Yonex Poly Tour Pro 125 Review

[Power Player]

That is the thing, it is a total steal for the price. I wish I could buy reels like our friends overseas. I really like the softness and have no issues with overhitting even at 40#s... but I am a heavy spin hitter. What I love is that I can flatten out the ball when needed as well.

[syke]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Hit for another few hours and was really loving the string this time. Should be able to get some match play in with it this week. It felt extremely comfortable in my racquet this time and the spin, power and control was all excellent.

I refused to believe Yonex could make such good strings. And that resulted in numerous playtests with other offerings on the market.

I am glad I am done with the experimenting. These YY strings might not be the best in everything, but they definitely are on the top of my list for overall playability.

It's a pity much TW folks like my old self have a stigma against YY strings.

At a price like this, it's just unbelievable. I just wish TW would start offering them in reels.

[Shaochieh]

Originally Posted by syke

I refused to believe Yonex could make such good strings. And that resulted in numerous playtests with other offerings on the market.

I am glad I am done with the experimenting. These YY strings might not be the best in everything, but they definitely are on the top of my list for overall playability.

It's a pity much TW folks like my old self have a stigma against YY strings.

At a price like this, it's just unbelievable. I just wish TW would start offering them in reels.

Where have you seen reel of yonex strings???

[syke]

Originally Posted by Shaochieh

Where have you seen reel of yonex strings???

On some German websites...
If I remember you are residing in Europe right?

[smirker]

Originally Posted by Shaochieh

Where have you seen reel of yonex strings???

They are available in the UK if you know where to look.

[GarryClarke]

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[Power Player]

^^

You could get in trouble for that posting that link on this site Garry..may want to delete it.

[GarryClarke]

Originally Posted by Power Player

^^

You could get in trouble for that posting that link on this site Garry..may want to delete it.

will do PP and didnt no it was against the rules!!!!

cheers garry

[blackfrido]

Originally Posted by syke

I refused to believe Yonex could make such good strings. And that resulted in numerous playtests with other offerings on the market.

I am glad I am done with the experimenting. These YY strings might not be the best in everything, but they definitely are on the top of my list for overall playability.

It's a pity much TW folks like my old self have a stigma against YY strings.

At a price like this, it's just unbelievable. I just wish TW would start offering them in reels.

Reading your comments I can't wait to play with my just strung racquet with the black version of the Yonex Poly Tour Pro 125. I will post comments!

[syke]

Originally Posted by blackfrido

Reading your comments I can't wait to play with my just strung racquet with the black version of the Yonex Poly Tour Pro 125. I will post comments!

Haven't tried the black version of the YPTP. I assume they would play a little stiffer?

My fav is still the YPTS. You should try that one if you have the chance to. To me it's like a cheaper version of the BC.

[Power Player]

Syke, did you ever do an a/b comparison of ptp and pts? If not, Id love to read it...is it as soft, durable, predictable? etc.

I plan to go to my shop and buy another pack of ptp before ordering a reel from Gary's source. But if they have pts i will definitely try that as well.

[syke]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Syke, did you ever do an a/b comparison of ptp and pts? If not, Id love to read it...is it as soft, durable, predictable? etc.

I plan to go to my shop and buy another pack of ptp before ordering a reel from Gary's source. But if they have pts i will definitely try that as well.

PP, knowing you have a sensitive arm, I am a little hesitant on recommending you anything stiff...

It is stiffer than the YPTP but it softens out after a couple of hours, durability is about the same. It does get more powerful/trampoline like once the stringbed has soften up, so that's a minus point for predictability.

Freshly strung, the control and spin is just awesome with the right amount of power. However, I know others here prefer the string better after it has broken in, with more pocketing and power.

But what I really like about this string is the crisp cheap plasticky feel, lol.. The feel of the ball leaving the stringbed almost immediately upon impact, accompanied with a loud distintive twat. To be honest, it's quite the opposite to the YPTP in terms of feel.

FYI, I do like the SPPP as well, SPPP has a really nice pop but just a little too powerful for my taste. That's why I ended up with the YPTS. If you like the SPPP, there is a good possibility the YPTS might work out for you.

Try it if you are game, just remember to cut it out if it's too stiff for you.

[syke]

Oh yes... Despite it being a stiffer string, it did not hurt my arm like how the CoFocus Hex did. The CoFocus Hex was muted and boardy, the YPTS is much livelier.

[Power Player]

yes..true..i ended up souring a little on sppp. in a full job the feel is not my thing. I love the ptp..i may just stick with it.

[blackfrido]

Originally Posted by syke

Haven't tried the black version of the YPTP. I assume they would play a little stiffer?

My fav is still the YPTS. You should try that one if you have the chance to. To me it's like a cheaper version of the BC.

I would definitely with that one a try. thanks!

[smirker]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Syke, did you ever do an a/b comparison of ptp and pts? If not, Id love to read it...is it as soft, durable, predictable? etc.

I plan to go to my shop and buy another pack of ptp before ordering a reel from Gary's source. But if they have pts i will definitely try that as well.

PP, FYI.They (the shop me & Gary get ours from in the UK) do have the YTS (acronym for Youth Training Scheme here!) but only in set form. TW Europe also carry the YTP in reels at a similar cost to UK prices but do discounts on multiple reels.

[smirker]

Originally Posted by syke

PP, knowing you have a sensitive arm, I am a little hesitant on recommending you anything stiff...

It is stiffer than the YPTP but it softens out after a couple of hours, durability is about the same. It does get more powerful/trampoline like once the stringbed has soften up, so that's a minus point for predictability.

Freshly strung, the control and spin is just awesome with the right amount of power. However, I know others here prefer the string better after it has broken in, with more pocketing and power.

But what I really like about this string is the crisp cheap plasticky feel, lol.. The feel of the ball leaving the stringbed almost immediately upon impact, accompanied with a loud distintive twat. To be honest, it's quite the opposite to the YPTP in terms of feel.

FYI, I do like the SPPP as well, SPPP has a really nice pop but just a little too powerful for my taste. That's why I ended up with the YPTS. If you like the SPPP, there is a good possibility the YPTS might work out for you.

Try it if you are game, just remember to cut it out if it's too stiff for you.

Syke, I ended up hybriding my YTPS in my PD and it softens it up just enough for my taste. Firm but not stiff with plenty of controlable power and spin. Next up is the YTP but thinking I may go full bed in this one due to the softness. I am also sorely tempted to try YTS/YTP and would have done so by now if I had a 2nd PD.

[syke]

Originally Posted by smirker

Syke, I ended up hybriding my YTPS in my PD and it softens it up just enough for my taste. Firm but not stiff with plenty of controlable power and spin. Next up is the YTP but thinking I may go full bed in this one due to the softness. I am also sorely tempted to try YTS/YTP and would have done so by now if I had a 2nd PD.

Still holding out for Garry to do just that...

If it works out well for him, I will go grab a set of YPTP for the hybrid.

[smirker]

Originally Posted by syke

Still holding out for Garry to do just that...

If it works out well for him, I will go grab a set of YPTP for the hybrid.

I think he was in the process of doing it when I last spoke to him. Loathe to cut out the YTPS hybrid when I am enjoying it so much.

[syke]

Originally Posted by smirker

I think he was in the process of doing it when I last spoke to him. Loathe to cut out the YTPS hybrid when I am enjoying it so much.

I hear you.
I'll just patiently wait for his reviews.... You hear that Garry?