Gamma Live Wire Professional 17/1.27 String
Line: Professional
$23.99
Live Wire Professional 17 offers "Gut-like performance in a multifilament string." Includes 50% more Live Wire Iso-Elastic Fibers, which increases resiliency and elasticity, and 20% more High Impact Urethane Resin for improved vibration dampening. PEEK Abrasion Resistant Fibers help increase string life and contribute to a crisp, solid feel. More spin friendly but slightly less durable than its 16 gauge counterpart.
String specs
| Gauge | 17/1.25mm |
| Length | 40ft/12.2m |
| Composition | Multifilament |
| Color | Natural |
Where to buy
What players say
Coverage of the Gamma Live Wire Professional 17/1.27 is limited to customer reviews on the Tennis Warehouse product page; no YouTube, Reddit, or independent editorial playtest turned up. Most buyers praise its feel and fray resistance compared to other multifilaments, though one recent buyer called it overpriced and mediocre, and three of the eight listed reviews are flagged as collected through a promotion.
Best for
- Players wanting a gut-like multifilament feel
- Players whose other multis fray quickly
- Value-conscious multi players comparing it to pricier gut-alternatives
Pros
- Several reviewers say it does not fray the way other multifilaments do
- Described as having outstanding feel in a Wilson Pro Staff
- One long-time user calls it their top multifilament and fun to play with
- 4.8/5 average across 8 Tennis Warehouse customer reviews
Cons
- One recent reviewer called it overpriced and just mediocre
- Three of the eight customer reviews are flagged as collected as part of a promotion, which may inflate the average
- No independent lab or editorial playtest found, only retailer customer comments
- No forum (Talk Tennis) or Reddit discussion of this specific gauge turned up
Voices
— Joe, ARI, Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
Meh, it's ok. Too expensive and not worth $23.
— Jeff, TX, Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
I use the Gamma Professional 17 gauge string in a Wilson Pro Staff. This string is outstanding feel and does not fray.
— Jackson Heights, CA, Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
Very good feel and does not fray. My other multis fray over time, but this does not.
— Dennis Cann, MB, Canada, Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
My top multi by far, really great feel and fun to play with.