Gamma Ocho 17G Tennis String

helped generate more spin with less effort

I bought this string for the 1st time for testing only on the new 2018 Babolat Pure Drive 110" (tension at 57 lbs). This string does generate a lots of spin and power; however, at 57 lbs, I feet strings are hurting the arm a bit as for a decade or more, I have used Kirschbaum Black Shark (17 strings) at the same tension, which produces tremendous spins and control, but loses the tension a bit quicker if you play 2-3 times a week. I need to experiment the tension with this string next time (drop it by at least 2 lbs may be at 55 lbs?). But overall, initial impression is that string is solid and appears that it will not break (similar to Kirschbaum strings). I will follow-up in 30-60 days after further experimentation with string tension on the same racquet.

held tension well . good controllable pop . spin production good but not great . easy on the arm .