Kirschbaum Pro Line II - The Best Poly? - Page 3

Peter Szucs · 03-12-2010, 07:22 AM

I am one of those who say the Pro Line II is one of the best if not the best poly out there. Those who use the 17L (1.20) version and wanna try something just as good give the Head Ultra Tour 1.20 a try.

JackB1 · 03-12-2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PED

I've got a few sets of the pl2 in 1.25mm(17g size). It's a great fit in your stick.

shoot me a line.

Hey PED, I would like to buy those strings from you. Drop me a line at: jackbandel at gmail.com

JackB1 · 03-12-2010, 07:23 AM

anyone compare PL2 with Genesis Spin X for softness?

kater21 · 03-12-2010, 07:38 AM

Could anyone compare PL2 1.15 with Big Hitter Blue 1.20 please?

Preston · 03-12-2010, 07:51 AM

So personally I didn't like Pro Line2 at all. It is soft, but that is it's only good quality IMO. It has too much power, crazy power and it's inconsistent. I didn't find good spin or ball bite in comparison to the other poly's I hit with.

Spin X does feel stiffer than Pro Line2, but not by a lot. I have found better control and spin from Spin X and more $$ in my wallet.

aangstman01 · 03-31-2010, 03:23 PM

has anyone toyed around with PL2 in a hybrid using a MG Prestige MP?...

PED · 03-31-2010, 03:25 PM

^^^I did that setup last year and it's very very nice-good comfort but the poly really helps out on the spin.

aangstman01 · 03-31-2010, 03:28 PM

awesome, spin is what i'm looking for thanks PED

PED · 03-31-2010, 03:30 PM

I will also add that full pl2 in the 17g is nice in there as well. I thought the tight pattern would not be comfortable with full poly in it but really nice.

The mg mid was too tight for me and full pl2

A hybrid worked better for me in that one.

Fedace · 03-31-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny S&V

This really, REALLY hurts me, but I've got to agree with Fedace. I found no spin in PLII, and the power level was too much for me...

Your Prayers have been answered. they came out with Helix which is improved version of Proline 2 with even better bite with twisted edges to bite the ball.

righty · 03-31-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BigHitterSE

Pro Line II seems to have everything I have been looking for - Comfort, Durability, Tension Maintenance, Mix of Power & Control

If you have hit with Pro Line II and have found another Poly that is better, please tell me which string you prefer and why.

I am currently playing Pro Line II 1.25 - I think it's the perfect poly

It is one of the best soft polyester strings. MSV Hex plays just as soft, but probably provides better spin.

Neither are particularly crisp, and for that I prefer the Unique poly.

David123 · 03-31-2010, 07:02 PM

Did you string full proline 2? or if not without what hybrid? i have a 1 set of strings of proline II 17g and i am trying to figure out whether to put it as full bed or hybrid it with another string.

PED · 04-01-2010, 04:01 AM

I used full PL2 17g and it's a great soft string-very arm friendly.

dadozen · 04-01-2010, 04:54 AM

As posted before, PLII 1.15 was my poly of choice. Has tried many strings( MSV Focus Hex, SPPP SPPP Pure, BAM, BA 1.22, and others ) and none have compared to PLII in terms of softness, comfort, power, control and mailny feel.

Decided to try some WeissCannon strings, such as Turbo Twist, Silverstring and Scorpion.

Turbo Twist played good, but not as good as PLII. Spin was better, but I'm more of a flat hitter.

But the Scorpion is great. It's as good as PLII or even better in some aspects, and holds tension much better, which was my only complaint about PLII.

Now I'm switching to Scorpion. Jsut waiting for my reel to come, will use it on my 4D300Tours and AG100s.

kingdaddy41788 · 04-01-2010, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BigHitterSE

Pro Line II seems to have everything I have been looking for - Comfort, Durability, Tension Maintenance, Mix of Power & Control

If you have hit with Pro Line II and have found another Poly that is better, please tell me which string you prefer and why.

I am currently playing Pro Line II 1.25 - I think it's the perfect poly

It is perfect. (Not really, but it's perfect for me.)

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Originally Posted by JavierLW

How long does it last you before it starts to go dead?

I was thinking of trying it but Im afraid of having to string it every other week like most polys.

I've had a Pro Line II 1.25 X Pacific Tough Gut 17 in my prestiges for about two months - it's maybe 3-5 pounds looser than when i strung it, and you can feel that bit of tension loss, but it still certainly doesn't feel dead. I'm not playing that often at the moment (which explains why the strings haven't broken), but yeah, the tension maintenance far surpasses any other poly I've ever used, with the exception of Kirschbaum Competition, which is a pretty similar string.

Joey · 04-02-2010, 02:00 AM

I'm still undeciced between PLII, BAM and Spin-X(red) in a 18x20 pattern racquet

PED · 04-02-2010, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey

I'm still undeciced between PLII, BAM and Spin-X(red) in a 18x20 pattern racquet

It's worth a try to demo all three. My preference would be 1. SpinX, 2. PL2 and a then BAM. BAM is nice but is not the same quality as the other 2. However, I like thicker strings so the fact that BAM is ultra thin enters into that.

Ross K · 04-02-2010, 03:27 AM

PED,

You tried Polystar Energy by any chance? i've been really impressed by this soft poly.

R.

PED · 04-02-2010, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ross K

PED,

You tried Polystar Energy by any chance? i've been really impressed by this soft poly.

R.

Ross, I've not tried it but have heard great things about it

I just got a reel of Genesis SpinX so I'm set in that department for a while. I'm glad as I've been testing strings since November.

What are you playing with these days, stickwise? I'm still the sole member of the Rad Pro users group

Ross K · 04-06-2010, 10:25 PM

^^^ PED,

Would like to try Spin X for myself. Not sure if it is available in UK though... Re your qsn, I'm having long test period (different string set ups and even different spec frames) with the Vantage 95 - which is something I should have done with the YT Rad Pro!... though saying that, given a few of my 'issues', I might have really liked the ultra soft Poly. Energy in the RP...?

Everyone,

Anyone else tried both Poly. Energy and Proline 2?... which do ppl prefer and why?... differences?... Just curious what others think as, re PL2, I think 'frame issues' got in the way a bit of me judging it properly.

Cheers,

R.

03-12-2010, 07:22 AM	#41
Peter Szucs Semi-Pro Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 528	I am one of those who say the Pro Line II is one of the best if not the best poly out there. Those who use the 17L (1.20) version and wanna try something just as good give the Head Ultra Tour 1.20 a try. __________________ Völkl Organix 8 - MSV Focus Hex (1.27 mm) Tennis is life, the rest is just details..

03-12-2010, 07:23 AM	#43
JackB1 Legend Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 8,267	anyone compare PL2 with Genesis Spin X for softness? __________________ Wilson Black Blade 104 - NXT Tour / Copoly at 55/51

03-12-2010, 07:51 AM	#45
Preston Rookie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 178	So personally I didn't like Pro Line2 at all. It is soft, but that is it's only good quality IMO. It has too much power, crazy power and it's inconsistent. I didn't find good spin or ball bite in comparison to the other poly's I hit with. Spin X does feel stiffer than Pro Line2, but not by a lot. I have found better control and spin from Spin X and more $$ in my wallet. __________________ 2 Yonex Ultimum RD Ti 80- SPPP 17L Full Bed 50lbs Gamma X-ST w/stand

03-31-2010, 03:23 PM	#46
aangstman01 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 159	has anyone toyed around with PL2 in a hybrid using a MG Prestige MP?... __________________ 2x Head Microgel Prestige Pro, 1x Volkl DNX 10 Mid

03-31-2010, 03:25 PM	#47
PED Legend Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,192	^^^I did that setup last year and it's very very nice-good comfort but the poly really helps out on the spin. __________________ You have my name, come find me. Just leave your nonsense out of this thread.