Solinco Hyper G Prefered Gauge
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liftordie
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18 really loses spin??
I find that with shaped strings, thinner gauges don’t benefit from the string gripping the ball as much because the shape is not as prominent. I have tried all 3 gauges and can say there’s better spin potential with 16&17g. The spin potential also lasts longer because the ridges grind down quicker with thinner gauges.
liftordie
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Great analyze!!
I love the 17g and I was curious to try the 18 to see if I could get little more comfort but without losing spin and not too much control... Will test soon but I agree your analyze.
SavvyStringer
Professional
I would also suggest trying some of the thinner gauges like 18, 19, and 20. Personally I wouldn't go 16L or 16 in that racket stringing it for my self unless durability is low with thinner strings. It's a dense pattern and I don't want to string thicker gauges in it for my self.
CiscoPC600
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18G has a very high spin rate. In fact, it's substantially more than the 17G despite what @avocadoz said. Perhaps because it pockets more? Can any other 18G users confirm?
I'm considering trying it for my 16x20 frame (VCORE 95).. But mostly concerned with it snapping soon even though I wouldn't consider myself a string breaker. Volkl Cyclone Tour 18 (1.20) lasted me 12+ hours, which I was happy with.
I'm considering trying it for my 16x20 frame (VCORE 95).. But mostly concerned with it snapping soon even though I wouldn't consider myself a string breaker. Volkl Cyclone Tour 18 (1.20) lasted me 12+ hours, which I was happy with.
EasternRocks
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17 is the best.
liftordie
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Tried it and loved it but it was dead in 5hours... :/
ARaj
Rookie
I've been using 17G in my RF97, feels crisp and solid, even after about 10hrs of use so durability seems ok. My multi's and hybrids kept snapping after 6hrs or so but yet to snap since i switched to poly. First couple of hours, i felt completely disconnected from the ball but once the string bed settled, it felt great!
Tempted to try the 18g for an even softer? feel...
Tempted to try the 18g for an even softer? feel...
EasternRocks
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Yup, just gotta re string it a lot lol.
liftordie
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I will not. I'm actually trying my first gut/poly hybrid and it is just amazing!! Pure heaven!!!
I pray for it to last minimum 10hours...!!!
VS Touch 16/Max Power Rough 17 <3
EasternRocks
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Great in anything denser than a 6 main frame.
CiscoPC600
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Still hoping to get more input from other users, apart from the above, that have tried the 17g v. 18g and their thoughts on spin potential and playability between the two.
CiscoPC600
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liftordie
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Tried tonight 18g. No big difference with 17. Little more comfort and spin/slice but nothing spectacular... Pretty close control.
CiscoPC600
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How long did you test it? Keep us updated on duration of playability, please and thanks.
liftordie
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2hours. Will keep you informed. But 17g last only 5hours in great playability... So I don't expect more with 18g... (like any poly finally...)
CiscoPC600
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5 hours is awful.. Are you a tough grader or it gets that noticeably bad immediately? That's like.. two hitting sessions.
I just started playing tennis after a. Both of calf injury and it’s still freshly strung. VS natural team at mains and timo at crosses.
Will try 1.30mm va touch at mains and timo at crosses at low tension.
I wouldn’t worry about tension less, just want to break it when it will break, time to restring. So I don’t know how long it will break.
Just missed your question. It is round poly.
liftordie
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After 5hours with 17g, strings are moving quite much and snapback reduce... Not the case with Ultra Cable, for example. But I still like HG!
CiscoPC600
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Still getting same amount of spin?
