Mikeler's Multis - Page 240

Ronaldo · 01-03-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

How much lower will you go? I'm thinking of string the Dynamite at 45 pounds since that falls in the recommended 10-15% tension reduction recommendation.

Just under 50#, currently use Acura Control at 55#. Are you stringing one or two-piece?

mikeler · 01-03-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronaldo

Just under 50#, currently use Acura Control at 55#. Are you stringing one or two-piece?

I'm a 2 piece guy when it comes to stringing and string bikinis.

rafafan20 · 01-03-2013, 11:16 AM

Just got done with the TF x-one biphase and got a different result from mikeler. Even strung at 54 I got uncontrollable power. This is the third multi I've tried recently and the only one I had to cut out. IMO RIP Control and Yonex Tour Super 850 are both far superior strings in the control, spin and feel departments.

mikeler · 01-03-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rafafan20

Just got done with the TF x-one biphase and got a different result from mikeler. Even strung at 54 I got uncontrollable power. This is the third multi I've tried recently and the only one I had to cut out. IMO RIP Control and Yonex Tour Super 850 are both far superior strings in the control, spin and feel departments.

I had my X1 strung at 60. It was amazing the first match, OK the 2nd match and downright awful after that. What racket did you have it in?

rafafan20 · 01-03-2013, 11:33 AM

TF Tfight 320... the 16x19 may have attributed to the complete lack of control

mikeler · 01-03-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rafafan20

TF Tfight 320... the 16x19 may have attributed to the complete lack of control

I'm going to try X1 again but this time prestretch it like crazy. Even though I've been stringing everything else at 50 in the Exo Tour, I might go back up to 60 for X1.

ricki · 01-04-2013, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

I'm going to try X1 again but this time prestretch it like crazy. Even though I've been stringing everything else at 50 in the Exo Tour, I might go back up to 60 for X1.

Hi, is X1 same as was "X-tra dynamic biphase 1,28"?

I purchased set of this X-tra dynamic (visually it looks same as X1) and I strung it into my Rebel 98 at 26 kg.

Bouncing ball it felt very good, I was really looking for trying it for real.

When I hit it 1st time on court it was pure chaos. NO (ABSOLUTELY NO) feel of pocketing, it was like a board with tremendous pop. I couldnt put any serve in because it has ZERO spin and rocket-power.

I play with something between semi-w and western forehand and I couldnt get the ball safely over net without it going long.

My worst experience ever - its not worth 1$.

mikeler · 01-04-2013, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ricki

Hi, is X1 same as was "X-tra dynamic biphase 1,28"?

I purchased set of this X-tra dynamic (visually it looks same as X1) and I strung it into my Rebel 98 at 26 kg.

Bouncing ball it felt very good, I was really looking for trying it for real.

When I hit it 1st time on court it was pure chaos. NO (ABSOLUTELY NO) feel of pocketing, it was like a board with tremendous pop. I couldnt put any serve in because it has ZERO spin and rocket-power.

I play with something between semi-w and western forehand and I couldnt get the ball safely over net without it going long.

My worst experience ever - its not worth 1$.

That sounds like a knockoff string to me but I've never seen that string name before.

mikeler · 01-04-2013, 05:01 AM

I was on a 4 match losing streak heading into my match last night. So I pulled out the Genesis Multi Max racket and another racket with the DM in it. The plan was to hit a few balls with the prototype in the warm up and then put it back in the bag. That plan never came to fruition.

While the first 2 prototypes were lackluster, this one is a home run. It reminded me of my first outing with X1. The string just inspired confidence in my shots. Power was great, spin was really good, comfort was there, had a nice crisp feel, string movement was average, touch was great. The list goes on. We shall see how it performs in terms of durability and tension maintenance.

ricki · 01-04-2013, 02:34 PM

it was this one http://www.e-tenis.cz/tenisove-vyple...age-lightbox-1

mikeler · 01-04-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ricki

it was this one http://www.e-tenis.cz/tenisove-vyple...age-lightbox-1

The packaging looks like Ematrix sold here in the USA.

Frankc · 01-05-2013, 04:58 AM

Thanks, Mikeler,
I enjoy the older, softer, smaller frames of the past and , as you know, tried the mantis CS after following your posts. As an old schooler with neutral grips, flat shots, and a love of feel, the MCS was a joy at moderate tensions - stable yet great pocketing. Worked great on a larger stiffer modern frame - tighter stringing - low powered but still good pocketing for some feel and less power.
Another option, at least for me, is a hybrid of MCS mains and a soft multi cross (Head Fibregel 16) - softens the MCS a bit and reminds me very much at mid tensions like natural gut in the past before the stiffening of recent years. For the feel - spectacular in a 90, 18X20, softer vintage frame - the feeling is a visit to the past where string power and feel allowed a moderately powered frame a remarkable variety of solid response across the stringbed.
This thread and others are great for those of us who really want to enjoy the game.

mikeler · 01-05-2013, 09:29 AM

Thanks Frank! I broke the Genesis Multi Max after 4 sets of singles. It broke exactly like MCS. Once the outer sheath broke, the string did not last much longer. I think the string is MCS with a different gray coating. Time to string up Tier One Triumph.

mikeler · 01-05-2013, 02:41 PM

Just strung up the Triumph. Took 36 minutes of stringing time while watching a football game. Super easy to string up. Seems pretty resistant to string movement too. Ball bounce test it feels nice. Next after this one will be Dunlop DNA.

mikeler · 01-06-2013, 11:15 AM

The B Power prototype broke in my warm up this AM when I was warming up my opponent and he was taking volleys. Kind of strange considering the string were barely notched and it was not a shank.

So I got to play 2 sets of singles and 1 set of dubs with Tier One Triumph. It is very similar to DM. It plays a little more crisp and the strings are harder to move with my fingers so I think the only difference is the coating.

mikeler · 01-06-2013, 02:27 PM

Strung up Dunlop DNA just now. Feels kind of unusual bouncing balls off it.

lynnbart · 01-06-2013, 05:42 PM

The B Power was the first full multi that I've hit with in a really long time and felt nice in my PDR. But, it snapped really fast on me too. Right now I need a little more durability, but maybe some day...

mikeler · 01-07-2013, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lynnbart

The B Power was the first full multi that I've hit with in a really long time and felt nice in my PDR. But, it snapped really fast on me too. Right now I need a little more durability, but maybe some day...

I don't think that string is going to make the cut but we shall see. How long did it last for you?

McLovin · 01-07-2013, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

I'm a 2 piece guy when it comes to stringing and string bikinis.

Hmmm. Picturing mikeler in a string bikini. That's hot...

mikeler · 01-07-2013, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by McLovin

Hmmm. Picturing mikeler in a string bikini. That's hot...

I can't play tennis with you ever again...

01-03-2013, 11:16 AM	#4783
rafafan20 Semi-Pro Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 669	Just got done with the TF x-one biphase and got a different result from mikeler. Even strung at 54 I got uncontrollable power. This is the third multi I've tried recently and the only one I had to cut out. IMO RIP Control and Yonex Tour Super 850 are both far superior strings in the control, spin and feel departments. __________________ RAFA (hes back!) & Garbiñe Muguruza fan. Solinco Outlast 17 is the greatest string on earth.

01-03-2013, 11:33 AM	#4785
rafafan20 Semi-Pro Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 669	TF Tfight 320... the 16x19 may have attributed to the complete lack of control __________________ RAFA (hes back!) & Garbiñe Muguruza fan. Solinco Outlast 17 is the greatest string on earth.

01-05-2013, 04:58 AM	#4792
Frankc Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 356	Great thread to follow - good stuff to consider Thanks, Mikeler, I enjoy the older, softer, smaller frames of the past and , as you know, tried the mantis CS after following your posts. As an old schooler with neutral grips, flat shots, and a love of feel, the MCS was a joy at moderate tensions - stable yet great pocketing. Worked great on a larger stiffer modern frame - tighter stringing - low powered but still good pocketing for some feel and less power. Another option, at least for me, is a hybrid of MCS mains and a soft multi cross (Head Fibregel 16) - softens the MCS a bit and reminds me very much at mid tensions like natural gut in the past before the stiffening of recent years. For the feel - spectacular in a 90, 18X20, softer vintage frame - the feeling is a visit to the past where string power and feel allowed a moderately powered frame a remarkable variety of solid response across the stringbed. This thread and others are great for those of us who really want to enjoy the game.

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01-04-2013, 02:34 PM	#4790
ricki Semi-Pro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Czech Rep. Posts: 542	it was this one http://www.e-tenis.cz/tenisove-vyple...age-lightbox-1