Mikeler's Multis - Page 216

mikeler · 09-28-2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramon

My offical time for Klip Legend 16 is 32 hours! What's truly amazing for me is that it played well the entire time, and I even kept it in the closet for 2 months while my shoulder was healing. The only thing for me that plays better than natural gut is poly hybrids. I might try to experiment with some next after my shoulder feels better.

What tension did you string this at? I just can't seem to get rid of my arm pain. I'm thinking about ordering a set.

heartattack · 09-28-2012, 08:10 AM

hi mikeler. first of all im interested on trying the discho micro fibre. but multifilament string doesnt last for me. because i try the x-one bishase 16 string it only last 2-3hrs and it broke. hows the durability of micro fibre?

Ramon · 09-28-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

What tension did you string this at? I just can't seem to get rid of my arm pain. I'm thinking about ordering a set.

61 lbs (4 pounds above my normal multi tension). Seems to work. On RacquetTune I notice a tension loss every time it's damp outside, so I'm going to be more careful next time and just use a spare on damp days. It lost 18% tension over the duration (still played well).

mikeler · 09-28-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by heartattack

hi mikeler. first of all im interested on trying the discho micro fibre. but multifilament string doesnt last for me. because i try the x-one bishase 16 string it only last 2-3hrs and it broke. hows the durability of micro fibre?

I did not play X1 to breakage, so it is hard for me to compare. I did play with it for longer than 2-3 hours though. The only way to know is to try it.

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Originally Posted by Ramon

61 lbs (4 pounds above my normal multi tension). Seems to work. On RacquetTune I notice a tension loss every time it's damp outside, so I'm going to be more careful next time and just use a spare on damp days. It lost 18% tension over the duration (still played well).

Thanks. When I used Wilson gut RT indicated about the same tension loss. I may call TW and order a set and see if they will do the cheaper US Mail shipping.

Ramon · 09-28-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by heartattack

hi mikeler. first of all im interested on trying the discho micro fibre. but multifilament string doesnt last for me. because i try the x-one bishase 16 string it only last 2-3hrs and it broke. hows the durability of micro fibre?

You sound like a real string breaker. Some people just can't use multis. Microfibre is durable for a multi, but it's nothing out of the ordinary. If you can't use poly mains for some reason, you might have to try natural gut.

mikeler · 09-28-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramon

You sound like a real string breaker. Some people just can't use multis. Microfibre is durable for a multi, but it's nothing out of the ordinary. If you can't use poly mains for some reason, you might have to try natural gut.

Looking at the review of your Klip, most people said it was more durable than VS. I got about 12 hours out of the Wilson gut before breakage. So it sounds like that might be a good first gut to try for a string breaker.

hrstrat57 · 09-28-2012, 05:23 PM

Hi Mikeler,

Thinking of giving PPA 16 a whirl in a pair of MP Prestige 18x20....

Any difference black vs. white? Any thoughts on PPA in a 18x20 MP frame? Currently using intellitour at 57#, plays great but would like a little more bite on topspin...polys are out for me...want to keep my arm attached to my shoulder thus only gut or multis need apply.

Thanks!

Ramon · 09-28-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hrstrat57

Hi Mikeler,

Thinking of giving PPA 16 a whirl in a pair of MP Prestige 18x20....

Any difference black vs. white? Any thoughts on PPA in a 18x20 MP frame? Currently using intellitour at 57#, plays great but would like a little more bite on topspin...polys are out for me...want to keep my arm attached to my shoulder thus only gut or multis need apply.

Thanks!

We talked about it in another thread:

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=440945

I tried natural and black, and I can't tell the difference. It won't give you more spin than Intellitour, but I like it better overall.

Nostradamus · 09-28-2012, 07:35 PM

What is the best playability multi if you hate that soft mushy feel but love the crisp sharp feel.

filphil · 09-28-2012, 07:52 PM

Rip control had a pretty crisp feel to it when I tried it in 16g.

mikeler · 09-29-2012, 07:44 AM

ThunderBlast, Addiction are crisp. So is NXT but I did not like it.

Ronaldo · 09-29-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

ThunderBlast, Addiction are crisp. So is NXT but I did not like it.

Would you add MultiFeel to the crisp list?

Nostradamus · 09-29-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

ThunderBlast, Addiction are crisp. So is NXT but I did not like it.

would thurderblast the best one. Addiction dies after 2 hours of play. and where does thunderblast fit into your scheme of things as far as best multis go ?

Nostradamus · 09-29-2012, 09:33 AM

Mike, you also rated Technifiber Multifeel ahead of their flagship string X-1 biphase. Any reason for this preference other than the price difference ?

mikeler · 09-29-2012, 09:53 AM

MultiFeel is crisp and I really liked it because it did not transform into garbage like X1.

Got a set of Klip Legend coming next week.

mikeler · 09-29-2012, 09:54 AM

FedAce, check post 1 for links to all my reviews.

Nostradamus · 09-29-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

FedAce, check post 1 for links to all my reviews.

Who ? Federer doesn't need help with strings. he is set with gut. besides i looked at your post #1. that is why i was asking about multifeel. I might just switch to multifeel if it is so good. Technifiber always promotes their Flagship string X-1 as their best. so it is very difficult what is their best stuff.

Muppet · 09-29-2012, 10:40 AM

Tecnifibre changed Multifeel right around the time that Mikeler reviewed it. The new stuff is quite a bit stiffer than the old one. The new 16 is too stiff, but the 17 is somewhat playable. Mikeler tested the old version. It's too bad; it was my favorite multi. I'm having a hard time replacing it.

Roforot · 09-29-2012, 12:51 PM

Yes. I was very surprised and disappointed w/my playtest of multifeel.

mikeler · 09-29-2012, 01:59 PM

When I used MF as a cross more recently, it seemed different and definitely stiffer.

09-28-2012, 05:23 PM	#4307
hrstrat57 Professional Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,010	Hi Mikeler, Thinking of giving PPA 16 a whirl in a pair of MP Prestige 18x20.... Any difference black vs. white? Any thoughts on PPA in a 18x20 MP frame? Currently using intellitour at 57#, plays great but would like a little more bite on topspin...polys are out for me...want to keep my arm attached to my shoulder thus only gut or multis need apply. Thanks! __________________ Head Youtek Prestige MP(2) i Prestige MP(3) i Radical MP(3) ti radical MP paintjob, PS 85(2) Max 200G(2) many others in hiding

09-28-2012, 07:35 PM	#4309
Nostradamus Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: In the future Posts: 4,177	What is the best playability multi if you hate that soft mushy feel but love the crisp sharp feel. __________________ Babolat Pure drive 2012, 55 lbs, Kirschbaum Proline X / X-1 biphase. Nalbandian backhand and Nadal forehand.

09-28-2012, 07:52 PM	#4310
filphil Rookie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 317	Rip control had a pretty crisp feel to it when I tried it in 16g. __________________ Yonex VCORE 95D - Pacific Classic 16 x MSV Co-Focus 1.18 @ 54/45 lbs

09-29-2012, 09:33 AM	#4314
Nostradamus Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: In the future Posts: 4,177	Mike, you also rated Technifiber Multifeel ahead of their flagship string X-1 biphase. Any reason for this preference other than the price difference ? __________________ Babolat Pure drive 2012, 55 lbs, Kirschbaum Proline X / X-1 biphase. Nalbandian backhand and Nadal forehand.

09-29-2012, 10:40 AM	#4318
Muppet Professional Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 889	Tecnifibre changed Multifeel right around the time that Mikeler reviewed it. The new stuff is quite a bit stiffer than the old one. The new 16 is too stiff, but the 17 is somewhat playable. Mikeler tested the old version. It's too bad; it was my favorite multi. I'm having a hard time replacing it. __________________ sharp < > lucid