Solinco Hyper-G 16L (1.25)
16LPoly
Shaped poly at 1.25 mm — spin with usable life.
$13.99 / set
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Gauge guide
Thicker lasts. Thinner bites.
Gauge is string diameter. US sizes (15L, 16, 16L, 17, 18) map to millimeters. Small differences change durability, spin potential, and feel.
Common gauges (approx.)
| US gauge | Approx. mm | Typical tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| 15L | ~1.35–1.40 | Very durable, less bite |
| 16 | ~1.30 | Durability-first club default |
| 16L | ~1.25–1.28 | Balance of life + spin (e.g. Hyper-G 16L) |
| 17 | ~1.20–1.25 | More spin/feel, shorter life (e.g. NXT 17, RPM 17) |
| 18 | ~1.10–1.20 | Max feel/bite; breaks sooner (e.g. Poly Tour Pro 18) |
Always confirm the mm printed on the package — brand labeling varies slightly. Our product cards list the gauge as sold on the verified ASIN.
How to use gauge in practice
- Breaking often? Move thicker (17 → 16L / 16) or add poly in the mains.
- Want more pocket/spin? Move thinner within the same string family.
- Arm concerns? Gauge alone will not fix a harsh poly — change family or hybridize first.
- Hybrids: some players run thinner crosses than mains; tell your stringer explicitly.
Verified examples on this site
Wilson NXT 17
17Multi
Thinner multi for snap and comfort.
$23.95 / set
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Yonex Poly Tour Pro 18 (1.15)
18Poly
Thin poly for bite and touch.
$23.00 / set
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Luxilon ALU Power 125
1.25Poly
Tour co-poly reference at 1.25 mm.
$21.50 / set
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Mobile Racket — Wake County, North Carolina only
Book a professional restring at mobileracket.com.
Service area is Wake County, NC only (not nationwide).
Bring a closed / sealed (unopened) set for $20 BYO labor — separate from Diadem-included $35 / $45 / $65 packages.
Wake County, North Carolina only
FAQ — gauge
Is 16L the same as 1.25?
Often close, but not a legal identity — check the mm on the specific pack. Our Hyper-G card is listed as 16L (1.25) from the verified Amazon listing.
Should juniors use thicker string?
Comfort and swing speed matter more than copying adult gauges. Many juniors do well with multi in a mid gauge; ask Mobile Racket when you book (Wake County NC).