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16 gauge on both Kevlar and Monogut ZX. I have gone over 100 hours of play on this hybrid, normally restring based on how fast the ZX notches the Kevlar (It takes a while) No official tennis ranking, play at a 3.5 to 4.0 level (Texas) per the local pros assessment. Not a tournament or league...

I have been experimenting with Kev/ZX at 51 x 50 in my Prince 100G for the past few weeks and have been impressed so far. It is the lowest I have strung Ash Kev in any racquet and was fearing main string movement and tension loss, but it has held up quite well. Of course, I pre stretch it in...

I have been dealing with PF on and off for a few years now. Originally solved it with Superfeet Blues in NB 996 v1 in 2E. Once I tried Gel Res 7’s, I was able to get away from insoles for a couple of years with no PF issues. Post pandemic, I started testing out new shoes (if I could find...

That is the perfect hybrid for that racquet. Played that combo for a few years. For a racquet known as a string eater, the Kev/ZX lasts a long time.

Just an update on my Prince 100 G setup. I was initially a bit skeptical running a lower differential than I have run before with this hybrid, but the 55 x 50 lb initial stringing tensions have held up well over the past few months. The biggest limiting factor I have come across over the last...

Adidas Harden Vol 6. Since Adidas abandoned the Boost midsoles in their tennis line, I am experimenting with the Harden Vol 6 on the tennis courts. The soles are quite durable as they seem to have been designed for outdoor basketball courts, no sign of wear through the first 6 or so hours of...

I am currently transitioning into a Phantom 100G and absolutely love it on the one hand back hand. Granted, it’s modified to my personal specs (369 grams, 10 pts HL), but it has been very consistent and controllable on the one harder so far. I played a Tour 98 ESP (modified 380 grams, 10 pts...

Phantom 100G update: Still loving the Ash Kev/ZX 55 x 50 lbs in this frame. I was a bit worried going so low on the Kevlar, but the racquet has remained quite controllable. Love the feel and pocketing at this tension, my only concern is how long it will last before it becomes a bit too...

Another good session with the 100G. I was able to get some serving in last night and it was as expected. Nice, controllable flat serves and decent spin production on kick serves and slice serves. I was also able to return a few serves, but against some folks with lower pace so not a whole lot...

Just in the transition phase myself. Bought four of them during the 30th anniversary sale and I am enjoying it so far. I put a lot of weight on it to get it up to my specs (leather grip, Blu tack in the tubes, 3 grams of lead at 12 o clock, 2 layers of lead at 3 & 9 o clock) of 369 grams...

Other than an occasional play test racquet, all of my gamers strung with Kev/ZX have been RA 60 or lower (2015 Wilson Blade 104, Prince Tour 98 ESP, PK Black Ace 315, Head MG Radical OS, and now the Prince Phantom 100G). Of course, all were weight and balance modified to be at least 369 grams /...

Update on the Phantom 100G string 55 lb x 50 lbs: I was initially concerned with the lower Kevlar tension as it’s the lowest I have ever strung it figuring it was going to start launching the ball. So far, after about 3 hours of play, it has remained controllable. I am actually enjoying...

Got the 100G back out on court last night. It was supposed to be a 6 person drill, but we only ended up with two so no point play for the duration. I did, however, get in a ton of grand strokes and volleys. The one hand backhand ground strokes with the 100G are almost automatic. I got into...

Picked up some Prince 100G’s during the sale. I am a flexible frame fan, but have not tried the Phantom line since the original play test on the first Phantom 100. Unfortunately, we had to send the Phantom back to TW as it was a durability test so I found the closest thing I could at the time...

The prices have snapped back to normal. I believe the sale was part of their 30th anniversary sale/promo. (grabbed four 100G’s at the discounted prices just in case ;))

So, I decided to take advantage of TW’s 30th anniversary sale and picked up some Prince Phantom 100G’s. 16 x 18 pattern. The dilemma came when I went to string up the Kevar/ZX hybrid. My normal go-to tension when working with a new racquet and string pattern is 57 x 50 and then I adjust...

Pretty sure this has been posted before, but still one of the best videos on how to string Monogut ZX. I still have been unable to source a pair of cam pliers. Google has failed me.;) (I should say reasonably priced quality cam pliers)

So, I just listened to the TW Podcast with Ashaway again and may have found your answer. According to the president of Ashaway, when stringing Monogut ZX in a full bed, it is best to keep the tension between 50 and 60 lbs. If you go below 50 lbs the stringbed gets very springy and too...

:laughing: Not quite a violin sound, but definitely different.

Most likely the sound it makes when strung full bed. First time I used Monogut ZX was full bed red strung on TW’s lock outs. It had a very strange sound to it and sound does equate to feel for most folks. Strung as a cross in a hybrid it sounds relatively normal, full bed it sound unlike...

Lotto Viper Ultra from 2015.

ZX do not display wear against other strings. They will saw through the Kevlar mains eventually, but it takes a bit of time. Only breakage I have had with ZX is over tightening on knots and one break due to a nick in the string during the stringing process.

That is what I thought. I have always done the pre-stretch and love the fact that after the initial hit/break in the stringbed remains consistent until the eventual Kevlar saw through. After reading the TW crew‘s experience of the stringbed getting a bit too powerful and control diminishing...

How about after a few hours of hitting? Did the non prestretch get looser/more powerful?

Depends on how willing you are to go in a large differential. I have found that 62 lb mains (Kev) and 50 lbs (ZX) using the 16 gauge of each string works well in a Head MG Radical OS (modified to 369 grams, 11 points HL) with an 18 x 19 pattern.The POG OS is a bit stiffer and runs a 16 x 19...

Not prestretching or having a long pull on a constant pull machine will likely lead to tension loss in the ZX and an increasingly powerful string bed as it breaks in. Folks have pulled tighter than 60 lbs and got away with it, but it is not recommended. Parnell knots work just fine. I use a...

With a 16 x 19, you may need to go a bit tighter. I have found the more open the pattern, the tighter I have to go on the Kevlar.

Nice to see this thread is still alive and well. After a lengthy test of two Head Microgel Radical OS, I have landed upon 62 lbs for the Kev mains and 50 lbs for the ZX crosses (both in 16g). With the 107 head and my specs of 369 grams 12 pts HL, the lower mains tension was just a tad too...

I have strung up a second MicroGel Radical OS @ 58 lbs x 48 lbs. Jury still out on this one as I only have one session with it, hoping to get out next week with it. Felt good off the stringer, but never quite got in the groove with it as it broke in.

I pulled the trigger on one and I am glad I did. Great bag. I usually only carry 4 racquets so this bag is perfect. Great mix between a backpack and full blown 12 pack bag. I prefer this style of organization versus the TF Rack Packs.