Multifilament $15–18 / set
Power
8
Spin
6
Control
6
Comfort
9
Arm friendliness 5 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
String brand
Gamma strings
5 Gamma strings rated for junior players: polyester, multifilament, synthetic gut. USA, since 1974.
Strings reviewed5Polyester · Multifilament · Synthetic gut
Price per set$4–19USD, typical retail
Arm-friendly4Score 4 or 5 of 5
Youngest age6+Lowest recommended age
About Gamma
Gamma Sports was founded in 1974 by nuclear engineer Dr. Harry Ferrari, who was dissatisfied with the synthetic gut strings available at the time. He developed the patented GAMMA irradiation process to improve synthetic strings, leading to GAMMA Gut which held the #1 string title from the United States Racquet Stringer's Association for 23 years. In 2004, GAMMA Live Wire Professional Synthetic String became the first synthetic string to rank ahead of natural gut in Overall Performance. Gamma is also renowned as the #1 stringing machine brand with over 40 years of industry-leading innovation.
- Moto - 7-edge control poly compared to ALU Power Spin
- Zo Verve - co-extrusion poly with 15.4% bite percentage
- #1 stringing machine brand for 40+ years
- Pioneered gamma irradiation process for synthetic strings
Brand facts verified 2025-01. Official site: gammasports.com.
Every Gamma string we cover
Polyester $10–12 / set
Power
5
Spin
8
Control
9
Comfort
5
Arm friendliness 2 of 5 Arm 14+ yrs
Synthetic gut $4–6 / set
Gamma
Synthetic Gut with WearGuard
Super Resilient Dynalon solid center core with WearGuard wear-resistant outer wrap, irradiated for elasticity
Power
7
Spin
5
Control
6
Comfort
7
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 6+ yrs
Synthetic gut $14–15 / set
Gamma
TNT2
Elastalon solid center core with outer wraps, pearl coating and TNT2 processing for energy return
Power
8
Spin
6
Control
7
Comfort
8
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 8+ yrs
Polyester $16–19 / set
Power
7
Spin
9
Control
7
Comfort
7
Arm friendliness 4 of 5 Arm 12+ yrs
At a glance
| String | Type | Power | Spin | Control | Comfort | Durability | Arm | Set price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Wire XP | Multifilament | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 5/5 | $15–18 |
| Moto | Polyester | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 2/5 | $10–12 |
| Synthetic Gut with WearGuard | Synthetic gut | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4/5 | $4–6 |
| TNT2 | Synthetic gut | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4/5 | $14–15 |
| Verve Soft | Polyester | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4/5 | $16–19 |
Ratings are on a 1–10 scale; arm friendliness on a 1–5 scale.
Gamma head to head
- Babolat RPM Team vs Gamma Verve Soft
- Babolat Syn Gut vs Gamma Synthetic Gut with WearGuard
- Babolat Xcel vs Gamma Live Wire XP
- Babolat Xcel vs Gamma TNT2
- Gamma Live Wire XP vs Gamma TNT2
- Gamma Live Wire XP vs Tecnifibre X-One Biphase
- Gamma Live Wire XP vs Wilson NXT
- Gamma Moto vs Gosen Polylon
- Gamma Moto vs Solinco Tour Bite
- Gamma Synthetic Gut with WearGuard vs Gamma TNT2
- Gamma Synthetic Gut with WearGuard vs Gosen OG-Sheep Micro
- Gamma Synthetic Gut with WearGuard vs Prince Lightning XX
- Gamma Synthetic Gut with WearGuard vs Prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex
- Gamma Synthetic Gut with WearGuard vs Wilson Synthetic Gut Power
- Gamma Verve Soft vs Gosen Sidewinder
- Gamma Verve Soft vs Solinco Tour Bite Soft
- Gamma Verve Soft vs Yonex Poly Tour Pro
Gamma strings: quick answers
What is the most arm-friendly Gamma string?
In our database it is Gamma Live Wire XP, with an arm-friendliness score of 5/5 and comfort 9/10. 4 Gamma strings score 4 or 5 for arm friendliness.
Which Gamma string has the most spin?
Gamma Verve Soft, with a spin rating of 9/10 and control 7/10. It is recommended from age 12.
How much do Gamma strings cost?
Typical retail for a single set runs from $4 to $19 across the 5 Gamma strings we cover. Reels lower the cost per restring.
Are Gamma strings good for juniors?
It depends on the string. The youngest recommended age across Gamma's range is 6. Check each string's minimum age, arm score and junior tension advice before you buy.