Pros and Cons of Natural Gut Tennis Strings

Natural gut is a premium tennis string choice, but it comes with a high price tag. Here's a brief breakdown of the benefits and drawbacks of natural gut tennis strings.

Pros of Natural Gut Tennis Strings

• Comfort: natural gut strings are very elastic and give a plush feel at ball contact. They stretch and return to their original form better than synthetic tennis strings.

• Tension maintenance: natural gut holds it tension and playability very well over time.

• Power: because natural gut strings are very elastic, they can add power to your shots.

Cons of Natural Gut Tennis Strings

• Price: natural gut is the most expensive string option in the tennis market. However, if you are not a string breaker, it holds its playability and tension very well. You don't need to restring very often because it will play well throughout its life.

• Durability: for advanced players, natural gut is not as durable as a polyester string. Wilson Natural Gut and Babolat VS Touch do have a coating on them, which makes them as durable if not more durable than some multifilament strings. The coating also helps protect the string from changes in the weather, particularly increasing the string's resistance to humidity.