Gamma Synthetic Gut WearGuard 16/1.32 String Reel - 660
Line: Synthetic Gut WearGuard
$82.99
Gamma's Synthetic Gut with WearGuard technology offers extended string life and playability. Gamma's WearGuard Resistant Fibers wrap around the string's core providing increased durability and is designed to produce a crisp feel. The core of the string is made from Gamma's Super Resilient Dynalon Center Core and is designed to offer more power than conventional synthetic gut.
String specs
| Gauge | 16/1.32mm |
| Length | 660ft/200m |
| Composition | Synthetic Gut (w/ WearGuard Technology) |
| Color | Black, Gold |
Where to buy
What players say
No video reviews, Reddit threads, or forum posts turned up for this exact reel; the only player voices found are buyer comments on Tennis Warehouse's listings for this string (sold as a 660ft reel and as 40ft sets). Feedback splits between players who call it a decent, affordable, comfortable synthetic gut and heavy topspin hitters who report it breaking fast and dulling their spin.
Best for
- Budget-minded players who restring often
- Cross string in a hybrid setup
- Flat or moderate-swing players
- Players who want a soft, gut-like feel at low cost
Pros
- Several reviewers call it comfortable and soft, with one saying it feels natural
- Rated a good value, low-cost option by multiple Tennis Warehouse reviewers
- One reviewer found it lasted about two weeks of regular play
- One reviewer was impressed by the topspin it produced
Cons
- Heavy topspin hitters report it breaking quickly, one got less than two full matches from it
- One reviewer felt it reduced the spin his racquet normally produced
- Control and power rated only average by at least one reviewer
- One reviewer felt the WearGuard wrap made it feel less like natural gut
Voices
— Danny Blackledge, Tennis Warehouse reviewer, Web
The string itself is fine; just an average synthetic gut.
— Jack, Denver USA, Tennis Warehouse reviewer, Web
This is a good low cost cross string.
— Bobby, Stamford CT, Tennis Warehouse reviewer, Web
It has taken away most of the spin my racquet used to have.
— Michael, Long Beach CA, Tennis Warehouse reviewer, Web
A very good and affordable string. It lasts pretty long.
— Mark, Orlando FL, Tennis Warehouse reviewer, Web
I did not even get 2 matches out of it.
— Andy, Orlando FL, Tennis Warehouse reviewer, Web
I'm amazed by how much top spin it gives.
