Overview
Armed with eight sharp edges, this shark has some serious bite (think easy spin). The crisp and very predictable response will give big hitters exceptional control on their biggest swings. Players who like hitting heavy topspin, penetrating slices and big kickers need look no further. Black Shark offers excellent ball pocketing with a comfortably firm feel.
Pre-stretched for better tension maintenance and longer lasting playability.
- Gauge: 16/1.30mm
- Length: 660ft/200m
- Composition: Co-polyester
- Color: Black
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Customer Reviews
Too stiffPersonally I did not like this string because of how it felt. It felt like a stiff piece of board when hitting the ball. It felt very disconnected. The playability was decent but it wasn’t worth the sacrifice in feel. I cut it out after one play session. The biggest pro is the price. It’s pretty good for the price which is why it gets 3 stars.
Tennis racquet stringExcellent string! My wife and I both use it and we love it. Durability is amazing! Love the way the ball comes off the string. It gives me excellent power and control. Even helps with my topspin and drop shots! Had three racquets strung with it two and a half years ago. Bought a whole reel of it for restringing our racquets.
Great spinGreat spin string in my new Rafa pure Aero Racquet. Even with close to a flat swing the ball has more shape leaving the string bed.
?As advertised, this is a textured string. The texture allows me to get an incredible amount of spin and control on the ball. However, the texture wears away a little faster than it seems to with other strings. For the first 2 or 3 hours of hitting, this feels like the best string I have ever used. After that, the strings become smooth (particularly in the center of the string bed), and then the string is fairly average, particularly in terms of generating spin. I'm around a 4.5 player.
Previous Feedback
Comments: This is the best string I've ever tried. I use it in my Six.One 95L and it has control, spin and everything.
From:Zachary, 7/15
Comments: I have used every Luxilon, every Volkl and every Babolat string know to man. And throw in a few others. These are hands down the best value I have ever experienced. For the price, they outperform Blast, and Cyclone and are half or one third of the price. They have a soft feel on impact contrary to the sound of its name, and they have a nice elastic snap back like Blast and unlike Cyclone which has no elasticity. I have mine strung at 52 lbs on an Extreme and I love them. You won't be disappointed. Kirschbaum is my new favorite brand.
From:Danbrenner, 5/15
Comments: I have these strings in a used racquet I bought. I thought I would try them before I cut them out to put my regular strings in it. I must say "Wow!" I was impressed with the feel and great spin I got with these strings. Nice feel and softer than I thought I would have with them. Nice depth and I can swing out and not have to worry about the ball being out. At the net I can get good depth and control as well. It was strung at 60 lbs initially and I had it checked on an RDC machine and it measured 40 lbs. I will definitely be buying more sets of this string to use in a few other racquets of mine. I get no arm, wrist or shoulder pain with this string.
From:Mike, 2/15
Comments: Well, I'm not sure what to say about this string. I use the Dunlop Biomimetic 200 and I hit with an eastern grip and a semi-western one handed backhand and I string at 53 pounds for both crosses and mains. I hit as flat as I can on returns and these strings really help me control the shot and place it well. It gets me the spin I need or the slice I need when I need it. Have had it in for a month and they're still going strong. I play 2-3 times a week.
From:Will, 11/13
Comments: I agree with the review from Tennis Warehouse. Good for big hitters. Especially strong on the serve and you can hear the sound -- powerful.
From:Ming, 6/13
Comments: Love the spin potential. Like Joe said, doesn't play as stiff as other polys. Good durability as well. Also, has pretty good feel and touch with volleys. Can't beat it for the price! Especially when you get the 4 pack for $24. Definitely recommend it.
From:Ryan, 5/13
Comments: Very strong topspin, good string, very powerful when it comes to spin, please try.
From:Caesar, 4/13
Comments: Great string and great value! I am a college player that plays 20+ hours a week and love this string. I used to use Luxilon, but this gives me more feel and bite at a much lower price. Only note is to string about 3-4 lbs higher than you do with other polys so it settles in nice. With Lux I was at 43 lbs so I string at 47 lbs with this. Awesome string at an awesome price!
From:Joe, 4/13