We get a lot of questions about string savers. Usually the first one is are they legal? Yes, they are legal and have been used by pros such as Pete Sampras. For those who do not know what they are, string savers are the little bitty plastic pieces that are put on the strings where the main and cross strings meet. This is done generally only around the sweet spot of the tennis racket. String savers are used to prevent the strings from shifting when the ball impacts the strings. Shifting strings usually occurs when hitting the ball with a lot of spin. By preventing the main strings and cross strings from shifting, the strings are said to last longer because the string savers decreases the wear and tear on the strings and prevent friction.
Again, this is a matter of personal preference. Some people swear by them and have said the life of the their strings has almost doubled! Others do not like them because it stiffens up the feel of the strings and the plastic pieces have a tendency to fall out on the court when hitting with lots of frequent spin.
Strings savers are relatively cheap, so if you are breaking strings you might want to give them a shot. They also make a great stocking stuffer for the tennis player in your life!
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