multifilament string Featuring proprietary xycro microfibers impregnated with PU for enhanced comfort and power, NXT is the world's most popular multifilament string.

Offering the perfect balance between comfort and control, NXT Control features polyester and nylon microfibers fibers wrapped in a bed of polyurethane that provides hybrid benefits.

Synthetic Gut Strings They are made from nylon or other synthetic materials that mimic the playability of natural gut strings. Synthetic gut strings offer many of the same benefits as gut strings, such as good playability, feel, and touch, but at a more affordable price point.

multifilament strings One of the first multifilament strings to gain significant traction in the market, Sensation contains highly elastic nylon fibers that reduce dampening vibrations for enhanced comfort and playability. This string features two outer wraps applied in opposite directions to improve durability.

There's nothing quite like the feel of Wilson's NXT Multifilament String. Wilson has developed a synthetic multifilament tennis racket string that plays awfully close to that of gut, but without the expensive price tag.

Wilson Ultra 100L v3. 0 / Wilson NXT Soft 16G strung at 50 lbs, and Wilson Ultra 108 v3. 0 / Wilson NXT Soft 16G strung at 50 lbs. For best results, we recommend stringing at or between 53-57 lbs.

Wilson EVO NXT Composite Basketballs The do-it-all EVO NXT combines those features and more. A micro-touch cover creates an extra layer of grip on the pebbled composite leather cover and wicks away moisture for ultimate control.

The raw material used in natural gut strings is a byproduct of the meat industry. It can come from several animals, including sheep, cattle, kangaroo, and water buffalo. Most gut strings are constructed out of serosa, the outermost layer of the intestines of cattle.

Synthetic-core strings are made from various types of synthetic materials, including nylon (from which perlon and stabilon are made) and composite fibers. They tend to produce a richer, fuller, and warmer tone quality than steel-core strings.

Novak Djokovic uses a hybrid string setup consisting of Babolat Touch VS in the mains and Luxilon ALU Power in the crosses. Both are excellent, and they're two of my picks for the best tennis strings, which are highly popular.

Wilson Sensation is a multifilament string for power and comfort. Sensation is made with revolutionary Dual-wrap multifilament Xycro Micro Fibres. Wilson Sensation offers a similar feel and appearance to the natural gut at a fraction of the price.

Multifilament strings offer more comfort and power than solid core synthetic gut strings, but with slightly less durability and tension maintenance. Polyester or Co-polyester has very little power and it is extremely stiff (even the “soft” polys) thus not very arm friendly, but offers great durability and control.

These latter parameters all can affect the ball trajectory as well as the player's feel of the impact. The main advice is that high string tensions make your shot more consistent and make it easier to hit topspin shots.

When it comes to the actual tension, most manufacturers recommend stringing elastic materials like nylon or natural gut around 50-60 lbs. If using a stiffer string like polyester, drop the tension to avoid arm injuries.

The biggest difference between the Evolution and the Evo NXT is the cover material. The Evolution has a premium micro-fiber cover that provides a soft feel that players have loved for years.

Ultimately, if you plan to play predominantly outdoors or desire a basketball with enhanced durability, the Wilson NBA authentic indoor outdoor basketball is a suitable choice. However, if indoor performance and feel are paramount, the Wilson NCAA EVO NXT replica may be the better option.