what are the disadvantages of using 17 gauge string. it gives you more topsin but are there any disadvantages.

Answer 1

17 gauge string is very thin and it will break faster than 16 gauge string which is thicker. Thinner strings do give you more topspin but also more power. So a disadvantage could be a slight lack of control. I encourage many women to use 17 gauge because they do not break strings as frequently as most men players.

Answer 2

The only draw back of 17 gauge is that it breaks sooner than 16 gauge. However, you can try this. use Kevlar for Main string and synthetic for your cross, that should keep your cost down a little bit.

Do make sure you have experience stringer.

I use 18 gauge, main string and 17 gauge cross.

Answer 3

ive been using 17 gauge string for a while, and while it is thinner and breaks easier, i've only actually broken a string during play twice. i dont think there are any significant disadvantages.

Answer 4

It basically just gives you more spin and possibily more touch/pop on the ball depends on the string. And you can say it breaks easily so it also gives you a feeling of accomplishment when you break the string, makes you think you're getting better, which is a good thing.

Answer 5

It breaks a fair amount easier. I'm a stringer and I've never really noticed any advantages while playing with a 17 gage string really.