Category Archives: Ask Us

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Email Q & A

Posted on May 31, 2010 by ggtennis

We get many email questions pertaining to issues related to strings, stringing and tennis elbow.  Since we get similar questions we thought it might be a good idea to post some of the more common questions using our blog as … Continue reading →

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Should poly-based strings be prestretched?

Posted on November 6, 2009 by ggtennis

Today’s blog topic comes from a frequently asked question received via email and telephone from our customers.  We are often asked about prestretching poly-based strings.  While there are varying opinions on the topic, our position is resoundingly firm.  “Poly-based strings … Continue reading →

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What do terms “poly” and “copoly” really mean?

Posted on April 19, 2009 by ggtennis

For those who have been following us for years, you may have made use of our “Racquety-Yak” Message Board.  With the advent of the “Racquety-Yak” Blog, we have found discussion board participation declining, even though views have increased.  In a … Continue reading →

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Email updates now available!

Posted on March 15, 2009 by ggtennis

For those of you not wanting to miss any exciting updates, especially the “Secret Sales,” we invite you to subscribe to our blog. Earlier in the day we had a customer contact us and asked “how can I be notified … Continue reading →

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Are Poly-Based strings more powerful than synthetics?

Posted on January 19, 2009 by ggtennis

We are frequently asked about the inherent power of strings. Some people believe that poly and poly-based strings offer greater power than synthetics and some believe they offer more power than natural gut. Is this belief true or false? The … Continue reading →

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Copoly Hybrids – How to Choose a Cross String

Posted on April 29, 2008 by ggtennis

Each week we receive questions from customers seeking advice about hybrid string setups, specifically with poly-based strings. This post seeks to provide a general guide to those who are considering a poly-based hybrid. Generally the first decision to make is … Continue reading →

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Customer Question. RE: Topspin and WC Comparison

Posted on February 12, 2008 by ggtennis

Q: Hi, John, The SilverString has been a good experience. Before purchasing a reel, I wanted to compare it to Cyber Flash or Cyber Power. My understanding is that Cyber Power, in addition to more power than Cyber Flash, has … Continue reading →

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Customer Question. RE: WC Scorpion

Posted on February 7, 2008 by ggtennis

A local stringing customer proposed the following question to us today. It is an excellent question and we believe others can benefit from the question as well as our response. Q: My son is currently using WeissCANNON Scorpion and he … Continue reading →

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Q & A

Posted on December 26, 2007 by ggtennis

Welcome Y’all! The Guts and Glory Tennis Blog, “Racquety-Yak” aspires to be helpful, friendly, informative and interactive. Toward that end we invite you to post in any of our categories and we will attempt to share our expertise with you. … Continue reading →

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