tecnifibre.

All rackets are strung on the Wilson Baiardo electronic stringing machine. The Baiardo is one of the leading professional machines available today. Regularly calibrated to ensure a precise and consistent tensions.

Your Frames will be inspected and cleaned prior to your re-string. Grommets replaced or tubed if worn.

During the stringing process my attention to detail will be of the highest standard. Strings will be tensioned in the correct manor to avoid damage and result in a correct overall stringbed tension. Tie off knots will be neat and precise to avoid any creep or loosening. Consistency throughout your re-strings is important to your game, physically and mentally. Each of your rackets feeling and looking the same. A record of your details will be kept to ensure you get the same result every re-string.

Choosing the right string is essential to optimizing your performance on the court. Each type of tennis string offers unique characteristics that affect power, control, comfort, and durability. Regardless of your experience level, finding the string best suited to your playing style will help you enhance your game and prevent injuries.

Tennis strings come in various types: from natural gut which offer excellent feel and comfort, to monofilaments, ideal for control and durability, and multifilament’s which combine power and comfort. Each type is designed to meet specific needs, allowing every player to choose the option that best suits their game.

Whether you’re looking for a string that offers greater durability or one that provides a softer, more comfortable feel, our selection will help you make informed decisions and find the perfect match for your equipment.

Explore our options and discover the string that will allow you to reach your highest level of performance on the court. RP

Featured Strings

Toroline K-POP

K-POP features two co-poly tennis strings; WASABI and CAVIAR. This unique blend was designed in collaboration with pro player Karue Sell from Karue Sell HQ. The main string, WASABI, is a square shaped co-poly string designed for maximum spin and control. The cross string, CAVIAR, is a hexagonal co-poly string that has exceptional stability and maximum precision.

  • WASABI Pink – Main String (1.23MM/17)
  • CAVIAR Neon Yellow – Cross String (1.24MM/16L

Toroline WASABI PRO

WASABI PRO HYBRID features two co-poly tennis strings; one designed for the main strings and one designed for the cross strings. The main string (WASABI – Neon Pink) is a square shaped co-poly string designed for maximum spin and control. The cross string (WASABI X – Neon Blue) features a round profile coated with a slick surface. The slick surface allows the main strings to slide out of position, grip the ball and then snap back to generate massive spin.

  • WASABI Pink – Main String (1.23MM/17)
  • WASABI X Blue – Cross String (1.23MM/17)

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