Black poly recommendation

[db10s]

Originally Posted by dyldore

I haven't seen poly get sawed through, it always does this http://www.grebo.net/~peter/twforum/broken_poly.jpg .

Like I said, I was working on volleys and rallying at 10% with my friends. I just got a new racket and am still getting used to it. I used to play with other non-poly strings but I saw through them in 2 hours regardless of how lightly I hit, so I do need poly.

I responded like that because I don't like to make excuses, especially to random people on the internet. He made a huge assumption about my game based on 20 hours of hitting. What type of hitting? He had no idea, and didn't care to ask before making a rude comment. Even if he was right and I had slow strokes, there was next to no reason to say it, and it derailed this thread.

Thats weird, always gets notched and breaks.

To get the thread on track, Black Widow is a good soft spinny poly... BHB7 is nice and has a little more pop.

[mikeler]

Weiss Cannon Black 5 Edge. One of my opponents called it "back edge" because the topspin always seemed to bring the ball just barely in the court at the last moment.

[dyldore]

Originally Posted by db10s

Ok, makes sense. Ever try Kevlar?

No, I'm considering it, though. I really want a lower powered string though. Big Banger Rough is what I am probably going to get the next time I restring my racket.

[Doubles]

Originally Posted by dyldore

I haven't seen poly get sawed through, it always does this http://www.grebo.net/~peter/twforum/broken_poly.jpg .

Like I said, I was working on volleys and rallying at 10% with my friends. I just got a new racket and am still getting used to it. I used to play with other non-poly strings but I saw through them in 2 hours regardless of how lightly I hit, so I do need poly.

I responded like that because I don't like to make excuses, especially to random people on the internet. He made a huge assumption about my game based on 20 hours of hitting. What type of hitting? He had no idea, and didn't care to ask before making a rude comment. Even if he was right and I had slow strokes, there was next to no reason to say it, and it derailed this thread.

The point still stands that after 20 hours it's lost more tension than any other kind of string. Whether you're bashing the hell out of the ball (clearly this isn't the case) or hitting volleys, and practicing doubles (I break more strings in doubles than singles, so...) Anyway, if you're using it just for its durability, then you're using poly for the wrong reason.

[db10s]

Originally Posted by dyldore

No, I'm considering it, though. I really want a lower powered string though. Big Banger Rough is what I am probably going to get the next time I restring my racket.

Black Widow in 15G would be perfect.... When it loses tension it doesn't turn into as much of a rocket launcher as other strings.

[Doubles]

OP, to answer your question, Genesis Black Magic is a good all round black polyester. If you like feel and provide spin on your own, then it's a good choice. WeissCANNON BlackFiveEdge is a solid baseliner string. It has lower power and is stiffer than Black Magic, but it provides fantastic spin and has excellent tension maintenance. Discho Iontec also gets great reviews for an all round polyester, although according to some, the earthworm color plays better than the black.

Personally, I would avoid using RPM Blast or Black Code as they are overpriced given their relatively short life span.

[dyldore]

Originally Posted by Doubles

The point still stands that after 20 hours it's lost more tension than any other kind of string. Whether you're bashing the hell out of the ball (clearly this isn't the case) or hitting volleys, and practicing doubles (I break more strings in doubles than singles, so...) Anyway, if you're using it just for its durability, then you're using poly for the wrong reason.

Originally Posted by dyldore

I use it because it is durable and I hit harder and with more spin than non-poly strings. I try to not break my strings. If they get loose I couldn't care less, I can't afford to be restringing my racket every week, or even every month.

I said the tension maintenance was alright...I got it strung at 56.2 (measured with a RacketTune) and now it is at 48.6. That is alright to me. Rallying doubles I hit roughly half the balls I would hit if I were rallying singles so...

[clarky]

Thanks for all the replies leaning towards the weiss cannon black edge or the genesis black magic. Which one has better tension maintenance?

[mikeler]

Originally Posted by clarky

Thanks for all the replies leaning towards the weiss cannon black edge or the genesis black magic. Which one has better tension maintenance?

B5E is good.

[stringertom]

Originally Posted by clarky

Thanks for all the replies leaning towards the weiss cannon black edge or the genesis black magic. Which one has better tension maintenance?

You might also consider Signum Pro Hyperion (non-geometric) or Tornado (textured, heptagonal). Their product line has always been known for polys that retain tension quite well. If color isn't as critical as tension maintenance, their Poly Plasmas (salmon) drop the least.

[tennisnut09]

I have tried these black poly strings.
MSV, Tornado, B5E, BHB7, and RPM Blast.
Tornado and RPM lose tension fast.
They are all spin strings....depend on your spin style and how do you like it.
B5E is the softest.
BHB7, Tornado, and RPM are crispy.
Tornado and BHB7 have more power.
In my opinion, try and find one that is compatible with your racket and fit your playing style. I like RPM Blast 16G on the new APD 2013 from the 2nd hour to around the 10th hour after that it is losing its characteristics.

[Francis27]

Volkl Cyclone and Kirschbaum pro line ii

[nickarnold2000]

Originally Posted by stringertom

You might also consider Signum Pro Hyperion (non-geometric) or Tornado (textured, heptagonal). Their product line has always been known for polys that retain tension quite well. If color isn't as critical as tension maintenance, their Poly Plasmas (salmon) drop the least.

Tornado is much cheaper in Europe.

[stringertom]

Originally Posted by nickarnold2000

Tornado is much cheaper in Europe.

QFT...almost half and I'm not sure why!

[clarky]

May have to try the volkl cyclone the price is certainly right at 8 a set.

[JackB1]

lots of great black polys out there...

-Black Venom
-Black Code
-Black Magic
-B5E
-Black Widow

all solid choices

[HappyMilk]

Kirschbaum Spiky Black Shark 17 delivers spin well but with limited feel.
Only reason I'm recommending it is because it's 50% off !!! $_$

[clarky]

Thanks all for the recommendations, my Lux Alu Rough broke today, so I need to get new strings asap

As I am in Australia, all that is really available here locally in black that I can get asap is, Signum Pro Tornado, Genesis Black Magic, Technifibre Black Code, Lux Savage. Which one would be the best overall, particularly tension maintenance. I will order some Discho and weiss Cannon maybe some Volkl down the track, but in the meantime need to drop the racquet in tomorrow for a re string.
Any advice be appreciated
Thanks

[Doubles]

Of those, I would prefer Black Magic. With that said, it will feel fairly different than the ALU that you are used to.

[JDMasFCK]

BHB7

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