I hit with a lot of topspin, heavy hitter

blakesq · 09-23-2008, 07:39 AM

And, I just ordered my first stringing machine, a klippermate. Now, I need to find some strings to try out for my Head Agassi Radical. I hit with a lot of topspin, i seem to break strings about once a month. Any ideas on what strings I should buy, thanks in advance!

blakesq

NovakWannabe · 09-23-2008, 08:38 AM

Psgo? Psgd?

drummerdan · 09-23-2008, 08:55 AM

Congrats! I've had my Klippermate for 24+ years and it's still going great!!

My advice, read lots of reviews of string, ask opinions and just try out several strings that look good to you. Spend a few bucks on different sets and get out there and hit!!!

Variety is the key...

blakesq · 09-23-2008, 09:30 AM

I don't understand.

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Originally Posted by NovakWannabe

Psgo? Psgd?

NovakWannabe · 09-23-2008, 09:40 AM

Prince Synthetic Gut Original or with Duraflex

ls206 · 09-23-2008, 10:59 AM

Would you mind explaining why you'd recommend the prince syn gut?
(sorry if the way I asked sounds rude, it's not meant to!

just curious)

tennisfreak15347 · 09-23-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ls206

Would you mind explaining why you'd recommend the prince syn gut?
(sorry if the way I asked sounds rude, it's not meant to!

just curious)

PSGD is a great string; it's a low-powered string with good spin and control; what I need to tame my tweener racquet until I get another in the spring.

baek57 · 09-23-2008, 11:06 AM

psg is just a standard synthetic string. pretty average and low cost.

T10s747 · 09-23-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by blakesq

And, I just ordered my first stringing machine, a klippermate. Now, I need to find some strings to try out for my Head Agassi Radical. I hit with a lot of topspin, i seem to break strings about once a month. Any ideas on what strings I should buy, thanks in advance!

blakesq

I'm sorry but if you hit a heavy ball with a lot of topspin, you would be breaking strings every hour not every month. Don't flatter yourself. If you want spin and durability, try the hexagonal polys- PolyStar Turbo, Poly Hextreme, or ALU Rough.

ronalditop · 09-23-2008, 03:04 PM

one question, i was using wilson sensation 16 at 59lb. they broke and i change to psgd 17 at 58. now i feel that it has too much power, and less feel than before. how much should i raise the tension to get more control and feel?
my raqcuet is a LM prestige mp 18x20

ls206 · 09-23-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by T10s747

I'm sorry but if you hit a heavy ball with a lot of topspin, you would be breaking strings every hour not every month. Don't flatter yourself. If you want spin and durability, try the hexagonal polys- PolyStar Turbo, Poly Hextreme, or ALU Rough.

dude...for all you know he could play 1hr of tennis a month...
He was providing some more info to help us help him, not to show off.

[K]aotic · 09-23-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by T10s747

I'm sorry but if you hit a heavy ball with a lot of topspin, you would be breaking strings every hour not every month. Don't flatter yourself. If you want spin and durability, try the hexagonal polys- PolyStar Turbo, Poly Hextreme, or ALU Rough.

correct. 10 char

PROTENNIS63 · 09-23-2008, 04:08 PM

T10s747 is correct.

ronalditop · 09-23-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ronalditop

one question, i was using wilson sensation 16 at 59lb. they broke and i change to psgd 17 at 58. now i feel that it has too much power, and less feel than before. how much should i raise the tension to get more control and feel?
my raqcuet is a LM prestige mp 18x20

anyone can help me?

Stannie · 09-24-2008, 01:05 AM

Higher tension. Whenever I just want to hit with syn gut on my racquet, I string it at 64, when my normal poly/multi blend is strung at 60.

wyutani · 09-24-2008, 01:34 AM

Technifibre x-0ne biphase, the best.

T10s747 · 09-24-2008, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ronalditop

one question, i was using wilson sensation 16 at 59lb. they broke and i change to psgd 17 at 58. now i feel that it has too much power, and less feel than before. how much should i raise the tension to get more control and feel?
my raqcuet is a LM prestige mp 18x20

Yeah add 2 lbs to 60 and go from there. There's not a hugh difference between the two strings. If you want lower power, try a low powered poly- Supersmash, Poly Plasma. Do you play on red clay or hardcourt?

blakesq · 09-24-2008, 06:17 AM

Is T102747 a blowhard with self-esteem issues, or has he made a decent string recommendation? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by T10s747

I'm sorry but if you hit a heavy ball with a lot of topspin, you would be breaking strings every hour not every month. Don't flatter yourself. If you want spin and durability, try the hexagonal polys- PolyStar Turbo, Poly Hextreme, or ALU Rough.

5263 · 09-24-2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by blakesq

Is T102747 a blowhard with self-esteem issues, or has he made a decent string recommendation? Thanks.

People make a lot of assumptions. Sometimes we have to on here, like I don't think you gave the head size for your stick?
I did raise my eyebrows that you only break once a month, but it is all relative. I don't break often either, as there are many issues like I play dubs mostly, so I volley more than I get the big brushing strokes.
Also I think having a heavy spin serve is the biggest factor in breaking strings, even if they end up breaking on a groundstroke. How often do you play and what is your serve like?

I would recommend Big Ace and Cyberflash for polys which should give good durability and long playability. Doing a hybrid with the prince syn would be good too.

blakesq · 09-24-2008, 08:00 AM

Thanks 5263,

I play almost exclusively doubles and rotate play among 3 raquets. When I do play singles, I break strings more often. My racquet(s) are: head agassi radical, 107 sq in head size. My first serve is a heavy flat serve, second serve is a heavy spin serve. I play doubles 2-3 times a week.

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Originally Posted by 5263

People make a lot of assumptions. Sometimes we have to on here, like I don't think you gave the head size for your stick?
I did raise my eyebrows that you only break once a month, but it is all relative. I don't break often either, as there are many issues like I play dubs mostly, so I volley more than I get the big brushing strokes.
Also I think having a heavy spin serve is the biggest factor in breaking strings, even if they end up breaking on a groundstroke. How often do you play and what is your serve like?

I would recommend Big Ace and Cyberflash for polys which should give good durability and long playability. Doing a hybrid with the prince syn would be good too.

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blakesq Professional Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,187	what string? -- lot of topspin, heavy hitter And, I just ordered my first stringing machine, a klippermate. Now, I need to find some strings to try out for my Head Agassi Radical. I hit with a lot of topspin, i seem to break strings about once a month. Any ideas on what strings I should buy, thanks in advance! blakesq Last edited by blakesq : 09-23-2008 at 07:53 AM.

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