How to Restring a Wilson ProStaff 6.1 Racquet

Wilson offers several different models of its Pro Staff 6.1 tennis racket. There is the Wilson Pro Staff 6.1 110 Stretch, the Pro Staff 6.1 Stretch, the Pro Staff 6.1 Tour Edition 95 and the Pro Staff 6.1 95. The subtle differences between models is important to know when restringing one of these rackets, as they do not share a common stringing pattern.

Things You'll Need

  • Wilson Pro Staff 6.1
  • Clippers
  • Pencil
  • Paper
  • Stringing machine
  • Clamps
  • String
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clip and remove the old strings on your racket. Because of the differences in models, write down the stringing pattern as you remove the strings. Write down the number of long (main) strings and the number of cross strings. Note the grommet holes that the main strings and the cross strings skip and note where the tie-off knots are located. Also notice if the main strings are first threaded from the throat to the head of the racket or vice versa.

    • 2

      Mount your racket in the stringing machine. The frame of the racket should be securely locked into the machine's clamps, allowing a hair-line space between the racket's frame and the clamps. Too tight of a mount will not allow the frame to "breathe," or bend, during stringing, and it could break.

    • 3

      Set the machine to the desired tension. Tennis rackets typically have this noted on the inside of the throat and this is usually a 10-pound tension range. This range is the string tension at which the racket performs the best. If the racket is strung with a higher tension and breaks during stringing, the racket's warranty will be voided. The recommended tension is 55 to 65 pounds for all Wilson Pro Staff 6.1 models except the Pro Staff 6.1 95 Stretch, which is 53 to 63 pounds.

    • 4

      Start stringing the main strings from the head to the throat on all models except the Wilson Pro Staff 6.1 95. The mains on the model will start from the throat and thread up to the head. Pull and clamp each main string, one at a time, paying attention to your notes as to which grommet holes to skip. Continue until all the main strings have been tensioned, or pulled.

    • 5

      Start the cross strings by weaving over and under the main strings from one side of the frame across to the corresponding grommet hole. Be careful not to "miss weave," then pull and clamp the string. Refer to your notes, making sure to skip the correct holes. Continue weaving, pulling and clamping all the cross strings, one at a time. Refer to your notes and finish with a secure tie-off knot.