PV Audio's Playtest Thread

[tistrapukcipeht]

Originally Posted by mixedmedia

Could that maybe be an upcoming test? Or maybe not... I ordered some too, so if it's good, we should keep it on the DL.

Where??

I never see these strings on ****, 5 sets for $18 bucks??

Can't find it.

[pvaudio]

Originally Posted by tistrapukcipeht

Where??

I never see these strings on ****, 5 sets for $18 bucks??

Can't find it.

My friend, they're everywhere http://www.e bay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=108184&_pgn=2&_skc=50&rt=nc

[tistrapukcipeht]

Thanks.

Is it gut fibers with a layer of another material to seal it and guaranteeing a bit more durability?

[mixedmedia]

We don't know what they are... Gut-ish probably.

[mikeler]

I'm supposed to get a sample from Yonex that is 80% gut with 20% synthetic on the outside.

[mixedmedia]

Wait, really?

[pvaudio]

Changing my mind. BHB7/PPA.

[mixedmedia]

Ooo, that sounds good.

[mixedmedia]

And an all black string bed.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by mixedmedia

Wait, really?

Not sure how he got these samples but he keeps telling me to drop by his shop for them. Every time I do, he did not bring them. No biggie, for months I've been telling him I have too many multis to test right now.

[mixedmedia]

It sounds cool though, if you get the chance (as do your strings).

[pvaudio]

Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 17 / Prince Premier Attack 17





Stringing: Ahh, darkness is back! I love the all black string setups. You can never tell what it is unless you strung it yourself, and I like that stealthy element hehe. Anyway, the BHB7 isn't too bad to string. Since it was just the mains, no complaints. The PPA has the same white strandy makeup as Xcel and Thunderblast with a black outer coating. Difference is, this is easily the thinnest (the Xcel is supposed to be the same gauge, but this is definitely thinner) and this feels kinda lumpy. Still, easy to string. Went low on this one: 47/52lbs.

[pvaudio]

Originally Posted by mixedmedia

It sounds cool though, if you get the chance (as do your strings).

Yeah I'll be testing his prototype probably next week I think. When engineers get into tennis strings, anything can happen see: Ray from Mamba

[kiteboard]

Try hitting some bh slices with that set up, and feel the bite, but once the edges wear off the bhb7, it goes away.

[Up&comer]

Originally Posted by pvaudio

Yeah I'll be testing his prototype probably next week I think. When engineers get into tennis strings, anything can happen see: Ray from Mamba

Haha. I can't wait till he releases them to the public. My parents gave me a thumbs down on giving out my name and address to a stranger, so sorry I can't even ask to buy a prototype. Anyways, I hope you'll give us a discount when they finally come out .

When I'm finally a doctor, I'm going to figure out a way to synthetically produce serosa and make premium gut at a super cheap price. Watch out, Mike

[mixedmedia]

Originally Posted by pvaudio

Yeah I'll be testing his prototype probably next week I think. When engineers get into tennis strings, anything can happen see: Ray from Mamba

Sweet. Are you allowed to post a playtest or is that not until betas or final product?

[pvaudio]

Hit with the BHB7/PPA a bit. It's definitely a black baller as mikeler would appreciate

Other thing it's good at is slices like kiteboard said. Unfortunately, the PPA causes a lot of friction and the mains after less than an hour weren't snapping back fully. That's pathetic.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by pvaudio

Hit with the BHB7/PPA a bit. It's definitely a black baller as mikeler would appreciate

Other thing it's good at is slices like kiteboard said. Unfortunately, the PPA causes a lot of friction and the mains after less than an hour weren't snapping back fully. That's pathetic.

That was my concern with PPA. That rough surface does not seem ideal for a cross. Now it ain't black, but Micronite is as smooth as Billy Dee Williams (He's that dude Lando in the original Star Wars movies for you young whippersnappers).

[rdis10093]

when we played today, do you think it was my technique that allowed me to get that kick on my slices, or was it the strings. MY slices are not like normal peoples. They allways spin that way, but with these strings they feel like they kick out wide even more. The only pro, that I can think of that slice like I do is Verdasco. Nadal kind of does since he is also left handed but not really. I guess the main question I am asking is though, can strings allow you to make shoots that you do not possess?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuXsWt53cHs


Also I got pro rated at a club a while ago, so I know what my NTRP is for real, but if you had to guess, what would you say the NTRP is of the man who said "I move like an old grandpa." I would go with 5.0 Not all of those guys are that good, but at club it just seems like he is at a whole different level.

[Up&comer]

Originally Posted by mikeler

That was my concern with PPA. That rough surface does not seem ideal for a cross. Now it ain't black, but Micronite is as smooth as Billy Dee Williams (He's that dude Lando in the original Star Wars movies for you young whippersnappers).

Well, since I can't respond in the other thread, yes, the argument was true. Apparently telling them he is a GOAT poster means nothing .

On the plus side, I was serious about artificially producing serosa. I know what I plan to do, I just don't have the resources yet (no April fools)