Wilson 99S string experiences - Page 5

wmilas · 02-05-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JackB1

Since the biggest issue with the 99s seems to be poly tension loss, maybe the optimum setup for it is natural gut mains and copoly cross? Nat gut is the BEST string for retaining tension and will help to "mask" the copoly when it starts losing tension. The key then is to find the best tension for this hybrid, since it will have a lot of power.
I am thinking around 64/58? Has anyone else tried a nat gut/copoly setup and what were your results?

Tried that. Tension maintenance is great.. till you snap the gut. I snapped it fairly fast... was not able to last past 4.5 hours.. as bad as 30 minutes when an frame snapped it at the tieoff.

ricardo · 03-27-2013, 02:01 PM

Has anybody used string savers (babolat elastocross) on your Wilson 99S racquet?

Are the string savers falling off?
How does it affect the spin?
Does is prolong the life of your strings, especially the mains?

Thanks...

tommynguyen101 · 03-29-2013, 10:43 AM

I tried it with the 4G. Feels amazing. My forehands improved significantly.

Rabbit · 03-31-2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tommynguyen101

I tried it with the 4G. Feels amazing. My forehands improved significantly.

I have to agree, without reservation. I got a bad response from one of my clients on 4G and thought "Oh well, it's not the first time I've thrown money out the window." Then, being "frugal", I couldn't bear not stringing it. Boy was I glad I did. I also installed it at low tension, 47/44. It plays great, pockets the ball, control and spin is off the charts. The other big bonus is no soreness at all at that tension and no loss of any playability.

I have a lot of less expensive polys that I'll try for comparison, but I'm about convinced on 4G.

Nostradamus · 03-31-2013, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rabbit

I have to agree, without reservation. I got a bad response from one of my clients on 4G and thought "Oh well, it's not the first time I've thrown money out the window." Then, being "frugal", I couldn't bear not stringing it. Boy was I glad I did. I also installed it at low tension, 47/44. It plays great, pockets the ball, control and spin is off the charts. The other big bonus is no soreness at all at that tension and no loss of any playability.

I have a lot of less expensive polys that I'll try for comparison, but I'm about convinced on 4G.

It isn't coutoured or textured but produce a lot of spin ? how is this ? how does it compared to pro hurricane tour ?

D-money · 03-31-2013, 08:27 AM

I've tried 4G, pro hurricane tour, volkl cyclone and tour bite soft all in 1.30 and so far my favorite is the tour bite soft. It's got a slightly muted feel, great controllable power and spin of course. I've logged about six hours on he set I've got in and it's holding up ok too.

Nostradamus · 03-31-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by D-money

I've tried 4G, pro hurricane tour, volkl cyclone and tour bite soft all in 1.30 and so far my favorite is the tour bite soft. It's got a slightly muted feel, great controllable power and spin of course. I've logged about six hours on he set I've got in and it's holding up ok too.

did 4G have more or less power than Pro hurr tour?

john hempel · 03-31-2013, 09:41 AM

has anyone tried a hybrid with poly in the mains and a different poly in the crosses. an example might be 4G mains and polylon in the crosses to save money, but still gain the poly spin benefit.

Rabbit · 04-01-2013, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by D-money

I've tried 4G, pro hurricane tour, volkl cyclone and tour bite soft all in 1.30 and so far my favorite is the tour bite soft. It's got a slightly muted feel, great controllable power and spin of course. I've logged about six hours on he set I've got in and it's holding up ok too.

A hitting partner is a recent Tour Bite devotee. He raves about it. It's definitely on my list to try.

D-money · 04-01-2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nostradamus

did 4G have more or less power than Pro hurr tour?

4G had noticeably more power that PHT

D-money · 04-01-2013, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rabbit

A hitting partner is a recent Tour Bite devotee. He raves about it. It's definitely on my list to try.

I must specify that it's tour bite soft. I haven't tried the original tour bite in the 99s

naturallight · 04-02-2013, 07:10 PM

Does anyone here use the 99s in a full multi, or is that just a nonstarter due to durability concerns?

I liked demoing the 99s, but I'm worried that if it requires poly mains it will be too tough on the arm. My Bab with a hybrid has melted my arm, although I'm not sure if that's due to the poly or the Bab. The 99s did feel softer during the demo than some other comparable racquets, maybe because if the more open string pattern?

john hempel · 04-02-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by naturallight

Does anyone here use the 99s in a full multi, or is that just a nonstarter due to durability concerns?

I liked demoing the 99s, but I'm worried that if it requires poly mains it will be too tough on the arm. My Bab with a hybrid has melted my arm, although I'm not sure if that's due to the poly or the Bab. The 99s did feel softer during the demo than some other comparable racquets, maybe because if the more open string pattern?

i have the 99s and have played polylon/syn gut hybrid, ALU power/hybrid, cyclone full poly and will be trying dunlop ice this week in a full poly. i also did the demo with 4G.

everyone is different, however, i can say that i've not had any elbow problems with poly in the 99s. i tried poly hybrids and full poly in my previous racket, k six one 95 (18x20) and i didn't like the feel of poly in that racket. the 99s with poly feels entirely different and plays more like a muti in terms of arm and elbow comfort.

don't see the value of the 99s unless your taking full advantageof the increased spin and minimizing the increased string breakage by using poly. full bed i the best formula for me, however, hybrid wasn't bad and is cheaper.

Ross K · 04-02-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabbit

A hitting partner is a recent Tour Bite devotee. He raves about it. It's definitely on my list to try.

FWIW I always find it a bit stiff but the power/spin/grab/lift/life etc, well, it stands out in my poly experiences. I also think it suits the 99s. That said, I'm still keen to check out Xcite and 4GS.

naturallight · 04-03-2013, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john hempel

i have the 99s and have played polylon/syn gut hybrid, ALU power/hybrid, cyclone full poly and will be trying dunlop ice this week in a full poly. i also did the demo with 4G.

everyone is different, however, i can say that i've not had any elbow problems with poly in the 99s. i tried poly hybrids and full poly in my previous racket, k six one 95 (18x20) and i didn't like the feel of poly in that racket. the 99s with poly feels entirely different and plays more like a muti in terms of arm and elbow comfort.

don't see the value of the 99s unless your taking full advantageof the increased spin and minimizing the increased string breakage by using poly. full bed i the best formula for me, however, hybrid wasn't bad and is cheaper.

Good stuff, thanks for the feedback.

CrispyFritters · 04-03-2013, 09:41 PM

Tried Pro Line X in the 99s and thought it was pretty good. Better than full job of SPPPP but more control than Gut / poly.

Anyone else tried Pro Line X? What do you think?

x-Luke-x · 04-03-2013, 10:42 PM

My friend gave me his 99s to demo for a couple weeks. What tension should I play it at? I currently play an APD at 55lb signum pro poly megaforce 1.34 mains / Isospeed black fire 1.25 crosses. I am a open level aggressive baseliner. Thanks.

Rabbit · 04-04-2013, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john hempel

i have the 99s and have played polylon/syn gut hybrid, ALU power/hybrid, cyclone full poly and will be trying dunlop ice this week in a full poly. i also did the demo with 4G.

everyone is different, however, i can say that i've not had any elbow problems with poly in the 99s. i tried poly hybrids and full poly in my previous racket, k six one 95 (18x20) and i didn't like the feel of poly in that racket. the 99s with poly feels entirely different and plays more like a muti in terms of arm and elbow comfort.

don't see the value of the 99s unless your taking full advantageof the increased spin and minimizing the increased string breakage by using poly. full bed i the best formula for me, however, hybrid wasn't bad and is cheaper.

Amen......

rnrd001 · 04-09-2013, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-money

I've tried 4G, pro hurricane tour, volkl cyclone and tour bite soft all in 1.30 and so far my favorite is the tour bite soft. It's got a slightly muted feel, great controllable power and spin of course. I've logged about six hours on he set I've got in and it's holding up ok too.

how long did those set-ups eventually last for you?

03-27-2013, 02:01 PM	#82
ricardo Rookie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 363	String savers (Babolat elastocross) Has anybody used string savers (babolat elastocross) on your Wilson 99S racquet? Are the string savers falling off? How does it affect the spin? Does is prolong the life of your strings, especially the mains? Thanks...

03-31-2013, 09:41 AM	#88
john hempel New User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: tucson, az Posts: 53	has anyone tried a hybrid with poly in the mains and a different poly in the crosses. an example might be 4G mains and polylon in the crosses to save money, but still gain the poly spin benefit. __________________ jhempel1@comcast.net

04-03-2013, 09:41 PM	#96
CrispyFritters Rookie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunny California Posts: 289	Tried Pro Line X in the 99s and thought it was pretty good. Better than full job of SPPPP but more control than Gut / poly. Anyone else tried Pro Line X? What do you think? __________________ Resistance is futile.......drop shot................Lob!

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