nickb
Banned
Hey guys,
This week ive been trying out some hybrids (again
). Strung up 1 stick with 1.30 VS Touch in the mains and 1.25 ALU Power in the crosses @62/58 and another with 1.35 VS Touch in the mains and Big Banger Original 1.30 in the crosses @61/57. (Fischer Pro No1's).
I wont be able to use these hybrdis all the time (cost) but I have to say they do play great! I really can see why Federer and so many pro's are going down the gut mains and poly crosses road. I use full BB Original alot and think this will make a great setup for me in the summer on grass.
The touch, spin, power and control are top notch with both the hybrids. Durability was good (1.30/ALU broke at 10hrs, 1.35 at 8 and going strong). I think overall I like the 1.35 Original as it has more control and less power. Both hold tension well but the lux drops off bad towards the end...this does not really matter imo and is not as noticable with the gut in the mains. I felt like I had just as much spin as full Lux but with great pocketing, feel and power on volleys. Full lux is great from the back but this hybrid is great both back and up at the net. It also adds some pop on serve. The ball seems to stay on the strings longer which creates a sense of great control.
Both strings are very expensive but if you have the money or dont break strings this is a great setup. Non string breakers could prob get a away with a thinner gut main and either TiMo or Ace in the crosses.
I have just bought some Prince O3 Tour MS sticks that seem similar in spec to my Fischers so am looking foreword to stringing them up with VS/BB Original...not expecting much durability so could end up switching the BB to the mains.
Anyway just wanted to post as I am really enjoying this setup right now..
Best
Nick
This week ive been trying out some hybrids (again
). Strung up 1 stick with 1.30 VS Touch in the mains and 1.25 ALU Power in the crosses @62/58 and another with 1.35 VS Touch in the mains and Big Banger Original 1.30 in the crosses @61/57. (Fischer Pro No1's).I wont be able to use these hybrdis all the time (cost) but I have to say they do play great! I really can see why Federer and so many pro's are going down the gut mains and poly crosses road. I use full BB Original alot and think this will make a great setup for me in the summer on grass.
The touch, spin, power and control are top notch with both the hybrids. Durability was good (1.30/ALU broke at 10hrs, 1.35 at 8 and going strong). I think overall I like the 1.35 Original as it has more control and less power. Both hold tension well but the lux drops off bad towards the end...this does not really matter imo and is not as noticable with the gut in the mains. I felt like I had just as much spin as full Lux but with great pocketing, feel and power on volleys. Full lux is great from the back but this hybrid is great both back and up at the net. It also adds some pop on serve. The ball seems to stay on the strings longer which creates a sense of great control.
Both strings are very expensive but if you have the money or dont break strings this is a great setup. Non string breakers could prob get a away with a thinner gut main and either TiMo or Ace in the crosses.
I have just bought some Prince O3 Tour MS sticks that seem similar in spec to my Fischers so am looking foreword to stringing them up with VS/BB Original...not expecting much durability so could end up switching the BB to the mains.
Anyway just wanted to post as I am really enjoying this setup right now..
Best
Nick
