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Natural Gut Tennis Strings
This type of string is used much less than it was a few years earlier. The main reasons are the cost, durability, and weather conditions.
The performance of a Natural Gut string is superior to any synthetic string produced.
The message is simple, if you want the best results use Natural Gut.
Caution: gut strings and damp conditions rarely mix successfully even with protective coatings. One solution is to have two identical racquets: use the gut strings when it is dry, and the synthetic strings when it is wet.
Racquet
Stringing
String Gauges
The best choice is 16 gauge (1.30mm) as it provides the best balance between performance and durability.
Gauge 17 (1.25 mm) is an alternative choice.
String Type Summary |
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String Type |
Natural Gut |
Advantages |
Response + Comfort |
Performance |
the best |
Durability |
average to low |
Price |
high |
Current Natural Gut Strings |
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Brand |
Name |
Notes |
Colour |
Babolat |
VS |
This is generally accepted as the best quality that is available. As you would probably expect it is also expensive |
natural |
Klip |
Legend Gut |
There are only a few manufaturers of Natural Gut strings. This Australian brand is high quality and lower cost |
natural |
Klip |
Armour Pro |
Features a toughened protective coating. This makes it a good choice for use in the variable climate conditions found in Great Britain. |
white |
see also Klip Lightning Natural Gut Hybrid |
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Future Products: Hybrid Gut is being tested |
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