I appreciate your input. I will string something up this week, maybe Head PPS, as it is available and affordable for me.
So you would say basically every category (spin, feel, etc) is significantly better than the next best alternative? Could you hypothesize that if I like a Kev/SynGut hybrid that I would probably prefer the Monogut?
Would a normal prestretch wear you clamp the string and pull on it with body weight not be enough for Kevlar?
I tried Origin as a cross for kevlar, wondering how it would compare to zx. But I found that the kevlar mains were sticking, with the Origin behaving no differently than any old nylon syn gut after the nylon's outer coating wears off (Origin seemed to be sticky almost from the getgo). zx is special in that it's surface stays slick for eternity, and if the main and cross tensions are set up right initially, the snapback spin effect never goes away. Some poly's can come close to zx as far as surface wear, but of course the poly's are much stiffer than zx.
) off Velocity's slippery coating rather fast.
Slippery multi? Head Velocity works pretty good as cross string with a poly mains, so you could give it a try, but I'm afraid, kev mains would scratch/saw (or should I say: burn. I like your profile picture
Unfortunatley, it's quite hard to find a proper substitute for ZX as it's a very unique string.
Yikes. PPS thats a syngut right? Syngut will lock pretty quickly. If you arent using zx at least use a soft poly or just a regular poly. Even something cheap like isospeed baseline will be better than syngut.
Only way to know is to string it up and see for yourself.
Firm but not harsh. Does provide the feel of "carving" the ball similar to some shaped polys. Pretty dead but with some feedback. No pocketing, but full ball compression. [emoji4]
expensive experiment
Ahh...that's a nice description. Thanks.
I dont know you finances but you can get an idea for $12
That would be affordable for a trial, but what if I like it? I think I'm passing though. It sounds like it's too solid with too little feedback for me. I prefer some pocket, dwell time, and a lot of feel.
Well kev/zx is one of the most cost effective stringbeds out there. It last forever and if you prestretch it after the initial tension losses it will play the same till it breaks. Some reports over 100 hours of play time
When I tried it with the crappy syngut, I thought the feel was unreal. It stiff, but not the same way poly's feel stiff. It's like the ball stays on the stings for a really long time and you get a lot of feedback from the ball, but it is never harsh or brisk.
I hope Ashaway appreciates your plug. But I do believe you really are into this hybrid. I wonder how long it will take me to commit to Cyber Flash/Kirsch SG and never buy any more ZX. When I'm near the end of my CF reel I'll have to face the TBS question.
No idea what Ashaway thinks. They used to have a rep here but he left.
TBS = Tour Bite Soft
What tension to start in kevlar world with Crossfire ZX in a PA?
The idea with this stringbed is big time tension differentials. You want the kevlar to be strung high enough that it snaps back (60lbs+ imo) and the ZX pretty loose to soften it up (40lbs seems to be what most people do).
Do a manual prestretch pulling on one end of the string as explained here.
60/30????? But it will destroy my frames!!!!!
Doubtful. Have done several frames at 50lb of differential 86/36 and havent lost one yet.60/30????? But it will destroy my frames!!!!!
It will damage the frame slowly for sure....
So will playing and normal stringing. All I can say is that I was doing differentials about 4 years ago and most of my racquets get 30lb differentials or get strung at 86/86lbs depending on the SW. either of those should have a graveyard of frames.
From Ashaway support when I ask for recommended tension with Crossfire ZX for my Pure Aero frames:
No doubt they would say stuff like that. The increased crosses are to try to overcome the major tension loss you will get from not prestretching.
WOW!!! If I have to replace all the grommets before stringing ZX.............
Did you watch the vid??WOW!!! If I have to replace all the grommets before stringing ZX.............
That is DEFINITELY a way too much complicate string!!!
Thanks for getting me understanding that before buying!!!
Poly will not break as ZX if grommets are not perfect... ZX is way more fragile. That is a fact.
Never said it wasnt a fragile string. Actually I said it was fragile and was trying to help you. But the vid didnt say one had to replace the grommets in order to string zx. Thats a fact.
Yes but a normal used grommet could break ZX and not a normal poly. It is why he speaks about that at the start of the vid......
I understand that you missed him saying "or ANY string for that matter" when talking about the worn grommetsYes but a normal used grommet could break ZX and not a normal poly. It is why he speaks about that at the start of the vid......
Hope you will understand.
LOL I understand perfectly BUT what YOU don't want to admit is that a little bit worn grommet CAN break ZX. And NOT a normal poly.
He said damaged or missing and that needs to be replaced for any stringLOL I understand perfectly BUT what YOU don't want to admit is that a little bit worn grommet CAN break ZX. And NOT a normal poly.
I love to exagerate.
