Wilson · Natural gut
Wilson Natural Gut
Premium beef serosa with moisture-resistant coating
Performance ratings
Overview
Wilson Natural Gut uses only top quality beef serosa to produce a consistent and responsive string with truly outstanding comfort. The moisture-resistant, long-life coating protects your investment and makes it as durable as some multifilaments. Slightly firmer than Babolat VS Touch but offers easy power along with better tension maintenance than any synthetic string on the market. If you are looking for ultimate feel and arm-safety, this is the perfect string.
Best for
- Players with arm issues needing ultimate comfort
- Touch players seeking maximum feel
- Hybrid setups with poly crosses
- Non-string breakers wanting premium experience
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious families
- Heavy string breakers
- Wet/humid conditions (though coated)
- Maximum spin players
Pros
- Ultimate comfort and feel
- Best tension maintenance available
- Easy power generation
- Moisture-resistant coating
- Great for arm issues
- Premium playing experience
Cons
- Expensive ($38-45/set)
- Less durable than synthetic options
- Not for string breakers
- Limited spin compared to shaped polys
Stringer notes
Handle carefully. Store in dry conditions. Coating helps but still avoid wet play. Excellent in hybrids.
Break-in period
None. Plays beautifully from first hit.
When to replace
When fraying begins. Can last 15-25 hours for non-breakers.
Hybrid setup ideas
- Wilson Gut mains + Luxilon ALU Power Rough crosses (Champion's Choice setup)
- Natural gut mains + any poly crosses
Used by
Roger Federer (hybrid), Pete Sampras (retired), Many tour players in hybrids
Specifications
- Type
- Natural gut
- Construction
- Premium beef serosa with moisture-resistant coating
- Gauges
- 16, 17
- Colors
- Natural
- Set price
- $38–$45
- Reel price
- $250–$300
- Brand
- Wilson (USA)
Sources & reviews
Data verified January 2025. Something wrong? Send a correction.
- Specs: Wilson Official
- Pricing: Tennis Warehouse