RPM Blast vs Genesis Black magic --- GREAT Review is UP. Pretty Accurate to the TEE

Fedace · 03-31-2011, 05:03 PM

http://www.tennis-bargains.com/2011/...ack-magic.html

I agree with Pretty much Everything this dude saids. but Speak little louder man.... Anyway,,,,, i do like that Extra spin from RPM blast but seems like Genesis Black magic is Better in EVery other department. so I am not sure what to do here. I am not sure if i can live without that extra spin from RPM blast,,,,now that i got used to it...................lol

flashfire276 · 03-31-2011, 05:07 PM

Yes, yes, YES!!
I just tried Black Magic for the last month. And I totally agree, this stuff is practically better than RPM in every department. Sure, I lost a bit of spin. But it's only $10 a set! Unbeatable!

Fedace · 03-31-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by flashfire276

Yes, yes, YES!!
I just tried Black Magic for the last month. And I totally agree, this stuff is practically better than RPM in every department. Sure, I lost a bit of spin. But it's only $10 a set! Unbeatable!

Is there anyway, i can compensate for that loss of spin ?? I am just afraid i can't make my Kick serve kick up as much like Roddick does. in doubles, this is a killer go to serve for me when in trouble.

pvaudio · 03-31-2011, 07:05 PM

I have to admit, you do make me laugh. Now you're saying that you serve like Andy Roddick...because of a string choice.

flashfire276 · 03-31-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

Is there anyway, i can compensate for that loss of spin ?? I am just afraid i can't make my Kick serve kick up as much like Roddick does. in doubles, this is a killer go to serve for me when in trouble.

When it comes to Black Magic, I doubt it. Unless you want to lead up your racquet a bit for more swingweight on those serves, I'm not sure. The strings aren't very sensitive to string tension, but I guess you can give that a shot.

J_aces · 03-31-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pvaudio

I have to admit, you do make me laugh. Now you're saying that you serve like Andy Roddick...because of a string choice.

Its a psychological thing

weksa · 03-31-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

but Speak little louder man....

I happened to watch the review earlier today, and I was thinking just the same thing haha!

Pwned · 03-31-2011, 09:10 PM

lol Fedace, you finally tried Genesis strings? After months of talking about getting a set.

Icedorb217 · 03-31-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pwned

lol Fedace, you finally tried Genesis strings? After months of talking about getting a set.

Hes tried their gut before. Im not sure about polys

scotus · 03-31-2011, 11:13 PM

Never thought of Genesis as a generic brand. Maybe it is.

EdVin70 · 04-01-2011, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

http://www.tennis-bargains.com/2011/...ack-magic.html

I agree with Pretty much Everything this dude saids. but Speak little louder man.... Anyway,,,,, i do like that Extra spin from RPM blast but seems like Genesis Black magic is Better in EVery other department. so I am not sure what to do here. I am not sure if i can live without that extra spin from RPM blast,,,,now that i got used to it...................lol

Fed, I am right there with you on the extra spin when RPM is fresh ...

I found that the extra pop on my serve with the BM compensated for the decreased bite. My kicker is actually a little heavier with the BM although it doesn't hop up quite as high, does that make sense? Also, I find that the spin difference between the two is great reduced after about 4 hours - because the RPM starts to go away so quickly I find strokes starting to carry long at about that mark and have to start hitting under the ball more. That's essentially the adjustment I make with the BM when I want to roll them over. But when its time to flatten it out, especially on returns - BM is far superior. BM is much crisper on volleys too.

On backhand slices, I found that RPM allowed me to hold the racquet back longer and get away with a "quick chop" (I'm a one hander). The drop shot potential is huge as you know. BM, being a little stiffer, favors a longer stroke on the slice compared to RPM but produces a nice flat trajectory with good spin. Drops shots are tougher and I'm trying to get them not to sit up as much, I think its a combination of the stiffness and reduced bite, not terrible though.

I tried the twisted razor and found it to be just too stiff, it is as spinny (if not more) than RPM but didn't have the overall performance of BM.

I just received a reel of BM and am going to use it as my string of choice. I've been using low tensions on all the polys (I just love them but got TE from RPM last year) and will string BM about 4libs higher than RPM for a little more control due to the added pop. So we're talking right about 40lbs or so. At that tension, BM will be spinnier for me than maybe for some others at higher tension (still less than RPM of course).

I'm out of shape and playing mostly doubles, so the overall characteristics of BM fit me fine. I'm full western and use the same grip on my 1 hander, big cuts at the ball and big top; I'm thinking that in a couple of months when I am playing more singles that I will have learned how to adjust to the string enough to compensate for the decreased spin.

Maybe I'll just have to not swing as hard

Fedace · 04-01-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by EdVin70

Fed, I am right there with you on the extra spin when RPM is fresh ...

I found that the extra pop on my serve with the BM compensated for the decreased bite. My kicker is actually a little heavier with the BM although it doesn't hop up quite as high, does that make sense? Also, I find that the spin difference between the two is great reduced after about 4 hours - because the RPM starts to go away so quickly I find strokes starting to carry long at about that mark and have to start hitting under the ball more. That's essentially the adjustment I make with the BM when I want to roll them over. But when its time to flatten it out, especially on returns - BM is far superior. BM is much crisper on volleys too.

On backhand slices, I found that RPM allowed me to hold the racquet back longer and get away with a "quick chop" (I'm a one hander). The drop shot potential is huge as you know. BM, being a little stiffer, favors a longer stroke on the slice compared to RPM but produces a nice flat trajectory with good spin. Drops shots are tougher and I'm trying to get them not to sit up as much, I think its a combination of the stiffness and reduced bite, not terrible though.

I tried the twisted razor and found it to be just too stiff, it is as spinny (if not more) than RPM but didn't have the overall performance of BM.

I just received a reel of BM and am going to use it as my string of choice. I've been using low tensions on all the polys (I just love them but got TE from RPM last year) and will string BM about 4libs higher than RPM for a little more control due to the added pop. So we're talking right about 40lbs or so. At that tension, BM will be spinnier for me than maybe for some others at higher tension (still less than RPM of course).

I'm out of shape and playing mostly doubles, so the overall characteristics of BM fit me fine. I'm full western and use the same grip on my 1 hander, big cuts at the ball and big top; I'm thinking that in a couple of months when I am playing more singles that I will have learned how to adjust to the string enough to compensate for the decreased spin.

Maybe I'll just have to not swing as hard

so you are saying my serve will be even better with BM even though it may have less spin. ? am i correct in saying this. and becareful with calling Black Magic,,,BM. LOL In my profession, BM stands for Bowel movement...

TennisJC · 04-02-2011, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by flashfire276

Yes, yes, YES!!
I just tried Black Magic for the last month. And I totally agree, this stuff is practically better than RPM in every department. Sure, I lost a bit of spin. But it's only $10 a set! Unbeatable!

Actually when I bought a 660' Reel (16-17 sets), I got free shipping and came out to be like $5 or $6 a set when I did the match

Way at the bottom of that article there's a 10% off coupon code "TENNISBARGAINS" for the extra $8-$9 discount...

TennisJC · 04-02-2011, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by flashfire276

Yes, yes, YES!!
I just tried Black Magic for the last month. And I totally agree, this stuff is practically better than RPM in every department. Sure, I lost a bit of spin. But it's only $10 a set! Unbeatable!

Actually when I bought a 660' Reel (16-17 sets), I got free shipping and came out to be like $5 or $6 a set when I did the math

Way at the bottom of that article there's a 10% off coupon code "TENNISBARGAINS" for the extra $8-$9 discount...

ethebull · 04-02-2011, 06:47 AM

Shhhhh! Quiet everybody, the baby is asleep in the next room.

dgoran · 04-02-2011, 07:14 AM

[SHOUTING]:
MAYBE DINGO ATE YOUR BABY

Bartelby · 04-02-2011, 07:41 AM

Yes, well, you do have a side to you with that malicious little laugh.

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Originally Posted by pvaudio

I have to admit, you do make me laugh. Now you're saying that you serve like Andy Roddick...because of a string choice.

Fedace · 04-02-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by scotus

Never thought of Genesis as a generic brand. Maybe it is.

Genesis is really making a name for themselves. Not sure if they use completely different material than other big names like Luxilon or Babolat poly's or what ??

cork_screw · 04-03-2011, 02:08 AM

People seem to compare strings now by color than other properties. RPM vs Blackcode. Do people understand than the pigment has nothing to do with the properties of play?

Djokolate · 04-03-2011, 02:20 AM

I wish I could try Genesis.
They sound epic.

03-31-2011, 05:03 PM	#1
Fedace Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 23,301	RPM Blast vs Genesis Black magic --- GREAT Review is UP. Pretty Accurate to the TEE http://www.tennis-bargains.com/2011/...ack-magic.html I agree with Pretty much Everything this dude saids. but Speak little louder man.... Anyway,,,,, i do like that Extra spin from RPM blast but seems like Genesis Black magic is Better in EVery other department. so I am not sure what to do here. I am not sure if i can live without that extra spin from RPM blast,,,,now that i got used to it...................lol

03-31-2011, 05:07 PM	#2
flashfire276 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,900	Yes, yes, YES!! I just tried Black Magic for the last month. And I totally agree, this stuff is practically better than RPM in every department. Sure, I lost a bit of spin. But it's only $10 a set! Unbeatable! __________________ Babolat AeroPro Control MP. BLACK RACQUET 98T Genesis Black Magic 17g @ 54/56 lbs

03-31-2011, 09:10 PM	#8
Pwned Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,418	lol Fedace, you finally tried Genesis strings? After months of talking about getting a set. __________________ Prince Precision 730 - Genesis Twisted Razor 55lbs

04-02-2011, 07:14 AM	#16
dgoran Professional Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,136	[SHOUTING]: MAYBE DINGO ATE YOUR BABY __________________ Too many racquets...

04-03-2011, 02:20 AM	#20
Djokolate Professional Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Funkytown Posts: 854	I wish I could try Genesis. They sound epic. __________________ Yonex VCore 100s... Yonex Poly Tour Pro 17 - 56lbs... Elastic Band [Ftw]... Prince MicroZorb OG... No lead :)