Luxilon or Red Code...?

MasturB · 01-09-2013, 08:03 PM

In years past, I never could afford a Luxilon reel. I always purchased Topspin Cyberflash but the playability of it was very inconsistent after an hour of hitting with it.

I've been using Redcode in my Pure Storm GT Tour for the last year and a half now. It's been a long time since I used Luxilon. That was back when I was using nCode 90/K90. Circumstances have changed and I can afford Luxilon now.

I have a tournament next weekend and I'm almost out of string. Deciding now whether to buy a Lux or Red Code reel. Any suggestions?

mrtrinh · 01-09-2013, 09:05 PM

is there a reason why you want to change strings? what do you dislike about red code?

MasturB · 01-09-2013, 10:15 PM

There's nothing I don't like about red code.

I've never tried Lux in my Pure Storm before. I liked Lux when I had it in my old N90/K90's but then it got expensive and I had to stick with the cheaper alternative of Topspin Cyberflash.

Now that I'm much better off financially, Luxilon can enter the picture again.

Of course, if some of you convince me to stay with RC over Lux, I don't mind either. I just need some help soon because I need to get the string by next weekend (which shoudln't be a prob with TW's 2 day shipping).

Ess · 01-10-2013, 03:29 AM

Glad you can afford Lux now, but changing right before a tourny is a bad idea, particularly when you haven't hit with it in a while. Red Code is a fine string, and if you have no issues with it keep it around, at least until you have time to get used to it again and look a little closer at tensions etc.

Muppet · 01-10-2013, 05:54 AM

Red Code lasts a lot longer than ALU, but there is no savings in getting the reel. Like was said above, I'd stick with Red Code for now. Maybe get several sets of it and a couple sets of ALU for comparison after the tourney.

Mongolmike · 01-10-2013, 07:26 AM

I agree with just getting a couple sets... that way you don't have a whole lot of unused string in a reel sitting around... unless you know you can use it on other people's frames or something....

MasturB · 01-10-2013, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muppet

Red Code lasts a lot longer than ALU, but there is no savings in getting the reel. Like was said above, I'd stick with Red Code for now. Maybe get several sets of it and a couple sets of ALU for comparison after the tourney.

When I did the math (calculating length of reel and price vs. price of sets) I save a few bucks on redcode and about $35 with Lux reel.

ohcaptain · 01-12-2013, 10:04 AM

yep, save changes for after tournament, but make no mistake: red code and alu power are totally in different leagues

01-09-2013, 08:03 PM	#1
MasturB Professional Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,256	Luxilon or Red Code...? In years past, I never could afford a Luxilon reel. I always purchased Topspin Cyberflash but the playability of it was very inconsistent after an hour of hitting with it. I've been using Redcode in my Pure Storm GT Tour for the last year and a half now. It's been a long time since I used Luxilon. That was back when I was using nCode 90/K90. Circumstances have changed and I can afford Luxilon now. I have a tournament next weekend and I'm almost out of string. Deciding now whether to buy a Lux or Red Code reel. Any suggestions?

01-10-2013, 05:54 AM	#5
Muppet Professional Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 886	Red Code lasts a lot longer than ALU, but there is no savings in getting the reel. Like was said above, I'd stick with Red Code for now. Maybe get several sets of it and a couple sets of ALU for comparison after the tourney. __________________ sharp < > lucid

01-12-2013, 10:04 AM	#8
ohcaptain Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 137	yep, save changes for after tournament, but make no mistake: red code and alu power are totally in different leagues __________________ Rui Babolat Aeropro Drive, usually w/ Tecnifibre Black Code 1.28 24 kg

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