Do you prefer Technifiber Bi-phase 16 or 17 guage

APG · 04-17-2008, 08:08 AM

Usually use a 17 guage gut string. About to try Bi-phase. Does anyone see a discernible difference in play between the two guages?

Motherwasp · 04-17-2008, 08:12 AM

Ive used both and IMO there is no difference in feel....0.05mm is such a minute difference.

theProdigy · 04-17-2008, 11:39 AM

i think it really depends on your string pattern. if it's open then go with the 16 and if it's dense then go with the 17 because if definitely not a durable string.

aldekeuk · 04-17-2008, 01:30 PM

i typically use 16 gauge strings because i break them fairly frequently. however have found that X-1 in a 17 gauge is a fairly durable string and of course it has great feel

tennisinoc · 04-18-2008, 06:58 AM

Don't get the RED COLORED X-1. It frays way too fast. The outer coating is different than the natural colored and strips off easily exposing the inner fibers. My racket looks like it just killed a white haired animal and the fur is left on my strings. The natural colored has better durability.

If you have an open string pattern: 16 g
If you have a closed string pattern: 17 g

Fedace · 04-18-2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by APG

Usually use a 17 guage gut string. About to try Bi-phase. Does anyone see a discernible difference in play between the two guages?

Use the 17 g, just stay away from 18g, it is weak. it frays too fast and goes dead.

Bubba · 04-18-2008, 07:10 AM

17 is the way I go... love it in my hybrid as my cross. It frays, but not too quickly for me.

splitstep · 04-19-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tennisinoc

Don't get the RED COLORED X-1. It frays way too fast. The outer coating is different than the natural colored and strips off easily exposing the inner fibers. My racket looks like it just killed a white haired animal and the fur is left on my strings. The natural colored has better durability.

If you have an open string pattern: 16 g
If you have a closed string pattern: 17 g

Ditto on the Red X1-Biphase. Its just didn't play the same and seem to lose tension far too quickly. Looked great though.

Bubba · 04-19-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by splitstep

Ditto on the Red X1-Biphase. Its just didn't play the same and seem to lose tension far too quickly. Looked great though.

I concur. But the red looks way cool.

ledor · 04-19-2008, 06:44 PM

17 is the amazing.

TennisNinja · 04-20-2008, 06:28 PM

I prefer the 16 gauge.

jjjosh · 04-20-2008, 07:20 PM

17 for my 16 x 20 string pattern

Arafel · 04-21-2008, 09:11 AM

I have a closed string pattern and prefer the 17. It gives better feel than the 16 for my tastes.

04-17-2008, 08:08 AM	#1
APG Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 143	Do you prefer Technifiber Bi-phase 16 or 17 guage Usually use a 17 guage gut string. About to try Bi-phase. Does anyone see a discernible difference in play between the two guages?

04-17-2008, 08:12 AM	#2
Motherwasp Semi-Pro Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 481	Ive used both and IMO there is no difference in feel....0.05mm is such a minute difference. __________________ Prince EXO3 Tour 100 16x18

04-17-2008, 11:39 AM	#3
theProdigy Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 189	i think it really depends on your string pattern. if it's open then go with the 16 and if it's dense then go with the 17 because if definitely not a durable string. __________________ KPS88, Tecnifibre T-Fight 335 18x20

04-18-2008, 07:10 AM	#7
Bubba Professional Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baseline Posts: 1,230	17 is the way I go... love it in my hybrid as my cross. It frays, but not too quickly for me. __________________ Pure Storm Tour's w/ Genesis Black Magic @ 60# Wahoo-Wa, Wahoo-Wa, Uni-V-Virgini-a, Hoo Re Re, Hoo Re Re, Re Re UVa.

04-19-2008, 06:44 PM	#10
ledor Professional Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orange County, CA, USA Posts: 825	17 is the amazing. __________________ 2xPDRGT L2, Topspin CyberBlue 17L 60lbs. TW Leather Grip, wilson pro overgrip. 2hbh.

04-20-2008, 06:28 PM	#11
TennisNinja Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Someplace, Somewhere Posts: 1,523	I prefer the 16 gauge. __________________ Wilson BLX Blade 98 strung with Solinco Tour Bite 16 at 52 lbs. My College Tennis Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SfqRalc0V8

04-20-2008, 07:20 PM	#12
jjjosh New User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: hanover, MD Posts: 83	17 for my 16 x 20 string pattern