Forten Nylon 16/1.30 String Reel - 660'
Line: Nylon
$30.00
The economical choice in a 660' reel. Features an anti-abrasive coating that results in a durable 16 gauge nylon string. This is a great option for home stringers who need hybrid parts or anyone who wants great all-around playability.
String specs
| Gauge | 16/1.30mm |
| Length | 660ft/200m |
| Composition | Solid Core (Solid core surrounded by polyamide filaments) |
| Colors | Black, Yellow, White |
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What players say
This budget solid-core nylon has no video or forum coverage; the only real player feedback found is on its Tennis Warehouse product page. Recent buyers rate it highly for value and tension hold, especially as a hybrid cross, but older reviews are split on spin bite, cross-string stiffness, and durability when strung alone.
Best for
- Budget-minded home stringers
- Soft cross paired with polyester mains
- Players who restring often and want cheap tension stability
Pros
- Holds tension well for a low-cost nylon
- Softens the string bed when used as a cross with poly mains without losing much performance
- Easy to string and reported as weather-resistant by one long-term user
- Some reviewers found good control and feel when used as a full bed
Cons
- Several reviewers found it lacks bite for spin, calling it slippery off the stringbed
- Can feel as stiff as a medium poly when used as a cross, with one reviewer blaming it for elbow discomfort
- Durability on its own is only average, around 25-35 hours by one account
- Black colorway reported to transfer dye and mark tennis balls
Voices
— Kenneth Seymore, Web
It softens the bed up, but generally keeps the same performance and it's pretty durable.
— Wksoh, Web
The tension stability is superior to multifilaments and polyester.
— GD, Web
Durability seems at least average, 25-35 hours before failure or tension loss.
— Vincent, Web
Tried hitting with it, oh man the ball slips off the strings! No bite at all.
— Mike, Web
Unlike Forten Sweet, this string is as stiff as medium stiff polys.
— John, Web
They do have very good control and feel and spin but just not too durable by them selves.