Prince · Synthetic gut
Prince Lightning XX
Solid core with multifilament wrap and Prince Powerfoil layer
Performance ratings
Overview
Prince Lightning XX is an all-around synthetic gut that Prince recommends for tweener frames. Its Powerfoil layer is meant to add power and act as a wear barrier over the solid core. Recent buyer reviews praise its power and feel, while older feedback points to durability and tension loss as the weak spots. At about $8 a set in six colors, it is an easy, cheap choice for developing juniors.
Best for
- Beginner and intermediate juniors
- Players with tweener frames
- Kids who want a colored string
- Budget-conscious families
Not ideal for
- Frequent string breakers
- Advanced players needing spin and control
- Players who want tension to last
Pros
- Low price
- Lively, all-around feel
- Six colors
- Comfortable for a solid-core string
Cons
- Durability is average
- Loses tension faster than poly
- No reel at Tennis Warehouse
Stringer notes
Straightforward synthetic gut. Avoid sharp bends to protect the outer layer.
Break-in period
Minimal.
When to replace
Every 10-15 hours or when it feels loose.
Hybrid setup ideas
- Cross string with a poly main for a softer bed
Specifications
- Type
- Synthetic gut
- Construction
- Solid core with multifilament wrap and Prince Powerfoil layer
- Gauges
- 16, 17
- Colors
- Black, Blue, Green, Red, Silver, Yellow
- Set price
- $7–$8
- Brand
- Prince (USA)
Prices outside the US
The prices on this page are US retail in USD. We have not checked UK or Australian prices for this string yet, so we do not list them. Check a local retailer: gauges and colours can differ by country.
Sources & reviews
Data verified October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.
- Specs: Tennis Warehouse (Prince US retailer)
- Pricing: Tennis Warehouse