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UcannotBserious · 03-21-2010, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KenC

Great user name!

I'm using TF MultiFeel at 53m/51c in the PLSGT. My strategy is to match a very low powered frame with a control oriented multi at low tension, therefore a slight power increase due to the strings. This gives me the ultimate in arm friendliness and yields a stringbed that is more soft thus giving me more ball pocketing and spin at the same time. Works great for me and there still is an abundance of control as well. I call it my Holy Grail setup.

Thanks KenC!

That's a really good idea. I will try some lower tensions as well.

haerdalis · 03-21-2010, 07:25 AM

Which is more amrfriendly, the PSL or the PSL GT?

gpt · 03-21-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JGads

Man, been demoing this frame for awhile now. I so love it on groundies and volleys, being able to just swing out so easily without fear of overhitting, but the thing that's just ruining what would otherwise be a perfect playtest is serving. I'm generally a very big server but I just cannot get dialed in with this thing. Unfortunately I think it has to do with the grip. I've always swung Wilsons and with the more oblong Babolat grip, I just can't seem to get quite the pronation/wrist snap to really whip through the zone.

Anyone else have similar issues with serving? On everything else I just adore this thing, but given that the serve is just so important in match play (especially for me, since it usually gets me several free points) I don't know if I can pull the trigger.

JGads. It took me several months to get comfortable serving with my psl's.
Dont think it was the grip, more likley the head light balance. I played around with lead tape for a while. Now am fine with just an overgrip and rubber band.

BTW The other day i thought i had cracked the frame but it was only my rubber band dampener had come off.

phishua · 03-22-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gpt

JGads. It took me several months to get comfortable serving with my psl's.
Dont think it was the grip, more likley the head light balance. I played around with lead tape for a while. Now am fine with just an overgrip and rubber band.

BTW The other day i thought i had cracked the frame but it was only my rubber band dampener had come off.

Yeah, I have a buddy who plays with the PD Roddick, he had a rough time when we traded sticks for a couple games. Couldn't get used to the balance at all.

JGads · 03-22-2010, 11:04 PM

It's funny - I had a Head Speed MP that, weight and balance wise, was very similar, maybe even exactly so, to the Ltd. Could never find the serving groove with that one either. I get decent consistency on it and rarely double, but I just don't get the aces and service winners that I'm used to getting. I wonder if it's worth paying for an uber-loose string setup to maximize the pop to test that out before handing it back, or just give up the serving dream with this one. Because otherwise, like I said, I really dig this stick all around.

rlau · 03-23-2010, 10:08 AM

Hi,

I just bought two first-gen PSLs and hope to receive them by the end of the week.

I was thinking about stringing the first one with Tecnifibre Pro Redcode 17 gauge (1.25mm) mains for spin and IsoSpeed Professional 17 (1.20 mm) crosses for comfort. How does that sound? Any advice on tensions? I was told IsoSpeed Professional is supposed to be strung about 6 pounds (3 kg) higher than usual in order to take its tension loss into account. I don't want it to feel too mushy, but an 18x20 stringbed hardly ever feels mushy, does it?

Best regards,

rlau

KenC · 03-23-2010, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlau

Hi,

I just bought two first-gen PSLs and hope to receive them by the end of the week.

I was thinking about stringing the first one with Tecnifibre Pro Redcode 17 gauge (1.25mm) mains for spin and IsoSpeed Professional 17 (1.20 mm) crosses for comfort. How does that sound? Any advice on tensions? I was told IsoSpeed Professional is supposed to be strung about 6 pounds (3 kg) higher than usual in order to take its tension loss into account. I don't want it to feel too mushy, but an 18x20 stringbed hardly ever feels mushy, does it?

Best regards,

rlau

The string pattern is pretty tight so you can go a little lower than you would normally. For reference, I string with TF MultiFeel at 53m/51c and it still feels nice and crisp.

phishua · 03-23-2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenC

The string pattern is pretty tight so you can go a little lower than you would normally. For reference, I string with TF MultiFeel at 53m/51c and it still feels nice and crisp.

True dat, the PSL isn't the most powerful stick out there, so feel free to go a few pounds under recommended tension. But I agree, keep the crosses (especially if it's gut or syngut) up a few pounds over your poly mains.

dantesinferno18 · 03-23-2010, 01:15 PM

i have three PSLGTs

haerdalis · 03-23-2010, 02:45 PM

Picked up a PSL today, not the GT but the old one. I think the old one has better cosmetics.
Played a set tonight and it really doesnt have much power to it. Good thing is I could still serve hard. Really this is how tennis should be played!

morten · 03-23-2010, 02:53 PM

as much as i like it, is still feels a bit hollow...Even with lead at low tension.. hm

gpt · 03-24-2010, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by haerdalis

Picked up a PSL today, not the GT but the old one. I think the old one has better cosmetics.
Played a set tonight and it really doesnt have much power to it. Good thing is I could still serve hard. Really this is how tennis should be played!

Give it time. You will fall in love.

schap02 · 03-24-2010, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gpt

Give it time. You will fall in love.

Exactly, I have two old ones and two new ones, for some reason, the old ones feel best at 57 (m)/59(c) usually with Multi main, syn gut cross, but the GT's I have strung up with PS Big Ace @ 60 lbs and they're just heavenly, never could stomach full poly in the old ones though - probably Mental...

Everytime I think about switching to something with a more open string pattern or a little lighter, I never get past the initial thought bc the PSL's are just too sweet...

morten · 03-24-2010, 10:46 AM

strangely i have some wrist/elbow pain with this racket...

pyrokid · 03-24-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by morten

strangely i have some wrist/elbow pain with this racket...

Then it's your technique.
This racket is the easiest racket on my arm I've ever played with. Beat out a bunch of old prokennex graphite/fiberglass models, PB10mid, and even an old woodie. (assuming you don't constantly hit the woodie sweetspot.)

enrique79 · 03-24-2010, 05:38 PM

doesn't ryan harrison use this racket? If so, and without any lead, i find it amazing that he can plow through pro level groundstrokes with a swingweight of 310-320ish

Dino Lagaffe · 03-25-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino Lagaffe

Pure Storm Limited

Weight: 340 g / 11.99 oz
SW: 304
Flex: 62
Balance: 31 cm

Strung, with an overgrip.

I added silicone in the handle and lead at 10 and 2 to the racquet above, which brought it to the following specs:

Weight: 353 g / 12.45 oz
SW: 331
Flex: 62
Balance: (Not measured yet.)

I had it strung with Babolat RPM Blast @ 24 kg / 53 lbs and played for an hour today. The stick felt extremely solid and comfortable. I'll edit this post later to add more.

Arize · 03-25-2010, 01:33 PM

Just bought one today blind, never tried it before but based on specs I think it will be a great racquet, I am coming from prestige mid plus line which is my racquet of choice unless the pure storm ltd gt changes that for me, it is coming prestrung with technifiber feel 17, I was planning oin stringing it with kevlar and something soft on the corss at a higher tension about 55/57 how does that sound ? Anyone try kevlar on it ?

JGads · 03-25-2010, 05:19 PM

I think lower tension is better with this frame. gets you some added pop without losing the control. however, very interested to get your feedback on this vs. a Prestige MP. Went out today and hit with the Ltd. vs a Prestige Pro, and the Pro had so much more pop, especially on serve, but I couldn't hold it in the court -- especially going straight from the Ltd. to the Pro. Same free swing on the Pro gave me a lot of fliers.

dantesinferno18 · 03-25-2010, 06:46 PM

i am still trying to find a good cheap($8 or under) string job that i really like with this racket, any suggestions?

03-21-2010, 07:25 AM	#422
haerdalis Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lund, Sweden Posts: 1,597	Which is more amrfriendly, the PSL or the PSL GT? __________________ Donnay Gold 99.

03-23-2010, 10:08 AM	#426
rlau Professional Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NL Posts: 1,006	Hi, I just bought two first-gen PSLs and hope to receive them by the end of the week. I was thinking about stringing the first one with Tecnifibre Pro Redcode 17 gauge (1.25mm) mains for spin and IsoSpeed Professional 17 (1.20 mm) crosses for comfort. How does that sound? Any advice on tensions? I was told IsoSpeed Professional is supposed to be strung about 6 pounds (3 kg) higher than usual in order to take its tension loss into account. I don't want it to feel too mushy, but an 18x20 stringbed hardly ever feels mushy, does it? Best regards, rlau __________________ WTB Wilson Steam 99S 4 3/8 European sellers only please Last edited by rlau : 03-23-2010 at 10:08 AM. Reason: redcode gauge

03-23-2010, 02:45 PM	#430
haerdalis Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lund, Sweden Posts: 1,597	Picked up a PSL today, not the GT but the old one. I think the old one has better cosmetics. Played a set tonight and it really doesnt have much power to it. Good thing is I could still serve hard. Really this is how tennis should be played! __________________ Donnay Gold 99.

03-25-2010, 01:33 PM	#438
Arize Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 210	Just bought one today blind, never tried it before but based on specs I think it will be a great racquet, I am coming from prestige mid plus line which is my racquet of choice unless the pure storm ltd gt changes that for me, it is coming prestrung with technifiber feel 17, I was planning oin stringing it with kevlar and something soft on the corss at a higher tension about 55/57 how does that sound ? Anyone try kevlar on it ? __________________ -2x HEAD PT57A Flexpoint Radical Paint [18x20]- -4x HEAD PT57A Youtek Radical Paint [18x20]-

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