Volkyl Cyclone vs. Babolat RPM Blast

[Ronski]

Which is better???
Please exclude the price on your comparison... Let's tackle the feel, comfort and spin generation between this two strings...

any thoughts guys and gals...

[lynnbart]

About a year ago we switched from RPM to Cyclone. They both produce excellent spin, both are comfortable although the Cyclone retains that feel a little longer due to its tension maintenance.

I enjoy stringing the RPM better, the Cyclone will shred your fingers,,,its really sharp !

I know you said forget the cost,,,,,but with the price comparison we feel like the Cyclone is a much better performer.

[BabolatTennis9]

ive played with both strings and i think the cyclones are much better they just need to be restrung more often than if you used the rpm

[darklore009]

Cyclones is better overall than rpm. Rpm is great for the first 5 hours. Then it dies.

[Ronski]

Thanks guys... for your comments... actually it's hard to find cyclone strings here in the Philippines and I'll order again at TW if I finish experimenting with the cyclone( if i find it better than the rpm) Majority of the strings here that you can find in a local sports shop here in the Philippines are Wilson, Babolat, head, prince and some luxilon strings... I ordered my 89 tour from TW strung with a volkyl cyclone and it was great it was my first time using it... but it's kinda stiff comparing it with the rpm blast which is a co-poly... I usually string my rackets with the rpm blast at a low tension...

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by Ronski

Thanks guys... for your comments... actually it's hard to find cyclone strings here in the Philippines and I'll order again at TW if I finish experimenting with the cyclone( if i find it better than the rpm) Majority of the strings here that you can find in a local sports shop here in the Philippines are Wilson, Babolat, head, prince and some luxilon strings... I ordered my 89 tour from TW strung with a volkyl cyclone and it was great it was my first time using it... but it's kinda stiff comparing it with the rpm blast which is a co-poly... I usually string my rackets with the rpm blast at a low tension...

i thought TW carried Cyclone. why does babolat charge so much more for rpm that is similar or worse than cyclone ?

[rodrigoamaral]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

i thought TW carried Cyclone. why does babolat charge so much more for rpm that is similar or worse than cyclone ?

please list all babolat sponsored players and than list the volkl ones.. than get back to me fedace on marketing budget and that should answer your question

[Sander001]

Originally Posted by Ronski

Thanks guys... for your comments... actually it's hard to find cyclone strings here in the Philippines and I'll order again at TW if I finish experimenting with the cyclone( if i find it better than the rpm) Majority of the strings here that you can find in a local sports shop here in the Philippines are Wilson, Babolat, head, prince and some luxilon strings... I ordered my 89 tour from TW strung with a volkyl cyclone and it was great it was my first time using it... but it's kinda stiff comparing it with the rpm blast which is a co-poly... I usually string my rackets with the rpm blast at a low tension...

What gauges are you talking about? Cyclone is stiffer than RPM Blast? And what gauges are you talking about????????????

[Backhanded Compliment]

RPM is crisper and doesnt last anywhere near as long as cyclone which is more elastic and lasts about 11 hours for me. Im an all court guy who gets a lot of free points on serve. I suspect a pure baseliner might get less life. RPM is really expensive for what it is.

[iangarcia4l]

I know this isn't as relevant, but I figured it would be better than starting a whole new thread...
Does anyone know how this would feel compared to TopSpin Cyber Red (1.24)? That so far has been my favorite spin string being that it's a great price (same as VC) and it's super elastic and provides excellent ball pocketing. It gives sufficient bite, I use a full western forehand and a continental/eastern two-handed. I sometimes use a full western one-hander for kicks, lol.

[rdis10093]

rpm plays way better, but it goes down hill in like 1.5 hours.
volk plays okay for like 4 hours and then goes bad. so rpm is a premium string but for a very short time.

[db10s]

Cyclone... It holds tension.