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Thanks a lot for the info, I'll report back in after a couple weeks. Then I guess I'll try a spinny hybrid first, I think I have some Signum Pro X-Perience and round cross, and if it's too much I'll go the Tour Bite route. I assume then lively/alu strings work better, so I'll try that first. I'm...

Looks very smooth! I got promised one to try from a friend but it's slightly above my specs, ~5-6 SW over. You mentioned in the older video a lot of thinner/lighter strings you have tried in an attempt to reduce the SW. What would be your top 2-3 picks from all you have sampled? and for...

I use OHBH, and played with slightly underspec ISO 305 (300 SW unstrung). Only added weight to the handle, either via leather grip or wrapped some lead under grip. Forgot exactly how much. I am used to playing heavier rackets with headlight balance around 31.5cm +- depending on feel (eg VCP...

MSV Bussard seems to fit your criteria. Though I can't comment on full-bed durability, since I mostly use it as a crisp cross to a softer mains which snaps/gives up sooner than the cross.

I also got two 305s of 300sw and 297sw respectively out of the 6 measured by tw Europe. But I think I was lucky. 3 of the 6 were at 314sw. Crazy. Play them with 1.23 or 1.25 strings and 1g at 12 because I need to feel the tip for my serve. So definitely would rec measuring beforehand or matching...

I wouldn't mind trying out a spinny alternative to Tour Hex and HG soft in a 18m racket. Do you have any feedback on Hexonic Power 1.18 vs 1.23? or maybe a spider chart from RP, that would also be helpful. Does it pocket above average, like the two strings mentioned above? Many thanks!

Yes, from the comments of the video (just watched)

Second Black Knight. In 16g was one of the few strings that had enough control for the power of the TC 95 16x19, for me. And above average durability, strings go fast in this racket for me.

I currently have HGS 1.25 / GW 1.22 at 46/44 in a ~325 SW Ultra Tour and it doesn't feel underpowered for me either, at least for 2h of hitting (energy levels ok). I do like taking big cuts at the ball, though.

Welcome, both were 320g/305mm configuration.

From another thread. In your opinion @Christoforos Giatzakis what were the differences between the two hybrids? I am currently using HG Soft / GW and quite content (when I'm tired I would prefer a tad more power though), and I actually have some leftover solstice and nxt power from some trades...

336 and 339.5. They had the same string set-up, but unfortunately I don't remember what it was at the time I had them measured. Also I think both had a bit of electrical tape from 10 to 2 for protection, it usually adds around 5 pts for me.

Not really, maybe v2 feels a little bit softer but I got that racket used so that could be the reason. I added 0.5g at 3,9,12 each for the v2 and now they play the same for me.

I have one black grey v2 and one octane TC95 16x19 and the second is 3.5 SW points more. Ymmv.

I am trying out an O3 Tour 100 (290) and went to string it yesterday, it had a measured SW of 304 with 16g Velocity in. TW lists it at 318 ...

Thanks a lot, 57 should be ok then. I would actually prefer it to be less powerful, I've been playing with the Ultra Tour lately and for sure will sail some balls long with a more powerful racket :p What would you say is the upper tension limit at which OGSM 17 feel ok? Cheers!

Hi, what tensions in your ported frames? I would like to try OGSM (first time ever) in a ported 310 Tour (16x19) but have no idea where to start. Would something like 57lbs be ok? I have this racket to demo for a bit so I'm fine with putting something cheap in it to get a basic idea.

I am a grip 4 + overgrip, and usually I get more options for used rackets at grip 3. I have been very happy so far with the LOROW SIZ-UP, for me it adds 8.8g to go one size up and doesn't mess up the bevels. I think there are thicker (+2,+3) versions, but don't have any idea about their weight.

What gauges and tensions? I am trying out an UT and will be very happy with some reference points. I do use 16g BK and GW in my 16x19 TC95 sometimes, around 23kg, and like it. But I guess UT would benefit form 17g and potentially lower tension...

I just got my hands on an UT to test it out, I haven't played an 18x20 in years now. But I have been working on my game and at times feeling the need for a little bit more control than my TC95. I think I have some S7T 1.25 around, do you guys have any recommendation for what tension to start...

Yes, I actually have a couple Airism shirts as well (crew neck). I mostly use them lounging at home, since they have a slight sheen and to me they are a bit transparent. So I wouldn't wear them outside, or on the court. Also they get a lot of static (at least in my case), so they are not my...

I am very pleased with Uniqlo DRY-EX shirts (I have the two-colored ones), they might be on sale these days (10$) which make them extra good value. Don't feel scratchy to me and they're very breathable.

Since I got the second TC95 I have never used the same string in both simultaneously, and focused more on finding the specs I like most (both string and weight/balance). So I'm not really sure how they compare to each other. To me, the V3 seems to have a few points higher SW, and I am a fraction...

Thanks a lot! Yeah I thought I should put it in tighter than the Velocity setup, so I went up 2-3kg. I will see if I can get my hand on isospeed to try it out, though I would have preferred something > 1.20. I assume the gut is ok with 27kg, so if I try this setup again I will start by lowering...

I recently got my second TC95 16x19 in Octane (the other one is v2), with hybrid grip. The unstrung specs as measured by Paul were 320.8g/306mm 305 swingweight. I needed a bit larger grip so I replaced the hybrid one with a 2.2mm wilson plus an overgrip, also added some light protection tape and...

Thanks for your detailed review! I have also recently tried a similar setup in my TC95, with Tonic+/AK Pro CX17, and I'm not sure I like the feeling that much. Granted, I asked for 61.5/59.5, and I am used to lower tensions (16g poly at 50/48 or lower, 16g multi such as velocity at 54/52). Maybe...

Hi, can you please sum up your findings? I recently got my second TC95 16x19 and now can more easily compare string setups, so I would be glad to try a couple suggestions. From what I tried so far I liked fb Black Knight 22-23kg and fb Velocity 24-25kg (when I need more softness), both in 16g...

Thanks for the info! I actually played Velocity 1.30 natural during winter, and a bit after than when I started playing more often. Now I think I got used to playing every other day, so I went back to Black Knight, which I like. It's honest and only gives me what I put in, so it goes well with...

Hi, just to make sure. You recommend hybrid w/ Cream mains and Velocity cross? or any of the two used as a full bed? Thanks!

There are some numbers available (BK, GW=NEOS2 I think) in one of the tennis industry mag issues. Google for: and it should be one of the first links.