Lol let's throw in some brunch recipes
Yep, I'll report some good recipes also. We'll want to use ingredients that are easy to prep. Got to keep the slicing to a minimum for @ MareqnycScrambled eggs with bacon and caramelized cherry tomato garnish
As I mentioned somewhere previously in this great thread, I think Lux 4G Soft is a wonderful string both as a hybrid and full-bed setup; I personally use it full bed. I initially tested to Lux 4G based on OPs review and I thought his input was spot-on, although I use it at slightly higher tension than his suggestion. And it worked so well for me that I completely switched to it, have been using it for the last month.
Since I had such great experience following @Mareqnyc experiences, I thought I'd also try Lux ALU Power, which also resulted in very good experience. ALU Power is a little softer and helps me generate more spin that 4G, but I have more control with 4G and it has better tension retention than ALU. With ALU I get one good match, after that the tension drops too much that I have too little control and my serves suffer. With 4G I get one singles and one doubles matches before the same thing happens.
With such good experiences following OP's reviews, I thought to try Kirschbaum Max Power as well. So, now I have been using it for the past week and the results are really positive. It is almost as soft as ALU Power, provides as much control as 4G, but tension retention is, thus far, superb. I went through three matches thus far with this string on one racquet, total tension drop has been around 6-7 lbs, and I still have good serves and enough control that I don't have to restring. On top of it all, it is 40% cheaper than the Lux counterparts
Based on this experience, I ordered a reel and hopefully things will continue positively, I am very optimistic.
So, this is a big shout out and thank you letter to @Mareqnyc and everyone else who have been providing input to this thread; Thank you all!
What gauge do you use?
No what gauge Revolution do you use? 16? 17? 18?
That is exactly what I experienced.
Ok Muppet, here you go she tried all the setups you recommended. First of all, she doesn't like for now any hybrids poly/multi as she would describe it "feel of lucking unity". She tried Black Force, Co-Focus, Evolution with Gutex as cross. She decided to try them all in full bed . Now, she plays Evolution @ 47, and it is still comfortable (she started first @ 45). She will go to 49 next week. So far, she likes most Ytex Square X 1.25 @51. Is Evolution much different from MP Rough 1.25? Mareqnyc gave 8.5 for comfort that is pretty good.
Yeah, I like it when I can feel the different elements of a hybrid at work. Once I tried Black Force/S-gut @51/54 and it was such a good match that I didn't like it. If she prefers a full bed, that's great. She'll only need to get one reel at a time. I have a 1/2 set of Square-X kicking around and I've been wondering what to do with it. The first half went into my MuscleWeave racquet in the mains, but that felt too nebulous as that frame already lends deadness to the feel. My Biomimetic 200 is probably where it will land, in the mains, as that one lacks feel (crisp) and lets the string do the talking.
She feels the same way about Evo as you described elastic. She said that @47 she doesn't have the confidence in the string because of elasticity, so she must go higher until she finds that right tension without getting injury. Is the MPR worth to go for it?
Muppet, I have younger daughter she plays multi Signum Pro Micronite at 48/46. She needs more control. Can you think of some hybrid set up for her I got reel of Black Force, Co-Focus, Ultra Cable, Evo, Micronite, X-Cel, Gutex, Prince Premier Control & Power, NewElement 500
We talk about Kirschbaum Evolution. I want to give a chance your #1 on the list, but I am just afraid that it will be very similar string. In Europe Kirschbaum reels run for 70 usd, so it is very reasonable.
oh I got also reel of Wilson Syn Gut Power 17 and Syn Gut Duramax 17
If your younger daughter is in lessons, I'd refer you to her instructor to help her find the right strings. From my armchair it would be irresponsible of me to make that reccomendation.
She got no coach.
She has played Evolution @50/48 today for 4h, and it is still very comfortable. She could go higher with it, but there is no need it is good enough as it is. She likes this string very much. She will finish this reel in one month, and if MP Rough is even more comfortable it would be worth to switch to.
Ok after playing 6-7h, Kirschbaum Evolution looses spin property even though the string is still playable, but she would cut the string at that stage.
Kiteboard what do you play now since there is no more Zo Verve?
That's what I am using on my RF97s, really like it as I mentioned in previous posts. I string at different tensions depending on time of play; for example, if I am preparing for a tournament and I have to string four racquets (1/day for me), I'll start at 57/55 for the first one, which will have the longest wait time, than drop to 56/54, 55/53 and final one at 54/52, and use the racquets in reverse order during the tournament weekend. So in short, mid-50s for reference tension work really well for me.
I went through nearly the same cycle; was using Klip Legend with Lux 4G Soft at 57/54 respectively, and I like full polly much better.
Kiteboard what do you play now since there is no more Zo Verve?
Mareq help me to choose between MP Rough 1.20 and 1.25?
Also it is for DR98. Which one is more crisp and at the same time more comfortable MPR 1.20 or Solinco Revolution 18 (1.15)? Or other suggestions?
Where would Pro Supex Big Ace Micro & Big Ace(which gauge) fit?
I have a set of that (called Neos-3, later rebranded as Black Knight), will try it next along with a couple of more Tier One strings I have left
I have not used the 1.20 gauge. 1.25 and 1.30 is what I have tried and there is noticeable difference in feel. In general terms the thicker the string the more "feedback" or "feel" you will get. Both are very subjective but in my experience what it translates to is how much the feel is pronounced at contact. So let's say if MP Rough has a moderately muted and firm feel at contact the thicker gauge will increase that feel since there is more string at contact with the ball. Conversely thinner string will have less of the feel but more bite. It is all a matter of personal preference and some strings play very differently across the gauges.
looks like I have not added this to the list... sloppy me.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.
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