String Types
POLYESTER (RPM Blast, Luxilon Big Banger)
Originally associated with durability for frequent string breakers, now improved technology has increased playability with spin and feel.
SOLID CORE WITH SINGLE WRAP (Gamma Advantage, Prince Synthetic Gut D/Flex)
This is the most commonly used construction. The solid core gives durability and reduces tension loss whilst the outer wrap protects the core and improves playability.
SOLID CORE WITH MULTI WRAP
The extra wrap gives a 'softer' feel and better playability although the thinner core decreases durability.
MULTICORE WITH MULTI WRAP (Ashaway Zymax, Yonex Nanogy)
The multifilament core increases elasticity with resulting improved playability. The outer wrap protects the core.
MULTIFILAMENT (Technifibre Multifeel, Wilson Sensation)
Very similar in construction to natural gut; coreless string is made up of multifibres then coasted for protection. It has excellent playability but tends to lose tension more quickly than strings with a central core. We suggest a 10% increase in tension or pre-stretching.
COMPOSITES
This combination of nylon and Aramid fibres (Kevlar, etc.) increases durability whilst not impairing playability.
HYBRIDS (EG - Luxilon Alu Power/Wilson Sensation)
The construction of a very durable main string (Polyester, etc.) and more elastic cross string (synthetic gut/multifilament) is ideal for the frequent string breaker. Many players now choose to make up their own hybrids. There are endless combinations of strings to suit your game.
TEXTURED (Prince Topspin)
Contains solid or multifilament core with single wratp and with added outer wrap or wraps giving the string texture for grip
NATURAL GUT (Babolat VS Touch)
The ultimate in playability and still favoured by some of the world's leading tennis players. Either beef or sheep gut is used to make a string with excellent power and feel. The price means it has a restricted market.
KEVLAR / ARAMID FIBRE
The ultimate in durability. Kevlar belongs to the family of aramids. Kevlar is the strongest and toughest string on the market.