Money being no object

[Centerforward71]

Ok here we go... Money is no object and here is what I want from my strings.

1. As much spin as can be had.
2. Average power is ok I don't need rocket launcher, that said I won't want a bed that's feels dead.
3. Control I feel will be solved by number 1 for me, so if I can get plenty of spin then control should follow unless deflection becomes inconsistent from stringed.
4. Durability for me is 4-6 hours of consistent play I don't care for more. My jaw drops when I see guys here looking for 30 hour strings !!!
5. Feedback. Yes a string that gives me feedback of the stroke. Perhaps this can be encompassed with pocketing.
6. Hybrids are ok but tell me why it gives me above.

My play level is below. I have fast swing speeds so the above needs to fit that.

I will tell you that so far the only thing coming close,is low tension poly meaning mid 30s. I've tried about 6 gut hybrid setups and so far garbage. No full bed gut yet and nothing tighter than 56 on the gut as main. Used pacific, performaxx and mamba. Not impressed with any so far and actually the best performance was the cheapest of the three although its manufacturing was not great.

Oh yes and what tension and why that tension ?

I am all ears.

[3fees]

Lux Alu Power/ Babolat VS Touch

or

the most popular trending now:

Yonex Poly Tour Pro 125 ----Polyester string which achieves greater durability, now used by the world's top players. It provides a comfortable feeling, suppressing shoulder and elbow fatigue

or little less popular

Yonex Poly Tour Spin 1.25( a maverick on spin)

Yonex does not break the piggy bank..



I have a hybrid strung up and am testing it,,I'll write a review on this later,,,its synthetic gut mains/Lux ALU Power rough crosses ,tension is 55/51,,

[Centerforward71]

Originally Posted by 3fees

Lux Alu Power/ Babolat VS Touch

or

the most popular trending now:

Yonex Poly Tour Pro 125 ----Polyester string which achieves greater durability, now used by the world's top players. It provides a comfortable feeling, suppressing shoulder and elbow fatigue

or little less popular

Yonex Poly Tour Spin 1.25

Yonex does not break the piggy bank..



I have a hybrid strung up and am testing it,,I'll write a review on this later,,,its synthetic gut mains/Lux ALU Power rough ,tension is 55/51,,

VS touch main or cross ?

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by Centerforward71

VS touch main or cross ?

Mains, always put gut in the mains.

Putting gut in the crosses is the same as putting syn-gut/multi's in the crosses, except it'll cost you bank.

[Centerforward71]

Originally Posted by Say Chi Sin Lo

Mains, always put gut in the mains.

Putting gut in the crosses is the same as putting syn-gut/multi's in the crosses, except it'll cost you bank.

I know that but was asking what he meant and why. I have alotttt of string experience. I string for about 15 good players plus myself so I'm aware of your point.

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by Centerforward71

I know that but was asking what he meant and why. I have alotttt of string experience. I string for about 15 good players plus myself so I'm aware of your point.

Because the smooth surface of polyesters act as rails for the gut to glide across. And some say the "oil" of gut further allows the gut to glide smoothly across the polyester crosses. I don't know how much of that "oil" really seeps out of gut (if any!), so that's up for debate.

But the main point here is, smooth polys help gut mains to move about and snap around.

[Torres]

Originally Posted by 3fees

Yonex Poly Tour Pro 125 ----Polyester string which achieves greater durability, now used by the world's top players.

What relevance does that have?

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by Torres

What relevance does that have?

How is it not relevant? I mean, it's really the only factor going into a purchase. If it's endorsed by the pros, it must be the greatest thing ever and one can expect similar results.

[parasailing]

Babolat VS/Wilson/Prince natural gut mains with Ltec 4S cross - best combo of both worlds and most expensive hybrid setup out there.

[TimothyO]

Originally Posted by parasailing

Babolat VS/Wilson/Prince natural gut mains with Ltec 4S cross - best combo of both worlds and most expensive hybrid setup out there.

Any updates on 4S tension loss or durability?

Very tempted by 4S but reluctant to stray now from 4G crosses...they provide so much darn control. Even bought a Pure Storm GT to give it a try with VS/4G (only $80 now).

[sundaypunch]

Originally Posted by Say Chi Sin Lo

How is it not relevant? I mean, it's really the only factor going into a purchase. If it's endorsed by the pros, it must be the greatest thing ever and one can expect similar results.

If it were only rated #1 by RSI, now that would be impressive.

[Hannah19]

Originally Posted by Say Chi Sin Lo

How is it not relevant? I mean, it's really the only factor going into a purchase. If it's endorsed by the pros, it must be the greatest thing ever and one can expect similar results.

Yes, sure.....and Nadal is actually playing the 2013 Aero Drive.....
It's just marketing, guys.
They probably play something completely different than advertised.
Nadal is not playing the RPM Blast at all but the package says he does....go figure.

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

Originally Posted by Hannah19

Yes, sure.....and Nadal is actually playing the 2013 Aero Drive.....
It's just marketing, guys.
They probably play something completely different than advertised.
Nadal is not playing the RPM Blast at all but the package says he does....go figure.

I was being sarcastic, it's a shot at all the clowns who put all of their faith into equipment, and seek quick magical improvements.

[Power Player]

Full alu power all day long.

[pvaudio]

Full bed of Solinco Tour Bite 16L, 45lbs.

[Centerforward71]

Originally Posted by pvaudio

Full bed of Solinco Tour Bite 16L, 45lbs.

Using that now strung at 42 playing at 38 and it's really nice but I've had better,but close.

[JDMasFCK]

Tour Bite 17G 45LBS

[kiteboard]

Bhb7 in mains, strung like this: 80 center two, then next two 70, then next two 60 and last ones at 50lbs, then ping them out so they all sound the same sonically. Poly star energy crosses, first two down from top: 75, then 3rd:60, then down until the strings start to get shorter: 57lbs, then as they shorten: 62-65-70. When nubs of bhb7 wear off and the great spin subsides, cut them out before breaking.

[fuzz nation]

If $ is no object, why not stick with the low-tension poly beds you've done okay with and make more of an investment in your abilities... I know this is the string section, but you might be looking for your setup to perform beyond your capabilities - that can be frustrating! That gear of yours won't do a thing to the ball until you pick it up and swing it with decent technique, right?

Don't get me wrong - I'm on your side, but it sounds like you could be looking for a solution where the "right" setup will probably only deliver a subtle difference in performance or feel. If sticking with a bed of loose poly can get the "gear distraction" out of the way for you, it might be easier for you to go out and shred it on a regular basis. If the gut/poly hybrids felt like garbage, it's hard to believe you're going to find an option with better performance and feel than what's already worked for you so far.

[Centerforward71]

Originally Posted by fuzz nation

If $ is no object, why not stick with the low-tension poly beds you've done okay with and make more of an investment in your abilities... I know this is the string section, but you might be looking for your setup to perform beyond your capabilities - that can be frustrating! That gear of yours won't do a thing to the ball until you th youtpick it up and swing it with decent technique, right?

Don't get me wrong - I'm on your side, but it sounds like you could be looking for a solution where the "right" setup will probably only deliver a subtle difference in performance or feel. If sticking with a bed of loose poly can get the "gear distraction" out of the way for you, it might be easier for you to go out and shred it on a regular basis. If the gut/poly hybrids felt like garbage, it's hard to believe you're going to find an option with better performance and feel than what's already worked for you so far.

I don't disagree with you and, I am not federer nor close but That said i do have pretty damn good technique. I've played colleges tennis and now play 4.5-5.0 and the limiting factor in my play is more my age and my fitness than mynstroke quality I can't help my age 41, and my fitness fluctuates as I do have a life outside of tennis.

Also I do really like the low tension poly but I am always looking for something better for me and for those I string for. If I didn't have this attitude I would have never tried lowwww tension poly, specially since I was a high tension player 60+ even poly.

Your point being about string over analysis hurting game. I agree also but I don't do that and blame strings for lack of something but also i am looking for the best setup for my profile and will never stop researching.

One of the big reasons for this thread is my real disappointment with gut hybrids after not using gut in 10+ years and I feeli may be missing something that I am doing wrong not letting me get the gut performance I thought I would.

So I'm not sure if your reply is a slight on me thinking I can buy technique with strings or something else but either way why would I not look for better?