All Strings

Central Sports stocks the UK's full range of badminton, tennis and squash strings in packets and on reel, from every leading brand including Yonex, Ashaway, Babolat, Wilson, Head and Tecnifibre. Whether you string your own rackets at home or buy in bulk for your club, you'll find the right string for power, control or durability — including Yonex BG65, BG66 Ultimax, BG80, Aerosonic, Aerobite and Exbolt.

Prefer to leave it to the experts? We run a professional racket restringing service in store at Coventry, Birmingham and Milton Keynes and by post across the UK, with 24-hour turnaround and free restringing on most premium new rackets. Not sure which string or tension suits your game? Our stringers will recommend the right setup for your level and playing style.

Choosing a badminton string

Repulsion / power strings (e.g. Yonex Aerosonic, BG66 Ultimax) are thin for extra speed and a crisp feel. Control strings (e.g. BG65, Nanogy 95) are slightly thicker for steadier placement. Durability strings (e.g. BG65 Ti, Ashaway Rally 21) last longest — ideal for hard hitters and club players. Thinner strings (0.61–0.66mm) give more repulsion; thicker strings (0.70mm+) last longer.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer a restringing service?

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Can you restring a racket I bought elsewhere?

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How does string gauge affect play?

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What tension should I choose?

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How often should I restring my racket?

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Do you stock both badminton and tennis strings?

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Choosing a badminton string

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