Martves613
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From Isospeed website:
A different approach for sure. I´ve never heard of oval poly. It is also quite expensive.
Isospeed REXXXER - New oval poly on the market
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From Isospeed website:
A different approach for sure. I´ve never heard of oval poly. It is also quite expensive.
Martves613
Rookie
Idk if I will test it. One reel costs 140 €. It is just too much...
El_Yotamo
Hall of Fame
Wow that's definitely pricey for something not yet known/popular... Well I hope to hear of it soon on some playtest.
Automatix
Legend
If you refer to oval shape as new you are mistaken. There were strings like that before. Toalson Zero Crush for example.
From Isospeed website:
A different approach for sure. I´ve never heard of oval poly. It is also quite expensive.
You wouldn't believe how many things were already on the market but didn't catch on.
Automatix
Legend
Irukandji is flat not oval. Same case though, it wasn't the first flat string on the market.
ron schaap
Hall of Fame
maybe oval and twisted would be more interesting?
Automatix
Legend
Gosen Sidewinder?
proracketeer
Professional
Other flat Polys?
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
FYI it's quite good but durability is sus.
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Automatix
Legend
proracketeer
Professional
As a cross?
Is it only a bit oval or nearly flat?
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Tennisist
Professional
I am trying Gosen Polymaster II these days -- rectangular profile as on the picture from Automatix.
As a main, it did not generate any notable spin. Nothing stood out at all. In fact, spin was kind of weak, compared to many polies I am using.
As a cross, it is quite good. Mains slide on it pretty well, and always return into position. No string movement whatsoever. No notching. On week 2 of hitting, practically daily. Impressed with this so far.
Stringing was very difficult: you do not want it to twist. Getting it to lie uniformly flat across the entire bed took some finagling.
As a main, it did not generate any notable spin. Nothing stood out at all. In fact, spin was kind of weak, compared to many polies I am using.
As a cross, it is quite good. Mains slide on it pretty well, and always return into position. No string movement whatsoever. No notching. On week 2 of hitting, practically daily. Impressed with this so far.
Stringing was very difficult: you do not want it to twist. Getting it to lie uniformly flat across the entire bed took some finagling.
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Shaolin
G.O.A.T.
From Isospeed website:
A different approach for sure. I´ve never heard of oval poly. It is also quite expensive.
Anyone try this stuff? TW doesn't have it.
Automatix
Legend
Soft like Cream or on the crisp side?
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
proracketeer
Professional
Try it as a cross!
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
proracketeer
Professional
Orbitour is also made in Austria
GummiiBear
Semi-Pro
How's the tension maintenance on this one?
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
GummiiBear
Semi-Pro
Mm, I stumbled on an opportunity/offer for one or two reels of their string to try. I was thinking Grey Fire or Rexxxer. Have you tried Black Fire S, by chance?
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
GummiiBear
Semi-Pro
I imagine if it’s nothing special, the shaped version of it wouldn’t be much different?
GummiiBear
Semi-Pro
I've got a reel of REXXXER headed my way. I'll try it as a cross with 1.30 natural gut (VS or Klip) - 55/51 is what I'm thinking. Depending on how that plays, maybe I'll then try Tourna Big Hitter Silver 7 Tour mains, REXXXER crosses, 49/46 or 48/45? On my second VCP 97HD. Though BHS7T's edges feel rather sharp, which concerns me. Next poly/poly pair on my list to try is Tier One Black Knight 1.23 with Kirschbaum Max Power 1.20 at 48/45. But I digress.
As for fullbed or as mains, I'm not sure... I'll see how it looks in person. Kirschbaum Max Power as a cross has made me happy in recent weeks. I'm hoping oval will satiate the desire for an uncommon 'shape', while playing a bit more predictably than other shaped strings I like.
Though I may be getting ahead of myself, as I don't know how long Fedex takes these days getting parcels to the States. Nevertheless, I'm open to ideas. I will say that I feel I'm very close to finding "my" poly(s) [one shaped, one round], or at least to settling on what I will stick with next year. Uhhh, to be more concise - there's a chance I actually won't try out suggestions, unless certain things align.
... All of my blithering, blathering on made me realize just how impulsive of a purchase I made, haha. I wasn't expecting the offer that presented itself to me and I just couldn't pass on it. I do have a plan for what to do with the reel should I find I can't play with it for whatever reason (e.g., I dislike it), at least. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
GummiiBear
Semi-Pro
Ah I forgot to mention I did get my Rexxxer in the mail. I’m stuck trying to decide how best to try it first. I’m more familiar with hybrids, so with the oval shape I’m thinking as a cross to natural gut mains. If I want to experiment with my poly/poly setup, I wonder if it’d be silly to put Rexxxer on the mains with Kirschbaum Max Power crosses that I’ve come to /really/ like as a cross. Or would two pre-stretched round (enough) polys feel redundant... Sorry I’m sort of thinking “aloud”.
VS Touch 16 x Isospeed Rexxxer 1.25 (55/52) - This would ensure there’ll be one variable to compare with current setup. VCP 97HD.
Tier One Black Knight x Isospeed Rexxxer (49/46) - This would be just trying something that I’m iffy about.
Isospeed Rexxxer 1.25 x Kirschbaum Max Power 1.20 (49/46) - Another case of isolating one variable for sake of comparison with my poly/poly setup. VCP 97HD #2.
VS Touch 16 x Isospeed Rexxxer 1.25 (55/52) - This would ensure there’ll be one variable to compare with current setup. VCP 97HD.
Tier One Black Knight x Isospeed Rexxxer (49/46) - This would be just trying something that I’m iffy about.
Isospeed Rexxxer 1.25 x Kirschbaum Max Power 1.20 (49/46) - Another case of isolating one variable for sake of comparison with my poly/poly setup. VCP 97HD #2.
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
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J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Maybe an edge of it. Perhaps a Hyper Hammer fan shaped string bed would work better for you.
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Move it.
am1899
Legend
am1899
Legend
Nope. They hit the ball there regularly.
Yep, because they always try to make each other miss.
GummiiBear
Semi-Pro
Started off ‘22 with my first go with Rexxxer after having to endure days without play due to rain.
First thoughts? Well. I only have it on the crosses now so can’t make any conclusions yet other than to concur that, yes. It is loud. @J011yroger I know you emphasized that, but you have to experience it to “get” it. I want to try a full bed of this just to hear it.
First thoughts? Well. I only have it on the crosses now so can’t make any conclusions yet other than to concur that, yes. It is loud. @J011yroger I know you emphasized that, but you have to experience it to “get” it. I want to try a full bed of this just to hear it.
am1899
Legend
What?
J011yroger
Talk Tennis Guru
Let's go!
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1HBHfanatic
Legend
-this string would look great on my blade v8s
GummiiBear
Semi-Pro
What's on the mains?
Have you had a chance to try Black Knight mains with Rexxxer crosses, by chance?
Initially my Klip/Rexxxer 55/52 almost felt "unpredictable" but I think I was just surprised by how springy it was. I think I tend to gravitate towards black or silver strings, and I'm not familiar enough to know how much of an effect color has on how polys play, but the ball felt like it took off rather easily. Once I got used it it (hell, maybe it was the sound I was taken aback by, not so much the play) I found it very enjoyable. I think it's a really nice cross for gut mains; it's shaped but won't slice in. But I'm only 2 hours in - I've been gravitating towards my other 97HD with poly/poly more often in recent weeks. My second session with a Black Knight and Max Power duo felt better than the first!!
Have you had a chance to try Black Knight mains with Rexxxer crosses, by chance?
Initially my Klip/Rexxxer 55/52 almost felt "unpredictable" but I think I was just surprised by how springy it was. I think I tend to gravitate towards black or silver strings, and I'm not familiar enough to know how much of an effect color has on how polys play, but the ball felt like it took off rather easily. Once I got used it it (hell, maybe it was the sound I was taken aback by, not so much the play) I found it very enjoyable. I think it's a really nice cross for gut mains; it's shaped but won't slice in. But I'm only 2 hours in - I've been gravitating towards my other 97HD with poly/poly more often in recent weeks. My second session with a Black Knight and Max Power duo felt better than the first!!
am1899
Legend
J011yroger
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GummiiBear
Semi-Pro
Clocked in another couple or so hours with my Klip/Rexxxer 55/52 duo; my hitting partner reported that my shots have more "oopmh" and more pronounced spin, compared to how my my previous gut/poly setup performed at the same tension(s). I'm diggin' it. I think I found an ideal cross string to pair with gut. I should give it more time before I reach any definitive conclusions though. Primarily, I'm curious as to how long it will perform well for, and how much performance will drop as tension dips.
Considerably satisfying to hit with. I don't know if it's the sound or that it feels like there's such easy access to spin, taming the surprising level of power (compared to the poly crosses I've used before) without sacrificing control.
Considerably satisfying to hit with. I don't know if it's the sound or that it feels like there's such easy access to spin, taming the surprising level of power (compared to the poly crosses I've used before) without sacrificing control.
marquette100
Semi-Pro
Can I get this Rexxxer in the USA??
