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Equipment used:
Racquet: Yonex Vcore Pro 97 330 (2018 model)
Gauge of strings: Head Lynx Tour was 1.25 mm and Yonex Poly Tour Pro was 1.20 mm
Tension: Both strings were strung at 55 lbs mains and crosses.
Time played: 12 hours for both
Yonex poly tour pro is $16 ( a set)
Head Lynx Tour is $12 (a set)
Racquet Specs:
Weight: 356 g
Balance: 31.77 cm
Swingweight: 333.8 kg-cm^2
Recoilweight: 165
Mgr/I: 21.147
General Thoughts (Will update the comparison in the upcoming days) :
The Head Lynx tour is a lot more powerful and forgiving than the Yonex poly tour pro on off-center hits. The Head lynx tour has less spin potential and adds more weight to the head of the racquet (pretty thick for a 1.25mm, seems like a 1.30)... Stay tuned for the comparison!
Edit: I took the time and tried the Yonex poly tour pro in 1.25mm at 55 pounds for the matter of control and consistency in the comparison. It wasn't much different from the 1.20 mm but screw it. I used it for 12 hours like the other two.
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Back to the Actual Comparison Between the Head Lynx Tour 1.25mm at 55 pounds and the Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.25mm at 55 pounds!
Power: The lynx tour completely destroyed the poly tour pro in terms of power for both the 1.25mm and the 1.20mm. It was easier to hit deeper balls with the lynx tour than with the Yonex(s). Also, it was much easier to block balls and slice them back with the lynx tour. The Yonex was somewhat powerful but not even close to the head lynx tour. Faster swing speed was required to acquire the depth I got with the lynx tour. Lastly, the power of the lynx tour allowed for a better redirection of fall incoming balls.
Feel: This category was also dominated by the lynx tour. It resembled natural gut in a way. It was soft in contact, weird for a supposedly stiff string. Played more like a gut/poly hybrid rather than a regular poly. The Yonex was soft but stiffen with time. The feel of the Yonex was not the most pleasant. Slices felt weird and powerless. I'll end this category with this: The lynx tour felt like I could get away with any shot but the Yonex allowed for less foul play. The Yonex felt more traditional, offered a smaller sweet zone than the head lynx tour.
Spin: The Yonex dominated this category. It had a great kick on serves and forehands, while the lynx tour allowed for more flat play. If you play with loppy swings, I would recommend the Yonex but if you hit the ball on the meat/center (flatter play), I would recommend the head lynx tour. However, the head lynx tour did have a lot of spin, enough to do all needed on the court. It simply had everything and lacked nothing. A decent string that never let you down. I would say that these strings are better adaptable to your style of play and could very well be used for anything. Regardless, if you hit a little flatter but want more spin, these both could work for you.
Durability: The head lynx tour dominated this category. I used all the strings tested for 12 hours, but the lynx tour just kept going. I would only recommend using the Yonex strings if you string more often than usual, or at least once every two weeks. The Yonex was stiff for the first hour but then settled. The head lynx tour always played the same. It literally never changed. I was very surprised!
THE FINAL VERDICT!
In my opinion, the Head Lynx Tour is the better string here (it's also cheaper!!). It is far more powerful, forgiving, durable, and better feeling than the Yonex string (16 dollars for the Yonex is a bit too much). If you have access to the lynx tour, have it. It is a much better string than hyper g, tour bite, and even the fan-favorite, Volkl Cyclone. Head lynx tour is a quality string. Use it.
P.S. The lynx tour string was created not Head but by Isospeed. Coming from a smaller company, we know this must be of good quality ( Volkl is a great example). The lynx tour was made to win the competition over hype g, being a blend of head lynx and head hawk touch. This is a good string for those who want to improve their level. Once again, Give it a try, you might like it!!
Peace
Racquet: Yonex Vcore Pro 97 330 (2018 model)
Gauge of strings: Head Lynx Tour was 1.25 mm and Yonex Poly Tour Pro was 1.20 mm
Tension: Both strings were strung at 55 lbs mains and crosses.
Time played: 12 hours for both
Yonex poly tour pro is $16 ( a set)
Head Lynx Tour is $12 (a set)
Racquet Specs:
Weight: 356 g
Balance: 31.77 cm
Swingweight: 333.8 kg-cm^2
Recoilweight: 165
Mgr/I: 21.147
General Thoughts (Will update the comparison in the upcoming days) :
The Head Lynx tour is a lot more powerful and forgiving than the Yonex poly tour pro on off-center hits. The Head lynx tour has less spin potential and adds more weight to the head of the racquet (pretty thick for a 1.25mm, seems like a 1.30)... Stay tuned for the comparison!
Edit: I took the time and tried the Yonex poly tour pro in 1.25mm at 55 pounds for the matter of control and consistency in the comparison. It wasn't much different from the 1.20 mm but screw it. I used it for 12 hours like the other two.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Back to the Actual Comparison Between the Head Lynx Tour 1.25mm at 55 pounds and the Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.25mm at 55 pounds!
Power: The lynx tour completely destroyed the poly tour pro in terms of power for both the 1.25mm and the 1.20mm. It was easier to hit deeper balls with the lynx tour than with the Yonex(s). Also, it was much easier to block balls and slice them back with the lynx tour. The Yonex was somewhat powerful but not even close to the head lynx tour. Faster swing speed was required to acquire the depth I got with the lynx tour. Lastly, the power of the lynx tour allowed for a better redirection of fall incoming balls.
Feel: This category was also dominated by the lynx tour. It resembled natural gut in a way. It was soft in contact, weird for a supposedly stiff string. Played more like a gut/poly hybrid rather than a regular poly. The Yonex was soft but stiffen with time. The feel of the Yonex was not the most pleasant. Slices felt weird and powerless. I'll end this category with this: The lynx tour felt like I could get away with any shot but the Yonex allowed for less foul play. The Yonex felt more traditional, offered a smaller sweet zone than the head lynx tour.
Spin: The Yonex dominated this category. It had a great kick on serves and forehands, while the lynx tour allowed for more flat play. If you play with loppy swings, I would recommend the Yonex but if you hit the ball on the meat/center (flatter play), I would recommend the head lynx tour. However, the head lynx tour did have a lot of spin, enough to do all needed on the court. It simply had everything and lacked nothing. A decent string that never let you down. I would say that these strings are better adaptable to your style of play and could very well be used for anything. Regardless, if you hit a little flatter but want more spin, these both could work for you.
Durability: The head lynx tour dominated this category. I used all the strings tested for 12 hours, but the lynx tour just kept going. I would only recommend using the Yonex strings if you string more often than usual, or at least once every two weeks. The Yonex was stiff for the first hour but then settled. The head lynx tour always played the same. It literally never changed. I was very surprised!
THE FINAL VERDICT!
In my opinion, the Head Lynx Tour is the better string here (it's also cheaper!!). It is far more powerful, forgiving, durable, and better feeling than the Yonex string (16 dollars for the Yonex is a bit too much). If you have access to the lynx tour, have it. It is a much better string than hyper g, tour bite, and even the fan-favorite, Volkl Cyclone. Head lynx tour is a quality string. Use it.
P.S. The lynx tour string was created not Head but by Isospeed. Coming from a smaller company, we know this must be of good quality ( Volkl is a great example). The lynx tour was made to win the competition over hype g, being a blend of head lynx and head hawk touch. This is a good string for those who want to improve their level. Once again, Give it a try, you might like it!!
Peace
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