Wilson 99S string experiences

drak · 01-17-2013, 06:57 AM

We are going to need a thread on this racket as strings/tension in this frame are going to likely be more important than other frames due to the 16x15 pattern and wider spacing.

So please report what you have strung it with and what tension, and your feedback on how it worked.

Thx in advance and let the 99S games begin!

JackB1 · 01-17-2013, 07:15 AM

I think full poly is pretty much a must with this racquet. Vary your tension depending on how much power/control you want. My 99s did fine at 55 lbs.

drak · 01-17-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JackB1

I think full poly is pretty much a must with this racquet. Vary your tension depending on how much power/control you want. My 99s did fine at 55 lbs.

great, what string did you use at 55lbs? what level are you? and as i said in racket forum some are finding very good results with a gut/poly hybrid

JackB1 · 01-17-2013, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by drak

great, what string did you use at 55lbs? what level are you? and as i said in racket forum some are finding very good results with a gut/poly hybrid

Yes, gut/poly is always an exception and will play good in ANY racquet

I had Dunlop Black Widow in my 99s and I am 4.0 level. I found the power level perfect.

babar · 01-17-2013, 01:24 PM

I'm thinking of trying this frame as well. I use Black Widow 17g in a Yonex Xi 100 at 53lbs. Maybe Black Widow 16g at 55lbs?

syke · 01-17-2013, 03:41 PM

I have a full bed of Technifibre Black Code 17 @ 54 lbs on my 99S, nice feel but a tad too much power.

tennis_nut · 01-17-2013, 04:02 PM

I have 2 of the 99S racquets. One is strung with Solinco Outlast 16 and the other is strung with Sonic Pro Edge 16. Both at 56 lbs. on a lockout machine. I feel like I could have went a couple pounds tighter. The little bit of extra spin is nice but what I am really enjoying about the racquets is the large sweetspot and comfort with full poly.

JackB1 · 01-17-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tennis_nut

I have 2 of the 99S racquets. One is strung with Solinco Outlast 16 and the other is strung with Sonic Pro Edge 16. Both at 56 lbs. on a lockout machine. I feel like I could have went a couple pounds tighter. The little bit of extra spin is nice but what I am really enjoying about the racquets is the large sweetspot and comfort with full poly.

Outlast is a GREAT choice for the 99s.
Very durable and lower powered poly....also pretty comfortable.

tennis_nut · 01-17-2013, 05:42 PM

Yep. I am definitely preferring the Outlast more than the Sonic Pro Edge. It has a more solid feel and has great spin potential. I chose it after doing some research on tw's string friction tool. Outlast has very low string to string friction. It snaps back very well in the 99S.

drakulie · 01-17-2013, 07:22 PM

Full set of lux 4G 16g at differing tensions (between 45-55). Awesome spin, best control of the full poly set ups, and best tension maintenance.
full set of alu power at differing tensions (between 45-55). More spin, more lively than 4g and more power.
full set of black magic 17g at differing tensions (between 45-55). Same spin as above, better comfort, as lively if not more lively than the aformentioned.

durablity was about the same for all of the above.

vs 17/poly (4g, alu, black magic 17, black magic 15L) 45, 48, 55 lbs
vs 16/poly (4g, alu, black magic 17,black magic 15L) 45, 48, 55 lbs
vs tonic/poly (4g, alu, black magic 17,black magic 15L) 45, 48, 55 lbs
prince natural gut/poly (4g, alu, black magic 17,black magic 15L) 45, 48, 55 lbs

Best durability of the above was the 16 gauge gut with the thicker poly crosses (15L). To add, any time a thicker poly was used in combination with a thinner gut, the gut lasted longer than if both were the same gauge or the poly was thinner.

favorite combination of the above in terms of feel, spin, power, control, etc was the 17G gut with a 17 gauge poly. However, only lasted me a few hours.

The gut in this frame, coupled with a poly cross provided way more spin, power and comfort than with full poly.

Happy hitting!

tennis_nut · 01-17-2013, 07:38 PM

Thank you for the info drakulie! What tensions did you string the gut/poly hybrids at if you don't mind me asking? I want to try a gut/poly hybrid in one of mine but am a little worried about it being too powerful.

drakulie · 01-17-2013, 07:44 PM

sorry, forgot to include that. will edit my post. in the meantime, I tried them at 45, 48 and 55 lbs.

aimr75 · 01-17-2013, 07:47 PM

Ordered a 99s, any thoughts on BBO full bed? have some in a reel

parasailing · 01-17-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by drakulie

sorry, forgot to include that. will edit my post. in the meantime, I tried them at 45, 48 and 55 lbs.

Do you think 58lbs VS main gut and 52lb Ltec cross is too high tension due to this being a stiffer racquet? I am used to using that tension for my PSTGT and from TW specs, this seems the Steam is a tad stiffer.

Should I have VS mains at 52lbs and 46lbs in the Ltec crosses as a starting point?

drakulie · 01-17-2013, 08:25 PM

para, the problem with higher tensions and gut in this frame, is that durability becomes extremely low if you are drilling. Other than that, it plays great at the higher tensions.

Federerkblade · 01-18-2013, 02:42 AM

drak why does durability get lower at higher tensions with gut. I thought its durability is worse with lower tensions with gut as more movement.

am i being totally dumb ??

JackB1 · 01-18-2013, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Federerkblade

drak why does durability get lower at higher tensions with gut. I thought its durability is worse with lower tensions with gut as more movement.

am i being totally dumb ??

the tighter you stretch a string, the thinner it becomes. Thinner snaps faster than thicker. Also there is less "give" to the string, therefore the string takes more impact stress.

Rabbit · 01-18-2013, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JackB1

the tighter you stretch a string, the thinner it becomes. Thinner snaps faster than thicker. Also there is less "give" to the string, therefore the string takes more impact stress.

dammit, Jack, I was going to say that!

drak · 01-18-2013, 06:01 AM

guess I'd be a little concerned that with a gut/mains Poly hybrid strung at lower tensions (45-50 lbs) that power would be too high and hence control too little - Drakulie or JackB any comments on this?

drak · 01-18-2013, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rabbit

dammit, Jack, I was going to say that!

Rabbit, how the heck are U? You still playin with that Prince racket?

01-17-2013, 06:57 AM	#1
drak Professional Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,068	Wilson 99S string experiences We are going to need a thread on this racket as strings/tension in this frame are going to likely be more important than other frames due to the 16x15 pattern and wider spacing. So please report what you have strung it with and what tension, and your feedback on how it worked. Thx in advance and let the 99S games begin!

01-17-2013, 07:15 AM	#2
JackB1 Legend Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 8,447	I think full poly is pretty much a must with this racquet. Vary your tension depending on how much power/control you want. My 99s did fine at 55 lbs. __________________ Wilson Black Blade 104 (since 5/1/13) - NXT Tour / Copoly at 55/51

01-17-2013, 03:41 PM	#6
syke Professional Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,100	I have a full bed of Technifibre Black Code 17 @ 54 lbs on my 99S, nice feel but a tad too much power. __________________ Pacific X Force Modified (333g/5HL/333SW) + Volkl Cyclone 18/Yonex Poly Tour Pro 125

01-17-2013, 07:22 PM	#10
drakulie Talk Tennis Guru Join Date: May 2004 Location: FT. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 23,916	Full set of lux 4G 16g at differing tensions (between 45-55). Awesome spin, best control of the full poly set ups, and best tension maintenance. full set of alu power at differing tensions (between 45-55). More spin, more lively than 4g and more power. full set of black magic 17g at differing tensions (between 45-55). Same spin as above, better comfort, as lively if not more lively than the aformentioned. durablity was about the same for all of the above. vs 17/poly (4g, alu, black magic 17, black magic 15L) 45, 48, 55 lbs vs 16/poly (4g, alu, black magic 17,black magic 15L) 45, 48, 55 lbs vs tonic/poly (4g, alu, black magic 17,black magic 15L) 45, 48, 55 lbs prince natural gut/poly (4g, alu, black magic 17,black magic 15L) 45, 48, 55 lbs Best durability of the above was the 16 gauge gut with the thicker poly crosses (15L). To add, any time a thicker poly was used in combination with a thinner gut, the gut lasted longer than if both were the same gauge or the poly was thinner. favorite combination of the above in terms of feel, spin, power, control, etc was the 17G gut with a 17 gauge poly. However, only lasted me a few hours. The gut in this frame, coupled with a poly cross provided way more spin, power and comfort than with full poly. Happy hitting! __________________ Head Stringer @ the LTC, Babolat Star 4 Stringer http://www.youtube.com/user/drakulie Last edited by drakulie : 01-17-2013 at 07:45 PM.

01-17-2013, 07:44 PM	#12
drakulie Talk Tennis Guru Join Date: May 2004 Location: FT. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 23,916	sorry, forgot to include that. will edit my post. in the meantime, I tried them at 45, 48 and 55 lbs. __________________ Head Stringer @ the LTC, Babolat Star 4 Stringer http://www.youtube.com/user/drakulie