Luxilon ALU rough alternative?

[JT_2eighty]

Originally Posted by J011yroger

Now I am using a hybrid of BBO/ALUR, and it is lasting me about twice as long as full ALU, maybe 1 hour to 3 hours.

The BBO/ALUR needs to be strung MUCH MUCH looser than full ALU since the BBO is so stiff. But the BBO bites like hell, and the ALU gives it a bit of pop.

It is a different feeling blend, but I like it just as much, if it lasts twice as long for you and costs about the same, I consider that a win.

J

That's a good idea too. BBO definitely has better tension maintenance and durability, and with ALU cross, you have some of the unique feel there of ALU involved, so that is a decent idea.

But generally as everyone has noted, every string is going to play/feel/last differently, so there are no exact copies.

[PrincessAdam]

Originally Posted by db10s

Looks can be deceiving. I get free Black Widow here and there from Dunlop. And I still use ICE. Its a generic version of Alu, except its better in some areas.

I'll have to look into ICE. The price is really good. I'd just have to get over the cheap fishing line look. Lol

[pvaudio]

Originally Posted by Doubles

As I'm sure PVaudio will say, it doesn't compare.

Haha yes, I would say exactly that

Both strings are incredibly unique in their own right which is why they're so popular. Thing is, they're popular for players who like a different feel which is close to opposite that of the other string. In other words, if you love Silverstring, you'll likely not much like ALU and vice versa. ALU provides more spin but little feel, whereas Silverstring offers amazing feel and superb control.

[pvaudio]

db10s, are you pusing ICE because you have to or because you genuinely think it's amazing?

I thought it was discontinued?

[db10s]

Originally Posted by pvaudio

db10s, are you pusing ICE because you have to or because you genuinely think it's amazing?

I thought it was discontinued?

Gamma had a string of a similar (maybe same... not sure) name and that one was discontinued. I use it at 49lbs, I use it over Black Widow if that means anything... Considering the price, I haven't found anything better (that works for me). I'm not REQUIRED to promote any products, but that doesn't mean Dunlop wouldn't like it if I did.

[Fuji]

Originally Posted by pvaudio

db10s, are you pusing ICE because you have to or because you genuinely think it's amazing?

I thought it was discontinued?

I genuinely really like Ice as well. For the price, there isn't a better poly on the market IMO. It's a super crisp string that plays so well in pretty much any stick I've put it in. The only string I like more is BHB7, simply because of the most elastic feel.

-Fuji

[parasailing]

I second Solinco Tour Bite which is cheaper and is just as crisp.

[wmilas]

Originally Posted by J011yroger

More recent, and hitting with the string setup in question.

https://vimeo.com/56250360

J

Heh noticed that video you are at a club with direct fluorescent lighting. How do you like that? All the clubs around here are still MH.

[J011yroger]

Originally Posted by wmilas

Heh noticed that video you are at a club with direct fluorescent lighting. How do you like that? All the clubs around here are still MH.

I love it, the direct lighting is miles better than the indirect for me especially. I struggle badly under sub standard lights, if it isn't bright I lose my depth perception and can't serve at all. I can usually hit ground strokes ok.

This club always had direct fluorescent lighting, but just recently they were updated to the smaller lamps which are MUCH brighter (and I am sure more efficient). The first time I hit under the new lights was tough, but I knew it would be good when I got used to it.

The ball is almost like an over sharpened TV image, and it isn't quite where you think it is.

After a couple of times hitting under them I don't even notice any more, and they are great. That court, those lights are the best I play on.

J