Tourna Big Hitter Black 7

[SteveI]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Not with poly. Most string low. Huge article in the Journal about it.

But don't let the facts get in the way.

Very much so....

[brettsticker86]

Originally Posted by Power Player

Not with poly. Most string low. Huge article in the Journal about it.

But don't let the facts get in the way.

You're right, James Blake or Andy Roddick neeeever strung in the mid 60s. Explain to me why hurricane tour, red code, pro line 2 all feel great when I string at 63 but bhb7 feels like crap? I'm also not interested in what an article has to say, I'm interested in what feels good to me. No right or wrong answer when it comes to string tension.

[DrpShot!]

Originally Posted by brettsticker86

Explain to me why hurricane tour, red code, pro line 2 all feel great when I string at 63 but bhb7 feels like crap?

Maybe because its a different string?

[brettsticker86]

Originally Posted by DrpShot!

Maybe because its a different string?

My point exactly to these guys. It's just not good string.

[mad dog1]

Originally Posted by brettsticker86

My point exactly to these guys. It's just not good string.

some strings play best at higher tensions while other strings play best at lower tensions.

BHB7 performs better in the low to mid 50s but even so, i'd never do a full bed of it. i hybrid it w/ a softer, livelier cross to get more feel out of the string bed. however, since you like the feel of Red Code, i don't think you'd like BHB7 even if you strung it lower as it's a very different feeling string. i've tried Red Code and it's a great string although i strung it 50#s.

and finally, if you hit hard w/ moderate spin, avoid BHB7 like the plague because it's just not durable enough. you'd end up breaking strings every 2-3 hrs.

[DrpShot!]

Originally Posted by brettsticker86

My point exactly to these guys. It's just not good string.

I said different, not bad, you work for babolat or something? I thought BHBK7 was awesome for spin and if you like a softer response its unbelievable. I went 3 hours straight with it 3 days in a row and had no arm, wrist or shoulder pain or stiffness at all, which is a first for a poly. I get pings in various joints the next day after just a few hours with most other polys I've hit.

[NE1for10is?]

I normally play with gut in the mains at 52 and Tourna Big Hitter Blue Rough 17 in the crosses at 48 lbs. I would like to try out the BRB7 instead of the BHBR. Would you recommend stringing the BRB7 17 at the same tension as I have been for the BHBR 16 or something different?

[Bmr]

Originally Posted by NE1for10is?

I normally play with gut in the mains at 52 and Tourna Big Hitter Blue Rough 17 in the crosses at 48 lbs. I would like to try out the BRB7 instead of the BHBR. Would you recommend stringing the BRB7 17 at the same tension as I have been for the BHBR 16 or something different?

The BHBR plays with a bit more power than the BHB7...I would probably string the BHB7 a couple pounds lower and go from there. I had the BHBR at 60 pounds and i've been messing with the BHB7 in the upper 50s.

[Luiz.Melao]

How does this string play at lower tensions (30-40 lbs) in a 17g and how would it be compared to BHBR or WC Scorpion at the same tension range and gauge? (all of them full bed).

Thanks in advance.

[Power Player]

Originally Posted by brettsticker86

My point exactly to these guys. It's just not good string.

You didn't even get the point of what he said.

[MarTennis]

Originally Posted by Luiz.Melao

How does this string play at lower tensions (30-40 lbs) in a 17g and how would it be compared to BHBR or WC Scorpion at the same tension range and gauge? (all of them full bed).

Thanks in advance.

Yo Brother, have been trying to get an opinion on this for a couple of days. No luck. Went ahead and had BHB7 put on 2 boris becker 16 X 19 at low 30s and low 40s respectively. I will report to you performance over the next couple of days and the weekend.

Thanks for asking the question. It makes me feel like I'm on the right track for my objectives.


Put me on your buddy list.

[brettsticker86]

Originally Posted by Power Player

You didn't even get the point of what he said.

of course i did. "you have to string poly at a lower tension". or "no pros string above 50 something". which is false. anything else?

[MarTennis]

Originally Posted by brettsticker86

of course i did. "you have to string poly at a lower tension". or "no pros string above 50 something". which is false. anything else?

I don't think pros are using with poly with polyether above say about 52 lbs. Maybe, but I have not seen or read otherwise. Maybe with pure polyester, not with polyether.

[Luiz.Melao]

Originally Posted by MarTennis

Yo Brother, have been trying to get an opinion on this for a couple of days. No luck. Went ahead and had BHB7 put on 2 boris becker 16 X 19 at low 30s and low 40s respectively. I will report to you performance over the next couple of days and the weekend.

Thanks for asking the question. It makes me feel like I'm on the right track for my objectives.


Put me on your buddy list.

Great! Looking forward to hear from you!

[brettsticker86]

Originally Posted by MarTennis

I don't think pros are using with poly with polyether above say about 52 lbs. Maybe, but I have not seen or read otherwise. Maybe with pure polyester, not with polyether.

there's plenty of documentation from the stringers at pro tournaments, check some of them out. i know they have them on the forums somewhere.

[tennisnut09]

Originally Posted by brettsticker86

there's plenty of documentation from the stringers at pro tournaments, check some of them out. i know they have them on the forums somewhere.

IMO, I trust the inputs from people here in this forum, they are great benefit to me most of the time. According to the majority, this string is one of the best poly out there in term of price and playability. I've tried and agreed. Of course, no strings are perfect. Please give it sometime and post a valuable input.

[yem]

Played with BHB7 17g strung at 60lbs in my Pure Storm last night. Way too tight, felt awful from the get go. My arm tired and my shoulder is a little sore. It just felt like a board and took much more effort to get anything out of my shots than usual.

I normally play with BHBR 17@60lbs and love it. BHB7 felt completely different.

I'm going to try to bump the tension down to 50lbs and see what happens.

[Lefty5]

Originally Posted by yem

Played with BHB7 17g strung at 60lbs in my Pure Storm last night. Way too tight, felt awful from the get go. My arm tired and my shoulder is a little sore. It just felt like a board and took much more effort to get anything out of my shots than usual.

I normally play with BHBR 17@60lbs and love it. BHB7 felt completely different.

I'm going to try to bump the tension down to 50lbs and see what happens.

I had the same experience at 55, went down to 48 and it changed everything! Will prob drop it another 2lbs next time I restring.

[SteveI]

Originally Posted by Lefty5

I had the same experience at 55, went down to 48 and it changed everything! Will prob drop it another 2lbs next time I restring.

I had my 1st string job @ 58....moved to 52... magic now.

Stev e

[brettsticker86]

Originally Posted by tennisnut09

IMO, I trust the inputs from people here in this forum, they are great benefit to me most of the time. According to the majority, this string is one of the best poly out there in term of price and playability. I've tried and agreed. Of course, no strings are perfect. Please give it sometime and post a valuable input.

Input being "valuable" is subjective, so therefore, don't post unless you have a valuable input, either. If you like your tension on the tighter side, as do I, this string is awful. Stay away.