Forten F16

Forten Synthetic Gut Sweet 16/1.30 String

Line: Synthetic Gut Sweet

$4.95

Reference price as of June 2026 Not a live offer

Sweet 16 offers good value and durability in a basic synthetic gut. This string provides a lively response with good tension maintenance.

String specs

Gauge	16 (1.30 mm)
Length	38 feet
Available colors	Gold, Natural, White

Where to buy

Tennis Warehouse

What players say

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Forten Sweet 16 is a budget synthetic gut that Tennis Warehouse customer reviewers consistently call soft, arm-friendly, and a strong value, with many using it as a cross string in poly hybrids. Durability draws mixed reports, with some players getting a full season of hybrid use and others reporting quick breaks or notching.

Best for

Cross string in a poly hybrid
Arm-sensitive or older players avoiding stiff polyester
Players wanting a cheap full-bed synthetic gut
Budget-conscious stringers using a reel

Pros

Soft, comfortable feel that reviewers repeatedly call arm-friendly
Works well as a cross string, softening poly hybrids without much notching for several reviewers
Very low cost per set, especially as a 660-foot reel
Several long-time users say it gives a true, lively feel rare in synthetic gut at this price

Cons

Durability reports vary widely, from 5-8 hours of play to breaking in about two days for one reviewer
One reviewer found it as stiff as polyester without the comfort benefit and switched to Kirschbaum SG 15
Cold weather play reportedly shortens durability compared with warm conditions
No independent editorial playtest (Tennis Warehouse, Tennisnerd, or video) found, only retailer customer comments