Forten FGS16R

Forten Synthetic Gut Sweet 16/1.30 String Reel - 660'

Line: Synthetic Gut Sweet

$66.95

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. In reel form, this ideal for frequent string breakers and hybrid stringing.

String specs

Gauge	16/1.30 mm
Length	660ft/200m
Colors	Gold

Where to buy

Tennis Warehouse

What players say

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No YouTube, Reddit, or written-press reviews of this exact reel turned up; the only player feedback is a long run of Tennis Warehouse customer reviews on the Sweet 16 product pages, which TW applies to both the precut sets and this 660' reel since it is the same string. Most reviewers like it as a soft, cheap cross string in a hybrid with polyester mains, though a minority call it stiff or short-lived.

Best for

Cross string in a hybrid with polyester or kevlar mains
Players who want a soft, arm-friendly feel on a budget
Frequent string-breakers buying in reel form to restring often

Pros

Many reviewers call it one of the best cheap cross strings for hybrids, citing a soft, 'cushy, not mushy' feel
Repeatedly praised for value relative to price, including comparisons to pricier gut or soft poly
A detailed 2022 review found a power-and-control blend and said it plays and lasts best under 56 lbs

Cons

A minority of reviewers call it stiff and say it plays poorly or 'ruins the string bed' in a hybrid
Some report it loses tension quickly or breaks within hours when strung as a full bed rather than as a cross
One long-time user noted it breaks more easily in cold weather
Feedback comes only from retailer customer reviews, with no independent video, forum, or press coverage of this exact reel found