Ashaway Crossfire II 16/1.30 Kevlar String
Line: Crossfire II
$14.00
The 16 gauge Aramid (Kevlar) main strings are used for superior durability and resistance to notching. The 16 gauge synthetic gut cross strings are used to insure adequate flexibility and ball control by complementing the stiff 16 gauge Kevlar mains. This hybrid string combination is recommended for power players with heavy topspin or chronic string breakage problems. Many advanced players have found this hybrid combination to be the string that will stand up to their power game. Rated as the number one string for durability by the stringers' survey for many years.
String specs
| Gauge | Kevlar mains - 16/1.30 mm, Synthetic Gut crosses - 16/1.30mm |
| Length | Kevlar mains - 23ft, Synthetic Gut crosses/20ft |
| Composition | Main strings - braided aramid fibers bonded w/nylon. Crosses - Synthetic Gut |
| Colors | Kevlar - Gold, Synthetic Gut - Gold |
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What players say
Player feedback is limited to Tennis Warehouse customer reviews, with no YouTube, Reddit, or forum discussion found for this exact hybrid. Reviewers who use it consistently praise its durability for heavy topspin and hard-hitting players, often reporting months of use per set, with some stiffness on string-up that settles in after a short break-in.
Best for
- Heavy topspin hitters
- Chronic string breakers
- Players wanting a durable poly-free hybrid
Pros
- Exceptional durability, reviewers report lasting months rather than weeks
- Textured braided mains grip the ball well for spin
- Holds tension and control better than synthetic gut over a long string life
- Minimal trampoline effect, giving a controlled, non-springy response
Cons
- Feels stiff when freshly strung before it breaks in
- Touch and feel on volleys rated behind premium multifilament or syngut strings
- Very small sample of available reviews, mostly from one retailer's review section
Voices
— Jasper (CA, USA), Web
The braid and the rope-like texture grips the ball well and obeys my command. No excessive trampoline effect due to the Kevlar mains.
— Jerry, Web
I'm on my twentieth set on these strings and you couldn't tell other than a little discoloration around the middle.