Gamma
Live Wire 16
Gamma Live Wire 16 sets itself apart in the multifilament category by using a ZYEX fiber core rather than the standard nylon used by most competitors. ZYEX is a high-performance polymer that maintains tension significantly better than nylon, giving Live Wire the best tension maintenance among synthetic strings outside of natural gut. Power at 9.0/10 makes it the most lively synthetic string in our database — a strong choice for players coming off natural gut who want to stay in the power-and-feel category. The arm-friendly feel makes it a consistent recommendation from teaching professionals for players with elbow sensitivity who want more longevity from their string job than natural gut provides.
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Full specifications
Pros and cons
Pros
Excellent power and arm-friendly feel
ZYEX fiber core provides better tension maintenance than nylon multifilaments
Good choice for players transitioning from natural gut
Reasonably priced for the performance level
Cons
Low durability for heavy hitters
Too powerful for players seeking control
Less widely distributed than Wilson or Babolat
