Are you using the wrong tennis string? 🧵👇
Most players spend months picking out the perfect racquet, only to throw the wrong strings in it. Woody is back behind the counter to break down the four primary string types and exactly how they impact your game.
Whether you're trying to protect your arm from tennis elbow or looking to push your opponents back with heavy spin, your string choice matters.
A quick breakdown: 🧵 Multi-Filament: Maximum feel, pop, and arm protection. 💰 Synthetic Gut: The reliable, budget-friendly choice for beginners. 🌪️ Polyester: Pure spin and control for aggressive, heavy hitters. 👑 Natural Gut:The absolute "Rolls-Royce" of strings for elite touch and safety.
Stop by 35th St. this week to get custom-strung by the experts! 🏙️🎾
NYC Racquet Sports
NYC Racquet Sports provides the best racquet equipment and accessories that a serious player needs. Come in and check out what the pros use to be #1!
NYC Racquet Sports is the largest tennis, badminton, and squash shop in New York City. From beginners to pros, we have the tools to get you to the next level of your playing career. Our emphasis is on making sure that you have the right equipment at the right price! Because of the ever growing popularity of racquet sports in the area, we wanted our shop to emphasize the newest and most advanced nu
Same price, totally different results. 🤯 🎾
Woody is breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in tennis: just because two racquets cost the same doesn't mean they'll play the same. It all comes down to finding the perfect balance of power, control, and your personal spin style.
Don't guess your setup from an online description. Come into the shop on 35th St, let our experts assess your game, and walk out with the frame that actually works with your swing. 🦾 🗽
"The camaraderie in here is kind of like chilling at the barbershop. You pick up some tips, you gain some friends, you learn a few things." 🤝🗽
For this Feel Good Friday, we're letting our friend Michael explain what makes NYC Racquet Sports feel like family. From same-day custom stringing you can trust to just talking shop with the locals, we love being your Midtown home base.
Drop by this weekend to get your gear dialed in and catch up with the team! 🦾🔥
Celebrating Pride today, tomorrow, and every single day. 🏳️🌈 NYC Racquet Sports is proud to be a space where everyone is welcome. Happy Pride Month! ✨ 🌈
06/05/2026
Happy Feel‑Good Friday, everyone! ✨ 🎾 We’re so lucky to welcome visitors from Brazil, but the only thing better is when our Brazilian friends come back to see us again. Thanks for making us part of your trip! 🇧🇷
Integrity > Income. 💯
Sometimes the best customer service means telling a client "no." When a player asked for a racquet that we knew would cause arm pain and injury, we chose her health over our bottom line.
We're here to help you play better and stay injury-free. Come visit us at NYC Racquet Sports to find the right fit for your game! 🗺️📍
05/29/2026
Happy Feel‑Good Friday, everyone!✨🏸 Our new friends visiting from the Philippines stopped by on a mission: bring home the perfect shoes 👟 for their son/brother, and NYC Racquet Sports was the only place they trusted. 😊
When was the last time you restrung your badminton racquet? 🏸🤔
Most players wait until a string completely snaps before bringing it in. But as the tension drops, your control and power on the court go right along with it.
At NYC Racquet Sports, we’re not here to sell you services you don’t need. Woody’s test is simple: he listens to the crispness of the sound. If your strings still have life, he’ll tell you straight up to keep playing.
No unnecessary sales, no hidden fees—just master-level advice from the city's trusted spot. Drop by 35th St. to get your gear sound-checked! 🦾🏙️
Happy Memorial Day! Today, we pause to honor all the brave individuals who have served. 🙏🇺🇸
If your holiday plans involve getting some court time in, we've got you covered. We're open today for fast restrings and all the premium gear you need to elevate your game.
See you soon! 👋
05/22/2026
Happy Feel Good Friday, everyone! ✨🎾When our new friend “James” from Toronto saw this new and unique squash training racquet by he just had to have one! Woody found it appropriate to quote his fave line from a fave movie Casablanca …. “This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”😂
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157 W 35th Street
New York, NY
10001
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |