New Version of MSV Focus Hex "Soft" - Page 2

D-money · 08-07-2012, 10:11 AM

Any more news on this string? anybody playtested this. It sounds promising.

Cfidave · 08-11-2012, 06:03 AM

Just received some of the soft in 18L. Strung it up at 47/45, full bed in my IG prestige pro. This string definately plays softer then the original Focus Hex.

I found it to have better ball pocketing, more pop, and great spin. A very comfortable string to play with. I never felt any harshness right from the start, as I did with the original. Overall a solid improvement in all areas of performance. The teal color is really cool as well. Gonna try the Yellow 17L in my other PP strung slightly tighter, and compare.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...e/FocusHex.jpg

Up&comer · 08-11-2012, 06:10 AM

^^ Could it be that the very thin gauge factored into the softness?

ReopeningWed · 08-11-2012, 07:29 AM

Ordered a reel of the teal soft string, should arrive on the 16th. Will report back after I've played with it.

Cfidave · 08-11-2012, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Up&comer

^^ Could it be that the very thin gauge factored into the softness?

Could be, that is why I'm going to try the 17 in yellow and compare. I should have a comparison very soon, but I really like the new "soft' version after two sessions.

Torres · 08-11-2012, 07:47 AM

Softer in what sense? More elastic and springier, or simply a softer material with more feel?

I like the original Hex but it just seems to die so quickly, particularly the thinner gauges.

Cfidave · 08-11-2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torres

Softer in what sense? More elastic and springier, or simply a softer material with more feel?

I like the original Hex but it just seems to die so quickly, particularly the thinner gauges.

I would say more the latter. I didn't think it felt springy as such, but did notice that the ball did seem to pocket a bit more then the original. The feel, I thought, was much improved. Control, even at the tensions I had it, was very good.

Cfidave · 08-12-2012, 08:47 AM

Had a chance to hit with the yellow 17ga today. It plays firmer, as expected, then the 18ga teal, but still plays softer then the original. I actually like the yellow 17 better then the teal. I found it offered all the same nice playing characteristics of the 18ga, but seemed to add a little more bite on the ball. The control was also better. I felt I could really hit out with confidence. The 18ga teal may offer a little more pop, but the yellow has even better control.

If the playability stays good for a few weeks, I would say this is my new string.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n.../FocusHexy.jpg

commish00 · 08-23-2012, 02:49 PM

I too have been hitting with the MSV Hex soft. I had been a long time user of MSV Focus Hex until recently switching to Pro Supex Big Ace Micro. My main complaint with the original MSV focus Hex was that it would occasionally feel a bit like plastic. A characteristic I have noticed with other poly's as well. Other than that I have always loved the pocketing, feel, and spin generation of the MSV Focus Hex. I believe MSV has improved upon the original Focus Hex. The Hex soft is a tad bit softer as the name implies but the biggest improvement is the plastic feeling has disappeared. All other attributes of the original Focus Hex remain, good pocketing, good tension maintenance, good spin generation, etc. As a matter of fact the new soft version plays very much like my new favorite string Big Ace Micro. A few times I had to look down to see which racquet I was using while doing my playtest.

Luckily for me, I recently bought a reel of Big Ace Micro so I don't have a tough decision as to which one to choose, however, had i not purchased that reel I really don't know which I would choose.

pvaudio · 08-23-2012, 09:04 PM

Those asking about Scorpion as a cross: CoFocus is likely the best polyester cross that exists. I am only slightly reluctant to say that since I haven't tried all poly crosses, but it really is superb. Scorpion adds too much pop, Silverstring takes too much away and SPPP reduces feel. Iontec is a fabulous cross string, but it really shines mostly as a main or in full.

sundaypunch · 10-03-2012, 07:32 AM

Any updates on whether the Focus Hex Soft holds tension as well as the regular version?

brianb76 · 10-29-2012, 01:06 PM

B U M P E D

Any updates? Current user of Hex thinking about the soft.

tennisnut09 · 01-04-2013, 06:30 PM

bump for update

brianb76 · 01-05-2013, 09:00 AM

I just orded a set of the 17 and 17L. I will update in the coming weeks.

canny · 01-05-2013, 09:21 AM

Anywhere to get it stateside?

kimguroo · 01-05-2013, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canny

Anywhere to get it stateside?

guts & glory
is US MSV distributor and they are located in GA.

tennisnut09 · 01-05-2013, 12:06 PM

TW has them.

sundaypunch · 01-05-2013, 03:09 PM

I broke down and bought a reel a couple of months ago. Same performance and durability of the regular Focus Hex. It definitely has a softer, more muted feel. If you like that feel (which I do) it is an improvement.

lcalamar · 01-05-2013, 09:28 PM

have tried the hex soft but actually preferred the co-focus. I am using a nat gut w/co-focus cross now so anything else I hit with would be a step down for me.

nice to settle on a configuration, though I am going back and forth with classic and tough gut...

tennisnut09 · 01-12-2013, 12:50 PM

Bumped for update.

08-11-2012, 06:03 AM	#22
Cfidave Professional Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elmira,NY Posts: 995	Just received some of the soft in 18L. Strung it up at 47/45, full bed in my IG prestige pro. This string definately plays softer then the original Focus Hex. I found it to have better ball pocketing, more pop, and great spin. A very comfortable string to play with. I never felt any harshness right from the start, as I did with the original. Overall a solid improvement in all areas of performance. The teal color is really cool as well. Gonna try the Yellow 17L in my other PP strung slightly tighter, and compare. http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...e/FocusHex.jpg Last edited by Cfidave : 08-12-2012 at 03:13 PM.

08-11-2012, 07:29 AM	#24
ReopeningWed Semi-Pro Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 601	Ordered a reel of the teal soft string, should arrive on the 16th. Will report back after I've played with it. __________________ LeeD: A guy with a couple of ATP points can easily be 5.0.

08-12-2012, 08:47 AM	#28
Cfidave Professional Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elmira,NY Posts: 995	Had a chance to hit with the yellow 17ga today. It plays firmer, as expected, then the 18ga teal, but still plays softer then the original. I actually like the yellow 17 better then the teal. I found it offered all the same nice playing characteristics of the 18ga, but seemed to add a little more bite on the ball. The control was also better. I felt I could really hit out with confidence. The 18ga teal may offer a little more pop, but the yellow has even better control. If the playability stays good for a few weeks, I would say this is my new string. http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n.../FocusHexy.jpg Last edited by Cfidave : 08-13-2012 at 12:13 PM.

08-23-2012, 02:49 PM	#29
commish00 New User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Odessa FL Posts: 88	I too have been hitting with the MSV Hex soft. I had been a long time user of MSV Focus Hex until recently switching to Pro Supex Big Ace Micro. My main complaint with the original MSV focus Hex was that it would occasionally feel a bit like plastic. A characteristic I have noticed with other poly's as well. Other than that I have always loved the pocketing, feel, and spin generation of the MSV Focus Hex. I believe MSV has improved upon the original Focus Hex. The Hex soft is a tad bit softer as the name implies but the biggest improvement is the plastic feeling has disappeared. All other attributes of the original Focus Hex remain, good pocketing, good tension maintenance, good spin generation, etc. As a matter of fact the new soft version plays very much like my new favorite string Big Ace Micro. A few times I had to look down to see which racquet I was using while doing my playtest. Luckily for me, I recently bought a reel of Big Ace Micro so I don't have a tough decision as to which one to choose, however, had i not purchased that reel I really don't know which I would choose. __________________ Racquet: Pro Kennex 7G, MSV Hex Soft @ 48 lbs

10-29-2012, 01:06 PM	#32
brianb76 New User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hopkinsville, KY Posts: 97	B U M P E D Any updates? Current user of Hex thinking about the soft. __________________ Yonex Xi 100, MSV Hex 1.23 @58, thfh, thbh Enjoys making pushers pay for their crappy game...

01-04-2013, 06:30 PM	#33
tennisnut09 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 180	bump for update

01-05-2013, 09:21 AM	#35
canny Rookie Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 167	Anywhere to get it stateside? __________________ Head Extreme IG Pro: Klip 18g Gut Mains at 54 & Prince Beast XP at 50 Head Extreme Microgel MP: Lux Adrenaline at 56