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Wilson NXT Power 17/1.26 String

4.6
10 Reviews
Wilson NXT Power 17/1.26 String
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Wilson NXT Power 17/1.26 String

4.6
10 Reviews
$21.95

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Overview

Note: This string was originally named Wilson NXT Tour. This is the same string. Wilson's premier multifilament synthetic gut NXT Power offers an even closer to gut-like feel than regular NXT. According to Wilson, it's the softest and most comfortable string in the NXT line. Designed with almost twice as many fibers as regular NXT, it offers a 15% increase in sweet spot size and 80% less vibration than traditional synthetic gut. With its superior power and comfort, Wilson gives this string its maximum playability rating. NXT Tour also offers impressive durability for a multifilament. It's an awesome choice for players of all levels and playing styles looking for near gut-like performance at half the cost.

 

  • Gauge: 17/1.26mm
  • Length: 40ft/12.2m
  • Composition: Multifilament (Xycro Micro fibers bonded with polyurethane)
  • Color: Natural

Product Details

Model Number: WRZ941700

Receiving Wilson's highest rating for playability and a strong rating for durability, NXT Power is a recommended synthetic for players looking for a gut like feel.

Formerly called NXT Tour (same string).

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Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
10 Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Top of the line multifilament.The Wilson NXT line of multifilament string is the best on the market. They are durable, stay tight, and work beautifully in hybrid situations. Even when the fraying starts, I know I still have time before they break. I use it in the crosses (17 gauge) with Luxilon 4G 16L in the mains.
November 24, 2023
4 out of 5 Stars
Power stringsI'm a decent tennis player with great consistency, but lack power. These strings have overall helped my game. My racquet was strung at 53 lbs.
November 19, 2023
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Wilson NXT PowerI am a 3.5 female tennis player who loves to hit the ball hard. I use the Prince 120 Legacy racquet. The string goes well with this racquet. I can hit hard with control and the topspin keeps it in. My husband is a 3.5-4.0 player, hits an even harder ball with the same string and is happy with it.
November 04, 2023
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
PerformanceNXT Power in a 17 gauge is a great string that offers power and control.
October 21, 2023
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
The Gut-like MultifilamentI have tried some of the top-rated multifilaments (Technifibre NRG2, Babolat Xcel, and Wilson regular NXT, among others). But to me, Wilson NXT Power is the softest and most comfortable multifilament - it is the closest feeling to playing with gut. It also plays similar to gut - springy and powerful. So, just like with gut, if you're going to use a full bed, you probably need a higher tension than you would normally use with other multifilaments. Its biggest downside is that it's not very durable, especially compared to gut. I was once a 5.0 player but I am now a 4.0 senior (who values comfort).
July 29, 2023
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
DON'T TELLIn my opinion, this is a great string. I shouldn't be telling anyone because they may use it someday to play against me. Like I said, I shouldn't have told you.
May 01, 2023
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Wilson NXT 17 string- power and comfortLoved the feel of the Wilson NXT 17 on my new TF40 305 18x20 racquet. With all my strokes and especially my serves, I had power with ease and control with my direction!
November 18, 2022
5 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Power with easeI recently bought a TF 40 305 18x20 racquet and had it strung with Wilson's NXT Power 17/1.26 at a tension of 52 lbs. Every time I hit the ball, I had increased power without too much work and placed the ball with ease in the direction I wanted to. I also had more power in my serves. I have used Wilson NXT 17g strings for many years and I highly recommend it for beginner to intermediate players who desire more power with their shots.
November 18, 2022
3 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
17 gaugeGreat string but wears out faster than gut.
May 27, 2022
4 out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
NXT 17Great string but not durable.
May 13, 2022

Previous Feedback  

Comments: I used to love these strings when they were the NXT Tour. They do use different technology in NXT Power from what I've read and learned. It felt like NXT Power sacrificed quality for durability. I used to be able to feel the ball very well, and get a ton of bite. It may have only lasted me a week or two weeks most, but every ball I hit felt good. Now, it feels a lot more dead and less bite. I have to do a ton extra to hit a good ball, it may last longer, but I knew that getting into multifilament or natural gut would have a short life span. I hybrid them on the mains, with a polyester on the crosses.
From: Derrick, 4/2/20

Comments: As an update on my earlier post, I have been able to drop the tension down to 52 lbs in my Burn 100LS. The difference is subtle but still the same control I was getting at 54 lbs. There is still no string movement even hitting with big hitters. I have 10 hours on this set with no wear at all. I hit pretty flat so that might be helping keep the strings looking so good.
From:Mike, 9/23/17

Comments: I have been impressed with this string so far. I have it strung at 54 lbs in my Burn 100LS. Every shot feels very controlled and there is no movement during the hit process.
From:Mike, 8/6/17

Comments: My 13 year old son is a Junior USTA Intermediate level player and had his racquet strung with these strings at the recommendation of his head coach. It did noticeably help his control and confidence. After about 5 hours of play (about a week), we were already planning on when to re-string in time for his next tournament. During the second week, he was unable to hit his shots confidently and his second serve became frustratingly tough to get in. By then, the center of his racquet looked like a hairball. My son is not a particularly hard hitter, but he does put a lot of spin on the ball. I have to agree with Anon's feedback that the strings appeared to perform well for the first few hours. Then it quickly wears away.
From:Paul, 11/16

Comments: Feels great for the first few hours. Then they start to fray like crazy. So the duration that the strings feels good is actually very short, despite not breaking yet. So the cost during its usable life is quite high. Tried regular NXT before. It is not as crisp, but much longer lasting.
From:Mark, 5/16

Comments: I'm a D1 college-level player with an all-around game. I'm a hard hitting lefty who uses a semi-western forehand and a one-handed backhand. I strung this up in the crosses (56 lbs) with Luxilon ALU Power Rough as the mains (54 lbs). I have to say that I loved how crisp the strings felt on the first day. You really do feel connected to the ball with these strings. However, after 3 hours, the strings began to start fraying and started losing playability. On the second day, I noticed a much deader feel on my stringbed. I would recommend a different string if you are looking for durability, but if you are only looking for near natural gut-like performance, this is a great string for you.
From:Anon, 7/14