I have 3 reels of PP Syn Gut in green, purple and blue. To be the green and purple pretty much plays the same. Not strung up the blue one yet.
I heard the black one plays differently to the other colours so not got that... yet
Best synthetic gut
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I heard the black one plays differently to the other colours so not got that... yet
1HBHfanatic
Legend
I think, just how polys have evolved over the years, so have the synthetic gut strings!!
btw I also recently notised high level players going back to synthetic gut, and it got me taking a second look at them again,,
I currently have my w.ultra.tour and radical racquets strung with synthetic gut strings; to my surprice playing very nicely!!
ive also recently been playing with snapback to cure the string movement of synthetics, and it does help..
I wrote off synthetics a few years back and went to FB polys!!,, but now im having fun going through some racquets with synthetic gut strings again!!??!!
teachingprotx
Legend
ISO speed professional or iso speed control. Pretty much the same string but it’s the best non poly I’ve ever used . It’s in all my sticks
deaner2211
Semi-Pro
I would say Prince Original 17. Great power (for a syn gut) and feel.
brownbearfalling
Hall of Fame
For everyone that voted for Gosen what color do you prefer? I’ve tried natural and white. I have to say I prefer the white for its color and it feels a tad stiffer.
I feel like Head PPS doesn’t have enough votes. It has great elasticity = power and pocketing. Made in Japan.
I feel like Head PPS doesn’t have enough votes. It has great elasticity = power and pocketing. Made in Japan.
Yoneyama
Hall of Fame
Gosen AK Pro CX is hands down the best syn gut out there. I tried so many after hurting my wrist with poly and the AK Pro CX is leaps and bounds better then the rest. Tension maintenance is as good as gut, string snapback as good if not better then most multi's I have tried (besides Tecnifibre HDX Tour).
Rabbit
G.O.A.T.
I haven't noticed any difference. I have used the 17 gauge in all colors. I now use the 18 gauge in natural.
If it's made in Japan, it's likely made by Gosen. Gosen used to also make a lot of Prince strings.
Yoneyama
Hall of Fame
I have tried both and there is no major difference that I could observe. I tried 16 in Black and 17 in Natural and both played virtually identical to me.
brownbearfalling
Hall of Fame
Makes sense. So Gosen materials and manufacturing process but Head proprietary design.
Allcourtguy
Semi-Pro
@1HBHfanatic, which synthetics and in what gauge are you using? Also, what are you doing to improve snapback?
teachingprotx
Legend
Wilson optimus was a bangin good syn string .super soft like a crisp iso speed pro ......or iso Control.....
until it broke
until it broke
1HBHfanatic
Legend
ive been fdropping the cross tension 2-3lbs from the mains
this helps a bit with snapback
also lubricating the strings helps, but not for everyone
tennis347
Hall of Fame
Yes, I use Gosen Micro 16 exclusively and a western grip on my forehand and a OHBH with a grip that's a little extreme past eastern.
Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
Terrible string. Only lasts 3-4 games max before it breaks, often times less than that.
grhcan99
Semi-Pro
Where do you buy their strings?
OldschoolKIaus
Hall of Fame
Ashaway Liberty 16.
Love it as mains in s.gut/poly.
Love it as mains in s.gut/poly.
Rabbit
G.O.A.T.
Try Yahoo, Google, Bing, etc
Dartagnan64
G.O.A.T.
I have to say that Prince Synthetic Gut is still the best bargain out there. Put it in the mains with Velocity crosses and it has that nice crispness on the front end of contact without the harsh ending on the back end of contact that you get with poly. It doesn't last but at it's budget price you can afford to restring more often.
I like Gosen sheep micro but not quite as much as POSGD.
I like Gosen sheep micro but not quite as much as POSGD.
Seriously. Forget syn gut. Head Velocity MLT 17 is a winner. Soft, arm-friendly feel, decent power, but not overwhelming, actually nice spin. Plays like an extra soft poly. Available for $8.95 with free shipping on the Bay. 100% worth a try. You will not be disappointed.
SteveI
Legend
I love the string..and you can buy it right here on TW....
Another vote for Head synthetic pps- comfortable reasonable spin and good control
That is literally the worst string I have ever tried. I strung it at 24kg and played it on clay. Five minutes in, there were gaps in my string bed large enough to fit a tennis ball. 40 Minutes in, my fingers were bleeding from all the adjusting. 120 minutes in, it was snapped. An absolute horror of a string.
n8dawg6
Legend
the synthetic gut of the future
Garro
Rookie
I have been using PSGD (black) lately and am surprised at how much more I'm liking it compared to Prince Original Syn Gut or even the other colors of PSGD.
For some reason I get better feel with it. Prince Original just feels muted and "vague" to me, although I think it is great as a cross string.
For some reason I get better feel with it. Prince Original just feels muted and "vague" to me, although I think it is great as a cross string.
Yoneyama
Hall of Fame
I can second that. The black PSGD feels a lot less powerful and has better control compared to the other colours I have tried, especially the 'white' colour which I have found to be strangely lively.
Garro
Rookie
Agree. I can tell even when stringing it up that the black just doesn't feel the same as the gold.
I had been meaning to try other colors like the green and blue, but since I like the black so much I might not even bother.
