Djokolate's Lux Savage review (part of my string-finding mission)

Djokolate · 04-24-2011, 02:13 AM

I really like this string, to be honest. With some people saying it's stiff and all, I had my doubts. But I was quite surprised after reading some bad experiences from the internet. I played with it yesterday in my team matches, I used it in the singles but stuck with my normal setup in the doubles. I won straight sets in singles, but had bad luck in the champions tiebreak (or whatever you call it) in the doubles. This is my short review of Lux Savage.

Luxilon Savage!

I was really impressed with this. I tried it in a full bed at 54lbs and, well, saying for the 100th time, I WAS IMPRESSED :P ...lol.

Things that stood out for me was the feel and pop, also that it wasn't really soft, or really stiff, either. I wasn't really feeling spin, though, and I was quite disappointed with that. Nevertheless, this was a good string and I would reccommend it to anyone who is thinking of getting it.

THAAS909 · 04-24-2011, 05:01 PM

the savage lime? and what is it most comparable to?

Djokolate · 04-25-2011, 12:49 AM

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the savage lime? and what is it most comparable to?

Nope. Black

Not sure what to compare it too, though.

THAAS909 · 04-25-2011, 09:05 AM

aww i wanted to know about the lime

Djokolate · 04-25-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by THAAS909

aww i wanted to know about the lime

I think it's the same.

FedererBestTennis · 04-25-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Djokolate

I think it's the same.

Nope. Black is livelier than lime.

Up&comer · 04-25-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Djokolate

I really like this string, to be honest. With some people saying it's stiff and all, I had my doubts. But I was quite surprised after reading some bad experiences from the internet. I played with it yesterday in my team matches, I used it in the singles but stuck with my normal setup in the doubles. I won straight sets in singles, but had bad luck in the champions tiebreak (or whatever you call it) in the doubles. This is my short review of Lux Savage.

Luxilon Savage!

I was really impressed with this. I tried it in a full bed at 54lbs and, well, saying for the 100th time, I WAS IMPRESSED :P ...lol.

Things that stood out for me was the feel and pop, also that it wasn't really soft, or really stiff, either. I wasn't really feeling spin, though, and I was quite disappointed with that. Nevertheless, this was a good string and I would reccommend it to anyone who is thinking of getting it.

Just out of curiosity, you're only 14 right?

Anyway, if you liked lux savage, then you might want to try WC Scorpion. It has a soft feel and give lots of spin for about 5 hours, which is going to be longer than that savage is going to last in my own experiences. I will say that I'm not surprised you didn't *feel* the spin, but I thought it was very spin friendly and softer than most luxilon. It doesn't, you're right, feel like you are hitting spin, but somehow you do (If that makes any sense) Anyway, it wasn't the string for me and was too expensive for it's short life. Definitely try out some scorpion, or, if you want LOADS of spin, I'd suggest maybe Black5Edge or bhbr, which both felt very spin friendly to me without being too harsh on the arm.

Djokolate · 04-26-2011, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Up&comer

Just out of curiosity, you're only 14 right?

Yes.
Thanks for the advice, too.

Up&comer · 04-26-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Djokolate

Yes.
Thanks for the advice, too.

I'm 14 too

Djokolate · 04-26-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Up&comer

I'm 14 too

Nice. I rarely see teens around 14-16 about these forums

Up&comer · 04-26-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Djokolate

Nice. I rarely see teens around 14-16 about these forums

I know. It seems like everyone is at least college age.

tomp · 04-26-2011, 03:18 PM

I am also 14

alidisperanza · 04-26-2011, 07:48 PM

I wish I were still 14...

Djokolate · 04-27-2011, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by alidisperanza

I wish I were still 14...

You are..??
You don't need to say if you don't want to

lol

alidisperanza · 04-27-2011, 06:03 AM

22

10char

Up&comer · 04-27-2011, 10:51 AM

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22

10char

Hehe grandpa

Jk. Anyone else really young on these boards?

tymmh789 · 04-27-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by THAAS909

aww i wanted to know about the lime

It dropped tension way to quickly and I now have no control or anything. It really isn't worth the cash in my opinion because there are strings that play close LSL but hold tension much better. I have another racquet but with PLII in it that plays much more solid, better pop, better spin, and more control than Savage Lime.

*Both strings at 53lbs with Gosen OG Micro 17 in the crosses at 53lbs as well in a Prince EXO3 Rebel.

zachattack1996 · 04-27-2011, 06:03 PM

Im 14 and what is bhbr?

Up&comer · 04-27-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zachattack1996

Im 14 and what is bhbr?

Tourna big hitter blue rough

radigan · 04-29-2011, 05:21 PM

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Tourna big hitter blue rough

Don't feel bad, I didn't know that one either.

04-24-2011, 02:13 AM	#1
Djokolate Professional Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Funkytown Posts: 854	Djokolate's Lux Savage review (part of my string-finding mission) I really like this string, to be honest. With some people saying it's stiff and all, I had my doubts. But I was quite surprised after reading some bad experiences from the internet. I played with it yesterday in my team matches, I used it in the singles but stuck with my normal setup in the doubles. I won straight sets in singles, but had bad luck in the champions tiebreak (or whatever you call it) in the doubles. This is my short review of Lux Savage. Luxilon Savage! I was really impressed with this. I tried it in a full bed at 54lbs and, well, saying for the 100th time, I WAS IMPRESSED :P ...lol. Things that stood out for me was the feel and pop, also that it wasn't really soft, or really stiff, either. I wasn't really feeling spin, though, and I was quite disappointed with that. Nevertheless, this was a good string and I would reccommend it to anyone who is thinking of getting it. __________________ Yonex VCore 100s... Yonex Poly Tour Pro 17 - 56lbs... Elastic Band [Ftw]... Prince MicroZorb OG... No lead :)

04-24-2011, 05:01 PM	#2
THAAS909 Rookie Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 187	the savage lime? and what is it most comparable to? __________________ "I can cry like Roger, it's just a shame I can't play like him." -Andy Murray

04-25-2011, 09:05 AM	#4
THAAS909 Rookie Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 187	aww i wanted to know about the lime __________________ "I can cry like Roger, it's just a shame I can't play like him." -Andy Murray

04-26-2011, 03:18 PM	#12
tomp Rookie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 255	I am also 14 __________________ 3x [K] Blade Tours (31.5cm balance, 350g strung) Babolat Addiction @ 56lbs and Topspsin Cyberflash @ 53lbs - Babolat Star 3 Machine

04-26-2011, 07:48 PM	#13
alidisperanza Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The fishy looking thing that sticks off the East Coast Posts: 1,869	I wish I were still 14... __________________ "Play like to want to win, not like you want to avoid losing." Yonex 95D