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Old 07-27-2012, 12:41 AM   #1
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Hi guys,

I've been using RPM Blast for quite a while now but it's just too expensive to keep on buying as the strings feel dead after a few hours of play. I've heard mixed reviews on Solinco Revolution as some people say tension maintenance is great and some say it is poor.

I'm really just looking for a good quality poly with lots of spin that is not as expensive as, for example, lux strings. Can anyone recommend some good strings?
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Old 07-27-2012, 03:30 AM   #2
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Hi guys,

I've been using RPM Blast for quite a while now but it's just too expensive to keep on buying as the strings feel dead after a few hours of play. I've heard mixed reviews on Solinco Revolution as some people say tension maintenance is great and some say it is poor.

I'm really just looking for a good quality poly with lots of spin that is not as expensive as, for example, lux strings. Can anyone recommend some good strings?
I had the same problem with blast, but I have found that the rpm team plays good much longer than the blast.
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Old 07-27-2012, 04:17 AM   #3
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Nothing beats Solinco Tour Bite for durability, tension stability and spin. At $11.50 a pack it's a great deal. You'll get around 10 to 12 hrs. of play per set. If you can't afford that, you should find another hobby.

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Old 07-27-2012, 10:20 AM   #4
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I had the same problem with blast, but I have found that the rpm team plays good much longer than the blast.
Thanks, I will try the rpm team and see what it's like.
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Are tour bite and revolution softer or stiffer ploys? Looking into both
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I had the same problem with blast, but I have found that the rpm team plays good much longer than the blast.
I haven't tried Revolution yet but I second this. Keeps it's playing characteristics considerably longer than RPM Blast.
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Old 07-27-2012, 05:32 PM   #7
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Tour bite strings play a lot better than revolution strings. Both I would not consider arm friendly.
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Old 07-27-2012, 05:34 PM   #8
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Try volkl cyclone out. TW just put a review up reciently. Good strings for the money. Iontec Black is another string to look at (Mamba Tennis).
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Iv heard a lot of reviews about revolution being worse than rpm so no point
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Old 07-27-2012, 06:01 PM   #10
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Why do people spread rumors. Why don't you try the Solinco Revolution first before you say it is stiff. I personally love the Solinco Revolution 1.20 strung at 48 pounds on a Babolat Star 5 stringer on a 98" head racquet. It has a nice pocketing feel and holds tension very well. Plays great for most of its life before breaking. I would estimate 10-12 hours.

This is compared to MSV Focus Hex 1.18, Kirschbaum Pro Line 2 1.20, Weiss Cannon Black 5 Edge 1.24.
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Why do people spread rumors. Why don't you try the Solinco Revolution first before you say it is stiff. I personally love the Solinco Revolution 1.20 strung at 48 pounds on a Babolat Star 5 stringer on a 98" head racquet. It has a nice pocketing feel and holds tension very well. Plays great for most of its life before breaking. I would estimate 10-12 hours.

This is compared to MSV Focus Hex 1.18, Kirschbaum Pro Line 2 1.20, Weiss Cannon Black 5 Edge 1.24.
No rumor bud they felt fairly stiff to me. Not Tour Bite stiff by any means. With that being said I strung it at 52 and that was a while back before I understood stringing below 50 with a copoly was a good thing.
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