String Help for Head YT Prestige MP

[Adidas_Anderson]

i am sticking with the Head Inteli Tour , very synth + soft poly feel. Very low powered , but control oriented. " though i am a big hitter"
I prefer maybe Multi in the mains with a soft poly on the cross with around low 50's?
depends on what surface and who are you playing against

[JT_2eighty]

Originally Posted by Torres

^ The thing with MB though, is it the case that its too thin / not stiff enough to really hold the gut in place and preventing from trampolining?

Stuff like Alu works well (initially at least) because its stiff, crisp, firm and not particularly bendy, thus complimenting the softer gut. Same reason why I don't generally like softer co-polys mixed in with gut. Or do you have different experiences?

For me, MB works because it seems (at least to my experience), that the dense MP pattern does not easily trampoline, even with thin, soft strings.

My gut mains still snap back on the ToughGut/MB racquet. I also happen to be comparing it side by side with ToughGut/ALU right now. Talk about polar opposites. I'm only about 2-3 matches into the ALU cross setup... very crisp and firm, while MB crosses are very soft and flexy.

To me, the MB crosses 'blend' better with gut, so for those wanting a "full gut" feel and power with better control, I would say go for the MB. It is definitely soft and powerful, but not quite as powerful as full gut. Comfort and feel is the key to this setup; my choice for a dense, flexible frame. Control is good, but not a setup for open patterns or powerful frames. I have ample control from my frame, so I like the pocketing and comfort of MB crosses.

For those wanting the control, spin, and low power of poly, but with some added feel, the ALU cross is definitely a control-setup. Big spin is there, and the ALU tames the gut's power better than any other poly cross I have tried (I've been trying tons of them). The harder you swing, the better this setup seems to be. Control is king. Comfort, not so much.

I'm going to keep up comparing these two, it seems MB and ALU are pretty much the extremes when it comes to poly, each with clear advantages/disadvantages than the other.

[JT_2eighty]

Originally Posted by Adidas_Anderson

i am sticking with the Head Inteli Tour , very synth + soft poly feel. Very low powered , but control oriented. " though i am a big hitter"
I prefer maybe Multi in the mains with a soft poly on the cross with around low 50's?
depends on what surface and who are you playing against

Also a great choice. For a full multi, Intellitour has been my top choice on my Head MP racquets. I agree; low power with amazing control, yet amazing comfort (most low power, control strings are stiff with harsh feel), this one somehow blends control and comfort in a very unique way.

If you like the intellitour, I would not experiment with other things, nothing else has its unique mix of characteristics. Gut/poly has more spin and power, and honestly not as soft, with a more lively feel. Intellitour is very muted. For me, gut/poly just had a better feel and longevity that I preferred in the long run.

[Adidas_Anderson]

Originally Posted by JT_2eighty

Also a great choice. For a full multi, Intellitour has been my top choice on my Head MP racquets. I agree; low power with amazing control, yet amazing comfort (most low power, control strings are stiff with harsh feel), this one somehow blends control and comfort in a very unique way.

If you like the intellitour, I would not experiment with other things, nothing else has its unique mix of characteristics. Gut/poly has more spin and power, and honestly not as soft, with a more lively feel. Intellitour is very muted. For me, gut/poly just had a better feel and longevity that I preferred in the long run.

I will try the setup of NXT 17 Mains and Alu power cross , probably during september...

[dreamneedle]

I've found two main issues with YT Prestige MP:

1. Quality control. Some rackets do feel softer with lower power, that wet noodle feeling... (same weight/balance specs).
2. The racket is very string sensitive. I play with Tecnifibre Black Code 1.24 and it works for me. Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power is awesome but expensive, and seems to break faster.

The YT Prestige is very low powered , control-oriented, and poly might not work for you if you're not a string breaker.

Oh, X-Code might be worth a try, cheaper than X-One and it sort of feels like poly.