KluddKalle
Semi-Pro
Been curious about RS lyon but haven't tried it. Saw this a moment ago and it definitely got my attention. Hopefully it's comfortable as well...
https://instagram.com/p/BFEMoi0Islf/
https://instagram.com/p/BFEMoi0Islf/
Anyone playing with RS (Soderlings) strings? New string coming.
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SideSpinSliceIsNice
Rookie
Y'know, I hate teasers. I know they're really good for marketing but by the time the product comes out you've already over-hyped yourself. I'd be even more hyped for the string if I just saw it available and ready to buy. After all the over-hype I'll forget about the string and never use it until a year from now when somebody mentions it. Lol, at least a real release date would help.
KluddKalle
Semi-Pro
LOL! I agree! But hopefully "this summer" means really soon. Not that I need a new string at the moment (even though I'm not settled on one), but since Lyon got really good reviews I'm hoping it could be a really nice string.
Backhanded Compliment
Legend
It is #1 on my must try list...
ThirdEye
Semi-Pro
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KluddKalle
Semi-Pro
Weird, they removed the post. It's a string called RS Paris octagon. Dark silver 1.20mm poly. Spin and power I believe it said.
SideSpinSliceIsNice
Rookie
Kind of weird they deleted the post lol.
SideSpinSliceIsNice
Rookie
Maybe it was never there to begin with.
KluddKalle
Semi-Pro
I do have a vivid imagination but it felt convincingly real seeing that IG post with his face on an orange pack of strings.
Backhanded Compliment
Legend
the Robin is an orange bird
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Ozellman
Rookie
I've now consumed one reel of RS Lyon 1,25 and liked it so much that I got myself two more reels during Easter when Robin's site had a great offer for Swedish customers. Around 70 Euros per 220m reel I believe I payed. Great string as it is and great as a cross string with gut mains which is what I use in my PT57A at the moment.
ThirdEye
Semi-Pro
Have you ever tried Hawk or Hawk Touch? If so, how does Lyon compare to either of them?
Ozellman
Rookie
I have tried Hawk and I have a set of Hawk Touch that I haven't put on any racquet yet. The Hawk and RS Lyon are not mile apart but I think the Hawk is little crisper feeling whereas the Lyon is comfortably muted. Tension maintenance of the Lyon is really great which permits me to string at a low 46/44 pounds without pre-stretch and without loosing anything in the control department. I can get back when I've tried the Touch with an update.
ThirdEye
Semi-Pro
That'd be awesome, thank you. Hawk is my favourite string on my RFA, and I'm about to try the Touch version as well. Biggest problem with Touch for me, if I'll like it more than the regular Hawk, is the price: it's simply way too expensive for my wallet. Heard Lyon and Touch are VERY close, so if that's true at all I'll save a lot of money by getting Lyon instead of Touch.
mainandcrosses
Rookie
Like the statement above I found it similar to the Head Hawk line too. As mention tension Maintenance is great ( RS Lyon on mains/diadem impulse on crosses ) and I thought it had a very good feel/touch when matched up with a hybrid.
We are the very few to have inventory of RS Lyon and other products and for the quality of the product this would definitely be a go to.
We are the very few to have inventory of RS Lyon and other products and for the quality of the product this would definitely be a go to.
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KluddKalle
Semi-Pro
Yes, finally! Looking forward to hear what you think of it.
rodrigoamaral
Hall of Fame
Heard mixed things about this string, it is on the expensive side but do plan on giving it a whirl here pretty soon.
topspn
Legend
I have played with both and Hawk is my current string of choice. A bit more crisp, firmer feeling then RS. RS will feel a bit more comfortable but muted. Control is quite good on both and Hawk certainly has more spin potential.
