Solinco vs. Genesis

[pvaudio]

Originally Posted by Richard1500

That said, there is one company that simply trumps when it comes to quality control: Yonex. They're made in Japan which is simply known for attention to detail and zero compromise in their products' quality. This does not mean that Yonex frames are superior to Wilson, Head or Babolat.



I want to know about Yonex strings, I´ve never tried one before, are they good? I know they are good for badminton, but for tennis, I haven´t see any player using it.

I have little experience with Yonex strings. Their racquets are fantastic however.

[acer4tennis]

great news for Genesis to sign up Karlovic. typhoon is holding tension really well. I think it's a great combo typhoon and NG. Anybody knows if he is using a blue or gray typhoon?

[drakulie]

Originally Posted by acer4tennis

typhoon is holding tension really well. I think it's a great combo typhoon and NG.

Agree. Typhoon, in my testing had possibly the best tension maintenance of all the strings I have playtested.

As for hybriding it with natural gut, so far, it plays great, although I stiil like the black magic better.

[blackfrido]

what a confusing post by Richard1500 "a professional tennis player"
I read only once, maybe I have to go over again..........

[fortun8son]

Yes, very odd.
I would not be surprised if all the raw polyester was made by either AGFA or Bayer in Germany, just as the raw Nylon is made by DuPont.

[dgoran]

I am so glad Alex is doing good, I was one of the first ones to switch full time to typhoon as simply it was nothing that comes close to it at the market today. Just as original poster stated in my testing solinco tour bite was just tas stiffer to the point of being unconfortable. This is of course highly personal but for me typhoon is better performing Alu power, more comfortable with great tension maintenance until it dies and every poly will die no question about that.

[BobFL]

Originally Posted by dgoran

I am so glad Alex is doing good, I was one of the first ones to switch full time to typhoon as simply it was nothing that comes close to it at the market today. Just as original poster stated in my testing solinco tour bite was just tas stiffer to the point of being unconfortable. This is of course highly personal but for me typhoon is better performing Alu power, more comfortable with great tension maintenance until it dies and every poly will die no question about that.

It is amazing what a few free sets, hats, and wristbands can do to a man's integrity

[dgoran]

Hahah if I did not know any better I would think that my friend Bobby is trying to discredit my genuine typhoon enthusiasm and my professional opinion on this string...
For the record i spent at least $500 or more on typhoon in the last 2 years just so people don't think I am getting it for free.

Come on bobby give the guy a chance Alex is really nice once you get to know him better. He has our euro blood. Don't let personal opinions stand in between you and at least half of ntrp level up if not a whole point up...yes it's that good. You could be 3.5 with that string

[BobFL]

Originally Posted by dgoran

Hahah if I did not know any better I would think that my friend Bobby is trying to discredit my genuine typhoon enthusiasm and my professional opinion on this string...
For the record i spent at least $500 or more on typhoon in the last 2 years just so people don't think I am getting it for free.

Come on bobby give the guy a chance Alex is really nice once you get to know him better. He has our euro blood. Don't let personal opinions stand in between you and at least half of ntrp level up if not a whole point up...yes it's that good. You could be 3.5 with that string

You are adorable and knowing you is priceless

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

Look, I dunno about the Genesis, but I am having good things happen with Outlast, just saying...

[drakulie]

Originally Posted by dgoran

Hahah if I did not know any better I would think that my friend Bobby is trying to discredit my genuine typhoon enthusiasm and my professional opinion on this string...
For the record i spent at least $500 or more on typhoon in the last 2 years just so people don't think I am getting it for free.

Come on bobby give the guy a chance Alex is really nice once you get to know him better. He has our euro blood. Don't let personal opinions stand in between you and at least half of ntrp level up if not a whole point up...yes it's that good. You could be 3.5 with that string

Not sure I am able to read into what you and bobfl are talking about, but I'll give some feedback.

The Tennis Depot, being that they knew I reviewed strings wanted an unbias review of a string without posting about it on TW. The review was to be solely for Tennis Depot. They asked if I was interested, so I said yes. I was provided a black poly string in a clear bag. That is all. No name, company information, or other info.

After I hit with it, I asked what the name of the string was, who made it, and where could I purchase it, as I wanted to make it my new string. This is how much I liked it. I was told it wouldn't be available for perhaps up to a year, but was given a few more free sets. A little less than a year of waiting, the string was released by Gensis and named Black Magic.

Not sure why people are so quick to think or presume that their is hidden agendas with everything posted, as if anyone posting a positive note about any Genesis string, they must be being paid.

[Timbo's hopeless slice]

I believe Drak, just sayin'

[brooker]

Originally Posted by Richard1500

Hello, I am a Professional tennis player and lately traveling around the Futures I´ve found that many players are using Solinco, and some others are using Genesis strings. So I´ve tried both and I find that some friends were a little upset about me using Genesis. Why? I don´t know. But this is what I found out about both. First Solinco says something like created in the US, and down there in little letters it says Made in Taiwan. (I think this misleads many) and this players were upset that I was trying a string that was not made in America!!! But I show them it was not made in America and they could´t believe it. Well, I tried the Tour Bite and the Barb something from Solinco. Then I tried the Black Magic and the Typhoon (as Ivo Karlovic is using that one now) and then, I can´t understand how could someone prefer the Taiwan made string against the German made string. This German guys have to be good at making strings. This strings were better in every way compared to the Solinco, but the feeling and the power I was getting from the Genesis is great. Needless to say, I didn´t pay for any of this sets, Solinco and Genesis gives free sets to anyone that wants to try their strings even more we can get Solinco reels for 50usd, instead of 155. But my ATP points cost more to me than 50usd. So I am staying with Genesis for a little while, as RPM feels a little stiffer than the Typhoon, and almost the same as the Black Magic. What I do agree with other players is that the presentation is not as good as the Solinco, but what I say is that my presentation card is in my serve, and in my forehand, not in the way my reel looks like when I go to string my racquets!!!

I prefer the made-in-Taiwan Solinco tour bite. I have used 2 reels of it and will continue using it. I tried some other popular strings, including Black Magic, RPM, Black/Red/Rough code, and a few others made by Genesis. But I always count on Tour-bite whenever I need to play more competitively. I don't feel Tour-bite is that stiff , compared to my previous regular Alu Power.

There are quite some good strings which are made-in-Taiwan, such as Tour-bite and Pro Supex Big Ace (Revo). Unlike you, I understand why people use them. It is rather simple -- they are good quality strings and reasonably priced.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by drakulie

Not sure I am able to read into what you and bobfl are talking about, but I'll give some feedback.

The Tennis Depot, being that they knew I reviewed strings wanted an unbias review of a string without posting about it on TW. The review was to be solely for Tennis Depot. They asked if I was interested, so I said yes. I was provided a black poly string in a clear bag. That is all. No name, company information, or other info.

After I hit with it, I asked what the name of the string was, who made it, and where could I purchase it, as I wanted to make it my new string. This is how much I liked it. I was told it wouldn't be available for perhaps up to a year, but was given a few more free sets. A little less than a year of waiting, the string was released by Gensis and named Black Magic.

Not sure why people are so quick to think or presume that their is hidden agendas with everything posted, as if anyone posting a positive note about any Genesis string, they must be being paid.

BobFL and dgoran are buddies. We in the Central Florida area used to get accused of being shills for these products. I believe that is at least part of the joke.

[BobFL]

Originally Posted by Timbo's hopeless slice

I believe Drak, just sayin'

That goes without sayin', just sayin'... Drakulie is one of my top 3 posters!

And mikeler is right as usual dgoran aka 'Chunky' is my friend and this is getting personal LOL

[dgoran]

Genesis forever
Problem is bobfl does not play like he means it...So maybe this string is not a good fit.
I think he is a Donald young fan as well which could explain tour bite preference

[acer4tennis]

Originally Posted by brooker

I prefer the made-in-Taiwan Solinco tour bite. I have used 2 reels of it and will continue using it. I tried some other popular strings, including Black Magic, RPM, Black/Red/Rough code, and a few others made by Genesis. But I always count on Tour-bite whenever I need to play more competitively. I don't feel Tour-bite is that stiff , compared to my previous regular Alu Power.

There are quite some good strings which are made-in-Taiwan, such as Tour-bite and Pro Supex Big Ace (Revo). Unlike you, I understand why people use them. It is rather simple -- they are good quality strings and reasonably priced.

I'm with 100%, but I do prefer Typhoon to Barb wire. Typhhon will play for me to the very end, where BW only great for the very first hit. Never liked TB.
I wish BW could perform as long as typhoon.

[dgoran]

Originally Posted by drakulie

Not sure I am able to read into what you and bobfl are talking about, but I'll give some feedback.

The Tennis Depot, being that they knew I reviewed strings wanted an unbias review of a string without posting about it on TW. The review was to be solely for Tennis Depot. They asked if I was interested, so I said yes. I was provided a black poly string in a clear bag. That is all. No name, company information, or other info.

After I hit with it, I asked what the name of the string was, who made it, and where could I purchase it, as I wanted to make it my new string. This is how much I liked it. I was told it wouldn't be available for perhaps up to a year, but was given a few more free sets. A little less than a year of waiting, the string was released by Gensis and named Black Magic.

Not sure why people are so quick to think or presume that their is hidden agendas with everything posted, as if anyone posting a positive note about any Genesis string, they must be being paid.

Hi drak I have a question for you offline could you email me at your earliest convenience at gdraskovic at gmail dot com

[Centerforward71]

Originally Posted by acer4tennis

I'm with 100%, but I do prefer Typhoon to Barb wire. Typhhon will play for me to the very end, where BW only great for the very first hit. Never liked TB.
I wish BW could perform as long as typhoon.

Sorry to dig this thread up but after a year of testing personally and for about a dozen other players I string for everyone has said how good the genesis string is and how stable in tension it is. My personal favorite is twisted razor. I have not used black magic or typhoon. Spinx was not too impressive but average in all categories, not bad but twisted razor was wow. And by the way I play this string at 38 ref tens and also at 62. Those are my favorite tensions full bed. Just thought I would chime in because I am not getting paid nor get free strings from genesis. Also I don't see a lot of love on this forum for it. Is it because it's not sold at TW ?