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Kevlar Tennis Strings

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

Download a Kevlar 18/17/16 Catalogue Page

Blue Slash HR
Kevlar 18
Kevlar 18
POWER: ten
CONTROL: nine
TENSION STABILITY: ten
DURABILITY: eight

Blue Slash HR
Kevlar 17
Kevlar 17
POWER: nine
CONTROL: nine
TENSION STABILITY: ten
DURABILITY: nine

Blue Slash HR
Kevlar 16
Kevlar 16
POWER: eight
CONTROL: nine
TENSION STABILITY: ten
DURABILITY: ten

Blue Slash HR
FEATURES
ADVANTAGES
SPECIFICATIONS
Material
100% Braided Kevlar®
Gauge
18  (1.10 mm)
17 (1.25 mm)
16 (1.30 mm)
Length
 360 ft (110 m) reel / 
720 ft (220 m) reel
Color
Gold
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

Usage:
Top amateur and professional players

Heavy hitters and chronic sting breakers

Stringing tension:
18 Gauge:
Up to 55 lbs (25 kgs)

17 Gauge:
Up to 60 lbs (27.5 kgs)

16 Gauge:
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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