Head Fibergel vs Synthetic Gut

[red7flag]

I have been using Head Synthetic Gut 17g with no problems. After saying that I play pretty much a touch game, one customer service rep suggested that I consider Fibergel 17g. He said he really liked the feel of playing with it more. I was wondering if any of you would comment on the difference.
Tony

[Steve Huff]

I would agree that it's at least worth a try. Fibergel is a little softer, probably has a little better touch. In the end, there's really only one way to find out though.

[lawlitssoo1n]

from what i heard head fibergel is very mushy, not so durable, and losses tension quick i had a thread about this before. and i tired head fxp power and i decided to go FULL poly now :D

[tennisfreak15347]

i played with fibergel in the summer. loses tension quick, plays very mushy, and it moves A LOT. I searched up some comments on this string, and I found that a lot of people who used this string ended up installing string savers to stop the excessive movement.

[Valjean]

I have been using Head Synthetic Gut 17g with no problems. After saying that I play pretty much a touch game, one customer service rep suggested that I consider Fibergel 17g. He said he really liked the feel of playing with it more. I was wondering if any of you would comment on the difference.
Tony
Fibergel is a safe, modest step or two away in the Head line from what you are using--which is probably what that fellow had in mind and doesn't have to mean a whole lot, when the standard you are used to is a traditional synthetic gut. This is a comfort string though, which is what others have said; you'd be making an adjustment to get used to the soft feel. If you like the direction Fibergel takes you in, there are others out there you'll like more. Bon appetit!

[red7flag]

Thank you all for your comments. Sounds like I will stay with Synth Gut. I play with it at 58 lbs, which for me gives me a good combination of touch and control.
Tony

[red7flag]

Valjean, Since I have no need to stay in the Head Line, is there a string you would suggest that I will "like more" than the Fibergel? I am a bit ignorant about strings. Thank you.
Tony