• Dunlop Sports Black Widow Tennis String 18g
  • Dunlop Sports Black Widow Tennis String 18g
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Dunlop Sports Black Widow Tennis String 18g

Dunlop Sports Black Widow Tennis String 18g

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The Dunlop Black Widow 18G is the thinnest and most "aggressive" version of this legendary spin string. By utilizing an ultra-thin 1.20mm gauge, Dunlop has maximized the string's ability to "bite" the ball and snap back, creating an elite tool for players who prioritize topspin and extreme feel.

Performance Profile

  1. Elite Ball Bite: Like the thicker versions, the 18G features a heptagonal (7-sided) profile. However, because the string is thinner, the edges are effectively "sharper" and can dig deeper into the felt of the ball, resulting in massive RPMs.
  2. Enhanced Feel & Feedback: The thinner 18-gauge construction provides a much more "connected" feel to the ball. It reduces the "stiff" sensation often associated with polyesters, offering a surprisingly plush and responsive impact for a co-poly.
  3. Maximum Snap-Back: Thinner strings have less surface area in contact with one another, allowing them to slide and snap back even more violently. This mechanical advantage translates directly into more "dip" on your groundstrokes.
  4. Lower Weight: An 18G stringbed is lighter than a 16G one, which can subtly increase your racquet's maneuverability and swing speed.

Best Suited For

  1. Spin Specialists: Players who want the absolute maximum amount of topspin possible from their equipment.
  2. Touch Players using Poly: Those who like the control of polyester but want the extra feel and responsiveness that only a thin gauge can provide.
  3. Dense String Patterns: An excellent choice for racquets with closed string patterns (e.g., 18x20), as the thinner 18G gauge helps "open up" the stringbed for more power and spin.
  4. Non-Frequent Breakers: Because it is very thin, it has lower durability than 16G or 17G. It is best suited for players who don't break strings often or those who prioritize performance over longevity.

Feature

  • Color: Black.
  • Gauge: 18 / 1.20mm.
  • Length: 40ft / 12.2m.
  • Spin Power: 10+ / 10.
  • Shape: Heptagonal (7-sided).
  • Construction: Monofilament Co-Polyester.