Volkl Cyclone Yellow vs pink vs black

[rdis10093]

all future tennis strings will have extra dye to give more spin. the dye makes the strings give such a heavier ball. that is why fed is no longer number one in the world. just think how good fed would be if he played with rpm extra dye like rafa does. his fh would be so much better.

[tennisaddict2223]

Originally Posted by rdis10093

all future tennis strings will have extra dye to give more spin. the dye makes the strings give such a heavier ball. that is why fed is no longer number one in the world. just think how good fed would be if he played with rpm extra dye like rafa does. his fh would be so much better.

I would have to disagred because within the top ten only 2 people play with strings that have dyed a specific color. Rafa and Tsonga play with RPM with the rest play with Luxilon.
The color doesn't have that much of a direct effect on the ball in tems of spin potential. The dye affects the stiffness and durability of the strings, which then has some affect on spin production. However, strings that have be shaped, twisted, etc will have a direct effect on the ball because of the shape of the string.

[Maui19]

I found the pink to play noticeably different for me. However I did change overgrips when I strung the pink, and the new overgrip was 1.22 grams heavier than the old one, so that could have accounted for the big difference in playability.

[Torres]

Originally Posted by Maui19

I found the pink to play noticeably different for me. However I did change overgrips when I strung the pink, and the new overgrip was 1.22 grams heavier than the old one, so that could have accounted for the big difference in playability.

A +1g overgrip is not going to make a difference to the way the ball feels or comes off the strings.

But that's 2 people now who have clearly said that the pink plays differently to the black.

[SteveI]

Originally Posted by Torres

A +1g overgrip is not going to make a difference to the way the ball feels or comes off the strings.

But that's 2 people now who have clearly said that the pink plays differently to the black.

Chris from TW indicated that in his review. I would think Chris has a pretty good rep in these parts...

[tennisaddict2223]

Originally Posted by SteveI

Chris from TW indicated that in his review. I would think Chris has a pretty good rep in these parts...

I agree with you. By the way have you tried out and compared the cyclone tour to the original pink cyclone string?

[SteveI]

Originally Posted by tennisaddict2223

I agree with you. By the way have you tried out and compared the cyclone tour to the original pink cyclone string?

Have not got my hands on a set of the Tour....I hear it is much softer.