A single extruded monofilament, Fluorocarbon is more abrasion resistant than standard nylon monofilament of the same diameter. It is almost as soft as natural gut and has just as much power. Plus, while the sun’s harsh ultraviolet rays weaken nylon over time, fluorocarbon shrugs off UV with no ill-effects.

It is also known by the name brand as Teflon. Because of its slick, frictionless nature, Fluorocarbon is typically used as the cross string. This allows the main strings to snap back without much interference and impart much more spin on the ball. Some people have used it without good results others have not.

I personally think that, depending on what it is paired with, can either make it sink or swim. In my testing, Kevlar/aramid mains work extremely well with it. If I didn’t have so many arm issues, I would definitely be using this hybrid due to it’s playability and durability.