Overview
Introducing Prince Lightning Pro! This premium synthetic gut builds on the success of Lightning XX by adding a slightly more responsive central core. It also has a unique outer wrap that includes multifilament bundles for extra comfort. Like previous generations of Lightning, this string has Powerfoil Technology, which consists of thin PET (polyester) ribbons. According to our playtesters this is one of the softest synthetic gut strings at Tennis Only, making it an obvious choice for any player who wants easy access to power coupled with arm-friendly comfort.
- Gauge: 16/1.30mm
- Length: 40ft/12.2m
- Composition: Co-extruded multi-section core with multifilament wrap and PET ribbons.
- Colour: Silver, Black
Previous Feedback
Comments: I have a hybrid set up with Prince Lighting Pro 16 in mains and MSV Focus Hex in crosses strung at 57 pounds in my Wilson Blade CV 18x20. Good durability, easy on the arm, controllable power, spin and touch. This is a great value in a string.
From:Kevin, 4/15/21
Comments: I like the Lightning Pro string as a cross in a hybrid set up with Volkl Cyclone in the mains on my 16x19 CV Blade. Cyclone offers spin and control while the Lightning provide some much needed feel and liveliness for my dampened frame. It's a great combination for spin, control, and a very little kick of power. I can't speak to the comments about the string slipping while stringing since I don't yet string my own racquets, but when the Lightning is strung at a lower tension, my strings slide and snap back really well in my hybrid setup to provide that pop and spin. I would recommend it as a fairly cheap and a tad more powerful alternative to synthetic gut in a hybrid setup, so long as the tension is low. My setup is at 48 pounds Cyclone on the mains and 50-51 pounds Prince Lightning Pro on the crosses.
From:Aaron, 7/22/20
Comments: Update to my previous review: Some of these strings are weird for me as well. They keep on snapping 30 minutes to few hours of play. I have never played with this much fragile string before. Definitely not worth the money.
From:Haseeb 1/25/19
Comments: I was looking forward to trying Prince Lightning Pro 16 String based on the TW review and years of use of Prince Syn Gut as a hybrid cross. I decided to try a full string bed before using as a cross, but amazingly I could not get my drop weight stringer or grip pliers to hold the string at 55 lbs. It's a really slippery string and neither the tensioner nor pliers could hold on - slipped slowly right through. It feels oily but doesn't leave an oil residue on your hands. I just strung my usual hybrid of NRG main and Prince Syn Gut cross - with no problems at all. I've done maybe 200 string jobs and this was the weirdest of all.
From:Jim, 1/14/19
Comments: I'm a 4.0 player and this string, in my opinion, is not bad for the price. Really soft and cost effective option for multifilament. Really easy to string the racket as opposed to other multifilament strings. Its got a great spin and power due to trampoline effect. Great multifilament alternative.
From:Haseeb, 4/21/18