Yonex Dynawire String Review

Synthetic gut strings are often seen as the entry point to tennis strings due to their affordability and how simple they are to play with. They tend to be soft, powerful and offer a lot of communication.

However, some players dislike them due to their basic feel and lack of spin, something that can be improved when spending a bit more money on natural gut or advanced polyester strings.

That being said, synthetic gut strings still have their place in the modern game, even for intermediate to advanced players. One of the main benefits of synthetic gut strings is how consistent and predictable their response is, even though they offer a good amount of power and comfort. This is something that is definitely true of Yonex Dynawire.

The Japanese company has sought to make this a playable and durable synthetic gut string by loading it with technology and enhancing its construction techniques.

Not only is it made from nylon with a higher concentration of polymers, it features a solid core that has a metallic lining for additional power. This is something that is quite unique and I have never come across anything like it!

Yonex didn’t stop there though. They also added a silicone coating to the string which improves its ability to slip and slide around the string bed, creating more snap back and greater spin potential.

As far as power goes, Yonex Dynawire is a pretty decent performer. Sure, it’s no Babolat VS Touch or Wilson NXT, but it is definitely a suitable string for players that need an arm friendly layup that will give them a helping hand with power generation.

Control is something that generally speaking polyester strings will do better than softer multifilaments, synthetic gut or natural gut strings. The reason for this is that polyester strings tend to offer a more ‘dead’ or muted feel, which helps with predictability.

The firm nature of these strings also means they are less lively, so you can direct the ball to your target with more precision, rather than the ball jumping off the string bed unpredictably.

However, the fact that Yonex Dynawire is made from nylon with a high polymer concentration actually makes it firmer than most multifilament strings out there. This adds to the control that you have with the string and makes it more performance focussed overall.

The softness and power from the string of course make it quite lively, but the levels of comfort also mean you can string it up at higher tensions to dial out some of this excess pop and enhance the control further.

This is something I would recommend for players that are using Yonex Dynawire for the first time, as the string can be a little bit jumpy at lower tensions, despite Yonex’s efforts to mellow out the string. However, you do get a pretty crisp response from the string overall, definitely more so than the average synthetic gut.

From a control point of view, Dynawire is does a pretty decent job as far as synthetic gut strings go.

Touch and feel are quite subjective factors when it comes to tennis rackets and strings. One player’s perfection can be another’s nightmare!

The fact that synthetic gut strings are often put in stock tennis rackets and branded as factory strings can put a lot of recreational players off using them in general. This isn’t helped by the fact that they tend to be the cheapest strings out there, as this again reduces people’s perception of them.

However, synthetic gut strings are actually quite good performers in certain areas, particularly if the manufacturer has put the dedicated time and effort into developing them correctly.

In the case of Yonex Dynawire, this is definitely a string that punches above its weight in the touch and feel department.

Whilst it lacks the butter smooth sensations of a natural gut, it does a pretty good job of letting you know what is going on in the string bed whilst also being well damped.

If you are used to playing with a polyester string, you may find this string mushy or void of bite by comparison.

This would be a fair assessment to a certain extent, as Yonex Dynawire doesn’t offer much in the way of spin. That being said, it is pretty communicative for such an affordable string and you can carve out delicate drop volleys and deft drop shots no problem.

Spin is not really what Yonex Dynawire was designed for. It is a pretty smooth string that has a round construction so it doesn’t bite the ball particularly well.

The fact that it is a slightly firmer than average synthetic gut string does mean you’ll get a few more RPMs on the ball than the softest strings out there.

However, if you are looking for a bit more spin from your string bed, it is well worth pairing this with a firmer polyester string such as Babolat RPM Blast Rough or Luxilon ALU Power Rough.

The string is definitely comfortable enough to be strung up at higher tensions, which will offer a bit more in the way of control and spin potential. However, Yonex Dynawire is more geared towards power, comfort and touch.

Durability is something that Yonex has looked to address with their Dynawire string. This is generally not a strong area for synthetic gut strings as their softer make up means they are prone to breaking fairly easily.

This is also why they tend to be on the cheaper end of the spectrum, although tension maintenance throughout the life of the string is never much a problem.

As far as Dynawire goes, it is a fairly durable string and certainly above average for a synthetic gut. The higher concentration of polyester in the nylon used to make it definitely helps with durability and makes it more of a viable option for a wider audience.

Beginners will appreciate how long the string lasts, and intermediate players that tend to rip through strings will be able to pair this off with a solid polyester string and rest assured that it will last.

The performance of Yonex Dynawire is likely to be fairly consistent throughout its life due to its solid core and metal casing surrounding it.

Comfort is an area in which Yonex Dynawire definitely comes into its own. This is what the string was built to do and it delivers.

Whilst Yonex have made this slightly more crisp to enhance the responsiveness of the string and make it slightly more durable, this has not taken away from the comfort whatsoever.

Players that have suffered from arm issues in the past or simply prefer the feel of a smooth string will definitely appreciate the comfort built into Yonex Dynawire.

The string doesn’t feel too mushy or flimsy, which is something that some of the less well engineered synthetic gut strings out there can be guilty of. It simply delivers a silky smooth ride and is a great companion for a player that wants optimum comfort and all round playability.

Overall, Yonex Dynawire is a solid entry level string for beginners looking to get into choosing their own strings, or players that are seeking comfort to soothe their arm issues. Whilst this is not a string that stands out in a particular area, it is a solid performer at what it is supposed to do.

It offers great levels of power, comfort and feel without being too mushy.

It is also pretty durable as synthetic gut goes and punches above its weight for such an affordable string.