Tennis Coaching - Stringing - Retail - Media/Broadcasting
UK - Thailand - UAE
Who we are
Strung2tight is a provider of the full range of tennis services. coaching, stringing, retail of tennis consumables and media/broadcast appearances.
Confidence in our delivery. Internationally.
If you are looking for tennis coaching in the UK, Thailand or UAE, our experienced LTA qualified coaches can provide it. From tots to adults, beginners to ATP Tour standard, groups or individual sessions and everything in between.
Qualified, certified and accredited by respected associations
Our highly trained stringing technicians are UKRSA qualified to instructor level and have many years experience using the highest quality machines and methods. We already string for club players, semi pro and ATP Tour professionals. We can also provide UKRSA qualification, racquet customisation and injury prevention consultation services.
Delivering quality consumables
Our retail arm covers S2T branded performance wear and tennis consumables including replacement overgrips, balls, vibration dampners and finishing rings.
Socially Active
Our media team are active on social media, regularly commentate on TV and radio broadcasts and even produce their own video content distributed on the strung2tight youtube channel.
Meet The Team
Paul Espie
For almost 35 years he has enjoyed his career in tennis which has taken him to France, Italy, Malaysia, Colombia and for the last decade the UAE.
After becoming the youngest County Development and Coaching Officer in the UK at the tender age of 19, he developed a number of clubs in his home county of Cheshire before starting to travel more internationally.
In the UAE he is the Technical Director of CF Tennis Academy, one of the largest tennis academies in the world.
He is heavily involved with the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships as on and off court supervisor. He has over 10 years training and managing of the stringing and ballkids teams!
He has worked with all levels of players from beginner 3 year olds to current touring ATP Professionals and is also equipment consultant to several pro players.
A former County Champion Player, Paul is possibly one of the most diversely experienced tennis professionals in the world.
Here are some testimonials from Paul's clients:
Carrie Wright
When I was diagnosed with damage in my wrist plus the start of Dupuytren’s Contracture and was told I would not be able to play tennis again, I was devastated. Paul immediately offered help and sourced an extremely light racquet and comfort strings to get me back on court. I can now play 3 times a week with no pain! I can’t thank Paul enough. So much for medical advice. Always trust Paul Espie to come up with workable solutions.
Tim
I've been properly involved with tennis for over a decade. I recently fell under the tutelage of Paul Espie, at Al Habtoor Tennis Academy. Paul's focused eye and superior knowledge very quickly picked up that my follow through was tight and my body was over compensating for the fact my racket was strung incorrectly for my level / play style. This manifested into painful tennis elbow which due to Paul's care and advice meant changing my string setup and string tension. I've since been playing pain free now for over two months... Thank you Paul.
Dr Ziad Azzam, Education Consultant, and tennis enthusiast.
Although I’ve always enjoyed watching tennis and following tennis news, I never really picked up a racket with the serious intent of learning the game until I was well in my 40s. And although I’ve never been coached by Paul, he has been a constant presence in my tennis world over the past 7 or 8 years, as a friend and advisor. I don’t think I have bought a racket without first consulting him, and if I have I was certainly told off by him afterwards. And I wouldn’t dream of allowing anyone other than Paul to string any of my rackets. His knowledge, his skill and his intuition of what works best for every type of player is faultless, and in my opinion unmatched; certainly in Dubai. Thanks Paul; you’re a real credit to the profession.
Craig Anderson, Credit Suisse, Managing Director
I have been playing tennis for nearly 50 years. A couple of years ago, I began suffering from tennis elbow; luckily I was playing regularly with Paul and he was able to spot the problem: my racquet, my strings and some imperfect technique. He immediately dealt with the first two, advising me on racquet choice (taking into account my playing style as well as the elbow) and stringing it with a combination of strings that made an incredible difference. Perfecting my technique took a little longer but thanks to his excellent and perceptive coaching, I am now pain-free. I don't know much about the intricacies of strings and never realised the importance of proper stringing but Paul is an absolute expert and his expertise makes all the difference!
Justin Espie
Justin is a UKCC2 qualified coach, now for over 15 years.
Initially focusing on providing voluntary coaching in his spare time, he has delivered coaching at a variety of Clubs in England, Wales, Dubai and Thailand.
Justin organised and delivered free tennis coaching to underprivileged school children on the small island of Koh Mak, Thailand, funding not only the travel but also providing tennis equipment for the children.
Justin took a career break in 2017 to coach professionally in the UAE for one of the largest tennis academies in the world. During his time there he became a top ten performer despite starting his practice from scratch.
Justin focuses on Club level group and individual coaching, in particular beginners. He loves bringing people into the game and more importantly keeping them in the game. He also provides injury prevention and performance enhancment through stringing consulatation and servicing.
Justin moved to Thailand in 2024 and provided stringing and coaching services to Chaiyaphum Tennis Club and a number of Clubs in the Kon Kaen and Trat districts.
Aiden Wiggins
Aidan is an LTA UKCC4 Accredited Plus Coach. He is the founder of All Court Tennis Academy operating out of Glan Aber Tennis Club, Westminster Park, Chester and Tarporly Tennis Club, West Cheshire. Aidan consults for strung2tight providing supervisory support for our UKCC2 coaches and runs stringing drop and collect services at his Clubs.
Aidan currently provides group and individual coaching, as well as cardio tennis sessions at: Glan Aber Tennis Club, Chester and Tarporley Tennis Club, West Cheshire
Aidan also coached in Thailand heading a two week charity tennis camp for underprivileged children on the small island of Koh Mak.
Alicia Amador Ramos
Arriving in the UAE immediately after receiving her degree in Marketting and Business Management, Alicia, spoke almost no English whatsoever.
As with everything she does, Alicia immersed herself into learning not only English but also added several other languages to her repertoire.
Fluent in Spanish and English with a strong knowledge of Arabic, Portuguese and Italian, Alicia has spent the last decade as VIP Guest Ambassador at the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa.
Alicia initially took up photography and video editing, like most of us, with her phone however she managed to find herself sucked into the system as she directed and edited all podcasts and media outlets for her boys!
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