Mareqnyc
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I have benefited from this forum a number of times, time to add something from my experience.
I got over 50 sets of polyester strings, I use Gamma x-2 drop weight stringer. In the ideal world I would like to get 2 sets or more of each, try it once and then adjust for tension. I do my best to research the string to see what tension would be most appropriate. It is not perfect, just a reflection of my experience.
The same string might play terribly in one racquet and work out very well in another. I couldn't stand Tour Bite in a closed pattern Prestige, but it worked very well in a 16x19 Yonex... Also thicker gauges can play VERY different. Best examples would be Solinco Revolution and Diadem Solstice Power: they are absolutely fantastic in 18g and not so great in 16g. Stringbed typically will have less bite and is much firmer with lower power (unless that is what you are looking for)
Let me know if you like the format, I like the column style so you can see al the info on one picture instead of scrolling through essays of info. I will keep adding, adjusting ranks as I keep restringing.
It is all obviously very subjective and ranks are based mostly on what works for MY game. The fact that a string is low on the list does not necessary mean it is a bad string. It means that it didn't work for me and the odds of me switching to it/getting a reel would be rather low.
I like to take as much power from a setup as I can without sacrificing control. With that said I prefer 12+ ounce low power sticks and manipulate power with string setup.
If the setup does what I intend to do in terms of spin, direction power and trajectory - it is successful and ranks higher, feel and comfort are also very important. I DO NOT take cost into account.
When I am done with all I have I am planning to retest the top 10 strings too see how they stock up against each other.
My background - 5.0 NTRP, hit hard, semi western forehand, one handed backhand.
Usually play singles with juniors and open level players.
Here is a video of me hitting forehands just to give you an idea how these things are tested (plus point play of course) :
Red means the last string added
CLICK HERE FOR A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH STRING
I got over 50 sets of polyester strings, I use Gamma x-2 drop weight stringer. In the ideal world I would like to get 2 sets or more of each, try it once and then adjust for tension. I do my best to research the string to see what tension would be most appropriate. It is not perfect, just a reflection of my experience.
The same string might play terribly in one racquet and work out very well in another. I couldn't stand Tour Bite in a closed pattern Prestige, but it worked very well in a 16x19 Yonex... Also thicker gauges can play VERY different. Best examples would be Solinco Revolution and Diadem Solstice Power: they are absolutely fantastic in 18g and not so great in 16g. Stringbed typically will have less bite and is much firmer with lower power (unless that is what you are looking for)
Let me know if you like the format, I like the column style so you can see al the info on one picture instead of scrolling through essays of info. I will keep adding, adjusting ranks as I keep restringing.
It is all obviously very subjective and ranks are based mostly on what works for MY game. The fact that a string is low on the list does not necessary mean it is a bad string. It means that it didn't work for me and the odds of me switching to it/getting a reel would be rather low.
I like to take as much power from a setup as I can without sacrificing control. With that said I prefer 12+ ounce low power sticks and manipulate power with string setup.
If the setup does what I intend to do in terms of spin, direction power and trajectory - it is successful and ranks higher, feel and comfort are also very important. I DO NOT take cost into account.
When I am done with all I have I am planning to retest the top 10 strings too see how they stock up against each other.
My background - 5.0 NTRP, hit hard, semi western forehand, one handed backhand.
Usually play singles with juniors and open level players.
Here is a video of me hitting forehands just to give you an idea how these things are tested (plus point play of course) :
Red means the last string added
CLICK HERE FOR A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH STRING
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I agree though, many better strings out there.
