How to Remove the Grommet Strips From My Racket

The grommet strip on a tennis racket protects the strings from rubbing against the frame. The grommet strip is a strip of small plastic tubes that strings run through and is located on the inner rim of the racket head. You should replace the grommet strip after months of use or strenuous activity to avoid permanent string damage.

Instructions

    • 1

      Locate the yoke of the racket. Imagine the oval, stringed area of your tennis racket, is the face of a clock. The yoke is located at 6 o'clock, near the base of the racket head.

    • 2

      Push the yoke down toward the handle, using your index and middle fingers. When it pops out, set the yoke aside. You will need to insert it again if you replace your grommets.

    • 3

      Place your thumb on the racket near the base of the racket head. Wrap your other four fingers onto the opposite side of the racket so that they are touching the grommet strip.

    • 4

      Push the grommet strip toward your body.

    • 5

      Move counter-clockwise around the racket and continue pushing the grommet strip until it fully disconnects from the body of the racket.