Babolat Synthetic Gut 17/1.25 String
Line: Synthetic Gut
$8.00
Babolat Synthetic Gut is the perfect option for the player who wants great all around playability. In addition to its comfortably crisp feel, this synthetic gut offers a nice balance of comfort, power, durability and spin. Did we mention the incredible price?
String specs
| Gauge | 17/1.25mm |
| Length | 40ft/12m |
| Composition | Synthetic Gut (solid core) |
| Color | Black, White |
Where to buy
What players say
Tennis Warehouse customer reviews for this exact 17-gauge set (4.5/5 average, 6 reviews) are mostly positive, praising the low price and comfortable, gut-like feel. The main complaint is that the string's spin does not stand out, and one reviewer found feel on finesse shots lacking. No YouTube, Reddit, or forum coverage specific to this model turned up.
Best for
- Budget-conscious players
- Cross string in a poly hybrid
- Players who want comfort over spin
- Beginner to intermediate players
Pros
- Comfortable, flexible feel that a couple of reviewers compare favorably to natural gut
- Inexpensive; several reviewers call it a good value and keep rebuying it
- Holds up reasonably well for a synthetic gut, per at least one habitual string breaker
- Gives decent power typical of synthetic gut construction
Cons
- Several reviewers say spin is underwhelming despite its listed spin rating
- One reviewer felt touch on drop shots suffered compared with other strings
- One reviewer found it weak on snapback and would not use it as a cross in a poly/synthetic hybrid
- No independent lab, YouTube, or forum reviews found for this exact 17-gauge set; opinions are limited to one retailer's customer reviews
Voices
— Richard, VA, Web
The combination provides good feel and spin and great comfort.
— Ben, GA, Web
Amazing string for the price.
— Coach Dudley, CA, Web
Not a bad string for the price.
— William, TX, Web
It's not what I wanted, but it could be.
— Krzysztof M., FL, Web
A very powerful bounce along with great control.