Smith gave me his business card and the product information for Diadem string, after playing a match in Virginia. He gave a pretty good explanation of the product as well and offered his services of stringing. After doing some research, I decided to give him a call to try the product and his stringing services. OMG, I was impressed with his professionalism and expertise. I haven't used the new string yet, but I'll use his services again for sure. If the string turns out to be good, I'll consider him my new "official stringer". lol The price for the stringing job and the string was fair, but he's expertise is worth more than anything. The location is great, is near a shopping center with restaurants and bars where you can go while he gets the job done- mine took him 45 min for two racquets. I strongly recommend his services, give him a try and you will be really impressed and satisfied. Part2- I tested the Diadem string last and was impressed with the results. It's a soft string, super arm friendly and it gives you the power you need to defeat your opponents. I highly recommend this string.- I did the hybrid. read more

As a tennis enthusiast, and a looonng time follower of the sport; I can speak scientifically that in the last 20 years, the rackets haven't advanced even 10% as much as strings. In other words, in todays game, the equipment that DOES make a HUGE difference are strings. Hence, why many professionals are STILL using their same rackets of 15 years ago, but 99% of them are constantly up to date with string technology. But, here's another secret to strings: You NEED a phenomenal stringer. Not good, but phenomenal. Otherwise, you won't get the max playability of your strings and a bad string job is counter productive. I can honestly say this is the best stringer I have ever met hands down. I instantly noticed a difference with SAME exact rackets, tension, and strings from my past stringer to now Smitty. Night and day difference, and that's because he's certified at the highest level which many stringers are not. .....and he has soooo much passion. He is considered a "tour" stringer. If you want the maximum out of your strings, this is the only choice. Yet his prices are UNREAL!!! read more

I've started playing tennis again, been away for 20 years. Smithy is very knowledgeable and extremely passionate about the sport. It's been wonderful last few weeks to pick his brain and ask for advice. He cares about the workmanship; he's not trying to slap the strings together quickly and push you out the door. It's refreshing to see someone cares that much about his craft. Don't waste your time at local sporting stores (you know D*cks or Sports A*thority). They will not give you the personal attention. Smithy will work with you until you are satisfy with your strings and/or racket. Plus, he does it right on the spot for a fractional cost! In about 35 minutes, you are ready to hit. Can the big box stores do that? read more

Smitty helped me out real quick with a nicer string than what came on my racquet. After 15 or 20 minutes he had replaced my standard gut string with a multi filament that made my hitting feel like luxury. My racquet feels so much better when hitting the ball that I shouldn't have waited for a string to break. Previously the strings were super tight, Head TiS6 oversized racquet, making many hits feel like a miss hit. The sweet spot was almost non-existent. Smitty lowered the tension ever so slightly and now my swings feel plush. He can make adjustments for power, placement, or to relieve tennis elbow. Just watching his stringing machine was entertainment by itself. He replaced my grip as well. Thanks! read more

I borke a string on my racquet and wanted to play the next day. I looked around online for a good place to get it restrung quickly. Mains and Cross had such good reviews that I decided to give them a try. I sent and email and had a response back quickly. We arranged for me to come by within the next hour. I am just a rec players so it was wonderful having Smitty suggest what strings I needed based off what I told him about how I played. It was a wonderful experience and I will never go anywhere else now. Thanks for the wonderful job ! read more

New Yelper! I play for my college club team and did not have a chance to get fresh strings for my holiday break. Of course, my strings busted instantly. I googled up local stringing places in NOVA and Smithy was the 2nd call an I am so greatful I did. He had just the right strings I needed and when I played with it it was amazing. I had many other, including myself strung up my Wilson Blade 98s and I felt the difference instantly. I recommend Smithy if you are in need of a string job ASAP or if you're thinking of trying a new stringer! read more

Smithy Chaiyakan is incredibly knowledgeable and gives very good advice on strings and equipment. I took my racquets for stringing after work late in the afternoon, and was able to restring on the spot. The quick turn around on a very competent string job was outstanding I've been living and working in the DC Metro area for many years, and I did not find a better place to string my tennis racquets. Glad to find a such professional person, and reliable place. Highly recommended, and would definitely will go back. read more

Smithy is the go- to stringer; not only are his string jobs completed to the highest professional standards at reasonable prices, he also offers great advice to players in matching playing style, racquets and strings. I am a Varsity Coach of a Fairfax County high school girls team, and on more than one occasion Smithy was able to string my player's racquets before matches on very very short notice. The stringing jobs Smithy has done for me and my friends have been spot on. Dan Root read more

I called Smith after work on a Weekday to set-up an appointment to do a stringing. I was expecting a weekend appointment but he was able to take me right away. Since I live close by the whole process took less than 30 minutes. He has a good selection of strings and a state-of-the-art stringing machine. The pricing is great - cheaper than my local pro shop. He also threw in a free overgrip and vibration dampener. I highly recommend him for all your stringing needs. read more

I have been strung my racquets with Smith for a while and he has been great. I love his job quality, turnaround time is great with very reasonable price. He also gives you suggestions on string type, tension that suit your game. He is very professional and skilled. I used to have tennis elbow problem for a long time and he changed my string type and set up and now my tennis elbow is long gone now. Highly recommend. read more

Smithy is an excellent stringer and available on extremely short notice. He strung my racquets close to midnight for immediate turnaround, so I could have them for a national tournament. They played great and I am very happy to have found him! He also is very skilled and knowledgeable and gave me some suggestions of some different string set ups to use in the future. I highly recommend him for your stringing needs. read more

I had my racket strung here and have just played with it. I can't believe stringing can make this much difference even though it might be coming from the new string Smithy recommended to me. Anyhow, He is a great stringer and great guy! I'm super happy I found this place! I recommend contacting him via his website before you visit first time. read more

Smith was very friendly, responded quickly and was able to string my racquet on the spot despite the very short notice I gave him. He is very knowledgeable about tennis material and can give you valuable advice. He's only much cheaper than any other stringing services in the area. I will use his services again! read more

Smitty was awesome! I couldn't get to his neck of the woods, so he came to me - picked up my racket, strung it (beautifully) and brought it back to me within a couple of hours. I could not have asked for better service! I will definitely be using his services again. read more

Awesome Pro level stringer, i always have a couple strung before i hit the tours. Smithy takes the time to help take care of certain effects needed in my game and reliable, ever since i have been in the states i go to him. read more

Smith has definitely been a huge upgrade as a stringer for me. He's always available, his prices are fair, and he has a great selection of strings that he can recommend to you. You couldn't ask for better around here. read more

Smitty rocks! He's fast (wicked fast), accurate, and accommodating to special requests. Better and less expensive than anywhere else. He is the only stringer you will need or ever go to again. Highly recommended. read more

Smity is a great stringer. The quality of his stringing job and unbelievable turn-around time is just superb. Smity is so much better than some random guy you find at a tennis shop. I'd highly recommend this guy. read more

Smithy is very flexible and quick. I am not expert about string, but he explained very detail information. He has extensive knowledge about string. I recommend him to my friends. Awesome pricing too! read more