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Gamma GSGWG17

Gamma Synthetic Gut WearGuard 17/1.25 String Reel - 660

Line: Synthetic Gut WearGuard

$82.99

Reference price as of June 2026 Not a live offer

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 17/1.25mm
Length 660ft/200m
Composition Synthetic Gut (w/ WearGuard Technology)
Color Gold, White

Where to buy

What players say

Mixed 3 sources

Buyer reviews on Tennis Warehouse describe Gamma Synthetic Gut with WearGuard 17 as a crisp, comfortable, low-cost string with good feel and a touch of spin. The recurring complaint is durability, with several players reporting fraying or breakage within one session to a few weeks.

Best for

  • Players who break strings often and want a cheap reel
  • Full-bed players who want gut-like feel on a budget
  • Cross string in a hybrid with a stiffer main
  • Club and recreational players, not heavy spin hitters

Pros

  • Several reviewers call the feel crisp and comfortable, with decent pocketing of the ball
  • More than one reviewer notes a fair bit of spin and control for a synthetic gut
  • Low price per set or reel makes it a popular budget choice
  • One long-time user calls it their benchmark string for feel

Cons

  • Durability is the most common complaint, with reports of fraying or breakage in as little as 3-10 hours
  • One reviewer suspected a defective batch after the WearGuard wrap fibers peeled quickly in wet conditions
  • Power and crispness fade as the string wears, according to multiple reviewers

Voices

Plays pretty crisp with good spin and power.

— Alan, Tennis Warehouse reviewer, Web

The feel was really great, but the strings frayed and had to be cut after about 10 hours.

— Zach, New Mexico (Tennis Warehouse reviewer), Web

Good playability, good comfort, and excellent control.

— Richard, Malaysia (Tennis Warehouse reviewer), Web

These strings pocket the ball very well.

— Ron, Maryland (Tennis Warehouse reviewer), Web

A fantastic string, but durability is an issue.

— Pete, Sussex UK (Tennis Warehouse reviewer), Web

Sources

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