Ashaway Crossfire+ Plus String
Line: Crossfire+ Plus
$14.00
The improved Kevlar mains offer superior durability with resistance to notching. The PTFE filaments in the braided Kevlar improves durability by decreasing fraying allowing less internal abrasion while improving the flex for a softer feel. The synthetic gut cross strings are used to insure adequate flexibility and ball control by complementing the powerful Kevlar mains. This hybrid string combination is recommended for power players with heavy topspin or chronic string breakage problems. Many advanced players that like Crossfire will find even better durability and feel from Crossfire + Plus.
String specs
| Gauge | Kevlar mains - 17/1.25mm , Synthetic Gut crosses - 16/1.30mm |
| Length | Kevlar mains - 23ft, Synthetic Gut Crosses - 20ft |
| Composition | Main strings- braided aramid and PTFE fibers bonded w/nylon, Cross strings - Synthetic Gut |
| Colors | Mains - Gold (w/black dashes), Crosses - Gold |
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What players say
Player reviews on Tennis Warehouse for Crossfire+ Plus split sharply: some call it a durable, powerful hybrid with strong spin and bite, others say it feels dead from the first session or loses its feel within a few hittings. No video reviews, Reddit threads, or forum discussion specific to this exact model turned up in searches.
Best for
- Heavy topspin hitters
- Chronic string breakers
- Players with fast racquet-head speed
- Already-powerful frames needing dampening
Pros
- Some reviewers got strong durability, including a month and a half of play three times a week
- Fans report heavy spin, pop, and bite with no arm trouble
- Dampens power on powerful frames, letting big swingers take full cuts
Cons
- Several reviewers found the string dead and low on feel from the first match
- One player reported the string going dead after about four sessions, losing pop and accuracy
- Reduced sweet spot and more effort needed to control the ball for some players
- Extra topspin on serves pushed shots into the net until one reviewer adjusted aim
Voices
— Theo, Web
The kevla is terribly dead and doesn't provide much action or feel or spin at all.
— Scott, Web
I'll be using the Crossfire Plus's now for the forseeable future, they are fantastic strings for my game.
— Wil, Web
They are loaded with power, spin, and bite. Whatever I didn't totally like about my AeroPro Drive these strings improved upon.
— Nhan, Web
After playing about 4 times, the strings seemed to go dead (unlike what the other reviewer said).
— FST, Web
Playability is way too soft and takes significantly more effort to control the ball.