Gamma Live Wire XP 16/1.32 String
Line: Live Wire
$17.99
Live Wire 16 XP features a bundled Live Wire core, surrounded by twisted Live Wire wraps and Zyex Monofilaments. A soft Pearl coating provides added comfort and durability. According to Gamma, Live Wire 16 XP offers "maximum power and control, superior durability and a crisp, solid feel."
String specs
| Gauge | 16/1.32mm |
| Length | 40ft/12.2m |
| Composition | Multicore |
| Color | Natural |
Where to buy
What players say
Tennis Warehouse's USRSA-sourced playtest panel built Live Wire XP for players who liked the original Live Wire's feel but broke it too quickly, and testers found it crisper and more durable while staying soft and comfortable. Playability, power, control, and comfort all scored above average, but spin potential, tension hold, and resistance to movement scored below average. Current customer feedback on the Tennis Warehouse product page is limited to two reviews, both positive, describing it as a soft, arm-friendly multifilament good for a hybrid with a poly cross.
Best for
- Players who like the original Live Wire's feel but want more durability
- Players wanting a soft, comfortable multifilament
- Players building an affordable, arm-friendly hybrid with a poly cross
- Players who prioritize comfort and control over spin
Pros
- Comfortable, soft feel that testers highlighted even though the string plays crisper than the original Live Wire
- Above-average power and control together, a combination the playtest review called uncommon
- Rated more durable than the original Live Wire by most testers
- Easy to string, with knots that cinch well and no fraying at the tips
- The two current customer reviews both call it a good value, arm-friendly string
Cons
- Spin potential rated below average in the playtest scoring
- Several testers reported it losing tension quickly and going dead partway through its life
- String movement was more than some testers wanted, meaning more frequent straightening
- A handful of playtesters still broke it within just a few hours despite the above-average durability rating
- Very little recent player feedback exists online beyond the one playtest review and two customer reviews
Voices
— 5.0 all-court player, Tennis Warehouse USRSA playtest, Web
This could well be the best 'all-around' string I've ever used. Both playability and durability were well above average.
— 6.0 all-court player, Tennis Warehouse USRSA playtest, Web
A really strong string. Good snap on the ball, good power without trampolining.
— 4.0 baseliner with heavy spin, Tennis Warehouse USRSA playtest, Web
It lost tension fairly quickly and didn't generate much spin however.
— 4.5 serve & volley player, Tennis Warehouse USRSA playtest, Web
I found this string very comfortable. The first 2 or 3 times I played, the string held its tension well, but then there was a dramatic drop-off.
— John S., Tennis Warehouse customer review, Web
Excellent soft multifilament string, arm-friendly at a reasonable price.