What strings do tennis pros use?

Polyester strings are the string type that most pros are using on the ATP and WTA tour.

What gauge string do tennis pros use?

16L/1.28mm: Medium gauge found in Luxilon strings; best for competitive players looking for a blend of power and control.

What is the most popular tennis string on tour?

Luxilon Alu Power, in its many variations, is still one of the most popular strings on the ATP tour and for a good reason. The level of control and feel that Alu Power provides is hard to beat.

What is Federer's string?

Regardless of tensions, Federer's racquets are always strung with 1.30mm Wilson (Babolat) Natural Gut in the mains and 1.25mm Luxilon ALU Rough in the cross strings.

What grip size does Nadal use?

Nadal uses an L2 grip size, and although he adds an overgrip to his racquet, this is still relatively small for a guy who stands at 6ft tall.

What string does Stan Wawrinka?

Wawrinka's String

The Swiss superstar uses Babolat RPM Blast at 61 pounds in the main strings and 57 pounds in the cross strings. This co-polyester string coupled with the high tension helps him to control his powerful game and send the ball kicking down inside the baseline rather than the other side.

What strings does Barty use?

As you can see on the Tennis Warehouse player page, Ash Barty endorses the HEAD Gravity MP. But what she is actually using is a HEAD Gravity Pro pro stock mold with a 16×19 string pattern for more spin. It's somewhat similar to the HEAD Speed MP she used in the past.

What is the softest tennis string?

Generally, natural gut and nylon (multifilament) strings are the best for tennis elbow because they are the softest, most comfortable, and won't transmit as much shock as synthetic gut and polyester strings.

How long does Hyper G last?

Hyper-G posted very impressive scores for tension maintenance in our Tennis Warehouse University String Lab. This bodes well for big hitters who want a poly that doesn't “ bag out ” and lose its magic after a couple sessions. Both testers found this string to last about three weeks before needing to re-string.

Which tecnifibre string is best?

Best power string: Tecnifibre X-One Biphase

Although Babolat Touch VS has more raw power than any string in this guide, Tecnifibre X-One Biphase definitely tops the power list for a great many players.

Should I use 16 or 17 gauge tennis string?

The thinner the string, the better it will play-you'll get more "feel" and control because the string bites into the ball. The downside: Thin strings break more quickly. Your best bet is to start with a 17-gauge string; if it snaps in 10 hours or less, go to a 16-gauge.

Which is thicker 16 or 17 gauge tennis strings?

Essentially, tennis string gauge means the thickness of the string. The higher the gauge number, the thinner the string, so 17 gauge string is thinner than 16 gauge. There are also half-gauges between the main ones, denoted by the letter L.

What is Copoly string?

This string combines a softening chemical composition with a polyester monofilament fiber to increase power, spin and bite on the ball. Players that traditionally use Tour Bite, will get a better feeling with this softer version since it lowers the stiffness of the string bed and doesn't lose control.

What string is closest to natural gut?

Multifilament strings are the closest strings to Natural Gut, and are also the next most expensive strings.

Are synthetic gut strings good?

Synthetic Gut Sets. As one of the best value strings of all time, this synthetic gut delivers outstanding all-around playability. Try this thick 15L gauge for extra durability. As one of the best value strings of all time, this synthetic gut delivers outstanding all-around playability.

Does Nadal use natural gut?

He uses Natural Gut on his mains and Luxilon Alu Power Rough on his crosses. His target tension is 26 / 24.5kg (57 / 54 lbs) with pre-stretched strings.

How tight does Nadal string his racket?

Nadal's tension is, according to Prokes, usually at about 55 pounds for all his strings. Djokovic's string tension is the tightest of the top three, generally 59.5 to 61.7 pounds, and he is also the only one to use an 18-20 string pattern (18 mains, 20 crosses). Nadal and Federer both use more open, 16-19 patterns.

What is Nadal racket?

The racquet that has evolved with him during his time with Babolat is the Pure Aero, which is a striking fluorescent yellow.

When did Wawrinka switch to Yonex?

Wawrinka made the switch from Head to Yonex in 2011 and since then has been using the Yonex VCORE 95D (a model from 2011), customized to his preference.

What is Federer grip size?

Roger Federer uses a 4 3/8-inch grip size. This may seem small. However, the smaller grip size gives Federer the ability to get more wrist snap on his serves. Many other top players also like to downsize on the grip including Nadal who uses a 4 ¼ grip.

How heavy is Djokovic's racquet?

Novak's racquet weighs 353grams which gives excellent stability for Novak to take up the ball early. For Novak to redirect the ball on a horizontal trajectory, the Head PT113B offers a denser string bed and a high swing weight for this purpose.

How much does Nadal's racket cost?

Nadal: Rafael Nadal uses the Babolat Pure Aero racquet to power his way through tournaments. Off the shelf, this racquet costs $230.

What string do most pros use?

Polyester. What is this? Polyester strings are the string type that most pros are using on the ATP and WTA tour.

Which tennis string is most durable?

Kevlar - The most durable string available. Kevlar is very stiff and strings up very tight. Therefore, it is usually combined with nylon to reduce the string bed stiffness (Kevlar main strings, nylon cross strings). Still, Kevlar hybrids are the least powerful and least comfortable strings currently available.