0.6mm Dyneema Fishing Line + Syn Gut

Since the thin fishing lines kept snapping, we decided to try something stronger. The next step up would be Dyneema/ Spectra braided fishing lines.

We selected the pre-stretched spool. Even at 0.6mm, the breaking strength was rated at 150 lbs! So it's thinner and stronger.

In addition, this eight strand braided has a coefficient of friction of only 0.09, which is as slick as the most slippery poly strings we have. Another plus for spin! 

Stringing it was challenging, as usual, since it was not designed to be used in a tennis racket. Clamps slippage was the major issue. Nevertheless, I got the job done. Just an extra dose of patience and time was needed.

Take a look how fine the line was at 0.6mm, compared to the 1.25mm syn gut it was paired with.

Playtest:
- Initial hits felt very good. The thin line provided impressive feel with very good bite and spin.
- Shots that I feared hitting out previously were executed with the perfect amount of spin to curl it down instead of flying out.
- Serves could be powerful or spinny depending how I hit it.
- However, the joy was short-lived. 
- Despite further pre-stretching before stringing, the dyneema line still elongated a lot with every ball impact.
- After about 50 hits, including several serves, the stringbed became exceptionally loose. "Floppy" would be an appropriate word to describe it.
- Not only that, the hoop warped so much that the width compressed about 1cm or more. Afraid that the frame may crack (since I tensioned it quite high), I snipped the crosses immediately to release the pressure.
- Dyneema is still better reserved for fishing.