ML.stringingStarter
£18Standard
£16 students
Comfortable, all-round and great value. Best if you're newer to tennis or play now and then.
Strings: Tecnifibre Synthetic Gut
Book Starter
The Wirral
Racket restringing on the Wirral
Drop your tennis or squash racket off in Meols and it's usually back with you within 48 hours, strung with premium Tecnifibre string at the tension that suits your game.
- Meols
- Hoylake
- West Kirby
- Greasby
- Moreton
- Irby
- Caldy
- Frankby
- Upton
- Heswall
- Wallasey
- Birkenhead
How it works here
Fast, local and properly strung
Six years of stringing, started right here on the Wirral. Club, league and junior players are all welcome.
Drop-off and collection
We're based in Meols. Message or text us and we'll arrange drop-off and collection around you, including Hoylake, West Kirby and nearby.
Turnaround
Usually back within 48 hours. Match tomorrow? Same-day restrings are +£15.
Prices
Simple prices. Tecnifibre string included.
Every restring includes the string, fitting and a quick chat about tension. You pay on collection, and there's no deposit.
Tennis
Most players pick Spin & Control.
Spin & Control
£22Standard
£20 students
What most team and club players use: spin, control and a string bed that doesn't snap every week.
Strings: Tecnifibre Black Code 1.24 (our RPM Blast) · Ice Code 1.20 / 1.25 · 4S 1.25
Book Spin & Control
Premium Comfort
£28Standard
£26 students
Soft, powerful and kind to your arm. The closest you'll get to natural gut.
Strings: Tecnifibre Triax 1.33
Book Premium Comfort
| More options | Standard | Students |
|---|---|---|
| MultifeelMultifilament: soft, powerful and easy on the arm. Our budget comfort string. | £21 | £19 |
| HybridPoly mains + Multifeel or Triax crosses: spin with comfort | £24 | £22 |
| Labour onlyBring your own string | £16 | £14 |
Squash
The strings squash players actually ask for.
Dynamix VP
£24Standard
£22 students
Tough and consistent. Great if you break strings often.
Strings: Tecnifibre Dynamix VP 1.20
Book Dynamix VP
305
£24Standard
£22 students
Tecnifibre's pro squash string: feel, control and touch. The one squash players ask for.
Strings: Tecnifibre 305 1.20
Book 305
| More options | Standard | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Labour onlyBring your own string | £16 | £14 |
Overgrips £2 each or 3 for £58 colours, fitted free before pickup.
Refer a mateBring a friend who's new to ML.stringing and you both get a free overgrip.
LU Tennis playersHand your racket over at training, too.
Need it sooner?Wirral: same-day +£15
Loyalty card: every restring earns a stamp
Your card starts with your first restring, and that first stamp is already on it when you get your racket back. Every restring after that earns another, and your rewards arrive on your 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th.
- 3Free overgripFitted free with your 3rd restring.
- 6£7.50 offOff the price of your 6th restring.
- 9Free overgrip + £5 offBoth with your 9th restring.
- 12Free restringYour 12th restring is on us, string included, up to £20.
- One stamp for every restring you hand in, whoever's racket it is: a friend's or partner's counts too.
- Money-off rewards can't be combined with other discounts. On your 6th and 9th restring you pay the standard price less the reward, so the student price doesn't stack on top.
- The free overgrip on your 3rd goes with any offer.
- Your free 12th restring covers up to £20 of string and fitting. If yours costs more, you pay the difference.
String guide
Not sure which string? Start here.
There are four types of string. Pick the one that fits how you play, or leave it to us.
Polyester
A stiff string for fast swings. It gives the most spin and control and rarely snaps, but it goes "dead" after roughly 10–20 hours of play and it's the firmest on your arm.
Best for: team players, big hitters and string breakers.
Ours: Black Code 1.24 (our RPM Blast), Ice Code 1.20 / 1.25, 4S 1.25
Multifilament
Hundreds of fine fibres twisted together. It's soft, powerful, easy on the arm and holds tension well, though it frays faster if you hit heavy topspin.
Best for: beginners, elbow or wrist trouble, and touch players.
Ours: Triax 1.33, Multifeel
Synthetic gut
A solid nylon string. It's comfortable and cheap, but it loses its feel sooner than the others.
Best for: newer players and anyone who plays now and then.
Ours: Synthetic Gut
Hybrid
Polyester on the mains and multifilament on the crosses. You get the spin and control of poly with more comfort.
Best for: intermediate and team players who want spin without the arm pain.
Ours: any of our polys + Multifeel or Triax crosses
Know a string by name?
We're an exclusive Tecnifibre stringer. These are our closest matches, not identical copies.
| Babolat RPM Blast | Black CodeBlack, shaped for spin. The closest match. |
|---|---|
| Luxilon ALU Power | Ice CodeSmooth, fast poly with plenty of power. |
| Solinco Hyper-G | Black CodeShaped poly for heavy topspin. |
| Wilson NXT / Babolat Xcel | Multifeel or TriaxSoft multifilament on a budget. Premium multifilament. |
| Squash: Ashaway SuperNick | Dynamix VP or 305Tough and durable. More feel and touch. |
| "Whatever's normal" | Tell us how you playWe'll pick it at handover. |
What tension?
Don't guess. We'll set it for your game at handover.
Lower 45–52 lbs · 20–23.5 kg
More power and comfort, and a bigger sweet spot. Great for beginners and sore arms.
Higher 55–62 lbs · 25–28 kg
More control and a crisper feel. For advanced players with fast swings.
Squash rackets are strung much lower, usually around 24–28 lbs.
How often should you restring?
How many times a week do you play?
Multifilament or synthetic gut: about every 5–10 weeks.
Polyester: about every 3–7 weeks.
Worked out from string life in hours (poly about 10–20, multifilament or synthetic gut about 15–30) at roughly 1.5 hours a session. Poly goes dead before it breaks, so don't wait for it to snap.
Reviews
What players say
“Brilliant service, dropped my racket off on the Saturday and had it back the next weekend. The tension was spot on and I noticed the difference straight away.”
“New racket just arrived! Shoutout to ML.stringing for stringing the racket quickly for a decent price.”
“I've been using ML.stringing since they started. Always reliable, always professional, and honestly great value for money.”
“Needed a restring before a tournament and the emergency return got it back to me the next evening. Absolute lifesaver!”
“The advice on string tension was incredibly helpful. They really know their stuff and genuinely care about your game.”
Played with one of our restrings? We'd love to hear how it went.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Can I get my racket back faster?
Yes, for an extra charge on top of the restring. On the Wirral, a same-day restring is +£15. In Lancaster, a next-evening return starts at £30 extra. It's a special trip just for your racket, so we'll confirm the exact price before you book, and it's subject to availability.
Tip: if you have a BUCS fixture midweek, hand your racket in the weekend before.
Who gets student prices?
University and college students save £2 on every restring. Show your student card or uni email at handover. Everyone else pays the standard price.
Where do I drop my racket off on the Wirral?
We're based in Meols, but we don't publish an address. Message or text us and we'll arrange drop-off and collection around you, including Hoylake, West Kirby and nearby.
What strings do you use?
Tecnifibre only. For tennis: Black Code 1.24 (our RPM Blast), Ice Code 1.20 / 1.25, 4S 1.25, Triax 1.33, Multifeel, Synthetic Gut. For squash: 305 1.20, Dynamix VP 1.20. Want a Tecnifibre string that isn't listed? Ask and we can order it in.
Do you have RPM Blast?
We're an exclusive Tecnifibre stringer, so we don't stock Babolat. Tecnifibre Black Code is the closest match: a black polyester shaped for spin, with great control. If you use Luxilon ALU Power, try Ice Code. If you use Wilson NXT or Babolat Xcel, try Multifeel or Triax.
Which string should I choose?
Newer player or sore arm: synthetic gut or a multifilament. Big hitter or team player: polyester. Want spin and comfort: a hybrid. Not sure? Tell us how you play at handover and we'll set it up for you.
What tension should I use?
Lower tension (45–52 lbs / 20–23.5 kg) gives more power, more comfort and a bigger sweet spot, which suits beginners. Higher tension (55–62 lbs / 25–28 kg) gives more control and a crisper feel, which suits advanced players with fast swings. Squash rackets are strung much lower, usually around 24–28 lbs. We'll recommend a number for your game at handover.
How often should I restring?
Go by hours played, not the calendar. Strings lose tension the moment they're strung, and they keep losing it as you play. Polyester is at its best for roughly 10–20 hours and multifilament or synthetic gut for roughly 15–30 hours. At about 1.5 hours a session, twice a week is roughly every 5–10 weeks on a multifilament and every 3–7 weeks on polyester. Poly goes dead before it breaks, so don't wait for it to snap. Squash strings are thinner and are usually changed every 2–3 months if you play 2–3 times a week.
Can I bring my own string?
Yes. Labour only is £14 for students and £16 standard, for tennis or squash.
How do I pay?
On collection, by bank transfer, cash, Monzo or Revolut. There's no deposit.
Do you have a referral offer?
Yes. Refer a mate who has never used ML.stringing before. When they get their racket restrung, you both get a free overgrip fitted. Just tell us who sent them.
Is there a loyalty card?
Yes. Your card starts with your first restring, and that first stamp is already on it when you get your racket back. Every restring after that earns another stamp. Your 3rd restring comes with a free overgrip, your 6th is £7.50 off, your 9th gets a free overgrip and £5 off, and your 12th restring is free, string included, up to £20. One stamp for every restring you hand in, whoever's racket it is: a friend's or partner's counts too. Money-off rewards can't be combined with other discounts. On your 6th and 9th restring you pay the standard price less the reward, so the student price doesn't stack on top. The free overgrip on your 3rd goes with any offer. Your free 12th restring covers up to £20 of string and fitting. If yours costs more, you pay the difference.
How do I book?
Message us on Instagram (@ml.stringing_, the fastest way) or text 07305 214466, and we'll arrange drop-off and collection around you.
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Book your restring
Instagram is the quickest way to reach us. Pay on collection by bank transfer, cash, Monzo or Revolut. No deposit.
On the Wirral? Message or text us
Our calendar is for Lancaster handovers. For the Wirral, message us on Instagram or text 07305 214466 and we'll arrange drop-off, usually the same day.