Head Lynx Tour - Official Thread
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So far it’s good! I have it strung up in 17g in the Head G360+ Extreme MP and it plays well. I previously had RS Lyon 17g and they play somewhat similar. Lynx Tour is a bit stiffer and may have a bit more spin, but I would say control is the same. I just strung it up a couple days ago so we’ll see about tension maintenance and if I continue to like it. I also like the colors - champagne and grey. If I remember correctly, before the new Head catalog was removed, I think Lynx Tour will come out in orange (or red orange) as well. I haven’t played with Hyper G or Confidential (Tour Bite was a bit too stiff and actually died quickly for me), and although the same price, I prefer the colors of Lynx Tour.
rafa_prestige89
Professional
Very good string, great control, spin, comfort and tension maintenance. I use the 1.25mm but it definitely feels thicker.
rafa_prestige89
Professional
They already do.
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
Where?
Return_Ace
Hall of Fame
Head Lynx Tour 1.25/17 String Reel Champagne | Tennis Warehouse Europe
www.tenniswarehouse-europe.com
Doesn't look like US TW has them though
SinneGOAT
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That’s what I was thinking. Wonder if TW has anything coming in the future or not.Head Lynx Tour 1.25/17 String Reel Champagne | Tennis Warehouse Europe
Doesn't look like US TW has them though
I sure hope it is nothing like Hyper G! I really dont like Hyper G!
gutfeeling
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@rafa_prestige89 have you played both colors in 1.25? Can you compare them?
SinneGOAT
Hall of Fame
It’s funny, I actually have lynx tour and hyper g in my racquets atm. What are you looking to compare between the two?
Just if they are in fact similar in any way, as their TWU measurements suggest.
SinneGOAT
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Lynx tour feels a little smoother and not so rough, it also doesn’t seem to have as high a launch angle as 4g but I would try them to feel the difference for yourself.
Hyper G imho is one of the most overrated polys. I really dont like it. Hard to describe (it has no snapback, feel sucks, spin sucks and it is pretty stiff).
I love normal lynx (green), which in my opinion is one of the most underrated strings. It has great feel, great snapback, is pretty soft for a poly and the price is great! Only downside is tension loss. It plays very well for around 4 hours of hard hitting.
SinneGOAT
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I love blue lynx, the color looks great, it’s a nice light blue. But what’s better is it plays great. I may buy a reel, I’m currently in between lynx, lynx tour if they make a reel, hyper g and a few other polys I want to try.
Put normal lynx and alu power in the TWU string compare tool
. Normal Lynx is a really good string!I am very curious to see how lynx tour does for me!
SinneGOAT
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The spin and stiffness is what caught my eye, I was wondering “is it really that good” and guess what? It’s pretty good.Put normal lynx and alu power in the TWU string compare tool
I am very curious to see how lynx tour does for me!
I really enjoyed Lynx Tour in my Angell TC97 18x20. It is comfortable, feels great hitting the ball, and lasts at least 10 hours for me.
But, it is underpowered. Side by side with 18g (1.18) Tier 1 Black Knight i end up gravitating towards the Black Knight because it gives a little bit of everything for free and still feels good.
Plus, the 1.25 17g lynx tour does not give me enough spin in my 18x20. If I played a more powerful frame with a more open string pattern lynx tour would be a great string. Perfect for more advanced players that play a pure drive, pure aero, etc.
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But, it is underpowered. Side by side with 18g (1.18) Tier 1 Black Knight i end up gravitating towards the Black Knight because it gives a little bit of everything for free and still feels good.
Plus, the 1.25 17g lynx tour does not give me enough spin in my 18x20. If I played a more powerful frame with a more open string pattern lynx tour would be a great string. Perfect for more advanced players that play a pure drive, pure aero, etc.
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rafa_prestige89
Professional
Unfortunately I’ve played only the champagne color...
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
Recently went with Head frames and this is what I found with Head Lynx Tour. Using the Prestige Mid 360+ played Head Hawk Touch at 49lbs and it played fairly well. Strung Head Lynx Tour at 49 and it was way too stiff. Had to cut it out. Have 4 sets left so debating stringing it lower around 45 or just put Natural Gut in the mains with Lynx Tour in the crosses at 52/49.
Have one strung with Klip Legend 1.30/ BHBZ 1.25 at 52/49 and will try it this afternoon to see how NG mains will work in this frame.
gutfeeling
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I strung my 360+ Extreme Tour with Lynx Tour 1.25 at 46 lb on my constant pull. Definitely feels firm 12 hours after stringing now that the strings have stiffened. Will see how it plays later today. May have to go lower - kind of reminds me of Tour Bite 1.25 which I love but also is very stiff.
Thats what I was thinking, definitely compares to Tour bite.
HolyMountain
Rookie
Everyone says this string is firm, to me it feels very soft and I have it at 60lbs in a low flex frame. Touch volleys and finesse shots are amazing. In fact, I am going to string one up at 65lbs today as I found I was being timid on my swings due to fear of overhitting. Besides Alu it is my favorite poly hands down. Reminds me of gut at high tensions. YMMV. Also, 1.25 seems way thicker as noted.
gutfeeling
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1.25 silver is really good. I need more time with it to give more detail. I will probably increase tension too because it was softer and more powerful than expected. Would love to hear how the champagne plays compared to the silver.
gutfeeling
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What tension do you usually string ALU at?
HolyMountain
Rookie
18 gauge between 62-65lbs
HolyMountain
Rookie
I have the champagne version of lynx
Holy Mountain..just thought that would be better than saying Holy S... Just kidding, have seen players string higher than that with full poly.
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HolyMountain
Rookie
Yes...
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Because your racket is 53RA
You can put the barb wire in it and it will feel great
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
Is that the RA of the Fritz Radical? Wow.Because your racket is 53RA
You can put the barb wire in it and it will feel great
HolyMountain
Rookie
Fritz is 60, that’s the RA of 16x19 PT57A
HolyMountain
Rookie
I am going to string one up at 67lbs
Wow I didnt know there were different colors out yet!
gutfeeling
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What kind of stringing machine do you use?I am going to string one up at 67lbs
HolyMountain
Rookie
Gamma 5800 ELS. I have only used the champagne and it is very soft - I suppose muted. Again, I don't get the "firm" feeling. The RPM Blast is like a 2x4 buy comparison
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
67 on your machine is closer to 60 on my machine
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HolyMountain
Rookie
Ohhhhh....just curious, how do you know? Its old? It tends to test correctly with racquet tune - which I know isn't totally accurate but when it says 58lbs right off the stringer, that is a little uncanny no?
gutfeeling
Hall of Fame
Gamma clamps and mounting system will result in some tension loss. Not a big deal. I have a Babolat Sensor.
HolyMountain
Rookie
Should I try it at 72? Call it 65?
gutfeeling
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My arm hurts.
HolyMountain
Rookie
Hah! I love it at higher tensions! If I didn't have a stringer I think I wouldn't do it. As soon as it gets brassy I redo it.
Arm of steel.
