Certified Tennis Stringer Learning Objectives
- Understand how tennis racquets are built
- Learn to string racquets using different methods
- Keep string tension the same across the racquet
- Talk to customers about stringing in a helpful way
- Learn more than what most tennis shops know
- String racquets better than many local shops
- Explain stringing to casual players
- Suggest good strings and tensions for different players
- Help players improve their game with better racquet setup
Requirements for Certified Tennis Stringer (CTS) Certification
To take the Certified Tennis Stringer test, you need:
- At least 3 years of playing tennis
- Good understanding of basic tennis skills
- To have passed the BSW Certified String Advisor – Tennis test
- 5 years of stringing racquets for customers
- A good digital stringing machine that can hold the racquet in 6 places
- To be 18 years or older
If you meet all these requirements, you can take the Certified Tennis Stringer test. This ensures everyone taking the test has the basic skills and experience needed to learn advanced stringing techniques.
Theoretical Written Examination
The written test is 50% of your grade. You’ll answer:
Written Examination:
50 multiple-choice questions about tennis stringing
Topics include:
- How to string tennis racquets
- Understanding string tension
- Different types of racquet frames
- String patterns
- Grip types and how to put them on
- String thickness and what it does
- How to be a good stringer
- Types of strings and how they affect play
- How tension changes the way a racquet plays
- New racquet technology
Customer Service Test:
You’ll also do a 5-minute pretend customer service talk. This shows:
- How well you can explain stringing to customers
- How you handle customer questions and concerns
Candidates must complete both the written test and customer service interview to fulfill the theoretical knowledge component of the certification.
Hands-On Stringing Skills (CTS)
The other 50% your grade comes from stringing racquets to complete Certified Tennis Stringer Certification. You’ll need to: String four tennis rackets:
- Two rackets using the 2-knot method Around the World (ATW)
- Two rackets using the 4-knot method
For each racquet, you must:
- Finish stringing in 60 minutes
- Put on new bumper/grommets and string the racquet while the tester watches
- Take off old strings carefully
- Put the racquet in the machine correctly
- Put strings through holes without damaging anything
- Tie knots tightly and correctly
- Make sure the last string isn’t too loose
- Keep strings from crossing over each other
- Make all strings straight and tidy
- Put a new grip on a racquet
All four racquets should have the same tension:
- No more than 2 units difference when tested
- All strung at the same starting tension
Ensure consistent tension across all rackets:
- Maximum 2 DT difference when tested with a device
- All rackets strung at the same tension
Tennis Certification assessor
The certification tester that testing you will look at how well you do these things. They want to make sure you can string tennis racquets well enough to be a Certified Tennis Stringer (CTS). Here’s what they check:
The person grading your test will check:
- If you use the right tennis stringing techniques
- That strings don’t cross over on whole frame
- That the racquet shape stays the same
- That you don’t damage strings or grommets
- That strings are straight and have even tension
- That all four racquets feel the same when tested
- That you finish each racquet in 50 minutes
- How well you answer questions
- How well you talk to customers
Certification Award
If you pass both the written and hands-on tests, you’ll get a BSW Certified Tennis Stringer certificate. This official paper shows you know how to string tennis racquets well. BSW will send this certificate to you, no matter what country you’re in.
Sample Certificate Only
BSW employs rigorous security measures to verify the authenticity of every certified stringer. This ensures players can confidently identify and access the most skilled and legitimate stringers in their country. Our certification process maintains the highest standards of excellence in tennis racquet stringing worldwide.
Sample Cert Only, different countries can request country specific certified stringer certificates from BSW.
Certification Pathway
The BSW Tennis Stringer Journey offers a unique, hands-on learning experience for aspiring string masters. Beginning with the BSW Certified Tennis Stringer (CTS) program, learners explore fundamental techniques and racquet physics. Advancing to the Professional Tennis Stringer (PTS) level, they delve into advanced stringing methods and player-specific customizations. The pinnacle Master Tennis Tour Stringer (MTTS) certification hones tour-level expertise and innovative practices. This educational pathway integrates practical skills with theoretical knowledge, fostering a deep understanding of tennis technology and player performance. Graduates emerge as recognized “Best Stringers Worldwide,” embodying excellence in the dynamic world of tennis equipment optimization.
BSW Certified Tennis Stringer (CTS) Certification Podcast
Explore the world of professional tennis racquet stringing through the BSW Certified Tennis Stringer (CTS) program. This video breaks down the certification process, from theoretical knowledge to hands-on skills, providing a clear pathway for those interested in elevating their stringing expertise.
BSW Certified Tennis Stringer Program
Learn professional tennis racquet stringing skills. This certification covers proper techniques, tennis racquet technology, and player needs assessment for casual and competitive tennis players.
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