I was just wondering; seeing as many of the people here are experienced and knowledgeable in stringing, it would be nice if somebody told me how you can tell if a racquet has been properly strung. I've heard of "good" and "decent" stringers but what are some ways to identify if a racquet has been strung well? And if there is an already existing thread about this topic, please link me to it as I have tried searching, but to no avail. Thanks in advance!
Some general points to look out for: a) All the strings are straight when you first get the racket back; b) No mis-weaves; c) Knots are compact, neat, and secure, with tie offs that are flush with, or slightly within, the frame; d) There are no instances of string going a long way around the outside of the frame - a three hole jump is the most there should be; e) (Racket has to be played with for this one) Tension does not fall off quickly. It goes without saying that you should check the racket itself for frame damage and/or misalignment - if either of these is evident you should change stringers!
