Great Cross String under $7 similar to...?

TripleB · 06-21-2012, 04:22 AM

I've been using Gosen OG Sheep Micro Super 16L 1.25mm as a cross string (with Tour Bite mains) for a while now. A few months ago it disappeared from T-W's website...luckily they got some more in.

Obviously I didn't learn my lesson because the last time I ordered string I only ordered 4 sets. Now it has disappeared from their website again.

Hopefully they will once again get some more in.

But in case they don't...what is a great, but relatively inexpensive (maybe under $7), cross string that gives a semi-soft (but not mushy) feel?

I've tried the regular Gosen OG Sheep Micro 1.22mm but it just didn't give me the same feel. I've also tried both colors of Forten and they didn't work out for me.

Thanks for any help.

TripleB

mikeler · 06-21-2012, 04:38 AM

Genesis Thunder Blast 16.

Valjean · 06-21-2012, 05:02 AM

Donnay's X-Syncore, available at TW, too...

Ramon · 06-21-2012, 05:24 AM

Babolat N.Vy.

TripleB · 06-21-2012, 08:01 AM

Just got an email from TW saying they will no longer be carrying any of the Gosen Super strings.

So I guess a new cross is definitely in my future.

TripleB

TripleB · 06-21-2012, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valjean

available at TW, too...

Always a plus in my book

TripleB

jxrojas · 06-21-2012, 10:53 AM

I've been trying Solinco Vanquish 1.30, a really nice multi for crosses IMO.

snoopy · 06-21-2012, 05:57 PM

I didn't like Gosen sheep micro as a cross. Forten Sweet was too mushy. I've been using optic yellow PSGD and it's ok. I like the optic yellow best because I think it feels springier than the white or gold. But I string it pretty low. After doing a search for an even better cross, I will be trying N.Vy whenever my order arrives.

Ennismt · 06-21-2012, 07:49 PM

klip scorcher works well with Tour Bite for me

Muppet · 06-22-2012, 07:45 AM

You might want to consider Dunlop Hexy Fiber. It's a low-powered elastic multi and the gauge runs a little thick. The price is in your range, but it's not quite like OGSM Super.

Rjtennis · 06-22-2012, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramon

Babolat N.Vy.

I second using NVY as a cross.

TripleB · 06-22-2012, 08:43 AM

Thanks for all the input. Ordered a set of N.VY 17, Revelation 17, and MultiFeel 17 to try as a cross. Already have a set of OG Sheep Micro 17 on hand. Hopefully one of those 4 will be a great replacement for my Gosen Super 16L.

Again, thanks for your help.

TripleB

ced · 06-23-2012, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramon

Babolat N.Vy.

Agree on the N.Vy ..... also like Forten Dynamix

PhotoBlue · 06-23-2012, 06:46 AM

Tecnifibre multi feel

Carlito · 06-23-2012, 06:59 AM

I switched for Gosen to Head PPS synthetic gut. More power and softer. I also use tor bite mains. Only $3.50.

pvaudio · 06-23-2012, 07:31 AM

Another for Thunderblast and Nvy, in that order.

rodrigoamaral · 06-23-2012, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pvaudio

Another for Thunderblast and Nvy, in that order.

agree with him here..

thunder blast by genesis and NVY by Babolat are both good

edwincen · 06-23-2012, 07:46 PM

Try gosen nanocubic silver as a cross, it just slightly over US$7.

06-21-2012, 04:22 AM	#1
TripleB Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,235	Great Cross String under $7 similar to...? I've been using Gosen OG Sheep Micro *Super 16L 1.25mm* as a cross string (with Tour Bite mains) for a while now. A few months ago it disappeared from T-W's website...luckily they got some more in. Obviously I didn't learn my lesson because the last time I ordered string I only ordered 4 sets. Now it has disappeared from their website again. Hopefully they will once again get some more in. But in case they don't...what is a great, but relatively inexpensive (maybe under $7), cross string that gives a semi-soft (but not mushy) feel? I've tried the regular Gosen OG Sheep Micro 1.22mm but it just didn't give me the same feel. I've also tried both colors of Forten and they didn't work out for me. Thanks for any help. TripleB __________________ Microfracture knee surgery-11/26, doc pulled out 6 pieces of cartilage/shaved off other, tennis in the future questionable; Philippians 4:13

06-21-2012, 08:01 AM	#5
TripleB Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,235	Just got an email from TW saying they will no longer be carrying any of the Gosen Super strings. So I guess a new cross is definitely in my future. TripleB __________________ Microfracture knee surgery-11/26, doc pulled out 6 pieces of cartilage/shaved off other, tennis in the future questionable; Philippians 4:13

06-21-2012, 05:57 PM	#8
snoopy Professional Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,121	I didn't like Gosen sheep micro as a cross. Forten Sweet was too mushy. I've been using optic yellow PSGD and it's ok. I like the optic yellow best because I think it feels springier than the white or gold. But I string it pretty low. After doing a search for an even better cross, I will be trying N.Vy whenever my order arrives. Last edited by snoopy : 06-21-2012 at 06:04 PM.

06-22-2012, 08:43 AM	#12
TripleB Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,235	Thanks for all the input. Ordered a set of N.VY 17, Revelation 17, and MultiFeel 17 to try as a cross. Already have a set of OG Sheep Micro 17 on hand. Hopefully one of those 4 will be a great replacement for my Gosen Super 16L. Again, thanks for your help. TripleB __________________ Microfracture knee surgery-11/26, doc pulled out 6 pieces of cartilage/shaved off other, tennis in the future questionable; Philippians 4:13

06-23-2012, 06:46 AM	#14
PhotoBlue Professional Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The tennis court Posts: 1,093	Tecnifibre multi feel __________________ Head IG Radical Pro/Barricade 7/Vapor 9/Yonex 308 Clay