Tennispro x GRSA

Q: Beginner level

✓ Prerequisites: No prerequisites.✓ Training objective: Discover the world of stringing (type, gauge), learn about the types of stringing machines and the necessary tools.Learn to string a tennis racket using the international GRSA method.✓ Exam program and details (written and practical)No exam; a certificate of participation in the course will be provided.🕒 Duration of the GRSA membership (1 year)

Q: GRSA CPS (Certified Pro Stringer)

✓ Prerequisite: Have already strung a tennis racket and have basic knowledge of rackets and strings.✓ Training objective: Stringer with the knowledge required to string rackets and provide advice (string selection, tension, racket, etc.).✓ GRSA certification level: Stringer trained and GRSA-certified at Level 1.✓ Exam program and details (written and practical)60-minute written exam.String a racket in 50 minutes using a hybrid (monofilament / multifilament).Replace a racket’s grommets.Increase a racket’s grip size using a heat-shrink sleeve and install a grip.🕒 GRSA membership duration (1 year)

Q: GRSA CPMS (Certified Pro Master Stringer)

✓ Prerequisite : Hold the CPS ✓ Training objective : Technician trained and certified by GRSA with advanced knowledge of stringing racquets and advising players. ✓ GRSA level : Stringer trained and certified by GRSA at the 2nd GRSA level ✓ Exam program and details (written and practical) 90-minute written exam String a racquet in 40 minutes using a hybrid (monofilament / multifilament) Replace a racquet's grommets Increase the grip size of a racquet using a heat-shrink sleeve and install a grip Add weight to the racquet to achieve specific goals 🕒 GRSA subscription duration (1 year)

Q: GRSA CCS (Certified Competition Stringer)

✓ Prerequisite: Hold the CPMS ✓ Training objective: This certification attests to a superior quality of stringing and mastery of the ATW (around the world) stringing method. ✓ GRSA level: Stringer trained and certified by GRSA at GRSA level 3 ✓ Exam program and details (practical only) String a racket using the ATW method with a monofilament string within 45 minutes. Change the shells and butt cap of a Head tennis racket within 30 minutes and install a grip. Install base grips (for right-handed players) and overgrips on two frames identically within 20 minutes.🕒 GRSA subscription duration (1 year)

Q: GRSA CCMS (Certified Competition Master Stringer)

✓ Prerequisite: Hold the CPMS✓ Training objective : This certification attests to superior stringing quality, mastery of the ATW (around the world) stringing method, and prepares the stringer to work at a professional tournament.✓ GRSA level : Stringer trained and certified by GRSA at GRSA level 4.✓ Exam program and details (written and practical)Written exam consisting of 40 questions in 60 minutesString two racquets in 60 minutes using the ATW method with a monofilament string.Install the base grips (for a left-handed player) and overgrips on two frames identically.🕒 GRSA subscription duration (1 year)

Q: GRSA CTS (Certified Tour Stringer)

✓ Prerequisite: Hold the CCMS✓ Training objective: This certification attests to superior stringing quality, mastery of the machine, and racket customization. This certificate is perfect for a technician wishing to start working at ATP, WTA, or ITF tournaments.✓ GRSA level: GRSA-trained and certified stringer at GRSA level 5.✓ Exam program and details (written and practical)String 3 rackets in 60 minutes (16x19 string pattern) or 75 minutes (18x20 string pattern) with a maximum tension deviation of one DT point.Demonstrate mastery of natural gut in 30 minutes (18x20 string pattern).Prepare two frames with the same parameters (static balance, dynamic balance, and weight) in 60 minutes.🕒 GRSA membership duration (1 year)

Q: GRSA CTMS (Certified Tour Master Stringer)

✓ Prerequisite: Hold the CTS certification and have 5 years of experience in major tournaments (ATP / WTA)✓ Training objective: Stringer who demonstrates mastery of racket customization and top-level stringing quality. Technician who masters the organization of a stringing service and a team of stringers for an ATP or WTA tournament.✓ GRSA level: Stringer trained and certified by GRSA at GRSA level 6.✓ Exam program and details (practical only):String 3 rackets in 60 minutes (16x19 string pattern) or 75 minutes (18x20 string pattern) with a maximum tension deviation of one DT point.Demonstrate mastery of natural gut in 30 minutes (18x20 string pattern).Prepare two frames with the same parameters (static balance, dynamic balance, and weight) in 60 minutes.🕒 GRSA membership duration (1 year)

Who are we?

GRSA INTERNATIONAL

was founded in 2022 as an independent international association for stringers (Global Racket Stringers Association) and racket sports enthusiasts (Global Racket Sports Association). GRSA is present in more than 40 countries and has more than 600 members.

Tennis pro

is the leading distributor in the French market and puts product expertise at the heart of its priorities. The best partner for GRSA in the French market.

Our mission: Maximize the potential of every stringer through comprehensive training combining theoretical learning and practical preparation, in order to strengthen product knowledge and technical skills. It was therefore obvious that GRSA and Tennispro would partner to establish a training center in France and develop a network of qualified and certified stringers.

The various training courses/certifications offered

Beginner level

✓ Prerequisites: No prerequisites.

✓ Training objective: Discover the world of stringing (type, gauge), learn about the types of stringing machines and the necessary tools.
Learn to string a tennis racket using the international GRSA method.

✓ Exam program and details (written and practical)
No exam; a certificate of participation in the course will be provided.

🕒 Duration of the GRSA membership (1 year)

GRSA CPS (Certified Pro Stringer)

✓ Prerequisite: Have already strung a tennis racket and have basic knowledge of rackets and strings.

✓ Training objective: Stringer with the knowledge required to string rackets and provide advice (string selection, tension, racket, etc.).

✓ GRSA certification level: Stringer trained and GRSA-certified at Level 1.

✓ Exam program and details (written and practical)
60-minute written exam.
String a racket in 50 minutes using a hybrid (monofilament / multifilament).
Replace a racket’s grommets.
Increase a racket’s grip size using a heat-shrink sleeve and install a grip.

🕒 GRSA membership duration (1 year)

GRSA CPMS (Certified Pro Master Stringer)

✓ Prerequisite : Hold the CPS

✓ Training objective : Technician trained and certified by GRSA with advanced knowledge of stringing racquets and advising players.

✓ GRSA level : Stringer trained and certified by GRSA at the 2nd GRSA level

✓ Exam program and details (written and practical)
90-minute written exam
String a racquet in 40 minutes using a hybrid (monofilament / multifilament)
Replace a racquet's grommets Increase the grip size of a racquet using a heat-shrink sleeve and install a grip
Add weight to the racquet to achieve specific goals

🕒 GRSA subscription duration (1 year)

GRSA CCS (Certified Competition Stringer)

✓ Prerequisite: Hold the CPMS

✓ Training objective: This certification attests to a superior quality of stringing and mastery of the ATW (around the world) stringing method.

✓ GRSA level: Stringer trained and certified by GRSA at GRSA level 3

✓ Exam program and details (practical only)
String a racket using the ATW method with a monofilament string within 45 minutes.
Change the shells and butt cap of a Head tennis racket within 30 minutes and install a grip.
Install base grips (for right-handed players) and overgrips on two frames identically within 20 minutes.

🕒 GRSA subscription duration (1 year)

GRSA CCMS (Certified Competition Master Stringer)

✓ Prerequisite: Hold the CPMS

✓ Training objective : This certification attests to superior stringing quality, mastery of the ATW (around the world) stringing method, and prepares the stringer to work at a professional tournament.

✓ GRSA level : Stringer trained and certified by GRSA at GRSA level 4.

✓ Exam program and details (written and practical)
Written exam consisting of 40 questions in 60 minutes
String two racquets in 60 minutes using the ATW method with a monofilament string.
Install the base grips (for a left-handed player) and overgrips on two frames identically.

🕒 GRSA subscription duration (1 year)

GRSA CTS (Certified Tour Stringer)

✓ Prerequisite: Hold the CCMS

✓ Training objective: This certification attests to superior stringing quality, mastery of the machine, and racket customization. This certificate is perfect for a technician wishing to start working at ATP, WTA, or ITF tournaments.

✓ GRSA level: GRSA-trained and certified stringer at GRSA level 5.

✓ Exam program and details (written and practical)
String 3 rackets in 60 minutes (16x19 string pattern) or 75 minutes (18x20 string pattern) with a maximum tension deviation of one DT point.
Demonstrate mastery of natural gut in 30 minutes (18x20 string pattern).
Prepare two frames with the same parameters (static balance, dynamic balance, and weight) in 60 minutes.

🕒 GRSA membership duration (1 year)

GRSA CTMS (Certified Tour Master Stringer)

✓ Prerequisite: Hold the CTS certification and have 5 years of experience in major tournaments (ATP / WTA)

✓ Training objective: Stringer who demonstrates mastery of racket customization and top-level stringing quality. Technician who masters the organization of a stringing service and a team of stringers for an ATP or WTA tournament.

✓ GRSA level: Stringer trained and certified by GRSA at GRSA level 6.

✓ Exam program and details (practical only):
String 3 rackets in 60 minutes (16x19 string pattern) or 75 minutes (18x20 string pattern) with a maximum tension deviation of one DT point.
Demonstrate mastery of natural gut in 30 minutes (18x20 string pattern).
Prepare two frames with the same parameters (static balance, dynamic balance, and weight) in 60 minutes.

🕒 GRSA membership duration (1 year)

By becoming a GRSA member, you join a global movement supporting the continuing education of stringers. You gain access to the GRSA certification-level pyramid, receive discounts from suppliers, and get access to the annual GRSA stringers conference, workshops, and information on the latest trends and techniques in racquet stringing and customization.