Which Poly Polar is softer, gauge 16 or 17?

[Ripper]

Specifically with this string, which is softer, the thicker or the thinner version? If I had to guess, I'd say that the thicker one is softer and retains tension better, too.

 

[thetenniskid07]

Specifically with this string, which is softer, the thicker or the thinner version? If I had to guess, I'd say that the thicker one is softer and retains tension better, too.

Thinner

 

[steve s]

17g. Why play with the 16g.

 

[Ripper]

Why play with the 16g.

Because it retains tension better and it's softer.