Mikeler's Multis

[coloskier]

Originally Posted by holiday

Rip control comes off as a "power" string from the reviews. i'm looking for a no power, all control/feel string.

the multifeel reviews look good, including Mikeler, "no trampoline" review.

Thx,
Holiday

RIP is definitely NOT a power string. It is very LOW powered. I've been using it for 3 years, needed a little more power without ruining my elbow, and put RPM 17 in the mains, and have not had any elbow issues at all.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by coloskier

RIP is definitely NOT a power string. It is very LOW powered. I've been using it for 3 years, needed a little more power without ruining my elbow, and put RPM 17 in the mains, and have not had any elbow issues at all.

I did not emphasize it enough in my review, but this is a low powered multi. My problem with it is that if I hit outside the sweetspot (which I do routinely), then the power increased too much for me. It also had no feel. The spin was terrific with it though.

[Ramon]

Originally Posted by ced

Maybe its because I'm not a very good stringer, but I hated to string RIP more than any other multi .......

Try stringing Mamba Premium Gut. After that experience, any string is easy!

[ced]

Originally Posted by Ramon

Try stringing Mamba Premium Gut. After that experience, any string is easy!

Haven't tried that ..... but did not like Goucho Gut .... today pretty much just string with Ashaway dynamite Soft 17 and Forten Dynamix 17g ..... plus a little of Bab N.Vy every now and then.... all pretty easy to string.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by Ramon

Try stringing Mamba Premium Gut. After that experience, any string is easy!

Unifibre gut crosses with B5E mains was brutal. I could actually see through the center of the gut. The last few crosses were so shredded, I was surprised the knot held.

[dParis]

Originally Posted by mikeler

My problem with it is that if I hit outside the sweetspot (which I do routinely), then the power increased too much for me.

You were getting more power on your shots hit outside of the sweetspot? That doesn't sound right regardless whether using RIP, or anything else.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by dParis

You were getting more power on your shots hit outside of the sweetspot? That doesn't sound right regardless whether using RIP, or anything else.

Bottom line: the string bed is too inconsistent for me. You analysis is probably correct though.

[mikeler]

I started out yesterday with the Discho Microfibre at 50# against a big hitter. Got broken the first game of the match and realized I could not control the incoming heat with that low of a tension. So I went to the 57# setup and played better but still ended up losing a close set. I switched to the 54# setup for the next 2 sets and played my best with it.

So I'm thinking 54# may be my new tension. More testing to come...

[BobStar]

did u win the match?

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by BobStar

did u win the match?

I did end up winning 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 after 2:52 in the Florida heat! Only got broken once in the last 2 sets versus twice in the 1st set. I'm debating about cutting out the 57# DM but it looks like it still has several more hours left so maybe I'll leave it in.

[commish00]

Anybody who is familiar with both Prince Premiere Attack and TF Multifeel, can you please tell me which of these strings has more power. I'd like a multi with a little more power than PPA without getting into the trampoline feel.

Thanks in advance.

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by commish00

Anybody who is familiar with both Prince Premiere Attack and TF Multifeel, can you please tell me which of these strings has more power. I'd like a multi with a little more power than PPA without getting into the trampoline feel.

Thanks in advance.

I think they are close in power level. Durability wise, Multifeel is not very good.

[mars76]

Hi Mikeler,

Can you comment on the Durability of the following Strings..

Pro's Pro Hitec Multifiber.

Pro's Pro Claycourt Plus (Not sure whether you have tried this).

Thanks

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by mars76

Hi Mikeler,

Can you comment on the Durability of the following Strings..

Pro's Pro Hitec Multifiber.

Pro's Pro Claycourt Plus (Not sure whether you have tried this).

Thanks

I think the Hitec Multifiber is the same string as Mantis Comfort Synthetic which is not very durable but the softest multi I've tested to date. I have not tried the Claycourt Plus yet and I believe it is out of stock currently in the USA.

[alexwawrinka]

Nice thread Mikeler .

Can you give a list of multis with the most crisp feeling please ?

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by alexwawrinka

Nice thread Mikeler .

Can you give a list of multis with the most crisp feeling please ?

Tecnifibre X-One Biphase 16
WeissCannon SuperCable Pro 16
Genesis Thunder Blast 16
Tecnifibre DuraMix 16
Babolat Addiction 16
Kirschbaum Touch Multifibre
Wilson NXT 16
Head Rip Control 16
Tourna Quasi Gut 16

[monticore]

Originally Posted by alexwawrinka

Nice thread Mikeler .

Can you give a list of multis with the most crisp feeling please ?

i would try ppa/multifeel/mirofibre/ everybody idea of what crisp is might be slightly different but you can't go wrong with any of these strings.

after 2 hrs with microfibre i think i would take that one over the other 2 seemed easier on the arm , slight amount more pocketing could be just in my head though.

cory

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by monticore

i would try ppa/multifeel/mirofibre/ everybody idea of what crisp is might be slightly different but you can't go wrong with any of these strings.

after 2 hrs with microfibre i think i would take that one over the other 2 seemed easier on the arm , slight amount more pocketing could be just in my head though.

cory

The Microfibre is my favorite string but I don't consider it crisp. Has a nice soft feel to it. When strung at 50 pounds, it really starts to play like gut without the crispness and still maintaining the ability to flatten balls out.

[monticore]

Originally Posted by mikeler

The Microfibre is my favorite string but I don't consider it crisp. Has a nice soft feel to it. When strung at 50 pounds, it really starts to play like gut without the crispness and still maintaining the ability to flatten balls out.

i guess coming from rip control everything feels crisp hehe

cory

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by monticore

i guess coming from rip control everything feels crisp hehe

cory

I don't really care about crispness. I just want a string that fits my game and is arm friendly. The Microfibre fits the bill.