Improve your Tennis Knowledge: All about Natural Gut Strings

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Have you ever used Natural Gut? Should you?! We explain why these are a great option for all levels of players! But we also let you know some of the downsides as well!
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[@EGchristian]

Natural gut is awesome, you probably should’ve mentioned the extra care it requires in order to maintain its playability:-)

[@oscarterrazasrevilla5421]

Good information, thanks. Although, you said nothing about the maintenance of the gut strings, like the oil you need to put in it frecuently, and to avoid humidity.

[@WaltKurtz68]

What's the maximum air humidity (in %) in which you can use natural gut?

[@a2casius]

You missed one very important negative : Moisture Sensitivity. Get it wet, it will probably snap sitting in your bag !

[@Fernwald84]

Agree. This may not be quite as great an issue as back in the "good old days" but you don't want to get your gut string bed wet.

[@SkyreeXScalabar]

it's a bit more durable and wet resistance if it has been coated

[@khalidjohnson8148]

I did the nishikori hybrid and broke strings that next day played really well though

[@omgwatdouwant]

Never used natural gut before though tempted to try at least once in my life. I know some poly strings say string 10% lower than usual. Is there also a guideline for natural gut? To tame that extra power and flex in the strings?

[@tenniswarehouse]

@omgwatdouwant, Tension maintenance is great with gut. I typically use gut in the mains, with a co-poly in the crosses. In a hybrid, I usually go about three pounds tighter with the gut mains, compared to the cross string. Troy, TW

[@alexandert.6933]

Hi. I am likely going to be getting the new ezone 100, and am starting to look at string setups. I know this is going to seem like an odd combination, but I was wondering how you think a KLIP Legend Natural Gut 16/1.30 and Prince Vortex Triad would work. I am looking for a combo that checks all the boxes while remaining somewhat price friendly, which that seems to do. Please let me know if you think a different combo would work better as well. Thanks!

[@tenniswarehouse]

I love the idea of going with the gut hybrid, sort of a more budget-friendly Champions Choice. I definitely think more players who spend around $20 on a premium poly or multifilament, should give the gut hybrid a try being about the same price. The strings you have selected could be worth a try, although I have yet to try that specific combo. Personally, I prefer to go up in price to the Babolat Tonic 16, as it is pretty durable and basically same performance as VS Gut, and I prefer more of the round shaped polys, or even the rough texture, compared to the shaped polys with edges when it comes to using in a hybrid with gut or multi (due to nothcing and cutting into the softer string). That's just my preference. So I usually prefer to go with Babolat Tonic 16 for the mains, then I would go with something like Prince Tour XP or XC, Signum Pro Poly Plasma, Kirschbaum Evolution, Kirschbaum Max Power/Power Rough, Kirschbaum Pro Line II/II Rough. Nothing wrong with your concept hybrid, but the ones I mentioned would probably be my preference, at a similar cost. Troy, TW

[@tombradyandme]

I am using a the Babolat Pure Drive Tour 2018 and loving it. I am using the cyclone 17 in black at 54 lbs and it's perfect for control in a powerful racket. What tension should I string it with Gut, higher or lower and how much?

[@tenniswarehouse]

With a full bed of gut, you would want to go higher, likely about 4 to 5 pounds, as it is very powerful. It might also be worth experimenting with a hybrid, as gut in the mains, poly in the crosses is a popular choice among top level tour players. Troy, TW

[@tombradyandme]

Thanks T. I worry that w/ gut I the mains it will frayed fast with the cyclone being a twisted poly. Any suggestions on an alternate or should I just put the cyclone in crosses anyway?@@tenniswarehouse

[@tenniswarehouse]

@@tombradyandme, yeah I feel that way too, and would usually go with a smooth poly for the cross. A couple of my favorites are Prince Tour XP, and Signum Pro Poly Plasma, but there are more good ones out there. Troy, TW

[@attybong]

hi guys, what string tension do you recommend for natural guts? thanks❤

[@tenniswarehouse]

It has a lot to do with personal preference, as well as racquet choice, but usually higher in general especially compared to polys. What racquet are you putting it in, and what strings and tensions have you been using? Troy, TW

[@saikyk4822]

I am planning on getting the Wilson Pros choice string set in my 2015 pure drive. Sometimes, I often have to compromise with topspin or power to get the other. I wanted to know whether I should have gut in mains or cross in order to get the absolute best of both worlds without any compromise.

[@tenniswarehouse]

Based on how most pro players use it, and when we have tested hybrids like champion's choice, we usually prefer the gut in the mains, to maximize the all-around performance of the string. That said, by putting the poly in the mains, you will find a bit more control, and slight more of the feel coming from the poly. Troy, TW

[@saikyk4822]

@@tenniswarehouse correct me if I’m wrong, but whether I put the ALU in the cross or main, I will get relatively the same amount of spin, but if I put the gut in mains I get noticeably more powerful shots and comfort?

[@tenniswarehouse]

@@saikyk4822, yeah it is hard to say which one gives more spin. Most would think the poly main would do that, but we have found in testing that the poly cross allows the gut mains to move and snap back very well, so spin is pretty good with the gut mains. It feels a little more sticky with the poly mains, although the poly usually bites the ball more. The gut mains definitely gives more feel, comfort, and a boost in power. Troy, TW

[@saikyk4822]

@@tenniswarehouse thanks for the info, I will most likely go with Gut in mains

[@jeroenmolenaar8832]

Thanks for your great info as always 🙏🤌😎🤙🎾🎾🎾❤️

[@심상훈-n3x]

Weakness in humidity. Stringbed. You need to increase the tension number, say upto 5 pounds?

[@kadensalvador9739]

Whats the difference in terms of play between the vs 130, 130 black, and tonic? Does the coating change the feel of the black gut? I want to put gut in the mains of my vcore pro 310 with 4g 130 in the cross. Thanks!

[@tenniswarehouse]

The black gut feels a bit less lively, and the color seems to fade rather quickly. I much more prefer the natural color, especially if they are the same price. The Tonic feels just about the same as the VS, as it is the same gut, only difference being that the gauge or thickness has slight variance to it, which is basically impossible to tell from the naked eye. Troy, TW

[@kadensalvador9739]

Tennis Warehouse I'll go with the vs 130 then, thanks troy!

[@tenniswarehouse]

@@kadensalvador9739 Great combo of VS/4G! Good luck, Troy TW

[@benjaminrio5508]

What color is the Wilson natural gut? Similar to the Babolat one or the yellowish like Luxilon's?

[@tenniswarehouse]

@Benjamin Rio, We would call it a "natural" color. Michelle, TW

[@ballin5192]

What racket should i string with a hybrid? And when is it appropriate to use a all gut string bed?

[@tenniswarehouse]

@Second Tier Josuke, I think it is a matter of preference whether or not to go with a gut hybrid, or full gut. I tend to find a full bed of gut too lively for my taste. I also play with a hefty (330 gram unstrung) racquet, and it has a relatively high swingweight. I think a full bed of gut is a nice compliment to some of our lighter weight frames, providing a high level of comfort for racquets that don't absorb shock as well. When it comes to a gut hybrid, I love the gut on the mains, and a poly on the crosses. This plays very well in most racquets, specifically for me, in most player's/modern player's frames. The RF97 Autograph, and my VCORE Pro 97 (330) both feel great with a gut hybrid. Troy, TW

[@johns6481]

I try to klip lighting with gut in main and poly crosses. Both at 55. I am coming off of solenco hyper g at 50. Will my new string bed be ok with both strings at 55?

[@tenniswarehouse]

Sure, I usually have gone up about 5 pounds when going with a gut hybrid, coming from a full bed of poly. Troy, TW

[@henintsoa7104]

Hi nice video. I played tennis for long time ago. Now I want to come back and play again. I've to buy racquet first. Is someone how can advise me to choose one? Thanks

[@tenniswarehouse]

@Henintsoa, This will be a good place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6rPnmNoaa-sl5Y And then let us know what you're looking at and we can help you choose! There are a bunch of great racquets out there! Michelle, TW

[@mohamedmokhtar6490]

Do you think this is a good option with the new extreme pro 360 to get rid of the stiffness or would it be a rocket launcher? What setup would you recommend in that racket to utilize it's full spin potential while still be easy on the arm? Thanks

[@tenniswarehouse]

@Mohamed Mokhtar, It will definitely add some comfort. I would suggest going hybrid, as opposed to a full bed. Natural gut mains, with something like Head Lynx, or Signum Pro Poly Plasma in the crosses would be a great hybrid. This will maximize spin, and provide good comfort. Troy, TW

[@mohamedmokhtar6490]

@@tenniswarehouse Thanks a lot Troy.

[@djblackwing737]

Natural gut/ lux alu rough pre stretch or natural gut / lux 4g? Which one will be more cost effective and will last in playability if Im not a string breaker. Planning to try this hybrid with a bunch of string savers.... thanks

[@tenniswarehouse]

@dj Blackwing, I would go with natural gut mains, and Luxilon 4G 16L crosses. I have that set-up in one of my racquets (Babolat Tonic+ mains), and it has been in the racquet for a while. It still plays great. Troy, TW

[@agradina]

@@tenniswarehouse wat the medium expectetions of weeks until this setup need to be replaced for 3 times/week play,sr

[@martinrosemary5654]

Hey Tennis warehouse, I strung my Wilson blade 98 (16+19) whit babolat vs nat gut 1.30 / luxilon alu power 1 25 at 56/54 lbs for the first time , played whit it for a week, i was often hitting balls long and didn t got the feeling that the feel that is commonly attributed to Gut was much more than when using poly.. , is this normal or is there something wrong whit me? xd.., i got another Wilson blade 98, this time on the 18+20 string pattern, planning to do the same string job to see if maybe the tension was the problem, should i go higher or lower? thanks a lot!

[@tenniswarehouse]

If you haven't tried natural gut in a hybrid before, it can take a while to get used to it especially the power level, and also figuring out how much higher in tension to go with compared to a full bed of poly. Also, by going to the 18x20 it will feel slightly tighter even at the same tension, as the string are a bit closer together. So maybe you could try increasing the tension slightly but it will feel tighter just based on the pattern. Troy, TW

[@martinrosemary5654]

Thank you!

[@applesforakbar]

Nice! Do any pros or players use a full bed of nat gut? In a hybrid setup with poly, your set is dead when the poly goes dead correct?

[@tenniswarehouse]

@Akbar, Not certain if any of the top level tour pros, still do. Serena used full gut up until about March of 2012. I have found a gut/poly hybrid to hold up for a while. One of my favorites is Tonic+ 16 mains, and Luxilon 4G 16L crosses, and it lasts me quite a while, even if the 4G drops tension more so than the natural gut. Troy, TW

[@anacap007]

Not if you string the gut as your mains. Just don't use a textured poly in your crosses as it will cut into the gut faster. Use a smooth poly like 4G and use string savers.

[@huangjonathan459]

What happened to machial's hair?

[@balaji21121109]

In terms of string durability and playability do you recommend using natural gut in a fullbed or hybrid with a copoly? I have tried the later but I am afraid the firmer co poly will quickly chew away the softer gut.

[@tenniswarehouse]

@Balaji Ramani, The comfort is unmatched with full gut. For my preferences, a full bed is too lively, and not quite enough spin potential. Playability wise, I love the natural gut hybrid with a co-poly in the crosses. I have recently used Babolat Tonic+ 16 mains, and Luxilon 4G 16L crosses, and it plays, and lasts very well. Troy, TW

[@lf7081]

Too much power to control @52 Yonex Ezone 98 305g.

[@jamisdog797]

Nerkonda Paarvai hybrid w 4G

[@spencerschulz626]

Hey! I just got my ezone 98 this summer. I have treated myself with a hybrid set up using natural gut. I just restrung it with babolat vs touch natural gut in the mains at 56 lbs and yonex poly tour spin g in the crosses at 53. This has been an awesome set up so far. I’m at 2 weeks playing 3-4 times per week and I haven’t felt a drop in performance!