Gosen Proform Tuff 15L. A basic nylon string for the economy minded player

$14

Leoina 66. Who says time doesn't stand still? This one has been around forever and still works. This is a very basic 15 ga nylon. Inexpensive, durable, with okay performance. Slightly textured.

$16

WILSON ENDURO GOLD 16 is a polyester string for the economy minded player. Low price and high durability make this an excellent choice for the chronic string breaker on a budget. Can be hybridized too.

$16

Babolat Super Fine Play. Softer and more elastic than most of the comparably priced synthetics. Being discontinued by Babolat but a few sets of 17 ga still in stock.

$17

Gamma Synthetic Gut. I am stocking this string in both 15L and 16 gauges. Gamma strings tend to be on the elastic side and this is no exception

$17

Head Synthetic Gut PPS 16. Very similar to Prince Synthetic Gut in design, a basic center core construction with a wear resistant layer for added durability. Crisp playability. In White or Gold.

$17

Toa Gold. Most folks are unfamilar with the name, but TOA is one of the largest manufacturers of synthetic strings in the world, if not THE largest, and they make strings for most of the name brands that you do know. Toa Gold is a really nice inexpensive synthetic gut and is available in both 15L and 16 gauges.

$17

Wilson Extreme Synthetic Gut. Wilson's synthetic gut is not as stiff as Prince's which some folks feel has a tendency to play a little on the harsh side especially in racquets with smaller heads. Available in clear in both 16 and 17 ga. Also in black in 16 ga.

$17

Ashaway Superkill II is a 16 ga all purpose racquetball string.

$18

Babolat Conquest was previously known as VS Synthetic Gut. Similar in construction to other synthetic guts except that it has an unusual coating that allows the strings to move independently a bit more. In general a very smooth performer and available in both 16 and 17 gauge.

$18

Still the best selling string in the world. Prince Synthetic Gut in my opinion is the stiffest of the synthetic guts and not vastly different from Wilson's, Gamma's or Head's or anybody else's synthetic gut for that matter. Good playability, good durability, good price and in an array of colors. The vanilla of tennis strings.

$18

Prince Lightning XX 16. Hey! This stuff is pretty! It has shiny spirals in it! Prince calls them Powerfoils and the even better news is they actually work! This string has some real pop! In clear, hot pink, blue and yellow.

$19

Prince Topspin. The original 15L version with one enlarged outer filament to add texture. A basic nylon string with a dedicated following.

$19

Prince Topspin Plus 16 is similar to the original Topspin but is thinner in gauge and has two enlarged outer filaments for texture instead of just one.

$19

Dunlop Dura Ace 17. Nice combination of feel and durability in an inexpensive package. For squash only!

$20

Forten Sweet Aramid used to be called Sweet Kevlar. This is a hybrid set for chronic string breakers. Nice and dead. Available in both 16L and 15L. Basically the same as Prince's Pro Blend, just a lot less expensive. Not a good choice for anyone with a sore elbow.

$20

Forten Thin Blend. This is a very thin version of a Kevlar hybrid. The main strings are 18 ga Kevlar composite and the crosses are 17 ga synthetic gut. For big hitters who are hooked on that dead Kevlar feel but are willing to sacrifice some durability for some added playability.

$20

Gamma Power Play 18 is an ultra thin composite of Kevlar, Zyex, and Nylon. When I played with the Wilson Hammer 2.7 95, a racquet with a dense string pattern and just a little too much power, this string helped me regain control of my shots. Pretty durable for an 18 ga too.

$20

Kirschbaum Super Smash Honey. One of the first in what has become a veritable sea of polyester strings from Europe. This one is German made and best selling point (besides price) is the large array of gauges. I am carrying 1.20mm, 1.25mm, 1.275mm and 1.30mm which are roughly 18 ga, 17ga, 16L and 16 ga respectively. Very durable and dead and recommended for string breakers.

$20

Yonex BG-65 is probably the best selling badminton string in the world. Modestly priced all purpose string. String is 0.70mm. Available in white only.

$20

Ashaway Dynamite WB is a Zyex string from the only US manufacturer of racquet string. Zyex is known for its liveliness and excellent tension maintenance. Good choice for someone looking for a springier string bed.. This 16 ga string comes in a light purple color. The 17 ga version is silver in color.

$22

Ashaway SuperNick XL Pro is a textured 17 ga string specifically designed for use in squash racquets. Multifilament core with a double braided jacket for durability. Color: Deep Blue

$22

Head FXP 16. A recent addition to Head's Control String line. It's got it's roots in the synthetic gut world but there's polyester in there too, just enough so you'd know it.

$22

Head RIP Control. An unusually durable multifilament with excellent control. Somewhat dead. I usually like to have string breakers try this one first before we start into the polyesters. Available in 16 gauge.

$22

MSV Focus Hex is a recent arrival from Germany. As the name implies, the string is hex shaped for added spin potential. Excellent tension maintenance for a poly string and not bad in the comfort dept either. Available in 1.10, 1.18 and 1.23mm.

$22

Babolat Pro Hurricane. A polyester string that has become quite popular on the pro tour. An excellent choice for hard hitters and chronic string breakers. It is frequently hybridized (paired with a softer cross string) for added comfort. I am stocking this in 17 and 18 ga.

$23

Forten Aramid Gear. This is a Kevlar hybrid with textured main strings to enhance spin. The mains have a core of Kevlar surrounded by a nylon jacket that is cross sectionally shaped like a gear. The crosses are synthetic gut. For big hitters looking for added spin

$23

Same as Super Smash Honey except with added texture. So far, only in 1.25mm (17ga).

$23

Weiss Cannon Matchpower 1.25 is the softest co-poly I have tested to date. An excellent choice for those seeking the durability and control of polyester in a more comfortable package. In orange or cream color.

$23

Gamma TNT has become the mainstay of the Gamma line. A very smooth playing synthetic. The 17 gauge version is a particularly nice performer. Durability is fairly average.

$24

Signum Pro Poly Plasma 1.18 and 1.23 Signum Pro has garnered quite a following in Europe but is only recently making a splash here in the States. Poly Plasma is a bright orange co-poly that has better than average tension maintenance for a poly based string and plays a bit softer than Luxilon.

$24

Weiss Cannon Scorpion 1.22. German co-polyester. The liveliest poly I've playtested. A good choice for juniors who are breaking strings and for players looking for a poly or poly hybrid for a smaller frame with a denser string pattern.

$24

Wilson Sensation. I nursed by arm back from a pretty bad case of tennis elbow with this string. Reasonably soft multifilament string at a good price. Available in both 16 and 17 gauges. Not a bad choice for a cross string in polyester hybrids either.

$24