String Color; Does It Matter?

[Disneos]

So lately I've been looking at what strings I want to put in my new racquets whenever I order them and have been looking at strings that come in red and black, over the years I've seen people with mixed opinions some think color makes a difference some does, me I'm partial to the red color but I'm wondering if anyone thinks color truly effects TW performance of the string in any way, even if its the exact same string with a different color ... ( personally I doubt it but wanna hear some opinions, the strings are pro line II from kirschbaum )

[cluckcluck]

There are people that really care about what color string is going in their frames. I personally don't care all that much, as long as it plays awesome.

[Drew24]

Well, I think it's just all preference. Although I have used string such as Prince Synthetic Gut Duraflex in many colors and to me, each color feels different. Such as the black feels a bit stiffer while as the white feels soft and crisp. But it could be my mind. haha.

[Mick]

i like black strings and the black widow strings come in black

[db10s]

I like Prince Beast but it only looks good in a Rebel, but I won't use it in a HM 200G because it would look terrible. But when I put Black Widow in a Rebel 98, it looks like a bumble bee frame.

[mrmike]

I don't really perceive a big difference, but the main reason I won't buy colored strings again was due to my recent experience. Used a black colored string and they created string marks on tons of balls till eventually you can see the sweet spot area of the stringed is devoid of color. Sticking to natural from now on.

[db10s]

Of course you could use PSG w/ Df and get optic yellow strings so the ball blends into the strings.

[db10s]

Originally Posted by mrmike

I don't really perceive a big difference, but the main reason I won't buy colored strings again was due to my recent experience. Used a black colored string and they created string marks on tons of balls till eventually you can see the sweet spot area of the stringed is devoid of color. Sticking to natural from now on.

What string? All of the color just rubbed off?

I'm used to stuff like that because I have to use a stencil on all of my strings, so it doesn't bother me.

[mrmike]

Originally Posted by db10s

What string? All of the color just rubbed off?

I'm used to stuff like that because I have to use a stencil on all of my strings, so it doesn't bother me.

Volkl Power Fibre II multi. The color didn't all wear off but in the sweet spot area you can see that much of the color is gone. The string plays well so no complaints there. Maybe the multi colored synguts do not have this issue?

[TimothyO]

According to John at G&G in some cases it can change performance. So After testing a given string in its different colors he may not carry a given color due to performance.

[fundrazer]

I think some posters here have noticed a difference with the x-one variants. You can get it in a natural or red color. Think the common consensus was that the red was a bit stiffer or began to fray earlier. Can't remember for certain.

[canny]

Yes color definitely affects the string. In some strings it might be minute or very large. any additive that effects the chemical makeup or components of the string will affect its characteristics.

http://msvstrings.wordpress.com/2008...n-performance/

[v-verb]

I like black strings - looks good with my POGS and Borons on which I use black over-wraps. But seriously isn't a biggie

[Francis27]

I like black strings too. But i think on some strings colour does matter because of the dye they use on the strings. But to me i dont really notice a difference

[db10s]

No difference with poly IMO.

[Ace of Aces]

I always try to restring the factory color if possible. Just my tennis superstition.

[3fees]

Little difference,aesthetics mostly.

[The Meat]

Red strings indicate that you have insanely fast racquet head speed

Imagine what the insurance on the racquet must cost like.

[Calor1]

Originally Posted by canny

Yes color definitely affects the string. In some strings it might be minute or very large. any additive that effects the chemical makeup or components of the string will affect its characteristics.

http://msvstrings.wordpress.com/2008...n-performance/

We have now playtested all of the MSV Co.-Focus strings we carry paying attention to performance characteristics of the varying colors. We have not been able to distinguish any discernible difference in overall playability of the strings on the court.

[tbuggle]

indeed, sometimes different colours in the "same" string will feel/play somewhat differently. differs with the string at hand.