The stringer who leads the world's stars to success
A quiet hero behind the scenes of the world's best tennis players - the tennis racket stringer. Less in the public eye, this figure plays a crucial role in the success of the pros on the court. We were allowed to look over the shoulder of one of them as he works with KNIPEX pliers and the tennis rackets of the world's stars.
The greats of the tennis court rely on the expertise and craftsmanship of Kai Plitt. A good stringer knows the individual preferences of each player
and can string the rackets exactly according to their requirements. Whether it's adjusting the string strength, optimising the sweet spot or improving playability - he knows exactly what to do.
The use of KNIPEX pliers offers a decisive advantage here. Our pliers are designed for exact precision and high durability. Their design enables easy and gentle handling. This is particularly important as the string strength and tension have a significant impact on the athletes' playing experience and performance.
Kai Plitt uses the 08 25 145 Needle-Nose Combination Pliers in his work as well as our 78 03 140 Electronic Super Knips® XL.