Ashaway Crossfire ZX 17 String
Line: Crossfire ZX 17
$14.00
Crossfire ZX combines Ashaway's ultra durable and low powered Kevlar+ main string with an extremely soft Zyex monofilament cross string ( MonoGut ZX Pro ). Our playtesters found this combination to have outstanding control and spin-potential along with a surprising level of comfort for a Kevlar hybrid. Recommended to experienced players with long, fast strokes.
String specs
| Gauge | Kevlar+ - 1.25mm |
| Length | Kevlar+ - 23ft |
| Composition | Kevlar+ (braided aramid & PTFE fibers bonded w/nylon) |
| Color | Kevlar+ - Gold |
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What players say
Players who tried this Kevlar/Zyex hybrid say it beats its tough reputation: reviewers report surprising comfort and feel alongside heavy spin and good control. A few note it lacks pop at 17-gauge and one reviewer had the cross string break quickly, so results vary with tension and stringing choices.
Best for
- String breakers wanting durability
- Topspin baseliners
- Players sensitive to arm comfort
- Those who dislike flat poly feel
Pros
- Comfortable for a Kevlar hybrid, several reviewers surprised by the feel
- Strong spin potential noted by multiple players
- Good control, with some saying it beats full poly setups
- Durable mains; several say they no longer need poly
Cons
- Power is low to medium and can feel flat ('like concrete') to some players at 17-gauge
- One reviewer reported the cross string breaking after about 1.5 hours
- Needs lower tension and some stringing experience to play its best
Voices
— Ervin, NJ, Web
Love the feel, comfort and spin from this set...I just feel more connected to the ball.
— Anonymous, CA, Web
Don't believe the hype regarding Kevlar, these strings are comfortable...Control and feel greatly exceed polys.
— Roger Fed, CA, Web
Simply amazing. Great spin, feel, control, power is medium but it depends on your swing.
— Big Al, CA, Web
Spin, control, and feel. String it low and really ramp up the tension for the kevlar...I'll never go back to poly.
— Mateon, CA, Web
Kevlar is like concrete...It is durable as hell, but it lacks power...I can't use or recommend kevlar at 17-gauge.
— Anonymous, FL, Web
String crosses do not last. The crosses break after 1.5 hours.