The 4G Review Everyone Seems Afraid to Write? - Page 3

JackB1 · 02-04-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Power Player

Cmon man, you know I gave all these answers in the holic thread.

maybe he just wants more and/or different answers? I could see that.

Power Player · 02-04-2013, 07:59 AM

Dunlop Ice got me off 4G. Which I really like a lot. Hated the price as everyone else does, but my taste in poly is a little unique. I don't like the soft, springy stuff.

Boricua · 02-04-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Power Player

Dunlop Ice got me off 4G. Which I really like a lot. Hated the price as everyone else does, but my taste in poly is a little unique. I don't like the soft, springy stuff.

I dont string by myself yet. So, for now, 4g is not that bad as I string less often and thus give less money to the stringer.

Doubles · 02-04-2013, 10:37 AM

Good write up, Jolly. I was saying the same thing back when I did the Luxilon play test a while ago.

davidl7 · 02-04-2013, 01:19 PM

I've been meaning to write a similar review but you're much better at it than me. I've been playing with BBO for 4yrs now. So it was natural for me buy at set of 4G when it came out.

Less power, less spin... I did use my ATS ERT to measure the tension loss over 3wks in my bag(it went back in my bag after 10mins), and it does hold tension well. Other than that I have nothing good to say about this poly.

If you think 4G plays good, get yourself a set of BBO and be amazed.

J011yroger · 02-04-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by davidl7

(it went back in my bag after 10mins)

I hit with it a second time after my initial review session just to see how much longer it would break since I doubted it had another hour in it.

After 20 minutes of torture I had to put it back in my bag or I would have snapped my frame in half over my knee out of frustration.

J

julian · 02-04-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by J011yroger

I hit with it a second time after my initial review session just to see how much longer it would break since I doubted it had another hour in it.

After 20 minutes of torture I had to put it back in my bag or I would have snapped my frame in half over my knee out of frustration.

J

How did u arrive at the number 48 pounds?

PS
Chris said "softer feel"
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Revi...125Review.html

J011yroger · 02-04-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by julian

How did u arrive at the number 48 pounds?

PS
Chris said "softer feel"
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Revi...125Review.html

That is the tension I am currently using for my normal setup, so I wanted a direct comparison.

P.S. Good for Chris. It felt plasticy to me.

J

julian · 02-04-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by J011yroger

That is the tension I am currently using for my normal setup, so I wanted a direct comparison.

P.S. Good for Chris. It felt plasticy to me.

J

I am a tennis coach.
I work with a shop
I gave your review to a shop
Your review is of interest.
Keep posted,please

UCSF2012 · 02-04-2013, 07:59 PM

4G = long lasting low performance

julian · 02-05-2013, 10:03 AM

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Revi...125Review.html
gives the OVERALL score 84.
What is the highest score for a string currently available?

julian · 02-05-2013, 10:05 AM

Do yiou know about other reviews of Luxilon 4G?

J011yroger · 02-05-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by julian

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Revi...125Review.html
gives the OVERALL score 84.
What is the highest score for a string currently available?

ALU checks in at 92. VS Gut isn't reviewed.

ALU Rough is 85 which is odd since it is basically the same string as regular ALU.

Those are the two best strings ever made in my opinion, the gold standards.

The best multi ever made, which I might even like more than natural gut is Laserfibre Supernatural Gut.

J

J011yroger · 02-05-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by julian

Do yiou know about other reviews of Luxilon 4G?

Sure, they are all over the place.

Just tell me what you want to hear and I will belt another one out for you.

J

julian · 02-05-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by J011yroger

ALU checks in at 92. VS Gut isn't reviewed.

ALU Rough is 85 which is odd since it is basically the same string as regular ALU.

Those are the two best strings ever made in my opinion, the gold standards.

The best multi ever made, which I might even like more than natural gut is Laserfibre Supernatural Gut.

J

4G was supposed to be more durable than ALU
According to reviews is NOT
Very difficult to understand

SteveI · 02-05-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by UCSF2012

4G = long lasting low performance

You can re-name this Thread... The Story of 4G "long lasting low performance". You nailed it...

arche3 · 02-05-2013, 01:06 PM

Why would anyone be afraid to write a review of a tennis string?

SteveI · 02-05-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by arche3

Why would anyone be afraid to write a review of a tennis string?

Because Wilson is hyping this string to the max.. and folks are talking it up.. here despite the negitive comments. It is a string that has a very limited market and it is overpriced.

SteveI · 02-05-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by julian

4G was supposed to be more durable than ALU
According to reviews is NOT
Very difficult to understand

It is very durable... just plays bad for a longer period of time.

arche3 · 02-05-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveI

Because Wilson is hyping this string to the max.. and folks are talking it up.. here despite the negitive comments. It is a string that has a very limited market and it is overpriced.

Still doesnt realy answer my question. Marketing a string doesnt mean people are afraid to review it. There has already been a lot of negative reviews.
I like the string a lot as a cross. My favorite cross for vs gut mains. Personally its priced fine for me. I should try it full bed.

02-04-2013, 07:59 AM	#42
Power Player G.O.A.T. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: On my iPhone Posts: 13,548	Dunlop Ice got me off 4G. Which I really like a lot. Hated the price as everyone else does, but my taste in poly is a little unique. I don't like the soft, springy stuff. __________________ 🐐ing

02-04-2013, 10:37 AM	#44
Doubles Hall Of Fame Join Date: May 2010 Location: Approaching the net Posts: 3,276	Good write up, Jolly. I was saying the same thing back when I did the Luxilon play test a while ago. __________________ All aboard the Gulbis bandwagon!

02-04-2013, 07:59 PM	#50
UCSF2012 Professional Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,491	4G = long lasting low performance __________________ When their tennis really matters, Babolat Reps use a Wilson.

02-05-2013, 10:03 AM	#51
julian Professional Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bedford,Massachusetts,US Posts: 1,404	What is the highest score for a string currently available? http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Revi...125Review.html gives the OVERALL score 84. What is the highest score for a string currently available?

02-05-2013, 10:05 AM	#52
julian Professional Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bedford,Massachusetts,US Posts: 1,404	Other reviews? Do yiou know about other reviews of Luxilon 4G?