My Take on Yonex Poly tour spin string

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by javierjavier

hey thundaga - also really like poly tour pro and was thinking about trying the spin. most comparisons i've read say it's stiffer and with less power. does it still have the pop and crispness of the ptp? would it be fair to suggest they would feel the same if you strung the spin at a lower tension?

it does have decent power, just not as powerful like Alu power type. but it is softer and generates more spin. I might try this string again and see how it performs 3rd time out. I had little problem with control when i hit the ball little bit late.
I will tell you that when i first hit the ball after stringing, it had pop but as the tension loss took effect, it lost some of the pop and control. this might be a normal thing for polys.

[thundaga]

Originally Posted by Meaghan

Thank you, so string PTS a couple of pounds lower than BC and you'd have a similar string, the yonex playing a little crisper than the plush tecnifibre, which may work well in the plush 89 tour. I can see why BC would come out on top for you as the feel is really nice. I also string on a weekly basis so I don't want to be paying bc prices.
Have you tried blackout, pro pro version of bc?

Spot on Meaghan, yes the downside of the BC is that it's a bit pricey, I have a reel though and have switched a few friends onto it who help finance my addiction I haven't tried blackout but I have tried Genesis Black Magic and found that to be a very good clone, just not quite as lively and didn't find as much spin.

Originally Posted by javierjavier

hey thundaga - also really like poly tour pro and was thinking about trying the spin. most comparisons i've read say it's stiffer and with less power. does it still have the pop and crispness of the ptp? would it be fair to suggest they would feel the same if you strung the spin at a lower tension?

I would agree with most comparisons, I was also at the Yonex launch of PTS string at this year's Aus Open and that is exactly how their rep described it, a stiffer and lower-powered version of PTP. Even at a lower tension I think you would still notice greater stiffness but that is only comparative, the PTS isn't an extremely stiff string. I don't think it has as much pop but probably feels a bit crisper that PTP.

I currently have Signum Pro Firestorm in one of my frames, that is a great string in terms of power and feel.. about as stiff at PTS.

[GarryClarke]

have just ordered myself a couple of sets to try out (that blue is going to look so good in my PD) lol

im now more into my spin game at the moment but i still like to drill the ball when need be.

im using a 2012 PD so can anyone recommend tension settings?????


cheers garry

[syke]

Originally Posted by Meaghan

Save even more and buy pros pro blackout for $ 5.70 !!

LOL... a $3.25 premium for strings made in Japan... it's ok.

[syke]

Originally Posted by javierjavier

hey thundaga - also really like poly tour pro and was thinking about trying the spin. most comparisons i've read say it's stiffer and with less power. does it still have the pop and crispness of the ptp? would it be fair to suggest they would feel the same if you strung the spin at a lower tension?

If you like the PolyTour Pro, I believe you will like the PolyTour Spin more.
I love the feel and spin from this string.

[syke]

Originally Posted by GarryClarke

have just ordered myself a couple of sets to try out (that blue is going to look so good in my PD) lol

im now more into my spin game at the moment but i still like to drill the ball when need be.

im using a 2012 PD so can anyone recommend tension settings?????


cheers garry

53/50 on mine. I am gonna string them 55/53 the next time round.

[GarryClarke]

Originally Posted by syke

53/50 on mine. I am gonna string them 55/53 the next time round.

cheers syke

what didnt you like about it at 53/50?????

[syke]

Originally Posted by GarryClarke

cheers syke

what didnt you like about it at 53/50?????

Good question. After 8 hours of play, tension has dropped around 13% (using Racquetune).

The stringbed does feel trampoline like. I'm stringing them higher just to get more playing life out of it. Besides the strings aren't all that stiff to begin with, and it's still as arm friendly after 10 hours of play.

[GarryClarke]

Originally Posted by syke

Good question. After 8 hours of play, tension has dropped around 13% (using Racquetune).

The stringbed does feel trampoline like. I'm stringing them higher just to get more playing life out of it. Besides the strings aren't all that stiff to begin with, and it's still as arm friendly after 10 hours of play.

Cheers for the reply

We all want durability and if at that tension it's still arm friendly that will do me
And with 10hrs play so far who,s going to complain lol

Thanks Garry

[finalfantasy7]

has anyone played with the yonex poly tour pro?, as that on stringsforum recieved really good reviews aswell.

would like to buy these 2 strings, but got strings which last me for 2nhalf yrs

[syke]

Originally Posted by finalfantasy7

has anyone played with the yonex poly tour pro?, as that on stringsforum recieved really good reviews aswell.

would like to buy these 2 strings, but got strings which last me for 2nhalf yrs

I prefer the PTS, feel and spin is better. Some say it plays like a poor man's Black Code.
I hope those 2.5 yr old strings are nat gut.

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by GarryClarke

Cheers for the reply

We all want durability and if at that tension it's still arm friendly that will do me
And with 10hrs play so far who,s going to complain lol

Thanks Garry

do you think this string poly tour spin has more power than RPM blast ? What do you think ?

[GarryClarke]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

do you think this string poly tour spin has more power than RPM blast ? What do you think ?

nostradamus

sorry mate ive never used RPM blast so i cant comment!!!!

ive just finished stringing a full bed of PTS in my 2012 PD and what a pain in the butt that was lol,
was my 1st attempt with poly and jesus it was like wrestling a bear with slippery skin and doing the crosses was absolute hell lol,
i just hope ive met the worst string to deal with as i dont want to be restringing that anytime soon.

cheers garry

[Power Player]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

do you think this string poly tour spin has more power than RPM blast ? What do you think ?

If anyone doubted this is Fedace, this answers it.

[Torres]

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[GarryClarke]

right guys i played with YPTS fullbed in my 2012 PD

had a good hour and a half hitting with this in doubles/singles

i strung this at 52/50 and for the first few hits it seemed very underpowered but loads and loads of spin,i even added 4grams @12 of bluetack to help with a bit more power to hit the baseline as my shots were dropping well short and ended up being sitting ducks!!!!!

after an hour i started to hit better and better with this string,power was a lot lot better so i removed the bluetack and the power was just how i liked it,not to much and not one shot flew long as the spin i added dropped them in like dive bombers lol

1st serve was ok but lacked power, but the second serve (kick serve) was very good so am happy enough.

FH/BH topspin were great and as said they dropped into the court like dive bombers.

volleys/drop shots-now this is where this setup blew my mind,so much control on the volleys and the drop shots were killers,ive never played so well at the net and killed a point so quick.

comfort-well for a full poly what can i say,i suffer from TE/GE and wear a strap and not once did i feel any after effects,i no the strap helps but i felt nothing and again for a full bed of poly it was great.

im back on court (weather pending) thursday for a 2 hour hitting practice so i will add to my post if there,s any major issues,im very impressed so far so fingers crossed.

cheers garry

[GarryClarke]

right guys

another little update on YPTSS full bed @52/50

ive put 6 hours on this string so far and its playing better each time!!!!
there is no notching and the strings are still snapping back as im still getting loads of topsin.

i can only assume tension loss has occured as power levels are up but this string is low powered from the off so when i restring i will drop to mid 40,s.

the power level really suits me at the moment and i havent lost any control
ive just played 2 hours of doubles and im still killing points at the net better than any string ive ever played with so im well happy.

my 1st serve,s power is up but i put that down to tension loss and my 2nd serve has plenty of pop on it.

comfort is still very very good as ive just recovered from TE and a sore shoulder and im keeping a very close eye on this string.

im defo liking this string alot and it suits my game (doubles) but if i was to be playing more single,s i would either lower the tension or hybrid it with a more a powerful main as its hard work producing enough power for those winners!!!!

[smirker]

Originally Posted by GarryClarke

right guys

another little update on YPTSS full bed @52/50

ive put 6 hours on this string so far and its playing better each time!!!!
there is no notching and the strings are still snapping back as im still getting loads of topsin.

i can only assume tension loss has occured as power levels are up but this string is low powered from the off so when i restring i will drop to mid 40,s.

the power level really suits me at the moment and i havent lost any control
ive just played 2 hours of doubles and im still killing points at the net better than any string ive ever played with so im well happy.

my 1st serve,s power is up but i put that down to tension loss and my 2nd serve has plenty of pop on it.

comfort is still very very good as ive just recovered from TE and a sore shoulder and im keeping a very close eye on this string.

im defo liking this string alot and it suits my game (doubles) but if i was to be playing more single,s i would eith aslower the tension or hybrid it with a more a powerful main as its hard work producing enough power for those winners!!!!

Good review Gary. Looking for a new set up for my PD as the gut hybrid I had in there broke to quick for my liking. Have a syngut/poly hybrid in there right now which is ok but thinking full poly might be the way forward at mid 40's tension. The YPTSS sounds right up my street as doubles is my main game and I like spinny, firm strings. Where are you getting yours from if you dont mind me asking?

I have the PD set up as follows and now loving it. 5" of lead tape from 3/9 up to about 2/10 which is 5g total and 5g wrapped round the top of the handle to balance. Weight with 1 over grip is 338g which is just about right. Not measured the balance but similar to stock is my feeling. Plays beautifully with just 10g added. Had a match last night and no elbow soreness, having played 4 times this week. I was starting to worry as before the mod I was feeling a few twinges.

[GarryClarke]

Originally Posted by smirker

Good review Gary. Looking for a new set up for my PD as the gut hybrid I had in there broke to quick for my liking. Have a syngut/poly hybrid in there right now which is ok but thinking full poly might be the way forward at mid 40's tension. The YPTSS sounds right up my street as doubles is my main game and I like spinny, firm strings. Where are you getting yours from if you dont mind me asking?

I have the PD set up as follows and now loving it. 5" of lead tape from 3/9 up to about 2/10 which is 5g total and 5g wrapped round the top of the handle to balance. Weight with 1 over grip is 338g which is just about right. Not measured the balance but similar to stock is my feeling. Plays beautifully with just 10g added. Had a match last night and no elbow soreness, having played 4 times this week. I was starting to worry as before the mod I was feeling a few twinges.

hi jim

thought i would update this thread as im seriously loving this string
and mid to low 40,s is defo what im going to go with when i have to restring the PD again and 6 hours isnt bad!!!!!,its firm but not stiff as a board and i think you might like it

i got the string from http://www.stringersworld.com/sectio...poly_tour_spin...

sounds like youve done some serious playing with the PD lol
ive only added 4x4 inches of lead tape to 3/9 4g in total,i did add 2g to 12 but i could feel it on my arm/shoulder so took it off quick sharp!!!!

isnt it strange that adding all that weight and you dont feel a thing but in stock form its giving you a few twinges??????
i went back to stock and then had my issue with TE/shoulder pain but i think that was down to the added weight at 12!!!!!

as for singles jim my knees wont do it anymore
anything short or too wide i dont even go for them and as the people who i play with no that and thats what they do,does my head in so im playing doubles now and am enjoying the breaks at the net lol


cheers garry

[finalfantasy7]

Originally Posted by syke

I prefer the PTS, feel and spin is better. Some say it plays like a poor man's Black Code.
I hope those 2.5 yr old strings are nat gut.

thanks for reply ....i got 1 nat gut been around 2 yrs old -peformaxx gut - still in its packaging, so it be good to use, stringing it with co focus in 2 weeks time.

rest of my strings are poly sets and a few syn/multi sets,, got only sets no reels, should be fine to use, especially in england weather is good