Mikeler's Multis - Page 52

Lambsscroll · 02-22-2011, 09:32 AM

Hey Mike, which multi so far is the most slipperiest. Meaning which multi seems to move and go back to the original position most often? Also which notches less?

mikeler · 02-22-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Lambsscroll

Hey Mike, which multi so far is the most slipperiest. Meaning which multi seems to move and go back to the original position most often? Also which notches less?

I think you are asking which strings move the least? I'd have to go back in and look at all my reviews for string movement but I can say that the Babolat Xcel does not move very much and it does not seem to notch much.

I'm going to put the Babolat Xcel aside when I play tomorrow. I want to have that available when I play a really good player on Saturday. Not sure if I'll play with the Prince Premiere or the NRG2 tomorrow.

Lambsscroll · 02-22-2011, 01:49 PM

It sounds like Xcel does move a lot but its so slippery it moves back to where it was. Thus the reduced notching. Sounds like a really good multi. I bet you could get some insane topspin with the right tension.

sstchur · 02-22-2011, 09:55 PM

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Yes the SP Fiber Hi Tec. I still think MultiFeel is my favorite but I want to try it again after I go through most of the multis out there. As JT suggested, if I do try poly again, start with it in the crosses. I don't plan on trying polys until the heat returns here which is usually in May. I'll finish up with the 4 multis I still have at home and then I may buy one more batch of multis to test out and that should last me until May.

My thinking now is to put in a TW order for these to get the free shipping:

ISOSPEED Energetic Plus 16 String $8.99
Kirschbaum Touch Multifiber 16 (1.30) String $14.30
Prince Recoil 16 String $18.00
KLIP Excellerator 16 String $12.99
Solinco Vanquish 16 (1.30) String $12.50
Volkl Gripper 16 String $13.99
Head FiberGEL Spin 16 String $7.95

Then maybe finish up with Maxim Touch 16. After that, I want to pick one and go with it.

Have you tried Alpha Gut at all? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

mikeler · 02-23-2011, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Lambsscroll

It sounds like Xcel does move a lot but its so slippery it moves back to where it was. Thus the reduced notching. Sounds like a really good multi. I bet you could get some insane topspin with the right tension.

It did not move very much at first. Around set #7 the strings started moving quite a bit more.

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Have you tried Alpha Gut at all? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

I have not tried Alpha Gut because from what I've read the durability is poor. Have you tried it?

mikeler · 02-23-2011, 09:47 AM

Playing tennis in about an hour. Current temp is 78 with 40% humidity. I may just try and bust out the Xcel today.

mikeler · 02-23-2011, 02:08 PM

Got 9 hours on Xcel now. It refuses to yield and is still hanging in there.

Torres · 02-23-2011, 02:21 PM

^^^ It frays usually quite badly before it breaks, so unless its very obviously thin in certain spots, it will last a while. How you finding the performance at 9 hours? Have the characteristics changed much in your view during those 9 hours?

Hewex · 02-23-2011, 02:25 PM

Didn't see that you tried the Yonex 850. Did that get bumped?

mikeler · 02-23-2011, 03:19 PM

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^^^ It frays usually quite badly before it breaks, so unless its very obviously thin in certain spots, it will last a while. How you finding the performance at 9 hours? Have the characteristics changed much in your view during those 9 hours?

Volleys were not as crisp today but was probably my fault more than anything. Hit a few balls way long but they were hard shots by my opponent so I can't really blame the string for that either. Finally lost a set with it today in a breaker. It was windy and I played a spiny lefty which is always tough.

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Didn't see that you tried the Yonex 850. Did that get bumped?

I have the Yonex in the queue, gimme a few more weeks.

JackB1 · 02-23-2011, 03:22 PM

Is the NXT Control next?

BigT · 02-24-2011, 02:40 AM

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^^^ What an awful website!

Looks pretty simple and straight-forward. What are you expecting?

Torres · 02-24-2011, 04:20 AM

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Volleys were not as crisp today but was probably my fault more than anything. Hit a few balls way long but they were hard shots by my opponent so I can't really blame the string for that either. Finally lost a set with it today in a breaker. It was windy and I played a spiny lefty which is always tough.

The only problem I have with Xcel is that the strings loosen and stretch over time which makes the stringbed more powerful, but I guess you get that with all strings to varying degrees. So as a result, I tend to prestretch. Makes the string a bit stiffer initially but the subsequent tension loss and stretching due to play is more gradual.

mikeler · 02-24-2011, 04:55 AM

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Is the NXT Control next?

Yes. If I don't break Xcel after 4 more sets, it will get the scissors on Sunday.

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Looks pretty simple and straight-forward. What are you expecting?

Something I can navigate easier. Wait! I just went back and checked it. Looks like they had a website redesign. Not bad now.

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The only problem I have with Xcel is that the strings loosen and stretch over time which makes the stringbed more powerful, but I guess you get that with all strings to varying degrees. So as a result, I tend to prestretch. Makes the string a bit stiffer initially but the subsequent tension loss and stretching due to play is more gradual.

I do think it has become slightly more powerful. I've got serious fraying and decent notching going on with it.

slopoke · 02-24-2011, 05:21 AM

Is MultiFeel still your favorite?

mikeler · 02-24-2011, 05:29 AM

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Is MultiFeel still your favorite?

I think so but Xcel might be tied with it.

Lambsscroll · 02-24-2011, 06:07 AM

Just for kicks and giggles check out this poll for strings of the year for 2010. There are a bunch of categories. Tecnifibre X-One Biphase leads all categories for multis ( non poly) except for one. Its probably too powerful for you Mike but maybe with the added spin it gives your ball will land shorter. It does rank the highest in comfort so thats a plus. http://www.stringforum.net/string2010.php

pepka · 02-24-2011, 06:21 AM

Im tellin you guys, give TGV a try as soon as you can. TF multis are realy great (still a bit to pricey).

mikeler · 02-24-2011, 06:49 AM

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Just for kicks and giggles check out this poll for strings of the year for 2010. There are a bunch of categories. Tecnifibre X-One Biphase leads all categories for multis ( non poly) except for one. Its probably too powerful for you Mike but maybe with the added spin it gives your ball will land shorter. It does rank the highest in comfort so thats a plus. http://www.stringforum.net/string2010.php

We shall see if I like it or not.

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Im tellin you guys, give TGV a try as soon as you can. TF multis are realy great (still a bit to pricey).

I do plan on trying that out in a few weeks.

Hewex · 02-24-2011, 08:54 AM

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Volleys were not as crisp today but was probably my fault more than anything. Hit a few balls way long but they were hard shots by my opponent so I can't really blame the string for that either. Finally lost a set with it today in a breaker. It was windy and I played a spiny lefty which is always tough.

I have the Yonex in the queue, gimme a few more weeks.

No worries, as others have said, I appreciate all the testing you do. On the Yonex string, my pro told me it was crap, LOL...plus he said that Wilson made it for Yonex. He's represented a couple different string companies, so I trust what he tells me. Thoughts...does Yonex make their own string?

02-22-2011, 09:32 AM	#1021
Lambsscroll Professional Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: United States Posts: 1,312	Hey Mike, which multi so far is the most slipperiest. Meaning which multi seems to move and go back to the original position most often? Also which notches less? __________________ Wilson BLX 90 - Wilson Pro Overgrip - 13 ounces Wilson Gut 16 / Luxilon ALU Power Rough 16L 50/48 pounds

02-22-2011, 01:49 PM	#1023
Lambsscroll Professional Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: United States Posts: 1,312	It sounds like Xcel does move a lot but its so slippery it moves back to where it was. Thus the reduced notching. Sounds like a really good multi. I bet you could get some insane topspin with the right tension. __________________ Wilson BLX 90 - Wilson Pro Overgrip - 13 ounces Wilson Gut 16 / Luxilon ALU Power Rough 16L 50/48 pounds Last edited by Lambsscroll : 02-22-2011 at 04:22 PM.

02-23-2011, 02:25 PM	#1029
Hewex Semi-Pro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago, SW burbs Posts: 581	Didn't see that you tried the Yonex 850. Did that get bumped? __________________ Dunlop AG 4D100

02-23-2011, 03:22 PM	#1031
JackB1 Legend Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 8,297	Is the NXT Control next? __________________ Wilson Black Blade 104 - NXT Tour / Copoly at 55/51

02-24-2011, 05:21 AM	#1035
slopoke Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 188	Is MultiFeel still your favorite? __________________ Swing hard in case you hit it.