Zyex 17 Racquet String
Sport: Tennis, Racquetball, Squash
Gauge: 17 / 1.25mm
Resiliency: R-9
Durability: D-7
General Info:
The replacement for natural gut, this string provides the ultimate in power and control. Crisp, solid feel enhances topspin with less shock to the arm. This 17 gauge version offers slightly more feel and bite compared to the 16 gauge version.
Benefits:
Feel and playability similar to natural gut but with the added strength of Zyex fibers. Digs deep into the nap of the ball for added bite.
Player Type:
Competitive tournament players.
Construction:
A core of Zyex filaments with two layers of composite outer wraps.
Brand Name Comparison:
- Gamma Live Wire XP
- Wilson NXT Power
I use these as mains: It’s the best available for bite and flex and I pair it with the 18 synthetic gut … since I only break the mains, these don’t last long at 17 gauge, price you pay for cushion, flex, bite, and power : sacrifice you make for your elbow, shoulder and wrist … just can’t play with polys
A good mix of power and feel, plays similar to natural gut. Easy to work with when stringing 1 peice. Can't comment on durability yet, only recently put it in my Dunlop.
Felt great until they broke after just 15 serves.
I usually use a hybrid set up, with sterling mains and Head control crosses. I used the Zyex 17 for a softer arm friendly feel. The only complaint I have is that the strings move quite a bit and I need to use string savers. I use the old iS12 Head which has a 14 main, 16 cross pattern, with wide spaces.
A very nice string