Ashaway MonoGut ZX

Name: Ashaway MonoGut ZX
Brand: Ashaway

Multifilament · 1.22 mm/1.27 mm · Soft · 23–27 kg

Zyex monofilament · 1.22 mm / 1.27 mm · round · soft

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No verified live priceSource: Ashaway (official string page)

Who it is for

intermediate, advanced players who want arm concerns.

Why it works

Zyex monofilament in a round profile at 1.22 mm or 1.27 mm gives this string its soft character. The brand positions it as a softer, more forgiving option.

Watch-outs

Numeric feel ratings on this page are editorial, not manufacturer measurements. Firm full polyester is not a safe default for players under 13, for smaller juniors or for anyone with elbow, wrist or shoulder trouble — a multifilament, synthetic gut or a professionally chosen hybrid is the safer starting point.

Strengths

Softer construction is kinder on the arm
Sold in 2 gauges — thinner bites more, thicker lasts longer

Trade-offs

Softer strings move and notch faster under heavy spin
Feel ratings here are editorial; the only real test is a session on your own frame

Compatible player profiles

Intermediate swing speeds
Advanced swing speeds
Players protecting an arm
Juniors and developing players

Specifications

Exact where published; “not verified” where not. Reviewed 2026-09.

Type: Multifilament
Material: Zyex monofilament
Gauges: 1.22 mm · 1.27 mm
Shape: Round
Stiffness class: Soft
Arm-friendly: Yes
Typical tension window: 23–27 kg
Intended level: Intermediate · Advanced
Good pairings: Arm concerns · Players who want gut-like tension hold

Editorial ratings

1–10, derived from published specs and category norms — not user reviews.

Power8/10
Control7/10
Spin6/10
Comfort9/10
Durability6/10
Tension maintenance9/10

Where this data comes from

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Editorial assessment: The 1–10 ratings, “who it is for”, “why it works” and “watch-outs” are our own reading of the published specs and category norms. They are not manufacturer claims, user reviews or test-lab measurements.
Source: Ashaway (official string page)
Reviewed: 2026-09 · Current — listed in the brand's current range at the last review
Not verified for this variant (0): Every field we track is published for this exact variant.

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Specs last reviewed against the linked manufacturer page in September 2026. Verify before buying — models, specs and prices change.

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