Wilson Hollow Core Pro?
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JackB1
G.O.A.T.
I just love HCP17! It is HUGE upgrade over HCO. I recommend it for 18x20 patterns tho. Great feedback, control, power and sound (very important for me). Durability is not so good for open patterns but there is always a trade-off
Just curious.....why is "sound so important" and how does thr HCP sound different?
How is the softness? Do u think this string feels crisp or soft?
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
It feels crisp (definitely more crispy than HCO). The sound is important for me. Yeah, I know it sounds crazy but it is true. I simply cannot play with mushy strings with dampened feel and muted sound but that is just me
HCO felt softer and muted...
Do you think these would be OK for someone with slight tennis elbow issues?
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
Just tried some Hollow Core Pro on my BLX95 18x20......
really liked it.....nice soft , pocketing feel.....lots of powers! I mean lots.
Next time I will need to go up from 53lbs, which I strung this time. Other thing is that the strings moved around a lot right away. Probably more than any other I have seen before. That could also be due to the lower tension I tried it at. But all in all I really liked the feel and sound of the string and it's pretty economically priced. One other thing I forgot to mention, was that this string starts fraying like gut. It doesn't wear like a typical multi. Don't lnow if that is a good or bad thing.
really liked it.....nice soft , pocketing feel.....lots of powers! I mean lots.
Next time I will need to go up from 53lbs, which I strung this time. Other thing is that the strings moved around a lot right away. Probably more than any other I have seen before. That could also be due to the lower tension I tried it at. But all in all I really liked the feel and sound of the string and it's pretty economically priced. One other thing I forgot to mention, was that this string starts fraying like gut. It doesn't wear like a typical multi. Don't lnow if that is a good or bad thing.
flashfire276
Hall of Fame
So it really is an update from the past Hollow Core?
Interesting. I wonder if this thing will pop as fast as the previous HC.
ryangoring
Professional
You strung it at 53?!?!?! Man that's low! I have some now, I was going to string at 60!! at max!
I'll let you all in when I'm finished.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
I string most multi's on the low end of the racquet's range. The Wilson BLX95 is range 50-60, so 53 isn't THAT low. But the Hollow Core Pro either loses a ton of tension right away or just needs to be string higher than normal. I would recommend going 2-3 lbs higher than usual on this string.
Pros: soft, powerful, feel's nice, great sound
Cons: durabilty, frays like gut, tension loss
This seems like a love it or hate it string. The big question marks for me are durability and tension loss. Other than that, I really like it. Next time I will try it at 55,56 lbs.
Power Player
Bionic Poster
I hit with this stuff, I did the same playtest Joel Dali did. I thought it was very very average personally. It did not really do much for me. I believe I had it at 58#s.
BobFL
Hall of Fame
Sorry Jack I just saw your question. Well, I guess you already know the answer
Just in case my answer is - yes I do! Btw, like my friend says: you either use polys or you don't. People who like/use polys will never like string like HCP. Just my $0.02
Bob
finchy
Professional
I was also part of the playtest. I busted these in 2 weeks, playing a total of maybe 18-20 hours. Strung it at 58'ish I think in a K90 and thought they were very low powered, probably as a result of the higher tension. I felt good control, okay spin, very crisp though. They will move around on you though.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
Even at that high tension they moved a lot? I strung my BLX95 at 53 and for the first hour, every time I hit a ball, the strings would moove all over the place. Was pretty annoying and unfortunate because I loved the feel and power and comfort of the string.
JackB1
G.O.A.T.
Sorry Jack I just saw your question. Well, I guess you already know the answer
Btw, like my friend says: you either use polys or you don't. People who like/use polys will never like string like HCP. Just my $0.02
Bob
Bob...we seem like the only one's that like it
What tension did u string your at and what racquet?
Did you have a lot of string movement the first day? Does it settle down after that?
I like this string, but not sure if I like it enough to use it regularly. I'm usually content using a 17g syn gut. However the HCP does have a nice crisp feel and strong sound as well. Control and power is evident on shots. Imo its sorta like a syn gut but with a more rewarding feel and sound. I cant believe its stiffness is only rated 180. Anyways will find out how this string holds up over time in the BLX90.
Valjean
Hall of Fame
The cool reception (so far) in here corresponds closely this time with the USRSA's playtest, not cited so far:
http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/05/17_playtest_wilson_hollow_core.html
http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/05/17_playtest_wilson_hollow_core.html
