Frameandstrings
Frameandstrings is a term in sports equipment literature describing the interdependent frame and string system of tensioned hitting surfaces, especially tennis racquets. The concept emphasizes how the rigid outer frame and the string network together determine feel, control, and performance.
The frame provides structural support and defines head size, shape, stiffness, and balance. Modern frames are
The strings form the hitting surface and influence elasticity, texture, and spin. Common materials include natural
Performance depends on frame and strings together. Higher tension increases control and reduces power; looser beds
Maintenance involves restringing at appropriate intervals, inspecting for wear, and selecting materials for playing style. Stringing
Origin and context: As racquets evolved from wooden to composite frames, the frameandstrings concept became central