PV Audio's Playtest Thread

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by Up&comer

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)

Bummer, I was hoping they would leave the thread up at least for today. It was fun while it lasted though. I have a name for your strings: Seriously Serosa.

[Up&comer]

Brilliant. I'll remember that.

[pvaudio]

Originally Posted by 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.

Can strings let you hit shots you normally can't? No. Can they make shots you normally hit better? Yes.

He is definitely an open level player. I can't recall his background off the top of my head, but at least 5.0 if not 5.5. One of the others was on the team, and then stopped, and I don't know the background of the other two. They are all at least 5.0 though.

[rdis10093]

Thanks for answering my questions, I know that they do not always pertain to your thread, but they are not really worth creating a whole thread for.

and also you did not see me at 100% yesterday. I am still recovering from being used to playing only indoors. I am sure the same is for you, but we had some good points.

My last question is do all multis shred, or can do some just snap like syn gut?

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by Up&comer

Brilliant. I'll remember that.

Assuming you are not pulling my leg in return for yesterday, make sure that you get your legal protections up front if you are creating something that could be unique. One of my tennis buddies is a patent attorney, so I know enough about it to be dangerous.

Honestly, the ideal string for me would be gut on serves/overheads/dropshots. On ground strokes and volleys, either my mikeler matchup or Micronite would be best. Considering the Micronite is better on my arm, let's just go with Micronite for that category. Now if you could develop a string that plays like one type of string on certain shots and another type on other shots then you sir would have a winner and probably would make a lot of money.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by rdis10093

Thanks for answering my questions, I know that they do not always pertain to your thread, but they are not really worth creating a whole thread for.

and also you did not see me at 100% yesterday. I am still recovering from being used to playing only indoors. I am sure the same is for you, but we had some good points.

My last question is do all multis shred, or can do some just snap like syn gut?

I'll take this one Mr. PV. Some multis give zero warning they are going to break, they just snap like a synthetic gut. Most will give you some visual cues before snapping. A few will shred ever so slightly and expose their inner solid core before breaking within a few hits. Then there are a few that shred and shred and shred and shred. Signum Pro Micronite and Babolat Xcel which I love both behave like this.

[rdis10093]

Thanks MR. Mikeler

[Up&comer]

Originally Posted by mikeler

Assuming you are not pulling my leg in return for yesterday, make sure that you get your legal protections up front if you are creating something that could be unique. One of my tennis buddies is a patent attorney, so I know enough about it to be dangerous.

Honestly, the ideal string for me would be gut on serves/overheads/dropshots. On ground strokes and volleys, either my mikeler matchup or Micronite would be best. Considering the Micronite is better on my arm, let's just go with Micronite for that category. Now if you could develop a string that plays like one type of string on certain shots and another type on other shots then you sir would have a winner and probably would make a lot of money.

I will. I'll have to hit with Micronite to see how it performs. I really already have a plan for production, the problem is I'm only 16 .

[MambaT]

Have you considered whether you know anyone in the business that is not only 16 that might could assist you? Think carefully...

[Up&comer]

Originally Posted by MambaT

Have you considered whether you know anyone in the business that is not only 16 that might could assist you? Think carefully...

Hmmmm. No one comes to mind

[Up&comer]

Oh yeah! Mike!

[Up&comer]

In all seriousness, it isn't as simple as I'm making it out to be. It would require quite a bit of experimentation. The reason is that it won't be synthetic serosa.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by MambaT

Have you considered whether you know anyone in the business that is not only 16 that might could assist you? Think carefully...

I was on your website recently and you have really boosted your inventory. Glad to see a local business doing well. I think I have the "formula" for producing the best multis. Whether you can do it for cheaper than your competitors would be key. We can discuss it offline or perhaps in my multis thread.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by Up&comer

I will. I'll have to hit with Micronite to see how it performs. I really already have a plan for production, the problem is I'm only 16 .

Don't let age stop your pursuit of something. Get on it now, especially with MambaT offering assistance.

[Up&comer]

Originally Posted by mikeler

Don't let age stop your pursuit of something. Get on it now, especially with MambaT offering assistance.

The thing is, the reason I want to see the process of artificially creating serosa be successful isn't because I want to make cheap gut string. The ramifications of it working would be mind boggling. It would be a medical breakthrough.

[mixedmedia]

I think they're able to grown pieces of muscle now, so the beginnings of the technology are out there.

[Up&comer]

Originally Posted by mixedmedia

I think they're able to grown pieces of muscle now, so the beginnings of the technology are out there.

Yep. And entire organs. The thing is, stem cells are necessary for that. The way I plan to do it, you don't need stem cells.

[pvaudio]

WC Silverstring 1.20 / OGSM 18





Stringing: Strung this at 51/55. Silverstring is a super easy poly to work with, so no problems there. OGSM 18 is also incredibly easy to work with. I have to say that the 17 is easier (the 18 feels greasy, but perhaps that's because it came from a set whereas I have a reel of the 17).

The purpose of this playtest is to attempt to duplicate the super crispness of Baseline, but so that it lasts until the crosses break (or the poly gets notched to death). Reason being, I won't have access to my stringing machine this summer, and I really like the Baseline. However, if it only lasts for 4 hours, even with labor, that's 30 bucks a stick down the drain every week and a half. This is, of course, assuming $15 labor is the standard. Regardless, I have a reel of SS, a huge number of packs of OGSM 18 and still the rest of my reel of 17. Also have some Super that I've not used. Aside short, since SS lasts for a very long time, this ends up being a better value than Baseline when I can't string it myself.

[pvaudio]

Luxilon Adrenaline Rough 1.25mm / Yonex Tour Super 850 1.30mm





Stringing: I've strung this setup before as it's what I string for rdis10093 in real life. The Adrenaline Rough is a perfect mix of ALU Rough and Adrenaline. It's got that odd bumpy texture like ALUR, and coils up like a viper like Adrenaline does. Overall, nothing terrible. I hinted at in the last review that OGSM is one of the easiest strings to string: a top 5 for sure. Yonex 850 is easier. If I had to make a top 3 easiest strings to work with it would be, in order:

1. Pro Supex Maxim Touch
2. Yonex 850 16
3. Gosen OGSM

It just glides through everything so easily, no risk of breaking it, even though it ghosts a bit you can't tell due to its color, and it just feels extra soft. Even though his racquet has 20 crosses, needless to say, I don't really mind! Strung at 52/55lbs.

Groundstrokes: Have to be honest: this isn't for me. It has a very unusual feel. The crosses are incredibly soft, but the Adrenaline has a boardy feel. So, what you're left with is a board on springs. Spin is fairly good, and power is good as well. Regardless, it has the Lux feel that I don't care for. Others may, however.
Overall: 8.25/10

Serves: More of the same here. There is quite a bit of power, however. Slice serves work admirably, for one thing. But as an overall serving setup, this still doesn't feel right.
Overall: 8.25/10

Volleys: This is too soft to give high marks for feel, and too stiff feeling for touch. I'll explain more below.
Overall: 8.25/10

Durability: The Lux took two hours to settle as rdis10093 did mention. That's far too long for me, because by that time, the Yonex was incredibly frayed.
Overall: 8/10

I don't have too many deep thoughts about this setup. I don't think that these strings are complementary, and that's about it. Think about a trampoline where the mesh is made of steel. So, you have a stiff plane which can move on springs. That's the sort of feel I get here: stiff and unyielding feeling, but with a mushiness that's just not for me. I think a stiffer cross would be ideal with Adrenaline Rough.


Overall: 8.25/10

[pvaudio]

Played terribly, can't give a decent account of the Silverstring. Mind was all foggy with all of this crap going on that I've got to do and I carried it onto the court. #1 no no because then it makes your mood even worse.