Mikeler's Multis - Page 235

chrischris · 12-04-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

The Exo/Discho combo is buttery soft. My arm problems are very minor now but I think it is due to gripping the racket too tight on a few shots per match. I'm working on staying loose on all my shots.

That combination of wording and strings makes wood feel stable and stiff.

mikeler · 12-04-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chrischris

That combination of wording and strings makes wood feel stable and stiff.

I think you are now the most confusing user on here for me to understand.

mrmike · 12-04-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

So TW has free shipping for the next 12 days. Might be time to scour TW for more multis to test. Suggestions?

Did you ever try Volkl Power Fiber II ? I have the 16G version in one of my frames now. Got it for free with a deal TW had with the purchase of a Volkl frame. Not bad at all. I have the black color @ 60lbs. in a C10 Pro. Thought I would cut it out and install a set of DM I have sitting on the shelf, but alas it's too good to sacrifice yet. I would buy the natural color though, since the black is marking up the balls.

mikeler · 12-04-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmike

Did you ever try Volkl Power Fiber II ? I have the 16G version in one of my frames now. Got it for free with a deal TW had with the purchase of a Volkl frame. Not bad at all. I have the black color @ 60lbs. in a C10 Pro. Thought I would cut it out and install a set of DM I have sitting on the shelf, but alas it's too good to sacrifice yet. I would buy the natural color though, since the black is marking up the balls.

I'm a little leery of Volkl after the last 2 strings I tried from them but thanks for the suggestion.

chrischris · 12-05-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

I think you are now the most confusing user on here for me to understand.

No biggie.

chrischris · 12-05-2012, 04:50 AM

I am merely jokin a little...

Have you tried any of the Pro's pro German polys?
Like them , neutral or dislike?
Im thinking of trying them out.

mikeler · 12-05-2012, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chrischris

I am merely jokin a little...

Have you tried any of the Pro's pro German polys?
Like them , neutral or dislike?
Im thinking of trying them out.

Not the polys, but thanks to fortun8son I tried two of their multis. I do want to try out a few more of their offerings in the future.

mikeler · 12-07-2012, 04:21 AM

Broke DM at 50# on a shank at the top of the hoop last night. 4 sets is my quickest breakage ever. I was really surprised because it seems like the lower tension would be harder to break but maybe the string moves around more.

mikeler · 12-10-2012, 05:56 AM

Just took advantage of TW's free shipping and bought:

1. Ashaway Dynamite Tough 16 (Centered, this better be good)
2. Volkl Power Fiber II (Volkl make me believe)
3. Isospeed Classic Control (Please be way better than the new version)
4. Prince Premiere Attack 16 (Giving this a do over in the Exo)

bad_call · 12-10-2012, 06:03 AM

^ mikeler - u testing those G multis?

mikeler · 12-10-2012, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bad_call

^ mikeler - u testing those G multis?

Yes, those will get tested immediately after the tournament next week.

djNEiGht · 12-10-2012, 11:54 AM

My 16x19 90 inch racquet (plays like an 18x20) w power fiber II had a bunch of movement and seemed to loose tension. I had it strung at 57#. Hitting with it was a bit annoying due to the ping sound upon contact. I had your regular dampener in it. I would string it up 2-3 lbs more next time around

mikeler · 12-10-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by djNEiGht

My 16x19 90 inch racquet (plays like an 18x20) w power fiber II had a bunch of movement and seemed to loose tension. I had it strung at 57#. Hitting with it was a bit annoying due to the ping sound upon contact. I had your regular dampener in it. I would string it up 2-3 lbs more next time around

Thanks for the suggestion. The Exo Tour is so low powered and with Florida "winter" weather arriving, I'll probably stick to around 50# for my next batch of playtests.

mikeler · 12-10-2012, 12:06 PM

So here is the order of my upcoming playtests starting in about 2 weeks:

1. Genesis Hex Comfort Prototype
2. Genesis Multi-Max Prototype
3. Genesis B-Power Prototype
4. Tier One Sports Triumph
5. RPNY multi
6. Gamma Pro
7. Ashaway Dynamite Tough
8. Volkl Power Fiber II
9. Isospeed Classic Control
10. Prince Premiere Attack 16 (Giving this a do over in the Exo)

I may also try a full NvY job, still debating on whether to save that one as a cross and try it out with a poly like Iontec if my arm is fully healed in a month or two.

mikeler · 12-10-2012, 12:22 PM

I went back and changed my links in post #1 to save character space that I know I'll need for the new reviews. It looks a little cleaner now.

mikeler · 12-14-2012, 05:56 PM

I cut out my sets of Genesis Hex Comfort prototype tonight. It has that delicious gluey smell. Maybe it reminds me of gluing stuff together in pre school but I just love that aroma.

The string does not seem as profiled as Dunlop Hexy Fiber. I actually consider this to be a positive. When I used Weiss Cannon Black 5 Edge, the edges were not pronounced. Spin was still great with it AND the edges did not seem to wear down much over time.

My big question just handling the string will be durability. It looks like a 16L string to me. It will probably be 1.5 to 2 weeks until I hit with it.

sansaephanh · 12-14-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

I cut out my sets of Genesis Hex Comfort prototype tonight. It has that delicious gluey smell. Maybe it reminds me of gluing stuff together in pre school but I just love that aroma.

The string does not seem as profiled as Dunlop Hexy Fiber. I actually consider this to be a positive. When I used Weiss Cannon Black 5 Edge, the edges were not pronounced. Spin was still great with it AND the edges did not seem to wear down much over time.

My big question just handling the string will be durability. It looks like a 16L string to me. It will probably be 1.5 to 2 weeks until I hit with it.

THAT explains your addiction to multis... Lol jk Mike! Lots of interesting strings coming up! Hexy fiber feels great. The bite is subtle but noticeable.

I'm interested to hear about the triumph string. What pattern tour do you play again?

Miljack · 12-15-2012, 04:52 AM

Mikeler, I tried the Discho Micro and really like it, thanks for the suggestion! I compared it to a freshly strung BHB7/Tourna Quasi Gut.
The DM was softer and could produce almost as much spin. Sounds great! I'm going to play today, so I'll alternate between the two and post back.

COPEY · 12-15-2012, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Miljack

I compared it to a freshly strung BHB7/Tourna Quasi Gut.
The DM was softer and could produce almost as much spin. Sounds great! I'm going to play today, so I'll alternate between the two and post back.

So you compared a full bed of DM to a BHB7/Quasi Gut hybrid? If so, the fact that you found the former to be softer is certainly no surprise, but that it could produce comparable spin...that part is.

mikeler · 12-15-2012, 10:42 AM

I'm surprised to hear DM has almost as much spin as a poly hybrid. I am down to my last set of it. I'll order some more after the next round of testing.

12-10-2012, 06:03 AM	#4690
bad_call Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,981	^ mikeler - u testing those G multis? __________________ check the facts before believing what you read and hear...or accept blame for not doing so.

12-10-2012, 11:54 AM	#4692
djNEiGht Semi-Pro Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA Posts: 584	My 16x19 90 inch racquet (plays like an 18x20) w power fiber II had a bunch of movement and seemed to loose tension. I had it strung at 57#. Hitting with it was a bit annoying due to the ping sound upon contact. I had your regular dampener in it. I would string it up 2-3 lbs more next time around __________________ Married into a tennis fam-trying2keep up after4knee surgeries. I almost have more racquets than my wife and in-laws (don't tell the wife)

12-10-2012, 12:06 PM	#4694
mikeler G.O.A.T. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 14,807	So here is the order of my upcoming playtests starting in about 2 weeks: 1. Genesis Hex Comfort Prototype 2. Genesis Multi-Max Prototype 3. Genesis B-Power Prototype 4. Tier One Sports Triumph 5. RPNY multi 6. Gamma Pro 7. Ashaway Dynamite Tough 8. Volkl Power Fiber II 9. Isospeed Classic Control 10. Prince Premiere Attack 16 (Giving this a do over in the Exo) I may also try a full NvY job, still debating on whether to save that one as a cross and try it out with a poly like Iontec if my arm is fully healed in a month or two. Last edited by mikeler : 12-14-2012 at 06:01 PM.

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