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Tournament Nylon: The least expensive string I offer. Playability and comfort are below average, but durability is good. If you break a lot of strings and are on a budget, this may be for you. 15L gauge, natural color. $15
Gosen Micro 16: Standard single-wrap synthetic; average play and durability. White or natural, 16 gauge only. $18
Hyper: High-performance synthetic gut; an extra high-quality filament runs trough the string, adding power and feel. Available in 18 gauge purple. Above average playability, average durability. $18
MetaSyn:Single-wrap synthetic with a metallic coating for added ball feel; slightly higher elongation for more cushioning. A good choice for hybrids. 16 gauge in natural; 17 gauge dark green. $18
2-Wrap Synthetic Gut: This string has 2 outer wraps for added durability and spin. 15L gauge in red only. $18
Gamma Synthetic Gut: A solid-playing string in a standard setup (solid core with wraps), this is my most popular “durability” string for racquetball. 15L gauge in white. $19
Pre-Stretched Synthetic Gut: This string has been put through a separate stretching process, enabling it to maintain its tension longer than standard synthetics. Available in 15L gauge in white, 16 gauge in white, purple or optic yellow, and 17 gauge in white. Softer feel, above average playability, slightly less durability. Note: add 3-4# tension. $19
Prince Original Synthetic Gut: Still one of the world’s most popular strings after all these years, giving a solid feel and playability for any racquet. 16 gauge in gold or white. $19
Gamma Synthetic Gut w/ Wear Guard: Slightly less forgiving than Gamma’s standard synthetic gut, but more durable with the Wear Guard filaments. 16 or 17 gauge in white. $20
PMS (Polyester Multifilament Synthetic Gut): Polyester multifilament core and nylon outer wraps make this a pillow-soft string. Reduced power over standard synthetics. 16 gauge, natural color. $20
Polyester Hybrid: A good choice for string-breakers: RAB Monoflex
polyester main strings, and Gosen Micro 16 crosses. Very good durability, slightly reduced playability. Available in 16 gauge, gold/natural color. $20
Prince Synthetic Gut w/ Duraflex: Solid feel with added durability. A great all-round string. Popular for tennis and racquetball. Available in 16 or 17 gauge, white or gold color. $20
Wilson Synthetic Gut: Firm-feeling solid core string liked by strong hitters. 16 gauge in natural or white. $20
Alpha Firecable: A funky, twisted multifilament core with an even cooler braided wrap is covered by a twisted polyester wrap, making a string with great power and consistency with a nice, cushioned feel. I love this stuff: a great-playing string at a very attractive price. Not for string-breakers. 16 gauge in gold. $21
RAB Monoflex: Great tension maintenance for polyester. Reduced string movement and good durability, but performance suffers vs. standard synthetics. 16 gauge, gold or green color. $21
Kevlar Hybrid: Ashaway Kevlar main strings and Gosen Micro 16 crosses. Less durability than ProBlend -- but not much -- and less expensive. 16 gauge, gold color. Remember to reduce tension 5-10%. $22
RAB Endura: A great polyester hybrid, using RAB Monoflex polyester mains, and an extra-soft synthetic cross. Most of the durability of a polyester string, with added comfort. 16 gauge, gold color. $23
Alpha Prodigy: Alpha’s new “energy core” is injected with a “secret” resin to increase resilience (more power with less effort and fatigue). The smooth outer wrap has less friction for a little extra life. 16 gauge, natural or red. $24
E-Force Platinum (racquetball only): Specifically made for the demands and tensions of racquetball. Solid core with low-angle nylon 66 wraps for a good combination of power, feel and shock absorption. 16 or 17gauge in white. $25
Prince Lightning XX: Extra playability with improved tension maintenance. Spring-loaded Powerfoils add power and reduce string wear. 16 gauge in clear, pink, yellow, black, red or blue; 17 gauge, clear or pink. $25
Prince TopSpin w/ Duraflex: The original “spin” synthetic, using an outer raised filament to give extra “grab”, and Duraflex fibers for longer life. 15L gauge in gold or white. $25
Wilson Sensation: One of the world’s most popular strings, and one of the most comfortable: multifilament/no center core construction plays very soft with great feel. A good choice for sore arms or stiff frames. 16 or 17gauge in natural. $25
Alpha Comfort Plus: Alpha’s Fiber Fusion Technology resin-treated core provides top-level cushioning and vibration dampening. A braided wrap and pearl finish add a little extra life. This is an excellent choice for sore arms. 16 gauge, natural only $26
Alpha Viper: Top-line solid core string with MXT (Materials x Twisting) technology for improved play. 17 gauge in gold. $26
Gamma Gut 2: Believe it or not, this string is still in use after more than 30 years in production! Gamma-irradiated nylon with a textured outer wrap for a bouncy feel with some “grab” and good power production. 16 gauge in natural only. $26
Prince ProBlend: Ultimate durability, using Kevlar main strings and Prince Duraflex Synthetic Gut crosses. Playability suffers, but it’s the most durable string around. 16 gauge, gold color. Note: reduce tension 10%. $27
Alpha Element:A core of large multifilament fibers a great power/control combination with improved tension maintenance. 16 gauge in white. $28
Topspin Cyber Blue: A new-generation co-polymer string with good tension maintenance and a solid, controlled feel. 16 or 17 gauge in light blue. $28
Alpha Sphere: A unique rectangular outer wrap reduces the space between the high-energy multifilaments in the core, producing power with improved durability. 16 gauge, natural only. $29
Ashaway Dynamite: A wonderful playability string, with ZYEX center core surrounded by a microfiber wear layer for added durability. Excellent power, feel and ball pocketing, but it feels a little stiff. Recommended to reduce tension 10-20%. 16 gauge in lavender, 17 gauge in gray. $29
Gamma TNT2: One of the best all-round strings available for tennis or racquetball, combining high-quality synthetic core and wraps with Gamma’s TNT2 processing for added comfort and feel. A good choice for stiff frames. 16 or 17 gauge, natural. $29
Head IntelliTour: A good “feel” hybrid, using Head’s RIP polyolefin ribbon technology to make a string set with a nice, soft feel. Good tennis elbow string. Gold color, 16 gauge RIP Tour mains/17 gauge RIP Feel crosses. $29
Ashaway Composite: You may never use Kevlar again after you try this string. A great, 3-way combination of fibers produces high durability and notch resistance along with excellent tension maintenance and better feel than Kevlar hybrids. A wonderful choice for chronic string breakers. XT Pro: 16 gauge; XL Pro: 15 gauge. Both in beige color only. $30
Babolat Addiction: A nice multifilament design, Addiction has good power and a soft feel thanks to its mix of polyamide fibers and polyurethane. Durability is enhanced with Polytetrafluorethylene, a low friction material included to reduce string notching. 16 gauge in natural. $30
Tecnifibre Multifeel: High-tech solid core string with all the nice Tecnifibre qualities: soft feel, good power and easy on the arm. 16 or 17 gauge natural $30
Prince Poly EXP: Top-line co-poly string from Prince, with good playability and a solid feel. More forgiving than most polys due to its multifilament design. 17 gauge in optic yellow. $30
Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour: A top-line co-poly string, used by many Babolat tour pros. Solid feel along with a spin-generating hexagonal shape. 16 gauge, yellow color. $31
Head Sonic Pro:A very nice co-polymer string, combining good control and reduced string movement with a nice, soft (for poly) feel. The first poly I’ve tried that rivals Luxilon. 17 gauge in orange or white. $31
Tecnifibre Promix: A unique mix: multifilament polyester! Excellent poly durability with multifilament softness and the added comfort of polyurethane impregnation. Try this if you like polyester’s strength but your arm is tender. 16 gauge, natural color. $31
Alpha Sensorfibre (by RAB): Small-sized multifilament core, bonded thermally and chemically, then saturated with polyurethane, and finally twisted and cured to produce an exact string memory. A good string for high-power level frames. If you want a string to “read” your shots, this is it! 15L or 16 gauge, natural. $31
Luxilon Alu Power: Used by numerous ATP/WTA Tour players, this is the ultimate in performance. Minimal string movement; aluminum oxide coating provides excellent durability. Not the most forgiving, but this could be the best advanced player’s string. Available in 16L gauge in gray or ice blue. $32
Luxilon Alu Power Rough:Similar playability to Alu Power (a little stiffer) with the added benefit of a textured surface for a “grabby” feel. 16L gauge in gray. $32
Luxilon TiMo: Luxilon uses titanium and molybdenum to produce this string with a softer feel and better tension maintenance than Alu Power. Used by many WTA Tour players. 17 or 18 gauge, silver color. $32
Tecnifibre 505 HPR (racquetball only): 1540-multifilament core injected with polyurethane for superior feel and shock absorption, then treated with Biphase processing for greater durability. A top-line string for racquetball. 17 gauge, natural. $33
Tecnifibre NRG2: Soft feel with excellent power and tension maintenance, NRG2 is one of the best top-line multifilament synthetics. Good for sore arms and stiff frames, but plays well for every player and frame type. 16 or 17 gauge, natural color. $33
Gamma Live Wire XP: The famous Live Wire playability with a more solid feel and better tension maintenance, thanks to the addition of Zyex fibers. Not as forgiving as regular Live Wire, but it’s the best firm-feeling top-line synthetic. 16 or 17 gauge, natural color. $34
Tecnifibre TGV: Tecnifibre’s newest string, with extra polyurethane for an even softer feel. If your arm is sore, this may just be the best synthetic string choice there is! 16 gauge, natural. $34
Tecnifibre X-One Biphase: Exclusive Elastyl fibers and Fiber H2C combine to increase power by 12% over standard polyurethane-based strings, and provide better tension maintenance. 16 or 17 gauge, natural color. $35
Wilson NXT: Gut-like feel with better durability, NXT is a great choice for sore elbows and stiff frames. Excellent playability, below average durability. 16 or 17 gauge, natural color. $35
Wilson NXT Max: The most durable NXT made: a copolymer micro core is surrounded by polyurethane impregnated filaments, and covered by 3 abrasion shields. Still very good playability, but durability is much better than standard NXT. 15L or 16 gauge, natural color. $36
Luxilon M2 Plus: The need for hybrids may be over when you try Luxilon’s softest string ever. No need to lower tension for forgiveness, and power production is much better than other poly-based strings. 16 gauge in green. $37
Wilson NXT Tour: The best playability in the NXT line (and that’s saying something!). The highest quality crystalline Xycro microfibers with a twisted center filament and maximum polyurethane impregnation provide maximum power, excellent shock absorption and expand the sweet spot by 20%. 17 gauge, natural color. $37
Bow Brand Professional Natural Gut:Excellent natural gut playability at a (slightly) lower price. Bow Brand is one of the oldest gut names in the business, delivering excellent quality. 16 gauge, natural color. Limited quantities. $48
Bow Brand Championship Natural Gut: An improved string over Professional, offering better feel and power. 16L gauge, natural color. Limited quantities. $50
Babolat Tonic + Natural Gut: Excellent natural gut playability at a lower price. Tonic + has the same VS Gut quality, but its gauge is somewhat inconsistent. 15L gauge is quite durable even if some spots are “thinned out” a little. 15L gauge, natural. $51
Babolat VS Natural Gut: Excellent Babolat play and quality, and still used by top pros. 15L, 16 or 17 gauge, natural color. $62
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