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im a 4.0 using 325's. what tension should i go to w/ 4G 17g?
4G is the stiffest poly I have ever played with.
Stiffer than Babolat Revenge, stiffer than Alu Rough etc.
Hard, hard, hard string on the arm and you feel accumulating wear on the arm over several weeks of hitting.
Borne out by subjective testing and the TW/RSI stiffness numbers, which are in the stratosphere.
Alu is ALOT nicer even though it doesn't last very long. Much prefer Alu's crispness as well over 4G's dull feel.
Just tried a hybrid of Micronite (multi) and 4G at 55/52 in my C10 Pro and it plays quite good. I am usually a full multi user but wanted to add a little more control to the setup. If you are thinking about a gut / 4G hybrid, a high end multi is another way to reap the benefits at a little lower cost.
Trying to think of what tension I would string 4g mains and ALUr Crosses.
I string Kevlar/ALUr at #70, Full ALUr at #70, and BBO/ALUr at #50 (Might try 48 next just for the hell of it).
I've strung pretty much every string I have ever used really tight, but BBO just looooves being strung loose.
I HATE tight BBO, it is just awful.
J
Can't see using the 4G as a cross with Gut.
I have tried 4G twice with different strings in between. I won't use it again. Hard on the arm and no free power. I hit the ball hard and I am used to polys that give you that extra snap when hitting a hard serve or flattening out a ground stroke, this string does not give that. And maybe that was the design goal, a string that behaves exactly the same no matter how hard you hit it.
Gut 4G hybrid is like full poly without the pain. Really.
It's not that great. Simple as that. Alu as a cross blows 4G out of the water in terms of stringbed performance. Crisper, better feeling (compared to 4G's dull feel) and allows the gut to slide better for more spin.
One bit to add: over time the string bed ages nicely.
Key advantages of 4G over Alu are comfort and tension loss.
start dropping serious tension thus reducing control and comfort then go for it.
ALU just does not last long enough.
Can't believe how good this string has become - and remained - after about 13 hours or so now... If you provide the pop with your swing, this will provide the control. Great string, LONG lasting. Have it in the mains with ogsm crosses.
I am 4 hours into my first string job with 4g. It is a firm but comfortable poly with great control. The price of the string is the only negative for me. I can get the same results with a cheaper poly.
4G seems to last longer than most polys so may end up saving money. Do you have your own string machine?
I do string for myself. I usually cut polys out between 15-20 hours. Is 4g going to give more playable time?
I am 8 hours into my first 4g setup in a blade 18x20 2013 and I am impressed overall. I played 5 sets of doubles today and I had complete control over every shot. Comfort level was still good for a firm controlled poly. I still can't say the price is justified at roughly $17.00 a set.
I will be experimenting with the 4g as a cross with Pacific Classic Natural Gut in the mains on Wed, due to some positive feedback in this thread.
I really hate to cut the full 4g setup the way it is playing but my curiousity of a gut/poly setup in the blade is overwealming
I am 8 hours into my first 4g setup in a blade 18x20 2013 and I am impressed overall. I played 5 sets of doubles today and I had complete control over every shot. Comfort level was still good for a firm controlled poly. I still can't say the price is justified at roughly $17.00 a set.
I will be experimenting with the 4g as a cross with Pacific Classic Natural Gut in the mains on Wed, due to some positive feedback in this thread.
I really hate to cut the full 4g setup the way it is playing but my curiousity of a gut/poly setup in the blade is overwealming
What is your normal string, and how long does it last you on average before breaking?
J