Ashaway Kevlar 17/1.25 String Reel - 360'
Line: Kevlar
$124.00
Kevlar strings are used for superior durability and resistance to notching. Can also be used with synthetic gut cross strings to ensure adequate flexibility and ball control by complementing the stiff Kevlar mains. Using a hybrid string combination is recommended for power players with heavy topspin or chronic string breakage problems. Many advanced players have found a hybrid combination (kevlar mains, synthetic crosses) to be their secret to great durability.
String specs
| Gauge | 17/1.25mm |
| Length | 360ft/110m |
| Composition | Braided aramid fibers bonded w/nylon |
| Color | Gold |
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What players say
Players who buy this reel are almost always chronic string breakers using it as a hybrid main with a softer cross. Reviewers on the Tennis Warehouse product page consistently praise the durability and tension hold, and accept the stiff, low-power feel as the tradeoff. The main complaint is how hard the braided Kevlar is to pull through grommets when stringing.
Best for
- Chronic string breakers
- Heavy topspin hitters
- Hybrid mains paired with a softer cross
- Players prioritizing durability over feel
Pros
- Exceptional durability, several reviewers report going weeks or a month between breaks after switching to it
- Good tension stability over its lifespan when used in a hybrid
- Noticeable ball bite for control and spin from the braided texture
- Players who adjust tension and cross choice report decent playability, not just raw durability
Cons
- Very stiff and firm feeling compared to multifilament or full poly setups
- Low power and a smaller sweet spot, needs a softer cross string to stay playable
- Hard to pull through grommets during stringing, more than one reviewer flagged this as a hassle
Voices
— Rardi, SF Bay Area, CA, Web
I now go a month or more between breaks after using Kevlar in crosses with poly mains
— Michael, NJ, Web
Feels fine to me and I'm a 5.0 player who competes well in local tournaments
— Michael, NJ, Web
next to impossible to get through the grommets when stringing
— Ray, Long Island, NY, Web
Playability and control are awesome. I like the pop as well
— Brian, Macau, Web
They work excellent together since they don't lose much tension and last long