Econogut 101: How and What?

[tennisinoc]

Originally Posted by wrxtotoro

They have two type of Gut: Premium and Supra. The Premium mentioned the inconsistency while the Supra basically say it's a great gut.

Exactly, I am referring and using the Supra not the Premium.

Originally Posted by mikeler

Just dig a little and you'll find my exact words.

I am referring and using the Supra not the Premium.

Originally Posted by Say Chi Sin Lo

If you can't make the connection from "inconsistency gauging and etc." to "not as good as brand name gut", you don't know enough about gut to playing with them in the first place.

I am referring and using the Supra not the Premium.

Originally Posted by Ramon

It's called advertising and marketing. It's not unethical. I think all of us expect that. $22 for high quality sheep gut? C'mon, we all know better than that!

When did I say anything about unethical? I am just requesting that I get a 17g string and not a 16g/15g. Especially if there is already a 16g option.
I have already a few people comment on how thick the string is.

[alidisperanza]

Originally Posted by TenFanLA

Alid, obviously stringing Econogut is more time consuming and difficult. But once in the racket, can most non-ATP players tell enough of a difference between a VS/Wilson/Prince type of top level gut and Econogut like MPNG/Titan where it affects their play? Or is the difference negligible?

Hmm, that's a good question. My answer would be Yes. If strung side by side, there's a marked difference in the way they play. I think the most noticeable difference is the elasticity and pop that each of the strings produce. If I had to venture a guess, I would say that it's the different coatings used for the strings.

Having said that, 15.00 Econogut still plays better than the most expensive multifilament (In my opinion).

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by alidisperanza

Hmm, that's a good question. My answer would be Yes. If strung side by side, there's a marked difference in the way they play. I think the most noticeable difference is the elasticity and pop that each of the strings produce. If I had to venture a guess, I would say that it's the different coatings used for the strings.

Having said that, 15.00 Econogut still plays better than the most expensive multifilament (In my opinion).

I agree.

Wilson K-Gut, a one time premium multi plays nowhere near econogut.

The next question people should ask themselves is, especially those who are skilled and patient enough to string their own econogut, is the extra $20-$30 worth it?

[AC Tennis]

One difference between the top level gut and the econogut is the tension at which it can be strung. top level gut will let you sting it at 60lbs and a bit above. Econoguts will usually recommend not stringing above 55lbs.

On a side note, I agree with everyone that Ray at Mamba is excellent on customer service. I got two sets of the Mamba Premium gut. One I strung up with no problem and is still playing great. The other snapped while stringing and Ray said he will replace it no problem. I couldn't ask for more.

[alidisperanza]

Updated the Crosses section.

[sequoia]

Hi ,

Wondering if any one knows where to buy Goucho Strings the Silk looks very interesting .. wondering what durability is like ...

Seems like their contact info on their web site is gone.. guess that tells you something....

Thanks

Larry

[alidisperanza]

Larry,

I haven't purchased from Gaucho in quite a while since I've sourced VS for pretty cheap. I also haven't played gut in a while since I've been popping more frequently.

Sorry I couldn't be of more service. Check out Mamba Tennis . com. Their gut was pretty solid last I played it, I could only hope that it's improved it since I've played it.