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What type of tennis string lasts longest?

By Jeff Cooper, About.com

Question: What type of tennis string lasts longest?
Answer: Kevlar (the stuff bullet-proof vests are made of) is the most durable string material, often lasting many times longer than the average nylon or synthetic gut.

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