Mikeler's Multis

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

^^^how does it compare to X-1 biphase ? in power and control

I took that pic a few hours ago. Will not playtest it until January.

[Automatix]

Mikeler, I know it was a long time ago but what is the power level like with the Intellitour hybrid? (Reference strings would be good.)

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by Automatix

Mikeler, I know it was a long time ago but what is the power level like with the Intellitour hybrid? (Reference strings would be good.)

Check out post #1 of this thread for the link to that review. Not a great setup for me.

[Ronaldo]

Mikeler, ever try any Zyex strings? Bought Prince Premier blindly and sent both Premier w/Softflex and Premiere Zyex.

[mikeler]

Never tried Zyex. Sounds interesting with a Prince string though.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by mikeler

Never tried Zyex. Sounds interesting with a Prince string though.

Hope it is a bit like Gamma Professional but holds tension longer.

Gamma Professional 16 String - $19.95

Gamma's flagship multifilament string combines Iso-Elastic fibers, NCP fibers, Urethane resin and PEEK (Zyex) fibers "to produce a natural gut-like feel.

http://www.swicofil.com/zyex.html

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Hope it is a bit like Gamma Professional but holds tension longer.

Gamma Professional 16 String - $19.95

Gamma's flagship multifilament string combines Iso-Elastic fibers, NCP fibers, Urethane resin and PEEK (Zyex) fibers "to produce a natural gut-like feel.

http://www.swicofil.com/zyex.html

Our local shop has 30% strings for the next week. I thought about picking up a set of Gamma Pro.

[Ronaldo]

Originally Posted by mikeler

Our local shop has 30% strings for the next week. I thought about picking up a set of Gamma Pro.

Bought a dz BITD at $7/set. Had to re-string every 2 weeks or 12 hrs because of the loss of tension. Not sure if 30% off is an incentive. Btw, had the same problem with every Gamma TNT string.

[mikeler]

I ended up pulling the trigger on NVy and Gamma Pro with the 30 percent discount.

[Overheadsmash]

Mikeler I am loving TF X1 Biphase 17 or 18 mains in my Head Prestige MP. I cross it with TF Red Code 18. The X1 in 17 is $275 a reel, which is pretty steep. Anything cheaper that is close to the biphase that you know of? Thanks!

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by Overheadsmash

Mikeler I am loving TF X1 Biphase 17 or 18 mains in my Head Prestige MP. I cross it with TF Red Code 18. The X1 in 17 is $275 a reel, which is pretty steep. Anything cheaper that is close to the biphase that you know of? Thanks!

No, it is a pretty unique string.

[sansaephanh]

So mikeler, why multis?

theres a plethora of monos, nylons, sythetics, materials, etc that aren't poly or kevlar. Some poly even feel as soft as a multi. Does the playability of all these other strings not interest you? I'm just wondering cause, i would guess you have more then solid form and could easily discern the difference between playability of strings. Meaning i trust your judgement enough to do so. I remember you made a Mikeler poly thread. What happened to that?

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by sansaephanh

So mikeler, why multis?

theres a plethora of monos, nylons, sythetics, materials, etc that aren't poly or kevlar. Some poly even feel as soft as a multi. Does the playability of all these other strings not interest you? I'm just wondering cause, i would guess you have more then solid form and could easily discern the difference between playability of strings. Meaning i trust your judgement enough to do so. I remember you made a Mikeler poly thread. What happened to that?

I'd be lucky to make it 2 matches most of the time with synthetic gut monos before they snapped. I did recently pick of Babolat NVy which would probably be considered a mono.

There is no poly that is as soft as a multi for me. I tried all the supposed soft ones and my arm says that "soft poly" is an oxymoron.

I'm hoping to try some Iontec black eventually possibly to pair with NVy or Discho Microfibre. If I do try it, I'll reopen the Mikeler's Polys thread. My game is made for poly strings with the spin I hit, the old arm just has trouble with it.

[Overheadsmash]

I'm looking forward to the Mikeler's Nylons thread.

[parasailing]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Curious, would NG last 3-4X as long as your best multis?

There is no way a full set of natural gut lasts that long. I have play tested many multis and for me, they are about the same in terms of durability. Both strings are not slippery unless they put a coating on them which once dry, will start to cause friction and will end up sawing each other.

Go with a gut/poly and you will get the best results including improve control, spin, power, and comfort. Only downside is price.

[parasailing]

Originally Posted by mikeler

I took that pic a few hours ago. Will not playtest it until January.

Let me know how if they are crispy . I am back to using Kirschbaum Touch until the rainy reason is over and then will switch back so I guess I do have a reason to keep using multis after all.

I wish Laserfibre Super Natural Pro Stock was still around so I can at least try the best multi ever made .

[ricki]

Originally Posted by mikeler

I'd be lucky to make it 2 matches most of the time with synthetic gut monos before they snapped. I did recently pick of Babolat NVy which would probably be considered a mono.

There is no poly that is as soft as a multi for me. I tried all the supposed soft ones and my arm says that "soft poly" is an oxymoron.

I'm hoping to try some Iontec black eventually possibly to pair with NVy or Discho Microfibre. If I do try it, I'll reopen the Mikeler's Polys thread. My game is made for poly strings with the spin I hit, the old arm just has trouble with it.

I have now my 2 EXO Graphite 100's strung with Yonex PTGP 1,25 yellow poly in mains and SignumPRO Micronite on crosses. I can guarantee you that it is as soft as I can imagine, softer than Syngut fullbed or Prince premier LT (which is my 100% favorite multi)

[Bartelby]

Here's a sneak peek at some nylons:

Originally Posted by Overheadsmash

I'm looking forward to the Mikeler's Nylons thread.

[fgs]

bartelby,

i would take those full bed but i was just wondering what tension do you recommend? and by the way, do you have any experience on how long they last?

[ricki]

Originally Posted by fgs

bartelby,

i would take those full bed but i was just wondering what tension do you recommend? and by the way, do you have any experience on how long they last?

Im pretty sure that full bed can last you all night long