Best Synthetic Gut

EastAngels2014 · 01-13-2013, 04:00 PM

What is the best synthetic gut that is a good price and that still plays well? I am a high school player and cant afford the more expensive stuff.

pvaudio · 01-13-2013, 04:05 PM

Most synthetic guts are more or less the same but with slightly different feels. If you're a HS player working on a budget, Gosen OG Sheep Micro in natural color is going to give you your best bang per dollar.

EastAngels2014 · 01-13-2013, 04:12 PM

ok thank you

slowfox · 01-13-2013, 04:50 PM

I have a soft spot for Prince Original Syn Gut. Different colors play slightly different though...

EastAngels2014 · 01-13-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by slowfox

I have a soft spot for Prince Original Syn Gut. Different colors play slightly different though...

can you explain how?

Steve Huff · 01-13-2013, 05:34 PM

If you're a stringbreaker, Wilson Red Alert is about the most durable synthetic I've tried. It plays well too.

rodrigoamaral · 01-13-2013, 06:01 PM

Pro Supex spiral flex
forten sweet
gosen og micro

Praprad · 01-13-2013, 08:05 PM

how does gosen og micro compare to Prince synthetic gut original or duraflex?

slowfox · 01-13-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EastAngels2014

can you explain how?

PSGO white feels a tad stiffer than the gold which is softer but still sorta crisp. The white's texture is smoother than the gold. As for the other colors, it's been a while since I've used them. I mainly stick with white and gold.

max · 01-14-2013, 06:24 AM

Prince has a good string lineup, I feel. I use their Prince Synthetic Gut Soft. . . which they "discontinued" but which you can find, through TW's sister company, Racquetball Warehouse, now called "Ektelon Powerplay". Same string, it just had to be set aside to make way for new additions to the string lineup.

Powerplay is a softer version of Original Synthetic Gut. Many players have used Original Synthetic Gut as the baseline measure, or standard, for synthetic gut. It's pretty good stuff.

I avoid the Prince synthetic gut with duraflex, since it makes the string feel very stiff, gives a harsh response, etc., but which may be the ticket for stringbreakers who don't want to use kevlar!

When it comes to colors, I like the gold.

Used to be a wild time about 15 years ago, when you could source Gosen OG in about a dozen colors from Macy's Sales. Back then I'd punk out with purple, or blood red or gold OG.

max · 01-14-2013, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Praprad

how does gosen og micro compare to Prince synthetic gut original or duraflex?

I think the original syn gut is a tad softer than og micro and both are noticeably softer than the syn gut dura stuff.

I imagine the og micro holds its tension best.

mikeler · 01-14-2013, 06:39 AM

I always liked Gamma synthetic gut best, non-Wearguard version.

nightfire700 · 01-14-2013, 07:16 AM

Nobody recommending Forten Sweet today? I thought that was one of the most liked syn guts in here. I am waiting for my first set to arrive soon and will know.

EastAngels2014 · 01-14-2013, 07:20 AM

I have some gamma syn gut that i was going to string up after i cut out my current set up.

EastAngels2014 · 01-14-2013, 07:23 AM

Once that is done i will get some og micro

tbuggle · 01-14-2013, 09:27 AM

Gosen OGSM 17 is a winner all the way around.

cheap AND decent/good. can't go wrong, get a reel. natural.

also makes a good cross for your poly hybrid, if you must.

mikeler · 01-14-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tbuggle

Gosen OGSM 17 is a winner all the way around.

cheap AND decent/good. can't go wrong, get a reel. natural.

also makes a good cross for your poly hybrid, if you must.

OGSM 17 plays a good bit stiffer than the Gamma synthetic gut 16. I got a whole 14 games out of OGSM 17!

coolblue123 · 01-14-2013, 10:56 AM

I like sweet 17g. It's as crunchy as a bowl of Capt Crunchies.

Don't know why, but I always like OGSM as a cross (especially to dampen harshness of polys) and sweet for mains. But i like Prince Original Syn Gut 17g as well. String moves like legs in a Square Dance but I like the playability of that string (even though I can get only 5 sets with these strings)

EastAngels2014 · 01-14-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tbuggle

Gosen OGSM 17 is a winner all the way around.

cheap AND decent/good. can't go wrong, get a reel. natural.

also makes a good cross for your poly hybrid, if you must.

I am looking for a cross for a poly hybrid that's why durability is important here.

Lakers4Life · 01-14-2013, 12:37 PM

Tecnifibre Syn Gut costs less than OGSM, and comes in black on the reel.

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EastAngels2014 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Denver Posts: 272	Best Synthetic Gut What is the best synthetic gut that is a good price and that still plays well? I am a high school player and cant afford the more expensive stuff.

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max Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,309	Prince has a good string lineup, I feel. I use their Prince Synthetic Gut Soft. . . which they "discontinued" but which you can find, through TW's sister company, Racquetball Warehouse, now called "Ektelon Powerplay". Same string, it just had to be set aside to make way for new additions to the string lineup. Powerplay is a softer version of Original Synthetic Gut. Many players have used Original Synthetic Gut as the baseline measure, or standard, for synthetic gut. It's pretty good stuff. I avoid the Prince synthetic gut with duraflex, since it makes the string feel very stiff, gives a harsh response, etc., but which may be the ticket for stringbreakers who don't want to use kevlar! When it comes to colors, I like the gold. Used to be a wild time about 15 years ago, when you could source Gosen OG in about a dozen colors from Macy's Sales. Back then I'd punk out with purple, or blood red or gold OG. __________________ Trustworthy - Loyal - Helpful - Friendly - Courteous - Kind - Obedient - Cheerful - Thrifty - Brave - Clean - Reverent

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tbuggle Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 1,882	Gosen OGSM 17 is a winner all the way around. cheap AND decent/good. can't go wrong, get a reel. natural. also makes a good cross for your poly hybrid, if you must. __________________ I got some rackets, and I got a stringer. Last edited by tbuggle : 01-14-2013 at 09:31 AM.

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coolblue123 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 1,531	I like sweet 17g. It's as crunchy as a bowl of Capt Crunchies. Don't know why, but I always like OGSM as a cross (especially to dampen harshness of polys) and sweet for mains. But i like Prince Original Syn Gut 17g as well. String moves like legs in a Square Dance but I like the playability of that string (even though I can get only 5 sets with these strings) __________________ BB NYC Hexy Fiber 17g 53lb.

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Lakers4Life Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laker Land Posts: 3,638	Tecnifibre Syn Gut costs less than OGSM, and comes in black on the reel. __________________ Machines: Gamma 6004 2-point w/ Wise 2086 & Babolat Sensor Dual