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MSV tennis strings
Across the 12 measured MSV strings, the strongest signal is more spin potential than 86% of the database. Every measurement below is a testing-machine result at a fixed reference tension, not a playtest opinion.
Where MSV sits in the database
Median percentile across the 12 measured MSV strings. A bar past halfway means the typical MSV string carries more of that measurement than the typical string overall — which is not the same as being better at it.
- Spin potentialThe typical MSV string: More spin potential than 86% of the database.
- Energy returnThe typical MSV string: More muted than 77% of the database.
- SnapbackThe typical MSV string: Snaps back more freely than 75% of the database.
- Tension lossThe typical MSV string: Sheds tension faster than 74% of the database.
- Ball biteThe typical MSV string: Bites the ball harder than 71% of the database.
What to buy from MSV, by problem
The highest-placing MSV string on each of the site's rankings, with where it lands against every measured string in the database.
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Lasts longer before it breaks
1st of 720 · see the full ranking
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More spin and shape
12th of 715 · see the full ranking
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More control, less launch
17th of 783 · see the full ranking
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Plays the same for longer
298th of 783 · see the full ranking
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Best feel and touch
316th of 783 · see the full ranking
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More power and depth
319th of 783 · see the full ranking
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Easier on my arm
337th of 783 · see the full ranking
All 12 MSV strings
Tap a column heading to sort. Colour runs from weak to strong for that measurement, so a bright cell always means more of the good thing whichever way the raw number points.
| String | Gauge | Stiff lb/in | Loss % | Power % | Spin | Bite COF | Snap COF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Focus 17L (1.18) Polyester | 17L | 186 | 31 | 89 | 7.2 | 0.493 | 0.068 |
| Co.-Focus 16L Polyester | 16L | 185 | 50 | 85 | 4.2 | 0.377 | 0.089 |
| Focus-Hex +38 16L (1.25) Polyester | 16L | 173 | 54 | 82 | 7.7 | 0.613 | 0.080 |
| Focus-Hex 16 (1.23) Polyester | 16 | 219 | 29 | 89 | 7.5 | 0.619 | 0.082 |
| Focus-Hex 16 (1.27) Polyester | 16 | 186 | 43 | 85 | 8.6 | 0.610 | 0.071 |
| Focus Evo 16 Polyester | 16 | 226 | 44 | 85 | 4.9 | 0.394 | 0.080 |
| Focus Evo 17 Polyester | 17 | 207 | 46 | 85 | 4.5 | 0.443 | 0.098 |
| Focus Hex 17L (1.18) Polyester | 17L | 224 | 28 | 88 | 6.5 | 0.466 | 0.072 |
| Focus Hex Soft 17 (1.25) Polyester | 17 | 228 | 29 | 91 | 6.3 | 0.469 | 0.075 |
| Focus Hex Soft 17L (1.20) Polyester | 17L | 194 | 26 | 90 | 7.3 | 0.594 | 0.081 |
| Hepta-Twist 16 Polyester | 16 | 189 | 51 | 84 | — | — | 0.093 |
| Hepta-Twist 17 Polyester | 17 | 181 | 50 | 84 | 5.7 | 0.482 | 0.085 |
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