So I've been experimenting a lot lately with a ton of strings, none of them had been as good as PSGD until I tried Head RIP Control. At the beginning it was just as good if not better than PSGD but as a multifilament it's not that durable. I also like Prince Lightning XX but I just strung it and not sure of it's durability. PSGD is a monofilament syn gut with out wraps giving it durability, spin, control, and a decent amount of power but not too overwhelming. I have strung all these strings at 61 lbs, so my question is, is there a string out there that can rival PSGD? It is the number one selling string.
PSGD vs. Head RIP Control
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in_ten_city
Rookie
I'm using the 17g of RIPc, and it seems very durable for a 17(almost at 20hrs of playtime) and i consider myself a moderate string-breaker(whatever that means,lol). And from what i've read, the 16 is one of the best in durability among multis.
mikeler
Moderator
I tried a bunch of Gamma strings when I bought my Gamma X-ST stringing machine. They come with a bunch of free Gamma strings, so I may have tried it. If I did, it did not leave a lasting impression on me.
mikeler
Moderator
I'm using multis at the moment but that was my favorite synthetic gut when I was using them.
in_ten_city
Rookie
I asked the stringer to prestretch, but i didnt actually witness it. Im always afraid they'll get lazy and not do it, oh well, lol. No but, tension maintenance has been great, no real string movement up until late. Also it's prob worth saying i play with a 18x20 and i got it strung at 55.
Tennis_Crazed
Semi-Pro
I used to do a lot of PSGD but have started to do more gosen these... seems to be catching on as a good and affordable cross in hybrids
SteveI
Legend
I am testing the Rip 17 in a 16 x 19. Great feeling string.. little string moverment. Great on the arm. Decent pop.. and great control. Spin easy to generate. $6.35/set??? Cheaper ($5.90) if you buy 7 or more @ TT. I might get 12 sets later today... Compare that to PSGD...I would go with Rip 17.
Steve
yep, me too. but i use it full bed. cheap and suits me. perfecto.
I guess I'll have to compare them side by side, I have a set right now I could string up but I don't wanna waste the Prince Lightning XX 17 I have so I'll have to wait til I break it or it goes dead. Even though PSGD is cheaper, RIPc 17 might last longer. I'll have to get another fresh set of it and compare fresh sets of both.
JT_2eighty
Hall of Fame
RIP C is a great and unique string. Control similar to stiffer strings with the comfort of softer strings. Durability is good, although some people say it loses playability before it breaks, while others say it plays fine til it breaks. Fresh RIP is one of my favorite strings: pinpoint accuracy and nice feel.
In all, definitely more arm friendly than PSGD, with equal or better control, and less power. When I used full RIP, the crosses break first; which aside from kevlar hybrids that never happens to me. After a while it moves a lot in my 18x20, but with prestretching or higher tensions, movement is not as bad.
In all, definitely more arm friendly than PSGD, with equal or better control, and less power. When I used full RIP, the crosses break first; which aside from kevlar hybrids that never happens to me. After a while it moves a lot in my 18x20, but with prestretching or higher tensions, movement is not as bad.
PSGD going brittle is definately something I can agree with, but it doesn't go too long after that before it breaks. The only problem I see with RIP c is that it doesn't hold tension as well from my experience so far. Anybody recommend a pre-stretch?
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Pre-stretch helps a lot. I usually do it until the memory coil starts losing its "memory".
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
... you lost me on the thinning part.
Stretching strings shouldn't affect its durability.
Stretching strings shouldn't affect its durability.
SteveI
Legend
Head Rip Control 17... breaking way tooooo fast
Hi,
I was just testing a Rip Control 17 (mains) 60 #s Gosen OG 17 (Crosses) 58 #s and broke one of the center mains @ appox 8 hrs. The only string to ever break that fast for me was Gamma XP 17. Played great for the entire 8 hrs. I was really playing well with this set-up. Cross court backhand... hit clean.. and pop. Temp was about 60.. low humidity. Will string another set-up on Sat.. and playtest again. Lots of folks have reported the same for the 17G. 8 hrs is way low for me.. I am not a big string breaker.. I would say low/med at best.
Have a good one.
Steve
Hi,
I was just testing a Rip Control 17 (mains) 60 #s Gosen OG 17 (Crosses) 58 #s and broke one of the center mains @ appox 8 hrs. The only string to ever break that fast for me was Gamma XP 17. Played great for the entire 8 hrs. I was really playing well with this set-up. Cross court backhand... hit clean.. and pop. Temp was about 60.. low humidity. Will string another set-up on Sat.. and playtest again. Lots of folks have reported the same for the 17G. 8 hrs is way low for me.. I am not a big string breaker.. I would say low/med at best.
Have a good one.
Steve
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Anything strung at a higher tension will be subjected to more stress. So why would pre-stretching it plays into durability?
