How Much Does Racquet Stringing Cost? A Complete Pricing Guide
A real, line-by-line pricing breakdown covering base labor, string cost, tension and shipping, so you know exactly what you're paying for before you order.
The base price, at a glance
Every stringing job starts at a flat labor fee. String, tension, and shipping are the variables that move your total from there.
| Mail-In (Nationwide) | Local Pickup & Delivery (15 mi. of Kettering, OH) | |
|---|---|---|
| Base labor | $25 ($35 racquetball & badminton) | $25 ($35 racquetball & badminton) |
| Shipping | $30 Easy Shipping add-on, or self-ship. Free return shipping on orders $75+ | Free on orders $75+, we pick up & deliver |
| Turnaround | 5 to 10 days door to door | 24 to 48 hours |
| Sports covered | Tennis, racquetball, squash, badminton | |
Four things that move the price
Beyond the base labor fee, here's exactly what you're choosing, and what it costs.
String is priced separately from labor. Synthetic gut starts at $4.99; premium sets (Luxilon, Tecnifibre, Solinco, natural gut/hybrids) typically run $14 to $22+.
No extra charge. Tell us your number, or your playing style, and we'll string to spec.
Optional add-on if your grip is worn, priced as a separate line item at checkout.
Mail-in: $30 Easy Shipping (box + prepaid label) or self-ship, with free return shipping on orders $75+. Local: free on orders $75+.
Two real examples
Budget stringing, self-shipped
$25 labor + $4.99 synthetic gut + your own shipping both ways.
- Best if you're not picky about string type
- You cover carrier cost to and from Kettering, OH
Premium string, easy shipping
$25 labor + ~$20 premium string set + $30 Easy Shipping add-on. That hits $75, so return shipping is free.
- Prepaid box & label sent to you
- Usually $10 to $15 cheaper than shipping both directions yourself
Local to Dayton, Kettering, Oakwood, Centerville, or Beavercreek? Drop the shipping line entirely. Free pickup & delivery (on orders of $75 or more) keeps the same $25 stringing price with no shipping to pay at all, and a 24 to 48 hour turnaround instead of 5 to 10 days.
Why string with Racquet Point
Stringing tennis, racquetball, squash & badminton racquets since day one.
Luxilon, Wilson, Tecnifibre, Dunlop, natural gut, hybrids and more.
Exact tension, every time. No guesswork.
We check your racquet first; frame cracks can't be serviced, so you're never charged for a job we can't safely do.
Stringing pricing FAQs
How much does racquet stringing cost at Racquet Point?
$25 for tennis and squash, whether you mail it in from anywhere in the US or use local pickup & delivery within 15 miles of Kettering, OH. Racquetball and badminton are $35 either way. That's labor only. String cost, shipping, and grip replacement are priced separately.
What's included in the $25 price?
Labor to string your racquet at your chosen tension, on pro-calibrated machines. String is priced separately, starting at $4.99 for synthetic gut.
How much do premium strings cost?
Premium sets like Luxilon, Tecnifibre, Solinco, natural gut, and hybrids typically run $14 to $22+ depending on the string, added on top of the base labor fee.
Is local pickup and delivery really free?
It's free on orders of $75 or more, within a 15-mile radius of Kettering, OH (including Dayton, Oakwood, Centerville, and Beavercreek). We pick up your racquet and deliver it back to you at no charge.
How long does stringing take?
Local pickup & delivery: 24 to 48 hours. Mail-in nationwide: 5 to 10 days total, including shipping both ways. Add a day or two around weekends and holidays.
Does choosing a custom tension cost extra?
No. Tension selection is included in the base labor fee whether you're mailing in or using local pickup.
Ready to get strung?
Choose nationwide mail-in or free local pickup & delivery in the Dayton area.