ReString Scorecards Explained

You might have noticed on our new website that we've included scorecards for each of our strings.

These scorecards can be found on our discovery page and each individual product page.

We're trying to bring objective metrics to subjective matters.

While other factors like tension and racket will affect performance, these scorecards show how our strings compare when all other things are equal.

In this article, I’ll go over what each of the scores mean and how Zero, Sync, and Vivo stack up against each other.

How The Scorecards Work

Comfort

Comfort measures how the string feels on your arm during play. This metric is important for players with sensitive tendons or past joint issues.

Zero rates 8 for comfort, Sync scores 9, while Vivo comes in at 7.

If you need more arm comfort, Sync is your best option.

Control

Control assesses your ability to direct the ball accurately.

This determines if the ball goes where you intended upon contact.

Sync leads with a control rating of 10, making it perfect for players who want precision.

Vivo follows with 9, while Zero rates 7 for control.

Spin

Snapback refers to how quickly strings return to place after hitting the ball. Good snapback enhances spin potential.

Zero is our top snapback string with a perfect 10 rating.

Sync follows with 9 due to the snapback, and Vivo also scores 9 due to the bite.

Power

Power evaluates the string's responsiveness and energy return. High power means the ball flies off the strings with less effort from you.

Zero leads with 10 for power, followed by Sync at 7, and Vivo also at 7.

Playability Duration

This measures how long the string maintains its fresh feel.

Our industry-leading coating technology helps all our strings maintain performance longer than traditional options.

Zero and Sync both score 9 for playability duration, while Vivo rates 8.

All three strings will maintain their performance characteristics significantly longer than standard polyester strings.

Sustainability

ReString has the aim to reimagine the tennis industry.

We believe that sustainability is one of the components that needs changing for the better. We target this change in two different ways with our strings.

Zero and Sync score 8 because they are built to play better for longer in your racket, meaning less restringing and less waste.

Vivo scores a perfect 10 because of it being made of recycled polyester. We believe it's the first string on the market to bring real performance in a sustainable package.

Making Your Choice

The scorecards provide a helpful guide for choosing strings based on your preferences.

While tennis string performance remains somewhat subjective, these metrics offer a comparative framework for decision-making.

If you want maximum power and spin, Zero will be your string.

For players seeking ultimate control and feel, Sync would be perfect.

Those looking for a mix of control and spin, Vivo is the one for you.

Each string brings something different to your game, and the scorecards help you understand exactly what that is.

About the Author: Juan is the co-founder of ReString. He was born in Argentina, raised in Japan, and moved to the US to pursue college tennis. He now plays as an ATP & WTA hitting partner.