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mscream · Jul 11, 2017

@Zavist, I would recommend experimenting with UC at even lower tensions, maybe not in a match though

. Below 45 lbs it played quite differently for me, definitely something to test.It really opens up the strings and gives you even more spin. Incredibly fun at low tensions, especially on clay.

mscream · Jul 11, 2017

@Mareqnyc, you have to be careful with the power caps, they fit really tight and I managed to break one whilst trying to pull it over the cap. They can stretch quite a bit but at some point they will rip. Patience is the key

. Also make sure to squeeze any air out that might have been trapped between the butt cap and the silicone.

Zavist · Jul 11, 2017

mscream said:
@Zavist, I would recommend experimenting with UC at even lower tensions, maybe not in a match though . Below 45 lbs it played quite differently for me, definitely something to test.It really opens up the strings and gives you even more spin. Incredibly fun at low tensions, especially on clay.

Will do! UC is soooooo comfy that I'm sure I'll be staying with it all summer. I strung the second Aero at 50/48 just as a little insurance for extra control against bigger hitters. I've had so little time with UC that I've got to get some confidence built up. If everything goes well this weekend the 3rd Aero will have UC in it at 46/44 very soon.

Mareqnyc · Jul 11, 2017

mscream said:
@Mareqnyc, you have to be careful with the power caps, they fit really tight and I managed to break one whilst trying to pull it over the cap. They can stretch quite a bit but at some point they will rip. Patience is the key . Also make sure to squeeze any air out that might have been trapped between the butt cap and the silicone.

I got a few just in case. thanks for the tips!

mscream · Jul 11, 2017

@Mareqnyc this is what it looks like.

Mareqnyc · Jul 11, 2017

mscream said:
@Mareqnyc this is what it looks like.

exactly what I need

mscream · Jul 11, 2017

It actually worked best for me to just pull it over the edges and then slowly squeeze it over the butt cap.

JoshAram · Jul 11, 2017

JOSHL said:
Love to hear your thoughts on the Revolve spin!!

First impressions, 2hours in. Great spin, which gave some great control when hitting at targets and relying on spin to bring the ball down. I felt pretty connected to the ball, and comfort was great ( I usually don't have any problems with any poly) I will update you if anything changes when I get out again.

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JOSHL · Jul 11, 2017

JoshAram said:
First impressions, 2hours in. Great spin, which gave some great control when hitting at targets and relying on spin to bring the ball down. I felt pretty connected to the ball, and comfort was great ( I usually don't have any problems with any poly) I will update you if anything changes when I get out again.

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What gauge are you using? I have 17 in green. May put it in my DG 330 next but lately I've been into hybrids.....

JoshAram · Jul 11, 2017

JOSHL said:
What gauge are you using? I have 17 in green. May put it in my DG 330 next but lately I've been into hybrids.....

16. In green the 17 isn't much different to be honest. A bit more power a bit more spin, but nothing extreme. I don't know how long it will stick around in my strike but I can't say until I've gotten past the good and into the bad.

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mscream · Jul 12, 2017

@Mareqnyc, subjectively I would say that the power cap helps me on the serve; before I had some issues with the grip or the racquet being a bit unstable on bigger serves. Serves are a bit bigger as well, probably due to being able to really "pull" on the racquet on serves.

I have never tried lead only at 12. 3/9 did not work well for me, neither did 12 + 3/9. 10/2 worked the best for me so far, but I prepared a DR98 now with the SW equivalent of 10/2 at 12 for comparison. Will find out tomorrow how it works for me.

@Mareqnyc, not sure if you ever tried Solstice Power in the DR98 but I think it plays great. It gives the DR98 a crisper feel without feeling dead or stiff. I can recommend 55/52, was the ideal balance for me between power and control.

mscream · Jul 12, 2017

BTW In the picture I posted I have Babolat Skin Feel on L3, highly recommended if you (general) do not want to change weight but a better replacement grip than the flimsy Yonex stock grip. It's a bit heavier than stock but not that much.

YellowFedBetter · Jul 12, 2017

@Mareqnyc How do you rate Solinco Outlast?

Mareqnyc · Jul 12, 2017

YellowFedBetter said:
@Mareqnyc How do you rate Solinco Outlast?

It is in the top 10 on my list I think. Awesome string. I could use it any day.

Mareqnyc · Jul 12, 2017

mscream said:
@Mareqnyc, subjectively I would say that the power cap helps me on the serve; before I had some issues with the grip or the racquet being a bit unstable on bigger serves. Serves are a bit bigger as well, probably due to being able to really "pull" on the racquet on serves.

I have never tried lead only at 12. 3/9 did not work well for me, neither did 12 + 3/9. 10/2 worked the best for me so far, but I prepared a DR98 now with the SW equivalent of 10/2 at 12 for comparison. Will find out tomorrow how it works for me.

@Mareqnyc, not sure if you ever tried Solstice Power in the DR98 but I think it plays great. It gives the DR98 a crisper feel without feeling dead or stiff. I can recommend 55/52, was the ideal balance for me between power and control.

I dont have any more of the Solstice Power left and still plenty of sets to go through so I do not think I will be using it again any time soon.
Dr is a very solid serving stick. Does everything right in this department lead or not.
The only thing I dislike about it at this point is the slice. I tend to use slice a lot (come from using 18x20 a lot) and DR falls short here. I played 2 sets today and decided to only slice on the backhand side. I can't seem to figure it out. Can't seem to work out the depth/ball flight.

YellowFedBetter · Jul 12, 2017

Mareqnyc said:
It is in the top 10 on my list I think. Awesome string. I could use it any day.

Great, might give it a try. In love with Hyper G after the first 3 hours of play. Only been able to play 3 days this year sadly, may get a chance this weekend. Good to correspond with ya again, been too long!

tennisBIEST · Jul 13, 2017

@Mareqnyc hey loving this thread!!! Question...what color PP Hexaspin did you use in your playtest? I've played 2/3 of the colors (blue and neon yellow) and the blue was absolutely brutal on my arm. Yours scores for Hexaspin are exactly as I would have rated them so I'm curious if you also played the neon yellow as well.

mikeeeee · Jul 13, 2017

Because I'm still terrible at stringing I can't give a good review on Ultra cable. Something was terribly wrong and I think I've corrected the way I was tying knots.

Strung Hyper G 17 in the TT95 @ 54/52
It feels like a softer version of cyclone with slightly less control. Definitely a thumbs up and we'll see how long it lasts.

Still feel a slight vibration in the strings but much better than previous jobs. One of these days I'll figure it out!

YellowFedBetter · Jul 13, 2017

Mareqnyc said:
It is in the top 10 on my list I think. Awesome string. I could use it any day.

mikeeeee said:
Because I'm still terrible at stringing I can't give a good review on Ultra cable. Something was terribly wrong and I think I've corrected the way I was tying knots.

Strung Hyper G 17 in the TT95 @ 54/52
It feels like a softer version of cyclone with slightly less control. Definitely a thumbs up and we'll see how long it lasts.

Still feel a slight vibration in the strings but much better than previous jobs. One of these days I'll figure it out!

The great thing about Hyper-G (and Solinco in general) is that even though it may not last real long even for polys is that because it's less expensive I can afford to make up for it by restringing a bit more often (though I'm still on my first set as I've only been able to play 3 days this year), which makes it a better deal than Babolat or Luxilon.

Mareqnyc · Jul 13, 2017

tennisBIEST said:
@Mareqnyc hey loving this thread!!! Question...what color PP Hexaspin did you use in your playtest? I've played 2/3 of the colors (blue and neon yellow) and the blue was absolutely brutal on my arm. Yours scores for Hexaspin are exactly as I would have rated them so I'm curious if you also played the neon yellow as well.

It was the orange ironically. No comfort issues at all. A very nice budget poly. Spinny, soft, decent control. Did you notice a big difference between yellow and blue?

tennisBIEST · Jul 13, 2017

Mareqnyc said:
It was the orange ironically. No comfort issues at all. A very nice budget poly. Spinny, soft, decent control. Did you notice a big difference between yellow and blue?

Yeah I forgot to mention in my post that the yellow was absolutely the most comfortable poly I've played to date and this was in the 16 gauge. This yellow version plays extremely close to Head Lynx but shaped. The downside you astutely mentioned is the tension loss but I just crank up the tension and one of the other things I really dig about this is the lack of notching. Thanks for the quick response and keep up the great work!

Nostradamus · Jul 13, 2017

ok all you RPM Blast Rough curious players........... It is a very good poly,, also used by Jack Sock now. ok ok, he lost early at Wimbledon but that wasn't string's fault, Jack had a leg injury, really should have skipped Wimby.

Anyway, This poly is Superior to regular RPM blast in every way. More forgiving on the arm(much softer), More power(string seem to have better ball pocketing due to softer material), Thus providing better control. Spin you say ? I would say Spin potential is at least Equal but on the serve, I was actually getting slightly more RPM on my serve, can't explain why exactly..... I was making this 4.5 guy who normally crushes returns(especially 2nd serves),,making him Mishit his returns. At one point, he mishit 5 returns in a row, after which he finally made the adjustement and decided to stand Way back even on my 2nd serve......LOL

Nostradamus · Jul 13, 2017

and Of course, Next question would be is it better than Solinco Hyper G ? other New very popular Green poly. I would say YES. Rpm blast rough just feels much much better, meaning it gives you better String to Ball contact feedback. Everything else was similar..... well maybe Rpm blast rough was slightly more powerful

Zavist · Jul 14, 2017

mscream said:
@Zavist, I would recommend experimenting with UC at even lower tensions, maybe not in a match though . Below 45 lbs it played quite differently for me, definitely something to test.It really opens up the strings and gives you even more spin. Incredibly fun at low tensions, especially on clay.

Well you were right...augh, darn, opps, noooooooo. So as I said I strung my second Aero at 50/48 just to get a little more control, I thought. BIG MISTAKE!! It's like I'm hitting with a different string altogether. ARRGGGG, NOOO, WHYYY? Oh well at least I still have UC in one Aero proper tension for the tournament. Now that I've had more hitting time with UC at 48/46 I could easily see where I could go lower and have even more fun. I've ordered up a reel and starting at 46/44 and going down from there.

Mareqnyc · Jul 14, 2017

Zavist said:
Well you were right...augh, darn, opps, noooooooo. So as I said I strung my second Aero at 50/48 just to get a little more control, I thought. BIG MISTAKE!! It's like I'm hitting with a different string altogether. ARRGGGG, NOOO, WHYYY? Oh well at least I still have UC in one Aero proper tension for the tournament. Now that I've had more hitting time with UC at 48/46 I could easily see where I could go lower and have even more fun. I've ordered up a reel and starting at 46/44 and going down from there.

haha I once strung it at 55lbs full bed. Terrible at higher tensions.

Nostradamus · Jul 14, 2017

Just one other thing about RPM blast Rough,,,,,,,,, Like so many poly strings, it performs so much better at lower tensions. like 51 lbs or below. There is a reason why Sock strings his polys so low in tension

mscream · Jul 14, 2017

@Zavist @Mareqnyc the key is to find the right low tension for UC in the racquet; I used it in a DR98, quite different from the PA, at 44/42. So I would recommend going down in 2 lbs increments until you get to the point where you get the best balance out of liveliness and control. I remember this string being much more fun at very low tensions but it's a personal preference as well.

Mareqnyc · Jul 14, 2017

Ready to share my thoughts on the Toalson HD Aster Poly:

Nice packaging and a generous 13 meters of string. There is very little info on this stuff online; I was quite happy to go into this blind test.

This string starts off like Kirschbaum PL2 and ends up like Pro Line X. It feels soft in hand and plays pretty comfortably from the get go. It has plasticky, slick finish to it. It stiffens up as the time goes by.

The good: Tension maintenance is very good with this string. It played very nicely for about 6 hrs. I cut it out around 8hr mark where control became an issue. It withstood the sunny humid 90 degree weather very nicely. Every time I came out with it it surprised me how well it still played. Spin is above average as is control. It didn't notch almost at all. Very durable.

The bad: It was an adjustment hitting with Max Power Rough side by side. The string is quite slippery and a bit too springy for my taste, felt like rubber, but not overly powerful on full swings. I hit a lot of shots long to begin with; most drop shots and drop volleys would sit up ready to get killed. I was ready to cut this thing out after the first day. It seemed to play better the following day. Comfort was just ok. Not painful but not soft either specifically after time went by. Started off springy and quite soft. Got dull and firm after 3 outings.

Overall - THUMBS UP. It is very playable and good match for big hitting. Like any other poly It needs a full fast swing to do it's job. Slower swings were a bit bouncy ( I am sure that is something that could be adjusted over time). It does everything right and checks out in all departments. No complaints with this one and although it started off a bit funky it seems to be a very balanced string that will not disappoint any polyester fan.

Mareqnyc · Jul 14, 2017

Next up I strung up two more Toalson strings to play side by side : Thermaxe 1.23 and Profocus! Will report on these bad boys soon!

YellowFedBetter · Jul 14, 2017

Hey @Mareqnyc how does Hyper-G do for you in tighter pattern racquets? I'm using the 16 1.30 gauge in the APD which works pretty well, but I plan on getting either a PA VS (16x20 softer frame) or a new Pure Strike 18x20. And if I got the stiff PS 18x20 should I get the thinner 16L gauge to compensate for the tighter pattern? I like using 1.30 gauge strings normally because of lower launch angle with my screwed up FH.

Mareqnyc · Jul 14, 2017

YellowFedBetter said:
Hey @Mareqnyc how does Hyper-G do for you in tighter pattern racquets? I'm using the 16 1.30 gauge in the APD which works pretty well, but I plan on getting either a PA VS (16x20 softer frame) or a new Pure Strike 18x20. And if I got the stiff PS 18x20 should I get the thinner 16L gauge to compensate for the tighter pattern? I like using 1.30 gauge strings normally because of lower launch angle with my screwed up FH.

General rule says it is beneficial to go down in gauge in 18x20s. You get more spin, the stringbed deflects a bit more, power is a bit higher. You can also string at much lower tension and still keep the control since the pattern is so dense.

I tried it in 18g in Prince 100P which is an 18x20 but a very open one. I stay away from 18g strings now, they do not last at all in open patterns for me; tension maintenance is usually pretty bad. One of my alltime favorite setups was Solinco Revolution 18g in the Head Pro Tour 630. Tried 17g and it wasn't as good. It is always trial and error :/

I wouldn't go straight from 16g to 18g, the difference might be too big but 16l (1.25 in this case i think) should play easier than 16g.

YellowFedBetter · Jul 15, 2017

Mareqnyc said:
General rule says it is beneficial to go down in gauge in 18x20s. You get more spin, the stringbed deflects a bit more, power is a bit higher. You can also string at much lower tension and still keep the control since the pattern is so dense.

I tried it in 18g in Prince 100P which is an 18x20 but a very open one. I stay away from 18g strings now, they do not last at all in open patterns for me; tension maintenance is usually pretty bad. One of my alltime favorite setups was Solinco Revolution 18g in the Head Pro Tour 630. Tried 17g and it wasn't as good. It is always trial and error :/

I wouldn't go straight from 16g to 18g, the difference might be too big but 16l (1.25 in this case i think) should play easier than 16g.

Thanks.

mscream · Jul 15, 2017

I have a Toalson string left in my bag as well, it's the smooth version of Devil Spin. Devil Spin was a bit too stiff for my liking, that's why I haven't tested the other Toalson yet.

I'm trying to stick to the same strings for a while until I have found the ideal (lead) setup for my DR98s. One of them (blue) is noticeably different from the other two (yellow) and feels as if it's lacking weight in the throat. Even when I play it appears to lack plow-through compared to the others. I have to do some measuring to figure out what's going on with the blue one.

Zavist · Jul 15, 2017

Well UC proved its worth. We won 3 matches Fri night and today. Lost to a very seasoned team that had a bye 1st match today. Quite happy with the overall results and will be staying with UC.

Nostradamus · Jul 15, 2017

tried the RPM blast rough again.......oh boy, this string keeps on shining. I played for 3 hours and my arm didn't hurt. it has very soft feel to with very little vibration. and yet it gives you good feedback off the string bed

Mareqnyc · Jul 17, 2017

mscream said:
@Mareqnyc this is what it looks like.

It slips off during play. A sweaty and hot day today and started coming off after 3rd set. Also, the Wilson Advantage overgrip slipped off the silicone cap. Will have to tape it and see if that helps. It is a must with the funky nonexistent Yonex buttcap

topspn · Jul 17, 2017

Mareqnyc said:
It slips off during play. A sweaty and hot day today and started coming off after 3rd set. Also, the Wilson Advantage overgrip slipped off the silicone cap. Will have to tape it and see if that helps. It is a must with the funky nonexistent Yonex buttcap

You playing the DR98?

JoshAram · Jul 17, 2017

Mareqnyc said:
It slips off during play. A sweaty and hot day today and started coming off after 3rd set. Also, the Wilson Advantage overgrip slipped off the silicone cap. Will have to tape it and see if that helps. It is a must with the funky nonexistent Yonex buttcap

Have you thought about buying a butt cap from a different brand? And then slapping it on the end?

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Mareqnyc · Jul 17, 2017

topspn said:
You playing the DR98?

Yep. The Strike finally got to my tendons.

Mareqnyc · Jul 17, 2017

JoshAram said:
Have you thought about buying a butt cap from a different brand? And then slapping it on the end?

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Will look into that if the tourna cap fails

topspn · Jul 17, 2017

Mareqnyc said:
Yep. The Strike finally got to my tendons.

Ouch, a pity. Loved the frame but my tendons don’t miss it

Mareqnyc · Jul 17, 2017

topspn said:
Ouch, a pity. Loved the frame but my tendons don’t miss it

yeah fantastic frame. I kept the prototype and sold the other ones. Still hit it for fun once in a while.. it does everything right. I Love the Yonex (customized to 348g) but cannot slice with it to save my life. Last thing I wanna do now is going down a racquet rabbit hole....

topspn · Jul 17, 2017

Mareqnyc said:
yeah fantastic frame. I kept the prototype and sold the other ones. Still hit it for fun once in a while.. it does everything right. I Love the Yonex (customized to 348g) but cannot slice with it to save my life. Last thing I wanna do now is going down a racquet rabbit hole....

Try to demo the Duel G 97, its an amazing frame. The 330 i had once had a SW of 348, so can be crazy. However, the 310 is a perfect stick to customize and plays amazingly well. I am still on my Angells but have everything matched unstrung 310g, 9HL. Tempers the power and plays exceptionally well. Still have 2 95s but also have 3 100s that are magic for all court play.

Mareqnyc · Jul 17, 2017

topspn said:
Try to demo the Duel G 97, its an amazing frame. The 330 i had once had a SW of 348, so can be crazy. However, the 310 is a perfect stick to customize and plays amazingly well. I am still on my Angells but have everything matched unstrung 310g, 9HL. Tempers the power and plays exceptionally well. Still have 2 95s but also have 3 100s that are magic for all court play.

I tried the orange Tour G97 and the Vcore 97. good racquets. The 330 was just a bit too much for me at times. Duel G97 sure looks sweet.. Oh well maybe one last demo order..

mscream · Jul 17, 2017

Mareqnyc said:
It slips off during play. A sweaty and hot day today and started coming off after 3rd set. Also, the Wilson Advantage overgrip slipped off the silicone cap. Will have to tape it and see if that helps. It is a must with the funky nonexistent Yonex buttcap

Interesting...so far mine have stayed in place but I wrap the bottom of the handle twice very tight with the overgrip. Are you sure it didn't tear somewhere? I tried to use the one I had that I accidently tore, and that one slipped off after an hour. Not sure how durable they are long term, if they fail I will go back to increasing the flare with the overgrip. Yonex Supergrap is long enough to wrap it 3x around the base, it's also possible to wrap the replacement grip twice around the cap (or combination of both) but I haven't tried that yet. The latter should be the most durable solution.

Mareqnyc · Jul 17, 2017

mscream said:
Interesting...so far mine have stayed in place but I wrap the bottom of the handle twice very tight with the overgrip. Are you sure it didn't tear somewhere? I tried to use the one I had that I accidently tore, and that one slipped off after an hour. Not sure how durable they are long term, if they fail I will go back to increasing the flare with the overgrip. Yonex Supergrap is long enough to wrap it 3x around the base, it's also possible to wrap the replacement grip twice around the cap (or combination of both) but I haven't tried that yet. The latter should be the most durable solution.

It is intact. Just slipped up. Will play around with different options if needed but I like the way the cap feels.

mscream · Jul 17, 2017

Actually the easiest way I found to pull it over the cap is to turn it inside out, put it on the butt cap and then pull it over the edges. Worked best for me so far to avoid damaging or over-stretching it. The lack of flare and handle shape is unfortunately one of the very few weaknesses of the DR98. Maybe it's made to be customised.

SCRAP IRON · Jul 18, 2017

Mareqnyc said:
exactly what I need

Power caps are really good and easy to install. Tennis warehouse doesn't sell them. I think that I found them on Amazon. It is a simple but effective product.

Mareqnyc · Jul 18, 2017

SCRAP IRON said:
Power caps are really good and easy to install. Tennis warehouse doesn't sell them. I think that I found them on Amazon. It is a simple but effective product.

They are easy to install but they slip off during play.... :/ at least with the Yonex DR98 buttcapp

SCRAP IRON · Jul 18, 2017

Mareqnyc said:
They are easy to install but they slip off during play.... :/ at least with the Yonex DR98 buttcapp

I have ALWAYS put an overgrip on AFTER I installed the power cap. It just makes sense. I love the flared grip that is achieved with this product. No more imprecise customization!

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