Tourna Big Hitter Black 7

[SteveI]

Originally Posted by Sander001

12hrs is pretty damn good, outstanding even for a former tour player.
How much do you get?

I agree...

I was getting 12 plus hours

[Power Player]

How long does the 17 gauge last for you guys? Same amount ?

[SteveI]

I am going to try the 16G next. Any insights on the 16G vs the 17G?

[Rozroz]

how well BHB7 suppose to cope with 30-40lb tension?
anyone had enough time trying it on various low tensions?
thanks.

[Rozroz]

starting taking the journey down in tension with full BHB7..
now i'm 50/48.
don't really like the sound when i hit.
and also not too comfi for my taste.
i guess i'm not into full poly generally.
BUT-
otherwise it performs nice and clean with good spin of course.
so i'm gonna keep on going down.
how much would you advice me to go down on the next stringing?
strait to 30's? or more slowly?

thanks!

[goeblack]

how do these strings compare to bhbr?

[sundaypunch]

All kinds of excitement when this string came out but the honeymoon period seems to be over. The TW "customer reviews" since all the activity here have been mixed. I can't comment as I haven't tried the string. I would also like to know if it is worth the small price increase over BHBR.

[db10s]

Originally Posted by Rozroz

how well BHB7 suppose to cope with 30-40lb tension?
anyone had enough time trying it on various low tensions?
thanks.

I'm interested as well.... Thinking about stringing at 30lbs....

[Rozroz]

Originally Posted by db10s

I'm interested as well.... Thinking about stringing at 30lbs....

strange that nobody here bothers to even answer or help my question above...
maybe the BHB7 is not good on lower tensions.

[COPEY]

The truth is no one can actually help you with your question. Many questions here about strings can only be answered by one person: the user. It's like when someone says "Gosen is great as a cross, but plays poorly as a fullbed." I happen to like Gosen as a fullbed. I don't think it's spectacular by any means, but I string for a guy, who is very much on par with me skill-wise, who does. It's certainly not surprising, however, given its popularity to come across people who don't care for it, who think that those who do are nuts.

It simply depends on the person doing the swinging. The best advice, especially if you string your own, and I get the impression you do, is to make small changes (up or down) until you reach a tension that works for you and your game.

[Rozroz]

Originally Posted by COPEY

The truth is no one can actually help you with your question. Many questions here about strings can only be answered by one person: the user. It's like when someone says "Gosen is great as a cross, but plays poorly as a fullbed." I happen to like Gosen as a fullbed. I don't think it's spectacular by any means, but I string for a guy, who is very much on par with me skill-wise, who does. It's certainly not surprising, however, given its popularity to come across people who don't care for it, who think that those who do are nuts.

It simply depends on the person doing the swinging. The best advice, especially if you string your own, and I get the impression you do, is to make small changes (up or down) until you reach a tension that works for you and your game.

ha ha, i'm kinda proud i fooled ya...
but seriously, i guess i was asking if there's really any use of going down slowly, apart from getting used to low tension?
i mean, if the 50/48 now still feels a bit harsh and lack of feeling, wouldn't it be relatively safe to go at least 5lb down? or even more?
i know i'm the only one who could really know, but still i was hoping for someone who went down with the BHB7 and share some thoughts.

[sundaypunch]

Originally Posted by Rozroz

strange that nobody here bothers to even answer or help my question above...
maybe the BHB7 is not good on lower tensions.

There probably aren't that many people that care about this string at the moment. You had 670 posts here in the first 6-months the string was out. In the last 6-months there have been 20 replies in this thread. That is usually an indication that the hype has worn off and people have realized it's just another poly.

[Rozroz]

Originally Posted by sundaypunch

There probably aren't that many people that care about this string at the moment. You had 670 posts here in the first 6-months the string was out. In the last 6-months there have been 20 replies in this thread. That is usually an indication that the hype has worn off and people have realized it's just another poly.

so you mean every poly is just another poly?
BHB7 has it's own characteristics and it's pretty good for a poly IMO at it's price.
now i'm confused..
well, hype or no hype even if it's a just decent good poly
i'm sure there are still enough people using it that's why i find it strange.
(or maybe i'm totally off the radar)

[SteveI]

Originally Posted by sundaypunch

There probably aren't that many people that care about this string at the moment. You had 670 posts here in the first 6-months the string was out. In the last 6-months there have been 20 replies in this thread. That is usually an indication that the hype has worn off and people have realized it's just another poly.

My take is that here are so many polys out there and the folks here tend to try all of them. The bottom line with this string is that it is a very good price/performer and the RSI review also indicates the same. Folks tend also not to answer when there is 35 pages of feeback, a TW review, customer feedback and a very positive and well done RSI review to read. The regulars here are sort of sick of answering questions that have been asked over and over and over...not to mention the newbies that can't seem to do a basic search to find info. This thread has been active for almost a year. Some very good folks tested this product and they have moved on. How much can you add to a thread... buy a fews sets a low price of under $9.00 and take a chance. Yikes...it is not the best string in the world.. but a great string for the price.

#1 String for spin ever tested... Just another poly????

http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com...ig_hitter.html


Conclusion

With our playtesters rating Big Hitter Black 7 well above average or better in eight out of nine categories, it’s fitting that Big Hitter Black 7’s overall average score is the tenth highest of all time. If you recommend Big Hitter Black 7 to customers looking for more spin, the combination of the geometric cross-section and the on-court performance will convince them that you know your stuff.

Playtester comments

“Who says you can’t have it all? This string has an incredible combination of spin, control, comfort, and power. It handles low tensions very well. If you haven’t tried a co-poly yet, this is where you should start.” 4.5 male all court player using Babolat Pure Drive Roddick strung at 47 pounds CP (Solinco Tour Bite 1

“This is the best poly I’ve ever used. It has amazing feel. Slice backhands are absolutely piercing. Spin artists will enjoy it more than flat hitters.” 5.5 male all court player using Wilson K Six One (16x1 strung at 55 pounds CP (Prince Synthetic Gut Original/Tecnifibre Black Code 17/17)

“This string ages nicely. After two hours, the ball starts to explode off the strings. This is recommended to players who want to know where the beef is.” 4.5 male serve-and-volley player using Head Youtek Prestige MP strung at 53 pounds CP (Wilson Hollow Core 16)

“Good feel, outstanding spin. This could be my new string.” 4.0 male all court player using Volkl V1 Classic strung at 56 pounds CP (Wilson Hyperlast Spin 19)

“This string has great bite, control, and feel. It allows you to put a ton of ‘action’ on the ball.” 6.0 male all court player using Wilson BLX Tour strung at 51 pounds CP (Wilson NXT 17)

[Rozroz]

Originally Posted by SteveI

Folks tend also not to answer when there is 35 pages of feeback, a TW review, customer feedback and a very positive and well done RSI review to read. The regulars here are sort of sick of answering questions that have been asked over and over and over..

if you were referring to me personally- after reading all the BHB7 and low tension threads i never found any thorough answer to using it at 30-40's so i keep on asking.

[SteveI]

Originally Posted by Rozroz

if you were referring to me personally- after reading all the BHB7 and low tension threads i never found any thorough answer to using it at 30-40's so i keep on asking.

Was not referring to you....

[sundaypunch]

Originally Posted by Rozroz

so you mean every poly is just another poly?
BHB7 has it's own characteristics and it's pretty good for a poly IMO at it's price.
now i'm confused..
well, hype or no hype even if it's a just decent good poly
i'm sure there are still enough people using it that's why i find it strange.
(or maybe i'm totally off the radar)

Most things here follow the same pattern. There is a lot of anticipation and then excitement when the new product is released. After 3-6 months the honeymoon period is over and most of those people move on to the next big thing.

The days of getting dozens of responses in this thread are long gone. The 17-ga. has only six customer reviews on the TW product page and half of them are mediocre. That's what I mean by "just another poly".

I haven't tried it which is why I also posted a question yesterday. I'm not surprised though that there aren't many people posting.

[SteveI]

Originally Posted by sundaypunch

Most things here follow the same pattern. There is a lot of anticipation and then excitement when the new product is released. After 3-6 months the honeymoon period is over and most of those people move on to the next big thing.

The days of getting dozens of responses in this thread are long gone. The 17-ga. has only six customer reviews on the TW product page and half of them are mediocre. That's what I mean by "just another poly".

I haven't tried it which is why I also posted a question yesterday. I'm not surprised though that there aren't many people posting.

Again.... why would anyone post when there is tons of info already. When you get to a few thousand posts .. you will understand why folks stop posting. A poly that is rated #1 for spin is not just another poly. Dense or what??

[sundaypunch]

Originally Posted by SteveI

Again.... why would anyone post when there is tons of info already. When you get to a few thousand posts .. you will understand why folks stop posting. A poly that is rated #1 for spin is not just another poly. Dense or what??

Looks like someone got up on the wrong side of the bed today, lol.

[sundaypunch]

Originally Posted by SteveI

Again.... why would anyone post when there is tons of info already. When you get to a few thousand posts .. you will understand why folks stop posting. A poly that is rated #1 for spin is not just another poly. Dense or what??

Ahhh, now I see why you are so sensitive. You started the thread and are the one pushing the string so it turns into name calling if people don't wet themselves over it. Gotta love the internet.