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Have Grip, Will Travel

I play on public courts a lot, which means there is no pro shop readily available. My stringing customers seem to enjoy being able to give me a racquet right there at the court, and get it back the next day restrung and ready to go. For those players who either string their own racquets, have someone else string their racquets, or never string their racquets, I keep replacement grips, overgrips, and vibration dampeners with me at all times. I used to carry a couple extra grips in my bag, but once players know you have them available, you can sell out in a hurry. I now use an old plastic 24-can tennis ball case to carry an assortment of grips and vibration dampeners. It has a snap lid and handles for easy portability, and it was “free” with the purchase of a case of balls. I also carry a pair of scissors so I can install any of the grips right there. More than once, I’ve made other sales after the first customer ooh’d and aah’d over how nice it was to have a new grip, professionally installed.

Greg Raven, MRT, Apple Valley, CA

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From the June 2006 issue
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