Ashaway Kevlar + Plus 17/1.25 String Reel - 720'
Line: Kevlar + Plus
$210.00
Designed to maximize durability Ashaway Kevlar + Plus 17 works best in a hybrid combination. Although it plays with slightly more comfort than the standard Ashaway Kevlar, this is an extremely firm string designed for experienced players and chronic string breakers who want maximum control, spin and durability. Ashaway recommends dropping the tension by 10-15%.
String specs
| Gauge | 17/1.25mm |
| Length | 720ft/220m |
| Composition | Braided aramid and PTFE fibers bonded w/nylon |
| Color | Gold (w/black dashes) |
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What players say
Independent coverage of this exact reel is limited to customer reviews on Tennis Warehouse, and they split sharply. One player paired it with a poly cross and loved the pop and feel at 60-65 lbs, while two longtime users of the original Ashaway Kevlar found the PTFE-added version duller, springier, and less controlled, with one reporting it goes dead and lets balls fly once tension drops.
Best for
- Heavy topspin hybrid mains
- Players testing a softer alternative to original Ashaway Kevlar
- Chronic string breakers wanting an aramid main
Pros
- One reviewer got a crisp poly-cross pop and comfortable feel at 60-65 lbs tension
- Lightweight aramid build that does not add noticeable swingweight to the head
Cons
- Longtime Ashaway Kevlar users describe it as thuddy, springy, and duller with less control than the original
- One reviewer says it loses playability quickly, with balls flying once tension drops
- Very little coverage exists beyond a handful of Tennis Warehouse customer reviews
Voices
— Yai, Web
With a Poly cross, it has a nice popping sound that I've been looking for ten years! It also feels great at 60 - 65 lbs!
— Johnny, Web
To me they are thuddy, springy and dull feeling strings with a distinct lack of control.