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Welcome to Sam's Strings

Welcome to Sam’s Strings – your go-to racket restringing team in Essex and right across the UK!

We’re passionate about helping players get the very best out of their tennis, badminton and squash rackets.

If you’re nearby, you can pop in to our workshop in Waltham Abbey, Essex for quick, friendly service and a chat about strings and tension.

Not local? No problem. Our easy-to-use UK postal racket restringing service means players all over the UK can send their rackets to us with confidence – fast turnaround, expert restringing, and your racket back ready to hit the court.

Whether you’re picking up a racket for the first time or competing every weekend, we’ll make sure your strings feel just right so you can focus on your game.

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From £24 per racket

Badminton Racket Restringing Service

Professional badminton restringing from £24, with precise tensioning that protects high-tension frames and string choices matched to your playing level. Drop off locally in Waltham Abbey or Loughton, or send your racket from anywhere in the UK by post. We stock the full Yonex range including BG65, BG80, Exbolt 68 and BG66 Ultimax, plus Ashaway alternatives.

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From £24 per racket

Tennis Racket Restringing Service

Expert tennis restringing from £24, covering polyester, multifilament and synthetic gut setups across all major brands. Choose from Babolat RPM Blast, Solinco Hyper-G and Mach-10, Kirschbaum Pro Line, Tecnifibre Razor Soft and more - with hybrid setups available on request. Drop off locally in Essex or send your racket by post from anywhere in the UK.

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From £24 per racket

Squash Racket Restringing Service

Specialist squash restringing from £24, with the precise tensioning and durable string choices that squash demands. We stock the leading squash strings including Tecnifibre 305, Ashaway SuperNick XL and Ashaway SuperNick XL Titanium. Drop off in Waltham Abbey or Loughton, or post your racket from anywhere in the UK.

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    Expert advice

    Get help choosing the right string and tension for your game, whether you want more control, power, comfort or durability.

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    Local or postal

    Drop your racket off in Waltham Abbey & Loughton, Essex or book online and send it from anywhere in the UK with tracked delivery.

    Postal Restringing 
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    Fast turnaround

    Clear ordering, quick restringing and tracked returns for postal orders to get you back on court sooner with same day & next day options.

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    Tour level equipment

    Every racket is restrung on a Wilson Baiardo stringing machine - the same equipment used at Grand Slam tournaments for precision tensioning.

Need it fast?

Same day and while you wait restringing services are available on request.

How it works

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BROWSE OUR RESTRING OPTIONS

View our selection of restring options and any extras you may require. You can pay via the website or on collection, it's up to you. You can drop us a WhatsApp if you require any further information on string and tension guidance.

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DROP YOUR RACKET TO US

Give us a call or WhatsApp to arrange a suitable day and time for you to drop your racket off. We can discuss any specialist requirements before leaving your racket with us. Free parking is also available at our premises.

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COLLECT YOUR RACKET

Your racket will be available to collect, typically 24-hours after you have dropped it off. Same day and while you wait services are available on request. Your racket will be professionally restrung with your desired string and tension.

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Need to Send Your Racket by Post?

Use Sam’s Strings’ nationwide postal racket restringing service for tennis, badminton and squash. Choose your restring online, send us your racket, and we’ll return it professionally restrung with your chosen tension.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does racket restringing cost?

Our restringing service starts from £24 per racket and includes the string and professional installation. Final price depends on the string you choose and any extras like a replacement grip or stencil. Browse our tennis, badminton and squash restring options to see specific prices.

How long does a restring take?

For local drop-offs, most rackets are ready within 24 hours, with same-day and while-you-wait services available on request. For postal restringing, we typically complete the restring within 24–48 hours of receiving your racket, plus 1–3 working days for tracked return delivery.

Do you offer postal restringing across the UK?

Yes - our nationwide postal restringing service covers tennis, badminton and squash rackets from anywhere in the UK. Choose your restring online, send us your racket, and we'll return it tracked and ready for the court.

Where are you located?

Our main workshop is in Waltham Abbey, Essex (EN9 1RP), with a convenient appointment-only drop-off in Loughton (IG10 3EG). We're open Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. See our local restringing page for full details.

How do I choose the right string and tension?

Take our String Finder Quiz for personalised recommendations based on your playing style and level. Or WhatsApp us and we'll guide you through the options.

How often should I restring my racket?

A good rule of thumb is to restring as many times per year as you play per week. Regular club players typically restring every 2–4 months, while competitive players often restring monthly. Restring sooner if you notice loss of tension, reduced power, or fraying strings.