Mikeler's Multis - Page 4

Ennismt · 10-17-2010, 04:42 PM

Mikeler: Any chance you can compare the Mantis Comfort to Babolat Xcel Premium? The MC corresponds with the comfort multi Xcel Premium (as opposed to Xcel Power), so I am wondering if they are similar. Anyone else that may know could chime in too. Thanks.

mikeler · 10-18-2010, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ennismt

Mikeler: Any chance you can compare the Mantis Comfort to Babolat Xcel Premium? The MC corresponds with the comfort multi Xcel Premium (as opposed to Xcel Power), so I am wondering if they are similar. Anyone else that may know could chime in too. Thanks.

I've never used Xcel, it's a little too pricey for my tastes. If I get time tonight, I'm probably going to cut out the Isospeed and put in the RIP Control.

FlyFish · 10-18-2010, 06:35 PM

I just tried RIP Control 16 on Sunday for 3 sets and loved it. Recently switched from PSGD/Cyberflash hybrid to Head’s Intellistring for more feel, which I got, but found it to be way too powerful. RIP Control was next. That gave me the feel, but with slightly less power. Almost perfect. Would still prefer a little less power if anyone has a recommendation. Strung the RIP Control at 63 in a MG Radical Pro.

mikeler · 10-19-2010, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyFish

I just tried RIP Control 16 on Sunday for 3 sets and loved it. Recently switched from PSGD/Cyberflash hybrid to Head’s Intellistring for more feel, which I got, but found it to be way too powerful. RIP Control was next. That gave me the feel, but with slightly less power. Almost perfect. Would still prefer a little less power if anyone has a recommendation. Strung the RIP Control at 63 in a MG Radical Pro.

I just edited my review post to talk about stringing this up last night. It was a very difficult string to work with. After bouncing a ball off the stringbed, I think I'm going to like the feel. I'll test it out tonight against a hard hitter and compare the power level to the Mantis power level tomorrow morning. I'll be up in your neck of the woods in a few days for a fall getaway.

pepka · 10-19-2010, 06:57 AM

Waiting for Your opinion, but i think that You will like it

and agreed that the b&w version looks just sick

mikeler · 10-20-2010, 04:47 AM

I just posted my review on RIP Control 16. It is lower powered than most strings but still has a little bit more pop than I like. I have a fairly flexible racket but still find most strings are too powerful for my big long swings. So it all boils down to Mantis and Quasi Gut. From what I've read about Quasi, it is a powerful string so I'll probably just buy a reel of Mantis now since it does not sound like Quasi will meet my needs.

mikeler · 10-20-2010, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyFish

I just tried RIP Control 16 on Sunday for 3 sets and loved it. Recently switched from PSGD/Cyberflash hybrid to Head’s Intellistring for more feel, which I got, but found it to be way too powerful. RIP Control was next. That gave me the feel, but with slightly less power. Almost perfect. Would still prefer a little less power if anyone has a recommendation. Strung the RIP Control at 63 in a MG Radical Pro.

The Mantis has less power than RIP Control.

acer4tennis · 10-20-2010, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kcraig

No I didn't with Mantis--however w/ the Weiscannon Explosiv (very very similar string) I did play till breakage. Think I squeezed about 8-9hrs on it and that was in a 100" 16*18 frame. The tighter 98" 16*20 should give you a little more durability.

Is that possible that these two are same strings? One of 'em made in
Germany?

SteveI · 10-20-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HiroProtagonist

I've had my RIP 17g in for about 14hrs of play time on 2 racquets and have just started to see a little fraying. Seems to me to be almost as durable as a poly which I have heard others mention, unfortunately I have to cut it out cause my Redcode is dead, RC mains RIP crosses, my only problem w the RIP is the lack of power for a multi, it really is more like a hybrid string between multi and poly IMO.

Hi,

Just broke my 2nd set-up of Hybrid Head Rip 17 / Head Rocket 17. Mains @ 60 ..crosses @ 58. About 8 hours in again.. kick serve.. clean stroke.. snap. I am going to do a complete bed of the Rip 17 next time. Really love this string.. works well with my M-Fil 400.. Nice control, feel, spin and I can get pop when needed. Super great for my arm also.. price is good. I have to get more than 8 hours in any event. I am told the Rip 16 holds up much better. I will report back when I have some hours on the full bed of Rip 17.

Have a good one.
Steve

mikeler · 10-20-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveI

Hi,

Just broke my 2nd set-up of Hybrid Head Rip 17 / Head Rocket 17. Mains @ 60 ..crosses @ 58. About 8 hours in again.. kick serve.. clean stroke.. snap. I am going to do a complete bed of the Rip 17 next time. Really love this string.. works well with my M-Fil 400.. Nice control, feel, spin and I can get pop when needed. Super great for my arm also.. price is good. I have to get more than 8 hours in any event. I am told the Rip 16 holds up much better. I will report back when I have some hours on the full bed of Rip 17.

Have a good one.
Steve

From everything I've read about RIP Control, the 16g version is supposed to be much more durable than the 17g. I'd be curious to hear your opinions when you log some hitting time with the 17g.

SteveI · 10-20-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

From everything I've read about RIP Control, the 16g version is supposed to be much more durable than the 17g. I'd be curious to hear your opinions when you log some hitting time with the 17g.

I am stringing up a full bed of the Rip 17 tonight.. and hope to get out in the next few days. I will report back ASAP!

Steve

Tennis16 · 10-20-2010, 02:23 PM

Mikeler,
You mentioned you have several sets of Maxim Touch you want to sell. If so,
Please e mail me at gsmatchpoint@gmail.com.
Thanks

mikeler · 10-20-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tennis16

Mikeler,
You mentioned you have several sets of Maxim Touch you want to sell. If so,
Please e mail me at gsmatchpoint@gmail.com.
Thanks

Email sent!

ced · 10-20-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

Reserved for Tourna Quasi Gut 16 Review...

Waiting with interest to hear your impression of Quasi-Gut .... a string that I really liked and would have made my principal string until I hit with Ashaway Dynamite Soft 17

ced · 10-20-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

I just edited my review post to talk about stringing this up last night. It was a very difficult string to work with. After bouncing a ball off the stringbed, I think I'm going to like the feel. I'll test it out tonight against a hard hitter and compare the power level to the Mantis power level tomorrow morning. I'll be up in your neck of the woods in a few days for a fall getaway.

I agree with your comments regarding the difficulty of stringing RIP ..... I found it so difficult that I swore off all Head strings.

tennisnoob3 · 10-20-2010, 03:07 PM

just curious as to why you strung it up as a two piece

mikeler · 10-20-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tennisnoob3

just curious as to why you strung it up as a two piece

I only do 2 piece. I've never done a 1 piece.

mikeler · 10-21-2010, 09:19 AM

I played another 2.5 sets of singles today with the Mantis. I'm cheating and using a few string savers at weak points. That string has so much feel. I played a set of dubs afterwards with the RIP Control. This was good because I got to test out volleys and overheads which were rock solid with this string. If I could just figure out how to hit a drop shot with this string it would be a tough choice between it and the Mantis.

FlyFish · 10-21-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

The Mantis has less power than RIP Control.

Thanks. I will give Mantis a try on my next order. If you're looking for tennis while you're up here, let me know.

mikeler · 10-21-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyFish

Thanks. I will give Mantis a try on my next order. If you're looking for tennis while you're up here, let me know.

I'm up here now but don't have time for tennis. Maybe next time.

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