PV Audio's Playtest Thread - Page 2

finalfantasy7 · 11-23-2010, 11:52 AM

could you test some synthetic gut, as most people on this forum just talk about poly's > natural guts > multi's

pvaudio · 11-23-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeler

If you could string up a full job of Mantis Comfort and compare it to your favorite Laserfibre multi that would be interesting to compare the softness of those two.

This I can do. String should be here any time this week

pvaudio · 11-23-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finalfantasy7

could you test some synthetic gut, as most people on this forum just talk about poly's > natural guts > multi's

What ones in particular? Aside from the two Mantis I mentioned, I have the following:

Forten Sweet 17
Gosen OG Sheep Micro 17
PSGD Blue 16g
PSGD White 18g
PSGO Black 15L
PSGO Gold 17
PSGO White 17
Prince Topspin Plus 16
Pro Supex FT Ruff 17
Pro Supex Spiral Flex 16
Pro Supex Titan 17
Pro Supex SynGut 18

kiteboard · 11-23-2010, 01:21 PM

K 90: use blue gear ultra on mains/bbo on crosses. 46/50.

pvaudio · 11-23-2010, 04:00 PM

Decided to add pictures to each playtest.

pvaudio · 11-23-2010, 04:04 PM

Since I only (only????) have four racquets, we'll have to wait until I get bored with one of them (most likely the Tornado or CyberTwirl setup which loses tension quickest since I hit with a large amount of topspin and both provide such in spades). In the mean time, here's just a selection of photos I took at Cincinnati this year:

pvaudio · 11-23-2010, 04:06 PM

pvaudio · 11-23-2010, 04:07 PM

Alright, that's enough tennis photos, wait until the next playtest. If someone is dead set on some combination, I'll do that. Whoever seems to want it the most, just post it and I'll do it next.

parasailing · 11-23-2010, 08:33 PM

Pvaudio - can you send me the link you got the reel of the Mantis from for a good price? I will give this string a shot based on all the good reviews on this board.

mikeler · 11-24-2010, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parasailing

Pvaudio - can you send me the link you got the reel of the Mantis from for a good price? I will give this string a shot based on all the good reviews on this board.

I could only find it here at TW.

pepka · 11-24-2010, 06:32 AM

You can order it from Mantis UK site. Funny thing is that shipping to the US is 7 days, while for Europe 14

parasailing · 11-24-2010, 09:12 AM

Pepka - I noticed in your signature you are using Kirschbaum Touch Multifibre. How would you compare it against Mantis Comfort?

bad_call · 11-24-2010, 10:18 AM

nice photos...great action shots.

pvaudio · 11-24-2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parasailing

Pvaudio - can you send me the link you got the reel of the Mantis from for a good price? I will give this string a shot based on all the good reviews on this board.

Can't post it here, but let's just say that they are in the UK and it's a "world" of fun to be a "stringer"!

The string was on sale when I bought it, I don't know if it's gone to normal price or not.

parasailing · 11-24-2010, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the hint pvaudio, now if only you would sell me a set of your SNPS even for a premium

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trade · 11-24-2010, 04:47 PM

PV Audio: Sorry to poach this question here, but I'd like your opinion of what string I should try. I'm 17, ranked in the top 25 in my USTA region, use a Head Youtek Mid+. I've a shot at playing at an okay D1 program...more likely top 10 D3. I like taking big cuts from the baseline.

I like a full bed of poly, especially at the low tensions. My wrist has been bothering me some...technique is sound...not sure if it's just the poly (mostly Cyclone and Spiky Shark, two that I really like in a full bed) or just a hint to lay off for a couple of weeks.

I'm looking for a spin friendly setup that allows me to swing big that won't hurt my arm. I work on weekends at a tennis club and get a discount on string, but budget is still a factor. Haven't tried hybrids because I don't know enough about what to combine without breaking my budget without having to buy reels (I need 21' feet for my mains). Would appreciate as much info as you are willing to provide. Thanks in advance.

kiteboard · 11-24-2010, 04:56 PM

Spiky shark mains, forten sweet crosses, 46/50lbs.

trade · 11-24-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiteboard

Spiky shark mains, forten sweet crosses, 46/50lbs.

Thanks. That combo comes to about $13.38 a set (21 feet of 40 feet of SS in the mains (19 feet that I can't use) and 18 feet of Sweet for crosses would be $1.38 (kewl!), with another 18 feet of Sweet for the next round of crosses). $13.38 a set is doable if it works for me.

Hope your elbow is coming around. I'm not hitting for a week to rest my wrist--missed a big tournament this weekend. Argh.

nickarnold2000 · 11-24-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pvaudio

Can't post it here, but let's just say that they are in the UK and it's a "world" of fun to be a "stringer"!

The string was on sale when I bought it, I don't know if it's gone to normal price or not.

They had a reel of Tornado on special there 2 weeks ago at $80 US! Shipping is also very reasonable.

kiteboard · 11-24-2010, 07:59 PM

Thanks. Good thanksgiving for the nice comment! Forten sweet is a sweet syn gut, soften the ss, which is a soft poly to begin with. Tour bite also feels soft, and would be another one to try in the cross. $49/reel for forten sweet.

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bad_call Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,994	nice photos...great action shots. __________________ check the facts before believing what you read and hear...or accept blame for not doing so.

11-24-2010, 04:47 PM	#36
trade New User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 14	pvaudio: request please PV Audio: Sorry to poach this question here, but I'd like your opinion of what string I should try. I'm 17, ranked in the top 25 in my USTA region, use a Head Youtek Mid+. I've a shot at playing at an okay D1 program...more likely top 10 D3. I like taking big cuts from the baseline. I like a full bed of poly, especially at the low tensions. My wrist has been bothering me some...technique is sound...not sure if it's just the poly (mostly Cyclone and Spiky Shark, two that I really like in a full bed) or just a hint to lay off for a couple of weeks. I'm looking for a spin friendly setup that allows me to swing big that won't hurt my arm. I work on weekends at a tennis club and get a discount on string, but budget is still a factor. Haven't tried hybrids because I don't know enough about what to combine without breaking my budget without having to buy reels (I need 21' feet for my mains). Would appreciate as much info as you are willing to provide. Thanks in advance.

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kiteboard Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oakland Posts: 3,909	Thanks. Good thanksgiving for the nice comment! Forten sweet is a sweet syn gut, soften the ss, which is a soft poly to begin with. Tour bite also feels soft, and would be another one to try in the cross. $49/reel for forten sweet. Last edited by kiteboard : 11-24-2010 at 08:01 PM.

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