Reviews for Gamma Live Wire 17G Natural Tennis String
December 07, 2019
Great Main
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I've been stringing for other people for a few years now and I've always been a big fan of Gamma strings. I have a couple of ladies at my club that I string for and they wanted to try something different than they were using. They had never played with a hybrid before so I strung Live Wire in the mains and softer poly in the crosses. They both loved the combination, raving to other players about the control, feel, and power they were getting. I am going to string one of my rackets the same way and try it myself

Art S.
May 12, 2016
Great Playability - Excellent Value!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I got a set of Gamma Syn. Gut 16g with the X-ST stringer I bought from Midwest Sports. Truth be told, it sat in a drawer for months until I decided to string it in a 14 yr. old Pure Control Team I keep at my in-laws. It sat over there for a year after I strung it before I took it out during a visit. I have to say I was more than pleasantly surprised at its feel and playability; so much so that I brought the racquet back home with me to use more b/c I liked the feel so much. ~50 hrs. of court time later and it's still going strong . For the price, this is a great all around synthetic. Highly recommended if you're looking for a no-nonsense string. This is a great playing string and a tremendous value at this price.

PJL
March 12, 2016
Strings

Was having trouble keeping strings in racquet. A friend put me on to these about five years ago. He too, played with a wide body racquet, and the durability of these are great. I have since changed racquets (about one year ago), no longer a wide body, and use these in the new one. Love the feel these strings give for drops, spins, overheads, just all shots. The durability is the best for me.

Larry Kirk
December 18, 2015
One of the Best Control Strings
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent feel and control, along with comfort and good spin effect for Spin configured racquets. Used in Hybrid configuration with poly on the mains.

LarryM
July 26, 2015
Good string
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

Good string. Add good spin. But not as durable as I had hoped.

aron
July 21, 2015
Excellent feel
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is probably the best synthetic string money can buy. The 17 version feels just like a natural gut. Keeps tension well. Lasts fairly long with denser string patterns; breaks rather quickly with very open string patters. I tried at least 2 dozen different strings. But since I tried this I'm fully committed to the Gamma Professional 17.

Emanuel
July 06, 2015
Gamma Synthetic Gut 17G
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

I use this as cross string for my wilson blade racquet. It softens the contacts as full poly was hurting my arm.

James
June 21, 2015
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Good all around playability.

russell Smith
May 30, 2015
Fantastic string
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This string is great. It is lively yet easy on the arm. I particularly like its feel and feedback. It is not harsh like a mono-filament, and it also provides a great combination of power and control. I string it at 52 lbs, which is the lower range of the recommended tension for my racquet.

Len
April 04, 2015
Gamma Live Wire Pro Spin Strings
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Really great strings, do all they promise. Great feel, touch and control with good power. They absolutely bite the ball, and stop hard serves like a catcher's mitt -- return them like a curve ball. We've all seen how pros sometimes hit a ball wide by a foot or more that curls back into court, these strings have that kind of controlled spin. Will put on all my racquets eventually.

PB
January 27, 2015
durability and extra spin
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

With the price of this string, you will be amaze on what it can do if you want extra spin with your shots. Lower the tension to get that extra kick.

Nonnie Sibal
January 18, 2015
gamma string
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

I love the feel of this string but I wish it lasted longer

Den
January 08, 2015
Great Feel
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

Great feel, Good spin, not for a frequent string breaker. I am a 57 year old 3.5 -4 level doubles player playing 4 times per week. I tried poly for one match and took it out right after, it was to hard on my arm and no feel. Gamma syn gut has the right balance of feel and spin and it is easy on my arm. I would recommend giving it a try if you do not like polyester and are not a frequent string breaker.

Jmac
December 26, 2014
Consistent as always
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I have now used these strings for about 10+ years. Love them for the level of control and forgiveness to tennis elbow issues. It usually last me about 6 months of play.

QrkyMerlot
December 09, 2014
Excellent Playability and Feel
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

My wife has played this string for a decade. After an arm injury I decided to go away from the polyester hybrid I've been using for years. To my surprise I still find plenty of spin with these strings and overall my control and feel are much improved. I honestly like these strings better than the polys... there is a bit less spin than those offer, but the feel, control, depth and overall touch are all better... In the end this string is pretty hard to beat.

Grant
September 15, 2014
Great string for the price
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This string has the feel of much more expensive string. I used to be a chronic string breaker and could not use a 17 gauge string. However, with this string I use 17 gauge and get the spin and feel I like but the string lasts much longer than other strings I have used.

Len
September 13, 2014
recommended
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

These were the strings that were recommended for my new racquet. They are fine, I must admit that I can't really tell much difference between various strings.

Carol
June 08, 2014
Good for the money.
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

Good for the money and good feel.

Malenurse16
April 03, 2014
Best Gamma String
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is the best overall string from GAMMA for the price. Good spin control; great life.

Kenneth
December 18, 2013
Great
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Bought it for a Christmas gift and love it

Charlie Smith
September 20, 2013
Good product
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

I'm a 4.0 player and use a Dunlop Aerogel 4G. I strung this at 57 lbs in the mains with TNT on the crosses and it's got a nice combination of spin, power, and control. The mains tend to move around quite a bit after the first couple hrs but other than that, it's good.

Fred
June 26, 2013
Broken String
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars

First, I think the strings played well for me, not a hard hitter ay 71 yo. BUT, the string Broke after 12 hours of play ! Sorry, that is an awful short time. Never in my tennis life have I had a string break anywhere near that short of time. The good news, MIDWEST has reinbursed me with a New set of Strings ( the same). -Ron M.

Ron M.
January 12, 2013
The Best Online Store
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Midwest Sports is simply the best. I never have any problem with the store.

hau nguyen
December 14, 2012
A lot of spin and feel
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

Incredible access to spin gives me more control on angle shots, on my first serves to the T, on kicker 2nd serves. My backhand slice and dropshots are killers. And with all that access to spin I can hit as hard as I am capable of. And it lasts longer than average nylon strings.

Pascal
November 01, 2012
Incredible feel, no durability
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

I absolutely LOVE this string. Excellent feel, decent bite. The only problem is durability. After using about 5 packs, I was averaging 3 sets per string package. If feel is most important, I highly recommend. David 4.5 NTRP

David
September 21, 2012
gamma syn gut 16 w. wearguard
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Have used this string for many year now. Have tried others but keep coming back. Bests syn gut out there for the money.

Niko
August 25, 2012
Kids Say
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

Great overall value for the price. Does have a good amount of duribility as advertised and is very playable. Strung several of the kids racquets with this string and they love it. Placed in my own racquet yesterday and also thought it played very well. Good feel.....and easy to string.

jbsmith