Solinco Hyper-G... who has tried??

djkahn86 · Oct 3, 2015

Its finally for sale... been excited to try it... anyone get their hands on it yet??

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Solinco_Hyper-G_16L_String/descpageACSOLINCO-SHG16L.html

El_Yotamo · Oct 4, 2015

Dude there was a whole playtest thread for it when it was a green prototype. As one of the playtesters, I'll give you my thoughts:
I found this string to be a more control oriented version of tour bite, despite it did NOT lack in the spin potential compared to tour bite which undoubtedly has a great amount. Tension maintenance was above average, but maybe not WAY up there, but still I'm pretty sure it was a little better than tour bite. It was virtually the same as tour bite on serves, volleys, and smashes. It's an awesome string to conclude and you should definitely try it.

Cobra Tennis · Oct 4, 2015

Gotta be honest, I thought it was a milder version of tour bite and I didn't like it. Felt stiff and just unresponsive. I cut it out after three sessions. Might like the 18 more.

supineAnimation · Oct 15, 2015

I got a chance to test the HyperG 16 for Tennis.com and I loved it. More energy than TourBite and I was able to string it a couple of lbs higher without it feeling too stiff. Definitely worth a try for any TourBite fans.

AHJS · Oct 16, 2015

El_Yotamo said:
Dude there was a whole playtest thread for it when it was a green prototype. As one of the playtesters, I'll give you my thoughts:
I found this string to be a more control oriented version of tour bite, despite it did NOT lack in the spin potential compared to tour bite which undoubtedly has a great amount. Tension maintenance was above average, but maybe not WAY up there, but still I'm pretty sure it was a little better than tour bite. It was virtually the same as tour bite on serves, volleys, and smashes. It's an awesome string to conclude and you should definitely try it.

How would you compare it to RPM?

Blade0324 · Oct 16, 2015

I have been using this for about 2 months now quite a bit and have found it to be really nice. The spin has been exceptional for me and the pop and kick on serves is better than just about anything else I have used. I really wish is was available in Black as I don't really like the bright green and I have shared this with my contact at Solinco. For me is has been a really good string at about 47lb. mains and 48lb. crosses. I did break one set but overall it has been dead before breaking after using it for about 4-6 sets.

AHJS · Oct 16, 2015

Blade0324 said:
I have been using this for about 2 months now quite a bit and have found it to be really nice. The spin has been exceptional for me and the pop and kick on serves is better than just about anything else I have used. I really wish is was available in Black as I don't really like the bright green and I have shared this with my contact at Solinco. For me is has been a really good string at about 47lb. mains and 48lb. crosses. I did break one set but overall it has been dead before breaking after using it for about 4-6 sets.

Comparison to RPM or Outlast?

Blade0324 · Oct 16, 2015

Compared to RPM this seems a bit softer to me and I think it performs well at lower tensions, I don't think RPM does. I also feel like this bites into the ball a bit more and holds tension better. I like the Hyper G better than RPM as I find RPM to only perform at its best for about 2 sets after it's strung. Hyper G also seems like it has a bit more snap back as the ball comes off the strings.

El_Yotamo · Oct 17, 2015

AHJS said:
How would you compare it to RPM?

Ahhhhhh RPM. Well, how do you compare tour bite to RPM? Now see my comparison of this string to tour bite, and you should understand. But to help, it is a little livelier but not as much as tour bite and the spin potential is awesome like either of these strings. I find it holds tension better than both other strings.

BuildStrikeCosmos · Oct 17, 2015

A G string that's Hyper? Gotta try it.

Oakland510 · Oct 17, 2015

Can anyone compare it to solinco revolution?

MarcusInKensington · Oct 18, 2015

Pretty average string. Similar to TBDR and TBS but nowhere near as good as either.

Funky colour though, if that sort of thing floats your boat.

Blade0324 · Oct 18, 2015

For me I like Hyper G better than RPM and I like it much better than tour bit. I find it to be quite a bit stiffer than tour bite and better control as well as holding tension better. I actually find this in a 16g to be somewhat similar to Luxilon 4G.

Nostradamus · Oct 18, 2015

supineAnimation said:
I got a chance to test the HyperG 16 for Tennis.com and I loved it. More energy than TourBite and I was able to string it a couple of lbs higher without it feeling too stiff. Definitely worth a try for any TourBite fans.

More energy ? does that mean It has more power than tourbite ?? I like stiffer feeling poly without hurting the arm. and it looks like this one has tremendous spin due to its rectangular sharp shape, so I expect much more spin than Tourbite.

Nostradamus · Oct 18, 2015

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Reviews/SREV18/SREV18Review.html

I still think this review for Solinco Revolution by TW blows my mind away. This is gotta be one of the highest revewis for poly I have read. I have a set coming so I will check it out myself as well.

Blade0324 · Oct 18, 2015

Nostradamus said:
More energy ? does that mean It has more power than tourbite ?? I like stiffer feeling poly without hurting the arm. and it looks like this one has tremendous spin due to its rectangular sharp shape, so I expect much more spin than Tourbite.

I find this string to be less powerful than tourbite by a good bit. I also find it has more spin but that could be due to the lower power. I did try out the Solinco Revolution and it is a very nice string for sure. I would advise giving it a go and see for yourself. I string pretty low and kept the Revolution in the same range as normal, about 47 lb. and it was quite nice. I did find it to go dead in about the same time as most poly's for me 6-8 hours of court time, if they are not broken by then.

Nostradamus · Oct 18, 2015

Blade0324 said:
I find this string to be less powerful than tourbite by a good bit. I also find it has more spin but that could be due to the lower power. I did try out the Solinco Revolution and it is a very nice string for sure. I would advise giving it a go and see for yourself. I string pretty low and kept the Revolution in the same range as normal, about 47 lb. and it was quite nice. I did find it to go dead in about the same time as most poly's for me 6-8 hours of court time, if they are not broken by then.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Reviews/STB16L/STB16LReview.html

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Reviews/SREV18/SREV18Review.html

TW gave Revolution higher score in Power by good margin. than Tourbite. did you think TW was right ? Revolution has more power than Tourbite ?

gino · Oct 21, 2015

Hit with Hyper G for about 10 mins in my teammates racket yesterday. 16g at mid-50s tension. The ball really pocketed the string bed nice, providing good access to spin, and tons of top. It played much softer than Tour Bite, Revolution, Outlast, and even Solinco multi filaments. I found it interesting the some of my slices were floating long. I didn't hit volleys or serves with this setup, might have to order myself a set. The ball-pocketing was too nice to not give it a try.

Blade0324 · Oct 23, 2015

gino said:
Hit with Hyper G for about 10 mins in my teammates racket yesterday. 16g at mid-50s tension. The ball really pocketed the string bed nice, providing good access to spin, and tons of top. It played much softer than Tour Bite, Revolution, Outlast, and even Solinco multi filaments. I found it interesting the some of my slices were floating long. I didn't hit volleys or serves with this setup, might have to order myself a set. The ball-pocketing was too nice to not give it a try.

Wow, I'm not saying you're wrong as we all have different opinions, but my experience has been very different. I find this to be a pretty stiff string in my racquet and the life isn't too good for me either, I get about 6 hours of court time and then they feel really dead. I like it very well when it's fresh but the time that it stays good for me is pretty short. I prefer Revolution, Cyclone Tour and my norm, Black Mamba.

gino · Oct 23, 2015

Blade0324 said:
Wow, I'm not saying you're wrong as we all have different opinions, but my experience has been very different. I find this to be a pretty stiff string in my racquet and the life isn't too good for me either, I get about 6 hours of court time and then they feel really dead. I like it very well when it's fresh but the time that it stays good for me is pretty short. I prefer Revolution, Cyclone Tour and my norm, Black Mamba.

In your pro stock Prestige, Im sure that stick is a bit more string-sensitive. Plus, most strings feel dead in a TGK, as pros are looking for the most dead/control-oriented response when they chose that frame. Ill get it strung up in a couple different frames and report back, and I cant really comment on the durability yet.

FoldingChair · Oct 23, 2015

Gotta love that green color. I've been very interested to try it but I'm not sure if my arm can handle it. My history with solinco strings hasn't been the kindest to my elbow

racket king · Oct 30, 2015

http://www.tennis.com/gear/2015/08/string-review-solinco-hyper-g/55970/#.VjM8uxzhChc

gino · Oct 30, 2015

Damn just read the stiffness rating of Hyper G 16g (219!!!!!!)

That's a stiff string. Apparently my feelings were off a bit. Interesting that the TW Team of Chris and Michelle both found it to play comfortable.

ShahofTennis · Oct 31, 2015

BuildStrikeCosmos said:
A G string that's Hyper? Gotta try it.

Sounds painful

Jim A · Oct 31, 2015

Getting in a racquet tomorrow at 55 (which is actually 50 on the shop machine) interested in trying a shaped poly and looking for some more access to spin as i try to add a more updated and western forehand. Looking forward to using racquet 3 as an experimental one over the winter. Will try some hybrids, multis,etc as well.

therecanbeonlyone · Oct 31, 2015

I played it for about 3 weeks + in my POG this August. I liked the way it played, but I did develop some numbness in the pinky side of my hand, which I self diagnosed as a nerve impingement. This was right before Sectionals, so I switched to Cyclone 18 for that tournament and then took a couple weeks of weeks off during which time the numbness problem went away and hasn't been back. I have played many different polys this summer and this is the only one that has caused me a real comfort concern.

zapvor · Nov 1, 2015

Oakland510 said:
Can anyone compare it to solinco revolution?

this is one of my favorite strings if memory serves

Nostradamus · Nov 1, 2015

gino said:
Damn just read the stiffness rating of Hyper G 16g (219!!!!!!)

That's a stiff string. Apparently my feelings were off a bit. Interesting that the TW Team of Chris and Michelle both found it to play comfortable.

it is comfortable, I didn't notice any shoulder issues at 8 hours of play. but I do agree that 18 G is right way to go for more Feel and more spin. I think 16 G will be too stiff and may feel like plastic board.

Nostradamus · Nov 1, 2015

zapvor said:
this is one of my favorite strings if memory serves

so are you saying you like the Revolution better than hyper G ?? if so, what aspects ?

zapvor · Nov 1, 2015

Nostradamus said:
so are you saying you like the Revolution better than hyper G ?? if so, what aspects ?

lol

BuildStrikeCosmos · Nov 3, 2015

ShahofTennis said:
Sounds painful

Indeed my friend, indeed. No pain, no gain right. You never know, this might become your new favourite G string because it ain't no ordinary G string, it's a HYPER G string. JUST DO IT! *insert Shia meme*

P.S. I'm in no way associated with Solinco.

P.S.S. I have never owned or used any Solinco products so I don't know what I'm talking about but you should take my word anyway because Solinco is da best.

achapa8807 · Nov 3, 2015

Just hit with this in a DR 98 and really enjoyed it. I think that this string works a little better than PTP in this frame at the same tension for me.

I'd like to try it in my Tour F 97s as well.

gino · Nov 3, 2015

Nostradamus said:
it is comfortable, I didn't notice any shoulder issues at 8 hours of play. but I do agree that 18 G is right way to go for more Feel and more spin. I think 16 G will be too stiff and may feel like plastic board.

Valid. What gauge did you play with ? And what frame were you using?

Nostradamus · Nov 4, 2015

gino said:
Valid. What gauge did you play with ? And what frame were you using?

17 G , I was using Pure drive plus

Allcourtguy · Nov 18, 2015

achapa8807 said:
Just hit with this in a DR 98 and really enjoyed it. I think that this string works a little better than PTP in this frame at the same tension for me.

I'd like to try it in my Tour F 97s as well.

What Gauge Hyper-G and what tension(s) did you enjoy it in the DR 98?

achapa8807 · Nov 18, 2015

I went with 16L at 54 and 52 lbs. I liked it at 54!

ThirdEye · Nov 18, 2015

I'm using the 1.25 (23/22 kg) on a RF Autograph. Next time I'll go for the 1.20 version, as 1.25 is closer to 1.30 than 1.25. It's a great string, stiff but comfy, no arm problems whatsoever so far (and I have a sensitive elbow). And yes, I do hate the color, hope it'll come in black or silver in the future.

mainandcrosses · Nov 18, 2015

Seems like a great string when I strung them for my customers...
I actually put a hybrid HG/Yonex Tour Super Pro Mutli on a Babolat Pure Aero and great spin potential and seems stiff but not at all...
Great pocketing! Try it out

Tristan Meadows · Nov 18, 2015

I got it strung in my Pure Aero and I think it performs great!

PhxRacket · Nov 18, 2015

16L in an old BLX Blade 98, interesting. Loads, well for me anyway, of spin. Pocketing on point. That color tho!

Nostradamus · Nov 18, 2015

PhxRacket said:
16L in an old BLX Blade 98, interesting. Loads, well for me anyway, of spin. Pocketing on point. That color tho!

if your arm and shoulder can stand the string,,,,it is a GREAT performer

PhxRacket · Nov 18, 2015

To be sure, it felt a little stiff, at first. I strung it low and it has been fun. But as an older player, I will look for softer

ragingbull1980 · Nov 21, 2015

Does anyone know if Hyper G will be available in 15 or 15L gauges?

ThirdEye · Nov 22, 2015

ragingbull1980 said:
Does anyone know if Hyper G will be available in 15 or 15L gauges?

No idea but keep in mind Solinco strings are already thicker then what it says on the box.

branman1986 · Nov 22, 2015

Tristan Meadows said:
I got it strung in my Pure Aero and I think it performs great!

PhxRacket said:
16L in an old BLX Blade 98, interesting. Loads, well for me anyway, of spin. Pocketing on point. That color tho!

What tensions did you guys use?

PhxRacket · Nov 22, 2015

Tristan Meadows · Nov 22, 2015

branman1986 said:
What tensions did you guys use?

Mid plus 2

ragingbull1980 · Nov 22, 2015

I'm playing the 16g in my BB 11 MP 18/20 @ 48/44 and love it. Like others have said it pockets the ball nicely and the feedback is consistent throughout. The surprising thing for me is I feel the string is not stiff. No issues and I had shoulder surgery jan 2014, but I do like to string in mid 40's and this strings low power/high spin combo makes that work.

branman1986 · Nov 24, 2015

I just went out and played with the 17g hyper g at 50lbs on my pure aero plus. I thought it definitely pocketed the ball well, but maybe I need to up the tension quite a bit because I actually thought it was quite soft and powerful for a poly. Did not feel a ton of control and thought the launch angle was a little erratic. Going to cut it out and try a new set at 55lbs. I much preferred rpm blast in the Pure aero plus at 50lbs and my hitting partner said I hit a much heavier ball with it.

pasky76 · Dec 27, 2015

At the moment one of the best poly on market.

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