Forten Synthetic Gut Sweet 17/1.20 String
Line: Synthetic Gut Sweet
$4.95
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 | 17/1.20 mm |
| Length | 38ft/11.6m |
| Available colors | Gold, White |
Where to buy
What players say
No independent written or video reviews turned up for this exact string; the only real player feedback is decades of customer reviews on the Tennis Warehouse product page. Buyers consistently describe it as a cheap, soft, arm-friendly synthetic gut with good feel and control, often used as a cross with poly or natural gut mains rather than as a full bed for heavy topspin players.
Best for
- Budget full-bed synthetic gut setup
- Cross string in a poly or kevlar hybrid
- Players with arm, elbow, or shoulder issues
- Players who want a gut-like feel without the cost
Pros
- Soft, comfortable feel that reviewers call arm-friendly
- Good control and decent spin for a synthetic gut
- Very low price, with several reviewers calling it one of the best values available
- Plays close to multifilament or natural gut strings according to multiple buyers
Cons
- Several reviewers say it is not suited to a full bed for players with heavy topspin
- Durability reports are inconsistent, with some buyers getting many sets and others reporting early breaks or main strings shifting out of place
- No professional or video reviews exist, only retailer customer comments
- Reviews skew older, with most dated well before the last three years
Voices
— Robert, Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
I can honestly say this string is on par with most of the multis I've ever used
— Lynn, Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
Unless you're getting paid to play on tour, most mortals can deal with this string. It's cheap, comfortable and durable.
— Andrew, Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
I would not recommend a full bed for players hitting with topspin, but would make for a great cross string
— Pete, Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
Look no further, this is the best string you can get if you like a comfortable feel.
— John, Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
I am a senior 55+ player and play with this in an oversize Head Microgel frame at 57 lbs and it's awesome.
— Jason, Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
I am a power player and it is holding up very well.