Best string I have found. I play an elbow friendly racquet (Wilson BLX 3) with a Gamma Shockbuster 2 dampner. Virtually no vibration, and I can play 3 hours a day 7 days a week without problems. But any of the "soft" multifilament like Sensation would last at most 10 days. This string lasts me up to 2 months, and still feels great in terms of comfort and play. I buy half a dozen sets at a time, and get a discount when I do. Very happy with this string and a healthy elbow.
Produces spin well, but loses tension too quickly
This is a great string. It looses tension quick so I would account for that in the stringing unless you are going hybrid or per-streching them
About 15 years ago I tried many topspin strings and settled on Prince topspin. Then I discovered the Duraflex (PTD) version and it lasts twice as long -it's very forgiving and generates power when you have to. The string gives me good bite on the ball and gets it over the net but in the court. I've tried other hot-shot strings that the 'pros play with' that gave me more power but no control and also can't stand the metallic titanium feel - the guys who recommended those 'power' strings all have shoulder problems!. So back to PTD and all's well. Just ordered a dozen packs for the year.
I've been using this string for about two years and love it. I install it in a stiff frame at 45 LBS which gives a soft feel and great power. Furthermore, this setup gives great touch.
Researching a bunch of strings and differences - went with this based on reviews and price - and I couldn't be happier! Will definitely restring with this when the time comes. Strung the Duraflex on 2- Prince Tour Pro 98's and we are very happy.
Very crisp feel and unrivalled amount of spin. I always put these in the mains. They will saw through any main as a cross very quickly. I don't string it any higher than 55 pounds to avoid tennis elbow.
If you are like me, you break strings ever 4-5 sessions of tennis. You are a heavy hitter, with huge top spin. But you also prefer your strings to have good feedback. I have tried many strings in the past few months, and came across this one on some forums. Decided to give it a try. Believe me, it gives you massive spin, good feedback for a hybrid with kevlar on it. Best of all, Im still using this and its been 2 weeks, and the strings haven't even moved. I used to think RPM blast was good at holding tensions, but this is amazing.
I really like this string and have ordered it again. It has allowed me to create much more spin on my strokes and also seems to grip the ball longer, allowing more control. My only critique is that it seems to dirty and wear quicker than normal string due to its twisted filament design. Once one thin filament breaks, the rest are soon to follow. From talking to others, this seems to be a common issue with hybrid strings. Given that, I will continue to buy this.
Good strings for durability and comfort.
with this string you can feel the power of a shot and do not loose the touch for drop shots or slicing. also when loosens it breaks fast . definitely will recommend
This hybrid string combination is used by many top professional players who demand the best of all worlds of power, control, and durability! I prefer to use the gut on the mains, and this offers significant insurance for the health of all your joints associated with hitting a tennis ball. The durability is excellent as they last me 3-6 months despite playing four times per week on clay and hard courts. Midwest Sports maintains abundant inventory and the shipping is most reliable.
I have so much more power with this string but didn't lose any of the touch for drop shots or slicing. Will be using this exclusively from now on
I bought Ashaway Kevlar 360 ft Reel Tennis String Size: 16g. Excellent string to combine with multifilament like NXT.
decent string for the $. easy on the arm. good durability.
This string has given me good control and spin. I use combined with Luxilon for power with good results. Great value for the price!
This is my go to string. It balances between spin and durability.
Prince Syn Gut 17G is a great buy. I hit flat with a head light racket and this string feels soft and provides great control when strung at 58 lbs. I wouldn't say that the playing properties last as long as other more expensive strings or that it provides maximum power but you can't beat the price and it will relieve some of the stress on your arm produced by stiffer strings.
Great feel and control with good power. Holds tension well. I hit with a dense string pattern Head Prestige Mid. My practice partner hits with a more open pattern and more spin with his Pure Drive but he also likes the string a lot.
I love these strings especially combining them with a poly it lasts long and plays great!
It looks cool. It works good. The package it came in looks cooler then the one on the picture.
I use this string a lot when stringing rackets in our retirement community. It is my string of choice and plays very well for senior tennis players. The quality and price of this string is great.
Provided longer play time than expected. Good grip on ball provided better control of shots
Love the price for a quality string that lasts a while.
Prince Syn Gut with Duraflex is the best synthetic gut available. I have strung many racquets with different types of synthetic and this one definitely lasts the longest and is the perfect combination with a polyester string. I use it for all levels, from beginners who string their whole racquet with this, to highly competitive players who use a hybrid.
This string is a bargain for the price. It won't generate the spin of a poly but it plays quite well and has good durability. It also makes a nice choice for hybrid set-ups.
Solid all around string. Not hard on your arm like a poly and much more durable than the multifilaments.
I have been loyally using the PSGD since long ago. I absolutely love the feel of the strings. One thing though, is that they don't last as long as I thought they would. However, for the cheap price, you can't beat it.
Good string for the price. Soft feel.
Awesome strings.
I love these strings. Used them for years.
I like it because it is cheap and has some good feel.
Good durable string that works well as a cross string when paired with a firmer (RPM, Crossfire, etc.) main string.
Used this as a median or middle-of-the-road string to see what characteristics players want on their rackets, e.g. Firmer, softer, durability, etc.
Although this string is very stretchy, it is very powerful, long lasting, and easy on the arm. I string it at 45 lbs, ala John McEnroe.
Put this string in a few friends racquets as well as my own. Everyone loved the control.
I've used this string exclusively for about 4 years now. I like the balance between the softness of the gut and durability of the synthetic. I string the gut on the mains and the synthetic on the crosses to further decrease vibration and increase power. Try decreasing the tension on the gut 2-3 points lower than your synthetic to keep a better balance longer.
Love this string. Been playing Prince Syn Gut 17 for over a year now but just switched to the Lightening XX. Same great feel with a bit more pop. And I love supporting the breast cancer foundation with the fun pink color.
I tried various types of strings since I started to play tennis. I had tried the super expensive and the relatively inexpensive strings. The Prince Syn Gut is by far the best strings. I mixed this string with the Tecnifibre strings to get the power and touch combo that many intermediate players like. For $5, y ou can't go wrong with this.
Love it, never had an elbow problem ever since I use this string. Very good control and comfort!
Prince Synthetic Gut Duraflex is a great all around string. It's a tried and true classic and every stringer should always have a reel in stock. Works great in a hybrid or in a full bed.
While a bit pricey, I love the feel the natural gut gives and the control and spin provided by this hybrid...I'm a placement type player, prefer net action, not a baseline player, playing three times a week.
I string a lot of rackets for folks in my area. This is the most requested string even with all of the new string types available. It is very easy for the stringer and very durable and predictable for the player.
I'm pleasantly surprised with these strings. I strung them a little looser than usual for me and gained a little power and spin.
I am on the court 4+ times a week, and these 17 gauge strings have relieved my tennis elbow. I am on my fourth set, and they last about 2 - 3 months.
These strings lasted surprisingly long. I got about four or five months playing on average once a week for an hour or so each time. I hit with a lot of spin and they held up nicely. They started to fray pretty early but held on for quite awhile. The feedback is decent and they aren't too stiff for a player's string. I would get them again.
I bought these strings because of a good word from a friend of mine. They are very easy on the arm. I use the Prince O3 White racket and have a medium swing speed. With these strings, I serve effortlessly and when volleying, I have total control. The only thing that would make these strings better is if they lasted longer. I've had them for 2 weeks and play constantly and they're almost done. But, overall, I would certainly recommend these to any player.
I bought these strings because of a good word from a friend of mine. They are very easy on the arm. I use the Prince O3 White racket and have a medium swing speed. With these strings, I serve effortlessly and when volleying, I have total control. The only thing that would make these strings better is if they lasted longer. I've had them for 2 weeks and play constantly and they're almost done. But, overall, I would certainly recommend these to any player.
I tried this string in an attempt to find a string that was both arm friendly AND durable. I use a Wilson Juice 100 strung at 50#. This hybrid had wonderful feel but unfortunately only lasted about 5 hrs of singles play. That makes it too expensive for me to use. I am now trying Luxilon 4G. Report will follow.
Give me a little more power but keeps my control and spin