That’s why players generally need to use a thicker, more durable gauge string with overly spin-friendly, open patterns. Players using a dense string pattern don’t have to worry about this as much.

Still, astute competitors know the amount of string in a frame can have a huge impact on how the racquet performs. Here are three important criteria that are influenced by string pattern. 1. COMFORT ...

The Graphene XT Speed Rev Pro racquet ($199.95) features a new technology that allows players to pick between string patterns on the fly. The racquet ships with a 16/16 pattern that will keep spin ...

While synthetic materials remained largely a choice for the price conscious, the use of synthetics played a part in the late 1970s with the introduction of the spaghetti string pattern—a process ...

Solinco, known for over 15 years as one of the leaders in the tennis string space, debuted rackets with a unique take, working with Roman Prokes, known for his racket customization when working ...