String BreakageGrommetFrame Contact
When a String Breaks Near the Frame Instead of the Center
The location can point to a grommet, frame contact, or stringing damage before it points to normal string life.
Player overview
Normal wear often accumulates at intersections near the usual contact zone. Premature breakage at the edge is a reason to inspect damaged grommets or sharp frame contact.
Measurement guide
- Photograph and note the exact break location and what happened at impact.
- Have a stringer check for split or sunken grommets and sharp frame edges.
- After addressing the cause, compare the life of the same setup again.
Latest measurement
Break location is important diagnostic evidence about racquet condition and stringing quality, not merely tension.
TENNIS TENSION LAB
Tension Lab: String Tension
Measure string tension, track every change, and plan your next restring.