16g vs 17g strings - The real difference on court

Deciding between 16g vs 17g strings usually comes down to whether you want a setup that lasts a long time or one that feels amazing on contact. It's one of those gear choices that seems small on paper—we're speaking about fractions of a millimeter here—but the second you begin hitting groundstrokes, the becomes pretty obvious. If you've ever felt like your racket is a bit "dead" or, on the flip side, you're snapping strings every three days, you're likely using the wrong gauge. ...

March 23, 2026 · 6 min · Sachpreet Benidze