This is a great business based on passion. I'm just restarting tennis and this is my first time to restring a racket. My main issue is that I got a racket with default strings that I had to realign every few shots. I arrived after getting an appointment and I didn't know what tension / setup that I needed. Rodger got 7 rackets, brought me onto the court to try the different tensions, during which, he pointed out a couple of errors I was making on my swing. He also showed me some video clips of Alcaraz, showing his swing and follow through that I wasn't doing. The 53 lb racket seemed to work best so we went with that. Couple of hours later he texted me saying my racket was ready. Rodger is clearly passionate about every aspect of tennis and gives his time and expertise generously. read more

Great experience here with a recent restringing of a Babolat Pure Aero 98 2023. Roger is fast and the string job was perfect! He did a one-piece string job as well, which is a bit more advanced than the typical two-piece stringing I used to do when stringing my own racquets hunched over a Klippermate on a coffee table! Bonus is a label on the inside of the throat, which lists their contact information and the date & details of the stringing done. He also included a new overgrip, which I didn't need, but nice to have. Five stars. read more

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Rodger did not just restrung my racquet but also let some good advices, 5 stars, they are detail and patient, definitely go back for my next racquet services read more

Roger and his wife are the best!! I called in the morning on a Sunday to ask about racket stringing and was told to come by later that morning. Roger let me try 8+ rackets and hit 50+ balls to get a feel of different strings before choosing! His private lessons are also great - decent price, personalized, and detail-oriented. He also takes and sends you videos from the lesson. Overall, 10/10 recommend! read more

Pro-Tip: The shop is literally in the Pearl luxury apartment complex. Parking is onsite at 'visitor's parking' entrance off Washington and via marina. Roger and his wife run a professional tennis shop with services that are done quickly. So quickly, usually the turnaround time is less than 24 hours. Got my two k-factor's restrung and re-gripped, plus fresh balls all for around eighty-four dollars. They threw in a pair of over-grips, free of charge! Will definitely come back here again. read more

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Rodger and his wife run a fantastic tennis pro shop and he's quickly become my stringer of choice after recently moving down to LA. In addition to being very efficient and communicative, Rodger was more than willing to provide his input on string setup and tension. I had my hybrid setup done within 24 hours with easy scheduling for pick-up, a most reasonable price, and a complimentary overgrip as the proverbial cherry on top! Highly recommended for anyone in need of a good stringer along with loads of experience and expertise. read more

Rodger does a great job stringing racquets-- he's reasonably priced and fast. He's also an excellent coach if you're looking for lessons from someone who has YEARS of experience, particularly with serving. Hidden gem read more

Found this gem on Yelp and am happy about it! Rodger did a great job re-stringing my old racquets and also regripped them. He also did it very fast. The only hard part is parking but not that big of a deal. Definitely check this place out for a great re-stringing job at a great price. read more

FANTASTIC SERVICE! FANTASTIC QUALITY! Rodger is the best in town! I brought two racquets into his shop to get re-gripped and re-strung and I walked out of the shop with not only two fantastic racquets, but three new friends! Rodger and Lynn are super knowledgeable in tennis. If there are any questions about your racquets, they look it up in their service books and use the exact specifications that the manufacturer suggests! THAT is professionalism. Rodger is very detailed oriented and caught every little details of my request. The prices of this shop are fair and service is QUICK! Sometimes same-day service, at most ready early the next day! Quality work with great customer service. Rodger also offers tennis lessons. There are great facilities on site. Courts are well maintained and look professional! Service Grade: A! Quality of Work: A! Worth the Money Grade: A! Overall Impression Grade: A! read more

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One of those hidden treasures that pop into your life when you least expect it. Rodger and his wife were lovely and clearly love tennis. The place is a shrine to the sport. Bring a nut for the trained squirrels. read more

After a misunderstanding the owners reached out and explained why a misunderstanding happened. I wish their business the best, continue teaching and influencing people to start a new sport. read more

Roger literally hit with me for 10 mins to dial in my string tension. Don't think you can do much better than that. 6/5 TBH.

Awesome! This was my first time getting my racquet restrung but Marina Racquet Stringers did a great job. I was able to describe what type of player I am and how much experience I have, and Rodger gave me a great new set of strings. I've been playing much better since then so I only have him to thank! Quick turnaround too - took less than 24 hours. I'll be back! read more

I played with the same sticks since 2007 and was reluctant to upgrade, but talking with Rodger Lolley (outside the pro shop due to covid) made me realize I needed a new racquet. When Wilson no longer manufactures grommets for your model... it's time to switch. Although Rodger was enthusiastic about the Yonex EZONE 98, which is what Nick Kyrgios uses, I bought a pair of Wilson Blade 98s (16x19). Nonetheless, it he was very knowledgable and I would go back for tennis equipment. Also, reliable stringing with a quick turnaround. read more

Hard to find (inside an apartment complex), but they have the best turnaround time, communication, and price. Can't beat that! Must call ahead of time because they are in-and-out (teaching lessons), but they respond quickly. read more

Rodger & Linda have done the strings on my racquet a couple of times. Rodger is very knowledgeable and is super patient with beginners like me. They are also extremely fast. I had dropped my racquet off for stinging on a Saturday afternoon, by Saturday evening Rodger called me about the type of strings I wanted (hence the patience in my lack of knowledge) and by late morning the next day, my racquet was done! It is a bit of a drive for me to get there, but I would not take my racquet anywhere else. They are reasonably priced as well. read more

I had my two tennis racquets restrung by Roger. He did a great stringing job with fast turnaround time. Roger is very knowledgeable but he also pays attention to my specific request. He's very thorough and clear on setting up the appointment time and giving parking and directions information etc. The facility is inside Pearl Apartments. Suggest to call first. Also I got free overgrips for my racquets. read more

This place is a shining example of how a racquet stringing company should aspire to serve their customers. I had been using another stringing company which were fine but a little out of my way. My tennis buddy had mentioned Marina stringers as a closer alternative and little did I know how this seemingly innocent suggestion would change my life. I had initially called and left a message detailing my specifications and if they even carried my preferred Luxilon M2 strings. Rodger promptly called me back and informed me that he did not have these strings but offered me plenty of comparable alternatives. He told me he would be happy to have me come by and we could ascertain what might be the right fit. Little did I know upon arriving Rodger would essentially give me a mini tennis lesson. Upon arriving in this beautiful scenic oasis of tennis heaven he invited me to hit with three different racquets of various tension. I literally hit for what seemed like a half hour with his ball machine and then afterward he brought me into his office to analyze the stroke production of the greats like Federer, Safin, Joker and Nadal on his iPad. He even showed me a forehand stroke that altogether eluded me up until this point, which since implementing into my repertoire has unlocked a whole other dimension to my game. I almost didn't want to leave this magical tennis world nestled in the heart of Marina del Rey. The best part was the turnaround time on my string job. Holy toledo that was fast! Rodger you and your wife are the genuine article. I'm now a better tennis player because of your dedicated service. read more

This is an amazing place for tennis enthusiasts or if you are just a beginner. The owners have been there for over 30 years and really go the extra mile in making sure your purchase is right for you. I spent over 30 plus minutes talking about different strings and tensions. He has several rackets with different tensions for you to try out on the court to see what feels best. I will only go and get my rackets string from them. Love their passion for the sport, love the family friendly vibe and love the quality of work. read more

Excellent communication, high quality and fast service, and fair pricing. This will be my go-to racket stringing place! read more

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Roger is very passionate about tennis. I came to upgrade my strings and he spent 30 minutes or so explaining every detail plus gave advices on my forehand movement. Suggested new grip and build up grip size I felt it was wrong as well (small) he let me to try a few racquets with different grips and strings on ball throwing machine. Thanks for the service! read more

I had my doubts about another stringer in my area so based on the reviews I found here I thought I should give Marina Racquet Stringers a try even though it was out of the way for me. As a beginning player of less than a year I don't know how best to string my racket so Rodger took me out onto the court with a variety of rackets and fed me balls till he deciphered the perfect tension and string type. Wow, what dedication and care. But wait, there's more: I got an armload of technique tips, a veritable mini lesson, that really, I mean REALLY helped improve my swing. And, I might as well add the fact that I didn't want to drive out there once to drop off the racket and again to pick it up the next day so I asked Rodger if I could get while-you-wait service and we made an appointment for a time when he would be able to do that and I sat in the cool breeze of the marina while my racket was being strung on the spot for me. Oh, did I fail to mention that it is twelve dollars CHEAPER for a stringing than the other local pro shops?!!! And that he slapped on a stylish new overgrip included in the price? Or that the free underground parking nearby (you'll need directions) made parking convenient and pleasurable? So glad I found this place and it was definitely worth every extra mile I took to get here. I can't imagine going anywhere else now. read more

Thanks for the 24-hour turnaround on my racket re-string job! Will recommend you guys to my fellow tennis players at Oceanview Courts! Your Pro Shop is super close and convenient to Santa Monica. read more

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Great service and advice from Rodger on the tension of strings I should use. He spent 30 mins hitting the ball with me trying to help me find the best feel for the string tensions. His wife Lynn is also a very sweet lady and they always put a big smile on the face! Anyone walking into the shop will feel warmth and welcome. Parking is a bit tricky as you need to park in a covered structure near the Oakwood leasing office, but once you find it it's a breeze. The string shop is across the main lobby and across the swimming pool on the second floor of the building. Great string shop to recommend on the Westside!!!!! read more

100% satisfied once again. Staff is extremely knowledgeable, do great work and leave you excited to play more tennis. Highly recommend for stringing and lessons. read more

Rodger is amazing , you cannot go wrong coming here to restring . I've been a customer for several years now . Outstanding service

Roger is not only knowledgeable, but also very helpful - he went out of his way to spend over 30 minutes hitting with me on 3 different types of strings at the same tension on the same racquet. He even threw in a helpful tip for my serve, all free of charge. Thanks to him, I've found a new favorite string. With all that said, he also does great string jobs. If you're in west LA and need a racquet stringer, look no further. read more

A really great place to get your tennis racket restrung. Roger and his wife do a great job of customer service and are very friendly as well. Not only do you get a good price for strings and labor, you also get a free overgrip done in on your racket. What a deal! Great little place that I highly recommend. read more

Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Roger will hit with you to determine what tension you need on your racket. He also gives advice on your swing that makes a huge difference in your game. He knows what he's talking about and loves the game. A true expert and craftsman. read more

Roger and is staff are awesome. Awesome customer service, reasonable cost, and proactive communication....could not ask for more.. Will be back. read more

Best racquet striving service in West LA. Rodger not only does excellent job but is also very knowledgeable

While I was practising with the tennis ball machine, hitting the ball pretty hard, Rodger and one of his students decided to walk across my court to their court. They walked across, into the line of fire, without a heads up so I would hold my shots and turn off the ball machine. Completely IRRESPONSIBLE and RUDE. read more

Rodger is the best, bar none! He teaches tennis with such patience and understanding. I'm not the best, and I might be the worst on the courts, but I try. So if my ball flies into your court, well, this is a big SORRY in advance. LOL The onsite stringing service is just an added bonus. Marina Racquet Stringers have a great selection of strings to choose from. Not that I would really know what string to choose. I leave that up to the expert, Rodger. If you need a great coach, Rodger's your guy! New strings or grips, Marina Racquet Stringers is the place to go. read more

24 hour turnaround. We have been here twice so far to get my son's racquets re-strung. Rodger is very nice and so is Lynn...very personable and excellent customer service. read more

A little tough to find and park near, but Super accommodating. Great service (6 emergency racquets overnight). Fair pricing. Plus... a pet squirrel!!! read more

I am so pleased with the stringing of my new racket. I used it quite awhile ago and it seemed I played better . The owners are so nice, honest, and helpful. Thank you for everything! read more

Amazing service! Not only is Rodger is a pleasure to talk to but his work in unmatched. Thank you so much for the great work! My racket feels great! read more

Rodger is amazing and a genius when it comes to all things tennis!! I brought in two racquets to be regripped and he was so meticulous, informative, and kind. It is obvious he has a huge heart and immense talent and I am so happy to have found him thanks to yelp. Highly recommend reaching out to him for all of your tennis lesson, stringing, regripping, etc. needs! read more

We are fortunate to have Rodger Lolley as our coach, so he knows exactly what tension to use on our rackets. However, for anyone who doesn't know what specifications to provide, he will either hit with you or watch you hit on the ball machine to determine whether your racket should be strung more for power or control and at what exact tension. You can also test out various rackets from his shop and see what feels best to you. He'll answer any questions you may have about the different types of strings and what you should use based on your game. Turnaround time is fast and Lynn (his wife) and Rodger do their best to accommodate rush jobs (e.g., tournaments, vacations, etc.) when they crop up. Just note that although someone is often at the shop during the day, Rodger is often out on the courts teaching and Lynn's onsite schedule is flexible, so to ensure that you can drop off/pick up when you want to, appointments are necessary. Everyone is happy with the job they do -- they have even strung rackets of one of the WTA's top players several times when she was in Los Angeles; if that doesn't convince you to try them out, I don't know what will! Although this review site is for the racket stringing, I have to add that Rodger is a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the game, from technique to strategy. He's a very patient teacher and can describe the same concept in different ways until it clicks in a student's mind, and he is also patient knowing that just because your brain gets it doesn't mean that the body follows suit! Although he coaches kids who are competitive in USTA, including some that have been nationally ranked, he enjoys sharing his love of the game with people of all ages and all ability levels, and what's most important to him is that people have fun. Whether you're a beginner, or thinking about trying to get back into the game, or a highly skilled player who just needs tweaking on a particular stroke or your serve -- he's a master of serves -- Rodger can help. He also has a clinic that his students (and Pearl residents) can attend on Saturday afternoon in which he'll set up drills on the ball machine or teach a particular part of the game (e.g., service returns, volleys). There are also fun social events each month during the summer for his students (past and present) and residents. If you love tennis, you owe it to yourself to give Rodger a try. As I always say, a bad day on the tennis court is more fun than a good day doing virtually anything else. read more

Rodger was very accommodating and knowledgeable. Went in for racket restringing and learned so much more than i had initially doing research myself. Not only did Rodger breakdown all the string types to me and gauge what i should be looking at he brought me out onto the court! for a couple of tips and again after having my racket restrung to test out the feel. Rodger knows his stuff and i recommend anyone looking to restring to pay him a visit. read more