Understanding Strings

[ajchabria]

It’s been quite a while since the last post here but I have been experimenting with a combo that some might find interesting or could comment on. I use a pre-stretched Ashaway Monogut ZX 16 main with RPM Blast cross, both at 55 Lb. this mimics a pure gut/poly combo and has lasted well over 6 mo and still very playable. I am a senior 3.5 5x/wk doubles player. I also have the same frame strung in reverse with poly mains but I think the Monogut mains feel a little better to me. Any comments or thoughts ?

Yes, good choice. Ashaway Monogut is not as powerful as natural gut, but it pairs very well with a smooth poly….especially as a main with a poly cross.
it breaks when nicked by a hard, sharper string.
Its durability is so much better than natural gut.
In a full bed, it plays great, too, with lots of control, spin and feel.