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GLTC Professional Racket Stringing Service
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There are many misconceptions out there about stringing and the greatest myth of all relates to the tension (or tightness) of the strings. You will often hear people complaining that their strings have gone soft, and they are losing power. FALSE! Strings have an in-built elasticity which wears out over time and a fresh re-string will give a much livelier response with the result that you will have much better feel. Depending on the tension of the restring, you may also have more power – but this will be down to the fact that the new strings are more elastic and therefore you are getting much more rebound off the racket face. Comparing like with like, higher tensions give a more consistent bounce off the racket-face and therefore, more accuracy. However, the sweet spot in the racket will get smaller, you will get less power overall – and it makes it harder to get spin on the ball. Conversely, lower tensions will give you more power as you get more of a trampoline effect – but with that also comes less accuracy and the tendency to ‘spray’ the ball more. It is recommended that you re-string your racket at least once per year as it loses tension/feel. The longer you leave it between restrings, the bigger the difference in the feel will be – and for some people this can lead to more problems adjusting to the new strings. As a general guide, if you are playing twice a week you should probably be getting your racket re-strung twice a year – 3 times a week, then 3 restrings a year.
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Currently on Sale in GLTC Pro Shop
Tennis
Head Innegra IG Challenge
€119
Recreational / Club Player
G1/G2
270g
645cm head
355mm balance point
Head Innegra IG challenge MP
€119
Recreational / Club Player
G1
295g
645cm head
320mm balance point
Head Innegra IG Challenge Team L
€119
Recreational / Club Player
G1/G2
260g
690cm head
345mm balance point
Head Arcore MX Attitude Supreme
€109
Recreational / Club Player
G2
275g
645cm head
330mm balance point
Head Metallix Spark Elite
€89
Entry Level / Beginner Player
G1/G2
265g
660cm head
335mm balance point
Head Metallix Spark Elite
€89
Entry Level / Beginner Player
G1/G2
265g
660cm head
335mm balance point
Squash
Dunlop FX 128 Pro Squash Racket
€159
128g 500cm Graphite, head heavy, 68.6cm length
Dunlop FX 125 Squash Racket
€149
125g 500cm Graphite, head light, 68.6cm length
Dunlop FX 125 lite Squash Racket
€149
125g 500cm Graphite, head lighter, 68.6cm length
Dunlop FX115 Squash racket
€129
115g 500cm Graphite, lightest in range, 68.6cm length
Dunlop Tristorm Pro Squash Racket
€39
170g 500cm Fused aluminium, head light, 77.5cm length
Dunlop Tristorm Jnr Squash Racket
€35
160g Junior Aliminium, head light, one size
Badminton
Karakal BN 60
€115
4g/S2 18-30lb FF Nexgen, 60g frame, 310mm balance point
Karakal BZ LITE
€109
4g/S2 16-30lb Graphite, 70g frame, 305mm balance point
Karakal BZ PRO
€99
4g/S2 18-30lb Graphite, 86g frame, 290mm balance point
Karakal BZ 50
€79
4g/S2 16-24lb Graphite , 83g frame, 290mm balance point
Karakal BZ 30
€69
4g/S2 16-24lb Graphite, 82g frame, 290mm balance point
Karakal BZ 20
€59
4g/S2 16-24lb Titanium, 82g frame, 290mm balance point
Pickleball
Head Flash Pack …………….
€129
Eco Grip
2 Paddles
2 Balls
Carry Bag
Head Radical Tour Grit (2024) Paddle
€119
130mm Comfort Grip
225g
Head Radical Elite (2024) Paddle
€89
130mm Ergo Grip
230g
Head Extreme Pro (2023) Paddle
€89
130mm Comfort Grip
220g
Head Spark Elite V1 Paddle
€65
107mm Ergo Grip
230g
Penn 26 Indoor Pickleballs
€17
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