Wilson NXT Power 16G Tennis String - Natural

The Wilson NXT Power 16G (1.30 mm) Natural (formerly known as NXT Tour) is an ultra-premium multifilament tennis string designed to offer maximum power, plush arm comfort, and high energy return. Engineered to replicate the performance of genuine natural gut, this string combines high-density micro-fibers in a flexible polyurethane matrix.

The 16-gauge (1.30 mm) profile provides higher durability, tension stability, and notch resistance compared to its thinner 17G and 18G counterparts, making it the most balanced setup in the NXT Power lineup.

Performance Profile

1. Effortless Energy Return: Offers exceptional trampoline effect, allowing players to generate deep, penetrating groundstrokes with minimal swing effort.
2. Plush Arm Comfort: Absorbs high-frequency frame vibrations upon contact, making it an ideal choice for preventing or managing tennis elbow and joint strain.
3. Superior Durability over Thinner Gauges: The 1.30 mm thickness offers better notching resistance and a longer playable lifecycle than the 17G or 18G variants.
4. Gut-Like Ball Pocketing: Provides a cushiony impact response that holds the ball on the string bed longer, resulting in soft feel on drop shots and volleys.

Best Suited For

1. Power-Seeking Competitors: Ideal for players with compact to medium swing speeds who rely on the string bed to generate pace and depth.
2. Arm-Sensitive Players Needing Longevity: Excellent option for players with joint issues who break thinner 17G/18G multifilament strings too quickly.
3. Hybrid String Setup: Great choice as a soft, lively cross string paired with a stiffer co-polyester main string to soften the overall string bed.

Specifications

• String Category: Ultra-Premium High-Power Multifilament.
• Material Composition: High-density Xycro Micro-Fibers with 15% Polyurethane matrix.
• Gauge: 16G (1.30 mm) — Standard gauge for maximum durability and tension hold.
• Set Length: 40 ft / 12.2 m (also available in 660 ft / 200 m reels).
• Colorway: Natural.
• Power Rating: Highest power output in the Wilson 16G multifilament range.
• Vibration Damping: Maximum shock reduction for optimal joint protection.