Wilson NXT 16/1.30 String Natural
Line: NXT
$23.95
This is one of the most popular, time-tested multifilaments ever made . It offers optimal comfort, touch, power, and feel. According to Wilson, NXT offers a 10% increased sweet spot over traditional synthetic gut, as well as 74% less vibration. Players with slow to moderate swing speeds will benefit from the power of NXT. It's also great for all types of players that love the classic gut-like feel of a multifilament, as well as being a great option for polyester string users as part of a hybrid. Tennis elbow sufferers looking for a softer, more comfortable string should also give NXT a try.
String specs
| Gauge | 16/1.30mm |
| Length | 40ft/12.2m (note: 44ft length no longer available) |
| Composition | Multifilament (Xycro Micro fibers bonded with polyurethane) |
| Color | Natural |
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What players say
Tennis Warehouse's playtest team consistently calls NXT one of the most arm-friendly, comfortable multifilaments around, with real, mostly effortless power. The tradeoffs reviewers flag are durability (it frays and notches quickly) and below-average spin, with a couple of testers also finding control a bit loose on their fastest swings.
Best for
- Players prioritizing comfort and arm protection over durability
- Players who want easy, effortless power without extra swing speed
- Players coming off stiffer polyester strings who want relief
- Doubles and all-court players who value touch over spin
Pros
- Very comfortable and easy on the arm; multiple testers singled this out as the string's defining trait
- Delivers real, fairly effortless power that playtesters called a big positive
- Good directional control once players settle in with it
Cons
- Durability is on the lower side and the string frays easily with regular play
- Below-average spin potential compared to textured or poly alternatives
- Control can feel a little loose on faster, more aggressive swings
Voices
— Tiffani, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
I enjoy the combination of arm-friendliness and feel that NXT offers.
— Brittany, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
There was a fair amount of power with this string...the effortless power turned out to be a big positive.
— Karly, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
Durability wasn't the best feature of this string. I noticed the string frayed easily.
— Brittany, Tennis Warehouse playtest team, Web
This was not the most spin-friendly string I have ever used.