Getting OFF the poly bandwagon. - Page 3

sansaephanh · 08-17-2012, 10:14 PM

interesting. Anyone else feel the need to get off poly?

BreakPoint · 08-17-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sansaephanh

interesting. Anyone else feel the need to get off poly?

Never felt the need to get on poly in the first place. Comfort and feel trumps everything else for me. Who cares if you get more spin if your arm is going to end up in a sling?

BTW, what's "PPA"?

sansaephanh · 08-18-2012, 12:57 AM

Prince Premier Attack right?

Also, i've never gotten arm problems off bhbr.

And mikeler. Have you ever tried hexy fiber in a full bed?

db10s · 08-18-2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sansaephanh

I don't get why so many people crossed this string. Won't the texture and low durability from a multi reduce spin potential? I guess thats kind of over thinking it, but wouldnt you be better off with a solid core synth or nylon?

What i mean is, for me to get an idea of how this string plays i would need more then a review of it as a cross. Because the mains are the focus when it comes to spin right?

Yeah, but going from full black widow to a hybrid, I wanted spin that I'm used to so I chose this, and I get it cheap...

BreakPoint · 08-18-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sansaephanh

Prince Premier Attack right?

Also, i've never gotten arm problems off bhbr.

And mikeler. Have you ever tried hexy fiber in a full bed?

Hmmm...interesting. Is PPA a replacement for Prince Synthetic Gut Multifilament? Because I don't see PSGM on the TW Prince strings page anymore. Is it discontinued? If so, that would be a real shame as PSGM is probably my favorite multi. It's very powerful, resilient, comfortable, and cheap at the same time.

So my next question is: What's "BHBR"?

ewberner · 08-18-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BreakPoint

Hmmm...interesting. Is PPA a replacement for Prince Synthetic Gut Multifilament? Because I don't see PSGM on the TW Prince strings page anymore. Is it discontinued? If so, that would be a real shame as PSGM is probably my favorite multi. It's very powerful, resilient, comfortable, and cheap at the same time.

So my next question is: What's "BHBR"?

I am not sure. But they still sell it. In reels at least..
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Prin...-PSGM16RN.html

sansaephanh · 08-18-2012, 11:43 AM

I think i remember PPA being a replacement for Prince Premier LT. Which is a older prince gut with a older string formula i believe.

BHBR is Big Hitter Blue Rough.

and db10s... Sell me some.. lol

mikeler · 08-18-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sansaephanh

Prince Premier Attack right?

Also, i've never gotten arm problems off bhbr.

And mikeler. Have you ever tried hexy fiber in a full bed?

Hexy gives lots of spin but durability is poor.

mikeler · 08-18-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BreakPoint

Hmmm...interesting. Is PPA a replacement for Prince Synthetic Gut Multifilament? Because I don't see PSGM on the TW Prince strings page anymore. Is it discontinued? If so, that would be a real shame as PSGM is probably my favorite multi. It's very powerful, resilient, comfortable, and cheap at the same time.

So my next question is: What's "BHBR"?

Never tried PSGM but PPA is excellent. The only multi I like better is Discho Microfibre.

ewberner · 08-18-2012, 12:02 PM

According to the TWU, Gosen AK Control is rated as the top multi/synthetic for spin..
http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/lear...ringfinder.php

sansaephanh · 08-18-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ewberner

According to the TWU, Gosen AK Control is rated as the top multi/synthetic for spin..
http://twu.tennis-warehouse.com/lear...ringfinder.php

It says pro hurricane tour has 1.6 spin potential lol. I don't quite trust the ratings on there.

BreakPoint · 08-18-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ewberner

I am not sure. But they still sell it. In reels at least..
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Prin...-PSGM16RN.html

Interesting. I didn't notice that because I only buy sets and never reels. This way I don't have to measure.

In any case, I've never seen PSGM is this white-ish natural color. Every set I've ever used was gold or dark yellow-ish in color. I wonder how this color plays as color can affect playability.

sansaephanh · 08-19-2012, 12:54 AM

Just got Hexy Fiber 16 this morning. It's not as textured as I thought it would be.. It's a teeny bit rough, but I was expecting something a bit more pronounced then this. It feels like it has a few sides. Maybe it could bite, but i'm not sure. Either way, I'm in this one for a while.

fortun8son · 08-19-2012, 01:00 AM

Poly does it's own thing, and it does it well.

maxpotapov · 08-19-2012, 03:55 AM

Played yesterday with Polystar Turbo / Forten Sweet @ 44 lbs in my Prestige Mid LM. Switched back and forth with Head PT600 with Babolat XCel @ 50 lbs, night and day difference in terms of effort it takes to "grab" the ball and "roll" it to the other side (I mean super spinny shots).

Hopefully natural gut / poly hybrid will have comparable bite just because of how much and how fast natural gut mains slide on poly.

alidisperanza · 08-21-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sansaephanh

I was actually racking my brain towards Gamma Ruff and Dunlop Hexy Fibre. Both textured and seem to have decent bite, but I can't find alot of good reviews. Most people seem to use hexy fiber as a cross, which I can't totally understand, because its a multi, which means it notches and frays faster AND its textured so wouldnt it decrease the main's "snapping" potential?

Either way, I really don't want to give up the bite. It's even tougher that BHBR comes out to 5.50 a set in reel and dunlop hexy comes out as 6, but with probably a ton less lasting playability.

SEE?? I"M TALKING MY WAY OUT OF GIVING UP POLY ALREADY! SOMEONE STOP ME lol.

Way late on this, but DEAR GOD NO!

Ruff is fun to play with if someone else is stringing it. Hexyfiber is a monster disappointment. I found it very low powered and just blegh. Didn't see any benefits to playing with it other than the price

alidisperanza · 08-21-2012, 10:43 AM

Oh, and could you do me a fav and check the diameter of the hexyfiber? I've come across a few reels that were much thicker than advertised even when pulled

goosala · 08-21-2012, 01:54 PM

I've tried everything in every combination and still like syn gut the best for price and feel. My arm is a little sore after hitting the crap out of the ball for hours so a little softness is welcomed. Besides, $3 a set for Forten Sweet or Pro Supex Titan is great.

sansaephanh · 08-21-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by alidisperanza

Oh, and could you do me a fav and check the diameter of the hexyfiber? I've come across a few reels that were much thicker than advertised even when pulled

Sorry i dont have a string meter.

TimothyO · 08-21-2012, 05:02 PM

I tried dumping my poly crosses.

But like the mafia...

...I keep trying to leave and they just keep puuuuuling me back in.

08-17-2012, 10:14 PM	#41
sansaephanh Professional Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oakland Posts: 1,120	interesting. Anyone else feel the need to get off poly? __________________ Newest entry into the Racketholic Anonymous. July 11th, 2012 :) Classified: We can't list the names of all the rackets we own in our signature. Lol

08-18-2012, 12:57 AM	#43
sansaephanh Professional Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oakland Posts: 1,120	Prince Premier Attack right? Also, i've never gotten arm problems off bhbr. And mikeler. Have you ever tried hexy fiber in a full bed? __________________ Newest entry into the Racketholic Anonymous. July 11th, 2012 :) Classified: We can't list the names of all the rackets we own in our signature. Lol Last edited by sansaephanh : 08-18-2012 at 01:12 AM.

08-18-2012, 11:43 AM	#47
sansaephanh Professional Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oakland Posts: 1,120	I think i remember PPA being a replacement for Prince Premier LT. Which is a older prince gut with a older string formula i believe. BHBR is Big Hitter Blue Rough. and db10s... Sell me some.. lol __________________ Newest entry into the Racketholic Anonymous. July 11th, 2012 :) Classified: We can't list the names of all the rackets we own in our signature. Lol

08-19-2012, 12:54 AM	#53
sansaephanh Professional Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oakland Posts: 1,120	Just got Hexy Fiber 16 this morning. It's not as textured as I thought it would be.. It's a teeny bit rough, but I was expecting something a bit more pronounced then this. It feels like it has a few sides. Maybe it could bite, but i'm not sure. Either way, I'm in this one for a while. __________________ Newest entry into the Racketholic Anonymous. July 11th, 2012 :) Classified: We can't list the names of all the rackets we own in our signature. Lol

08-19-2012, 01:00 AM	#54
fortun8son Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Desert Posts: 2,996	Poly does it's own thing, and it does it well. __________________ Neos 1000, Eagnas Combo 810(home),Prince 5000(work) Member USRSA