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MULTI-FILAMENT SYNTHETIC GUT

Golden Set Satin - 16G (1.30 mm) [NATURAL]

  • Reduced shock and vibration

  • Great for those who suffer from tennis elbow

  • Offers excellent snap-back and enhanced durability

  • CONSTRUCTION: Multi-filament core, double multi-filament wrap, low friction coating


ECONOMICAL POLYESTER

Gosen Polylon - 16G (1.29 mm) / 17G (1.22mm)) [BLACK]

  • Good old fashion low powered polyester string

  • Firm string with remarkable control

  • Great spin potential, especially at high swing speeds

  • Ideal for Big Hitters on a budget


PREMIUM POLYESTER

Golden Set Snake Bite - 17G (1.25 mm) [BLACK]

  • An advanced polyester string

  • Delivers excellent tension maintenance and durability

  • Its twisted heptagonal cross-section provides unprecedented spin generating bite

  • CONSTRUCTION: Co-polyester mono-filament with a twisted heptagonal cross-section


SHAPED POLYESTER

Solinco Confidential - 17G (1.20 mm) [CHARCOAL]

  • Recently marketed co-polyester that has been in development over the last decade

  • Four-sided profile provides exceptional spin potential and remarkable control

  • Features high power, with above average tension maintenance and durability

  • Very popular with many ATP and WTA professional players


Solinco Hyper G 17G (1.20 mm) [GREEN]

  • Square shape with four grippy edges

  • Phenomenal accuracy on full swings – excellent control and forgiving feel

  • Outstanding spin - easy to shape the trajectory and angle of our shots

  • Great feel and reduced shock - surprisingly forgiving for a heavy duty co-poly

  • Likely too stiff and powerless for beginners, but should work very well for the heavy hitting poly veteran who wants superior control without over-compromising the sweetspot

  • Excellent tension maintenance


Solinco Revolution - 16G (1.30 mm) [BLUE]

  • Hexagonally shaped co-polyester string that provides a phenomenal blend of spin and control

  • Recommended for big hitters looking for a firm co-poly with a user-friendly feel

  • A fairly stiff string with a surprisingly low level of vibration and off-center shock

  • Too firm for beginners


Weiss Cannon Fire Stroke - 16L (1.25 mm)) [ORANGE]

  • Arm friendly with good tension maintenance

  • Four sided profile provides awesome spin potential firm low powered co-polyester

  • Not prone to notching like most polyester strings with above average durability


Weiss Cannon Ultra Cable 16L (1.23 mm) [bright yellow]

  • Square shape with four sharp edges, giving it tremendous bite

  • Perfect for intermediate and advanced players with long, fast strokes

  • Low-powered response enables aggressive players to execute their biggest strokes without fear of overhitting.

  • Feel is quite firm but definitely not uncomfortable, especially when strung at the low end of the tension range

  • Outstanding spin-potential, making it perfect for any player looking to hit with more spin


Yonex Poly Tour Pro 18G (1.15 mm) [bright yellow]

  • A low powered softer playing poly string that is very, very spin-friendly and helps reduce fatigue

  • Power players will love the control and feel they get from all areas of the court

  • A solid, durable string that is a great choice for aggressive, big hitting players like Nick Kyrgios and Frances Tiafoe

  • Great durability in a slightly softer poly

  • Monofilament core but finished with high polymer polyester

  • Pre-stretched under controlled temperatures for better durability and tension maintenance

  • This thin gauge provides slightly more power and a softer feel with a slight sacrifice of the control and durability offered by thicker gauges


Yonex Poly Tour REV - 17G (1.20 mm) [ORANGE]

  • Shaped profile (for extra bite) along with a unique silicone infusion (to increase string snap-back during impact)

  • Outstanding spin and control allowing for powerful stroke speeds and aggressive shot selection

  • Durable string that delivers lots of control on full swings

  • Above-average comfort for a poly-based monofilament

  • Too underpowered for beginners

  • Feels more muted than the average poly, which might disappoint those who prefer more direct feedback

TOP TIER POLYESTER

(Most expensive string offerings by Racquet Man)


Babolat RPM Blast - 16G (1.30 mm) / 17G 1.25 mm) [BLACK]

  • Octagonal shaped co-polyester with slick surface enabling the main strings to slide, grab the ball and snap back for exceptional spin and pinpoint control

  • Solid on groundstrokes as well as crisp and sharp on volleys

  • String of choice by Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem and Jo Wilfred Tsonga

  • Above average durability and tension maintenance


Babolat RPM Power - 16G (1.30 mm) [BLUE]

  • Recommended for intermediate and advanced players with long, fast strokes

  • Durable monofilament with plenty of comfort for a poly-based string

  • Packs slightly more pop than RPM Blast

  • Great for those who like driving the ball through the court



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