Kevlar® TENNIS STRINGS
Hybrid Technology

Ashaway's family of braided Kevlar® strings are used to maximize durability in hybrid combinations.

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Kevlar® 18

Kevlar 18
POWER: ten
CONTROL: nine
TENSION STABILITY:   ten
DURABILITY: eight

Kevlar® 17

Kevlar 17
POWER: nine
CONTROL: nine
TENSION STABILITY:   ten
DURABILITY: nine

Kevlar® 16

Kevlar 16
POWER: eight
CONTROL: nine
TENSION STABILITY:   ten
DURABILITY: ten

FEATURES

Material

Mains: 100% Braided Kevlar®

Gauge

Kevlar® 18 (1.10 mm)
Kevlar® 17 (1.25 mm)
Kevlar® 16 (1.30 mm)

Length

360 ft (110 m) reel /
720 ft (220 m) reel

Colors

Gold

ADVANTAGES

Superior durability in hybrid string combinations

Braided Kevlar gives superior bite on the ball for excellent spin and control

Kevlar mains resist notching


Kevlar 18:
1.10mm braided Kevlar provides excellent control and ability to spin the ball.


Kevlar 17:
1.25mm braided Kevlar provides an excellent blend of power and control.


Kevlar 16:
1.30mm braided Kevlar provides extreme toughness and string life.

SPECIFICATIONS

Usage:
Top amateur and professional players

Heavy hitters and chronic sting breakers

Stringing Tension:
Kevlar 18: Up to 55 lbs (25 kgs)

Kevlar 17: Up to 60 lbs (27.5 kgs)

Kevlar 16: Up to 65 lbs (29.5 kgs)

Use 10-15% less tension on Kevlar mains than on other synthetic polymer crosses

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Kevlar® is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Co.


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