****the Pure Storm LTD Support Group****

[LanEvo]

Quick question, how do you think a hybrid would work on this? Say a decent multi. (17g most likely) with an 18g Poly, Genesis Heptonic to be exact. Or would it be better to just go all out Full Multi./something soft?

[LanEvo]

Alright just finished the new stringjob, I really dislike stringing 18x20...

So I did a full job of Babolat Attraction Power 17g @ 52/50. Although the I made a rookie mistake and forgot to tension the last cross, so it may be even lower, but I expect that once I start hitting, it should even out some more.

[JAY1]

Hi guys,
I have 3 x PS Ltd GT hopefully coming on Friday.
I have been using the PS GT with Xcel strings at 55lbs, but playtested an old PS Ltd and loved it. It reminded me of the Head Pro Tour 630 (blue Muster racquet) that I used in the past.
I love the Xcel string as it is very simliar to natural gut, forgiving and responsive.
What tension does everyone advise I string my new PS GT Ltd at with Xcel strings, bearing in mind 55lbs feels right in my current PS GT? I play reasonably well at about 5.0 level.

[JAY1]

Originally Posted by JAY1

Hi guys,
I have 3 x PS Ltd GT hopefully coming on Friday.
I have been using the PS GT with Xcel strings at 55lbs, but playtested an old PS Ltd and loved it. It reminded me of the Head Pro Tour 630 (blue Muster racquet) that I used in the past.
I love the Xcel string as it is very simliar to natural gut, forgiving and responsive.
What tension does everyone advise I string my new PS GT Ltd at with Xcel strings, bearing in mind 55lbs feels right in my current PS GT? I play reasonably well at about 5.0 level.

All advice will be much appreciated.....

[LanEvo]

Originally Posted by JAY1

All advice will be much appreciated.....

I did a lower, cheaper version of Xcel the other night, and took it out, Attraction Power at 52/50. It's not bad, still low powered, but soft and very nice feel. Especially for playing net, it works really well. I am still adjusting, especial long coming from Roddicks. But I enjoy the frame, we will see how it is. Great control.

I would say anything in the lower 50s should work well. Or possibly even lower. Because of the tight string pattern anything will feel somewhat very tight. I mean even mine at 52/50 feels like it is strung in the mid to higher 50s.

[maxpower]

I think there had been a post or two going over the difference between any two of the various models however can someone post the difference between the 3 models? I play with the original 'bumblebee' model and feel I will eventually find it difficult to find this model which I happen to love. I'm curious as to how the recent models play...

[KenC]

I have one of the 2008 models and 4 of the 2009. The 2011 model is just a new paintjob and plays identical to the 2009. The 2009 model added the GT tech and as a result it plays a little more crisp. I also think they redistributed the weight a little as it has a slightly higher SW. In play the 2009 seems to have a bit more power. But the big difference is really the feel as the 2008 and 2009 each have their particular feel. It really comes down to what feel you prefer, the GT feel or the non GT feel.

[winstonplum]

So I have two of the PS Ltds. I have one 2011 one and a 2009 one. I got the 2009 about a month ago when the price plummeted, and I've felt that it was lighter. Yesterday, I went to the local tennis shop and they weighted them both. They both came back at 12.25 (with strings, over grip, and dampener). The 2009 was 11 points HL and the 2011 was 10 pts. HL. Is it possible that that is the difference I'm noticing? I love the feel of the 2011 one that is 11 pts. HL; where would I add lead to make the the 2009 one a point more HL? And as they are now, which one has the heavier swing weight?

[LanEvo]

Originally Posted by winstonplum

So I have two of the PS Ltds. I have one 2011 one and a 2009 one. I got the 2009 about a month ago when the price plummeted, and I've felt that it was lighter. Yesterday, I went to the local tennis shop and they weighted them both. They both came back at 12.25 (with strings, over grip, and dampener). The 2009 was 11 points HL and the 2011 was 10 pts. HL. Is it possible that that is the difference I'm noticing? I love the feel of the 2011 one that is 11 pts. HL; where would I add lead to make the the 2009 one a point more HL? And as they are now, which one has the heavier swing weight?

Add a bit at the buttcap end. And without actually measuring the swingweight with a machine, I dont think anyone knows exactly.

[JAY1]

Originally Posted by LanEvo

I did a lower, cheaper version of Xcel the other night, and took it out, Attraction Power at 52/50. It's not bad, still low powered, but soft and very nice feel. Especially for playing net, it works really well. I am still adjusting, especial long coming from Roddicks. But I enjoy the frame, we will see how it is. Great control.

I would say anything in the lower 50s should work well. Or possibly even lower. Because of the tight string pattern anything will feel somewhat very tight. I mean even mine at 52/50 feels like it is strung in the mid to higher 50s.

Thank you that's great advice.

[JAY1]

I've been using an original Pure Storm Ltd strung at 52lbs with Xcel and am about to receive my new Pure Storm GT Ltd's, if I string them at 52lbs with Xcel will they feel identical, or do I need to increase or reduce the tension for it to feel identical?

[Matchball]

You could go up by 1 pound - the newer version feels slightly more comfortable/with a tad less feedback.

[Ace of Aces]

I have been using this racket at mid tension with 12 grams in the handle and 4 1/2 grams at 10 and 2. It feels excellent when you strike its tiny sweetspot but it has no power on serve.

[JAY1]

Originally Posted by Matchball

You could go up by 1 pound - the newer version feels slightly more comfortable/with a tad less feedback.

Thanks for your feedback, I will try the 1lb increase.
So you think the new GT is slightly more comfortable in the sense that you squeeze a slightly higher tension out of it.
Can I ask what level you play at and what string you use in your PS GT LTD? Thanks J

[Matchball]

Originally Posted by JAY1

So you think the new GT is slightly more comfortable in the sense that you squeeze a slightly higher tension out of it

Exactly, you can afford to go up a little, unless you want to add power and more pocketing, sparing the (theoretical) increase in control.

I am 4-5-5.0; more into racquet customization and transitioning to coaching the last years. I currently play with other frames and typically go full co-poly. The PST ltd and the Dunlop Bio 200 have been the only sticks I would do hybrids (both very low-powered).

I remember trying thin gauges of co-poly with synthetic gut crosses. Adrenaline 1.20 with 1.25 Tecnifibre Synthetic gut. It was not bad at all, very balanced, unless you played with extreme spin.

I use a semi-western grip myself.
Cheers !

[JAY1]

Originally Posted by Matchball

Exactly, you can afford to go up a little, unless you want to add power and more pocketing, sparing the (theoretical) increase in control.

I am 4-5-5.0; more into racquet customization and transitioning to coaching the last years. I currently play with other frames and typically go full co-poly. The PST ltd and the Dunlop Bio 200 have been the only sticks I would do hybrids (both very low-powered).

I remember trying thin gauges of co-poly with synthetic gut crosses. Adrenaline 1.20 with 1.25 Tecnifibre Synthetic gut. It was not bad at all, very balanced, unless you played with extreme spin.

I use a semi-western grip myself.
Cheers !

Ok that's helpful. My PS GT Ltd are coming tomorrow (I hope). I've been using the original PS Ltd this weekend and just love them, so can't wait for the new sticks. I feel like a teenager again. I used to play a 6.0 level but now would struggle to play a 5.0 level or less. I mainly coach now, but this racket has given me the excitement to hit some balls again. I've never ever lacked any power but have always searched for the optimum control in a racket. This is it, I think!
I'm going to string all three i get at 53lbs tomorrow. Or do you think I should vary the tensions in all three, ie; 53, 54, 55 lbs?
Only thing about this though is when you find the right tension you have cut the string's out of the other two...

[Matchball]

This racquet has amazing control, true.

Are you going to string with xcel? If you are stuck with it, I think it is not a bad idea to string at different tensions (in which case reserving a slot for your previous reference tension would be nice).

If you are willing to try different strings though, I would try 3 different setups with similar and "safe enough" tensions. Then I would take the winner out of those and fine tune it.

[LanEvo]

Originally Posted by JAY1

Ok that's helpful. My PS GT Ltd are coming tomorrow (I hope). I've been using the original PS Ltd this weekend and just love them, so can't wait for the new sticks. I feel like a teenager again. I used to play a 6.0 level but now would struggle to play a 5.0 level or less. I mainly coach now, but this racket has given me the excitement to hit some balls again. I've never ever lacked any power but have always searched for the optimum control in a racket. This is it, I think!
I'm going to string all three i get at 53lbs tomorrow. Or do you think I should vary the tensions in all three, ie; 53, 54, 55 lbs?
Only thing about this though is when you find the right tension you have cut the string's out of the other two...

If possible, assuming you string for yourself and strings at least last you one session. Why don't you string one of them up at that tension, decide if that is what you like or needs adjustment. And then stir up the others, with this, you won't have to waste string, nor dislike it if you choose the wrong tension.

[JAY1]

Originally Posted by Matchball

This racquet has amazing control, true.

Are you going to string with xcel? If you are stuck with it, I think it is not a bad idea to string at different tensions (in which case reserving a slot for your previous reference tension would be nice).

If you are willing to try different strings though, I would try 3 different setups with similar and "safe enough" tensions. Then I would take the winner out of those and fine tune it.

Yes I intended to string with Xcel, because it's so comfortable on my shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist etc. I've hit a lot of tennis balls in my life and my right limb is pretty shot, but I find Xcel allows me to play as if I don't have any problems.
I hit for an hour with Big Banger the other other day and I thought my arm etc was going to explode.
Are then any strings out there that compare with Xcel for comfort and playability?

[JAY1]

Originally Posted by Matchball

This racquet has amazing control, true.

Are you going to string with xcel? If you are stuck with it, I think it is not a bad idea to string at different tensions (in which case reserving a slot for your previous reference tension would be nice).

If you are willing to try different strings though, I would try 3 different setups with similar and "safe enough" tensions. Then I would take the winner out of those and fine tune it.

Yes I intended to string with Xcel, because it's so comfortable on my shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist etc. I've hit a lot of tennis balls in my life and my right limb is pretty shot, but I find Xcel allows me to play as if I don't have any problems.
I hit for an hour with Big Banger the other other day and I thought my arm etc was going to explode.
Are then any strings out there that compare with Xcel for comfort and playability?