Dunlop Black Widow 17/1.26 String Reel - 660'
Line: Black Widow
$129.99
With a heptagonal shape, this polyester string delivers teeth sinking bite on the ball, providing excellent access to spin. Great for the player looking for low powered string, Black Widow allows great control with high swing speeds. Offers good durability as well.
String specs
| Gauge | 17/1.26mm |
| Length | 660ft/200m |
| Composition | Co-polyester Monofilament |
| Color | Black |
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What players say
Players and the Tennis Warehouse playtester describe Black Widow 17 as a soft, comfortable polyester with strong spin from its heptagonal shape. The main trade-off reviewers report is weak tension maintenance, so it goes mushy sooner than firmer co-polys.
Best for
- Players wanting a softer, arm-friendly poly
- Spin-focused players
- Poly players moving from stiffer co-polys
- First-time poly users
Pros
- strong spin grip from the shaped profile
- comfortable on the arm compared to most polyesters
- lively, powerful feel at impact
- good control once strung a few pounds higher
Cons
- loses tension and goes mushy quickly for some players
- shape and notching can wear down over time
- one reviewer found it stiffer than expected for a poly
- needs a tension bump (3-5 lbs) versus a typical poly to avoid a dead feel
Voices
— Andy Gerst, Tennis Warehouse playtester, Web
Black Widow certainly delivered a deadly bite!
— Brett, CA (Tennis Warehouse customer review), Web
Has the bite of RPM Blast but softer on the arm and better ball pocketing.
— Anonymous, FL (Tennis Warehouse customer review), Web
Durable with plenty of power and spin, but still very comfortable on my elbow and easy to control.
— Anonymous, SC (Tennis Warehouse customer review), Web
Overall feels a bit stiff even for a poly. Definitely want to lower tension.
— Anonymous, FL (Tennis Warehouse customer review), Web
Great string, great access to spin and arm friendly. I string it at 48lbs.