Anyone using Yonex strings in Non-Yonex rackets?

aaron_h27

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I've been using Yonex Frames since 2018 and my favorite string is PTP Yellow 1.20. I want to try the new RF Pro but I'm wondering if Yonex strings are designed to mostly work with Yonex frames since I've never heard of anyone using PTP in a Blade or Pro Staff.

Would Hyper-G round be a equivalent replacement for PTP 1.20 or should I be fine using PTP in a Wilson Racket?
 

dfwchar

New User
I've been using Yonex Frames since 2018 and my favorite string is PTP Yellow 1.20. I want to try the new RF Pro but I'm wondering if Yonex strings are designed to mostly work with Yonex frames since I've never heard of anyone using PTP in a Blade or Pro Staff.

Would Hyper-G round be a equivalent replacement for PTP 1.20 or should I be fine using PTP in a Wilson Racket?
I think you'll be fine! Report back when you get a chance to try the PTP in the RF01P. I still have yet to try the PTP and I have Yonex and RF01.
 

Chairman3

Hall of Fame
I just used PT Strike 1.20 in my Pro Staff and have used it in an Ultra Pro 16x19 too.

PT Strike 1.20 is an excellent string, by the way.

I've used PT Rev, Fire, and Pro in non-yonex racquets as well. So yes, they're fine.

As an aside, Hyper-G Round is pretty similar to PTP if you want to give it a try.
 

aaron_h27

Hall of Fame
I just used PT Strike 1.20 in my Pro Staff and have used it in an Ultra Pro 16x19 too.

PT Strike 1.20 is an excellent string, by the way.

I've used PT Rev, Fire, and Pro in non-yonex racquets as well. So yes, they're fine.

As an aside, Hyper-G Round is pretty similar to PTP if you want to give it a try.
Yeah I just saw a review for PT strike and it's got me wanting to try it for sure.
 

TwinCinema

Professional
I used PTR in an Extreme Tour and it was horrendous. The stick really came to life as soon as I cut out the PTR and put Wasabi Pro in its place. Not saying PTR is a bad string or must go in a Yonex, but it’s an anecdotal data point that it seems to be a very racket-sensitive string (or that the ET is a string-sensitive racket).
 

aaron_h27

Hall of Fame
I used PTR in an Extreme Tour and it was horrendous. The stick really came to life as soon as I cut out the PTR and put Wasabi Pro in its place. Not saying PTR is a bad string or must go in a Yonex, but it’s an anecdotal data point that it seems to be a very racket-sensitive string (or that the ET is a string-sensitive racket).
Thanks for sharing. I never see people recommend yonex strings unless it's a yonex frame so I was generally curious if there was some reason for this
 

Torps

Semi-Pro
Strike is the goat Yonex string.. I get plenty of pop, spin and control stringing in the low 40s. You lose a bit of pocketing compared to PTP as it plays more firm/crisp. I have reels of every color. Black is softest, followed by silver then blue. Currently using black 1.30/1.25 hybrid in my Regna.. so crispy but comfy. Feels like I’m hitting the ball with a bag of chips.
 
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Rabbit

G.O.A.T.
@aaron_h27 - you're asking the wrong question. In its' present form, it's invalid. But, Boris Becker once famously said-His racket only serves to hold his strings. In this context, he's saying that the strings are the most important part of your setup. They are the only thing that actually makes contact with the tennis ball.

I played Yonex, first the VCore 98 (3 generations) than the EZone 100, for the last several years. I landed on Yonex Rexis Speed 1.25 as my string of choice. I recently changed to the Wilson RF 01. I left my string choice the same. I use Yonex Rexis Speed 1.25 in my new Wilsons. I haven't found a better string for where I'm at tennis-wise.
 

Automatix

Legend
@aaron_h27 - you're asking the wrong question. In its' present form, it's invalid. But, Boris Becker once famously said-His racket only serves to hold his strings. In this context, he's saying that the strings are the most important part of your setup. They are the only thing that actually makes contact with the tennis ball.

I played Yonex, first the VCore 98 (3 generations) than the EZone 100, for the last several years. I landed on Yonex Rexis Speed 1.25 as my string of choice. I recently changed to the Wilson RF 01. I left my string choice the same. I use Yonex Rexis Speed 1.25 in my new Wilsons. I haven't found a better string for where I'm at tennis-wise.
Thread hijack! How does it compare to RPM Soft you were previously settling on? Care to make a thread about the string to share your experience with others? ;)
 

aaron_h27

Hall of Fame
@aaron_h27 - you're asking the wrong question. In its' present form, it's invalid. But, Boris Becker once famously said-His racket only serves to hold his strings. In this context, he's saying that the strings are the most important part of your setup. They are the only thing that actually makes contact with the tennis ball.

I played Yonex, first the VCore 98 (3 generations) than the EZone 100, for the last several years. I landed on Yonex Rexis Speed 1.25 as my string of choice. I recently changed to the Wilson RF 01. I left my string choice the same. I use Yonex Rexis Speed 1.25 in my new Wilsons. I haven't found a better string for where I'm at tennis-wise.
I don't understand what's so knee jerking about a light hearted question. I'm wondering about other people's experiences with yonex strings in non-yonex rackets because I don't have any personal experience to draw from. Also when people ask for string recommendations for non-Yonex rackets I almost never see any Yonex strings get mentioned.
 

Automatix

Legend
I don't understand what's so knee jerking about a light hearted question. I'm wondering about other people's experiences with yonex strings in non-yonex rackets because I don't have any personal experience to draw from. Also when people ask for string recommendations for non-Yonex rackets I almost never see any Yonex strings get mentioned.
If I may. To understand the amusement try to look at it from "the other side" namely how do you design a string to "mostly work in Yonex racquets"?
What's so unique about Yonex racquets that makes you think you can actually design strings which work for them and not work in frames of other manufacturers since the offerings match each other e.g. Ezone = Extreme/Instinct = Ultra = Pure/Aero Drive. Fact is that racquet specs among particular lines overlap so much it's hard to find a truly unique offering. Even the isometric shape differs among Yonex models and you do have tear dropped and "squarer" offerings from other brands.
 

aaron_h27

Hall of Fame
If I may. To understand the amusement try to look at it from "the other side" namely how do you design a string to "mostly work in Yonex racquets"?
What's so unique about Yonex racquets that makes you think you can actually design strings which work for them and not work in frames of other manufacturers since the offerings match each other e.g. Ezone = Extreme/Instinct = Ultra = Pure/Aero Drive. Fact is that racquet specs among particular lines overlap so much it's hard to find a truly unique offering. Even the isometric shape differs among Yonex models and you do have tear dropped and "squarer" offerings from other brands.
Yonex rackets have a few things that are unique to their rackets like their VDM, isometric sweetspot, etc...I was wondering if players found that their strings worked best with their rackets or if there were more data points of people using them in other frames. Being this nitpicky over semantics and word choice instead of answering the question is helpful how though?
 
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Automatix

Legend
Yonex rackets have a few things that are unique to their rackets like their VDM, isometric sweetspot, etc...
Going by this logic Yonex would have to replace their strings every time a tech isn't carried forward to the next line or a new one is introduced.
Isometric in current offerings is more of a squared teardrop than that traditional "rounded square".

Being this nitpicky over semantics and word choice instead of answering the question is helpful how though?
Helpful? Not in the least. But isn't it puzzling many found your question funny?

But enough of the derailing from me. Enjoy the read.
 

aaron_h27

Hall of Fame
Going by this logic Yonex would have to replace their strings every time a tech isn't carried forward to the next line or a new one is introduced.
Isometric in current offerings is more of a squared teardrop than that traditional "rounded square".


Helpful? Not in the least. But isn't it puzzling many found your question funny?

But enough of the derailing from me. Enjoy the read.
It's not puzzling to me at all, the internet is full of all kinds of people. Some helpful and some aren't. There are people who understood the question and answered it genuinely and others choose to be smart asses about it which is fine. I'm not sure why you guys think Yonex wouldn't design their strings to work best with their rackets. Almost the same as hair care brands designing shampoos and conditioners to work together in tandem.
 
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Rabbit

G.O.A.T.
Thread hijack! How does it compare to RPM Soft you were previously settling on? Care to make a thread about the string to share your experience with others? ;)

The Yonex Rexis Speed feels more connected to the ball. I am also able to get more spin with it. Both a very arm friendly, it's just the Rexis has a better feel and probably more power. I'll try the RPM Soft again and get an update.

It's not puzzling to me at all, the internet is full of all kinds of people. Some helpful and some aren't. There are people who understood the question and answered it genuinely and others choose to be smart asses about it which is fine. I'm not sure why you guys think Yonex wouldn't design their strings to work best with their rackets. Almost the same as hair care brands designing shampoos and conditioners to work together in tandem.

Net answer is: No, Yonex strings are not designed solely for Yonex frames and can be used in any frame to great effect. My above response was intended to demonstrate that strings are one of, if not the, most determining factor in how any racket plays.

If you think Yonex strings are designed for Yonex rackets....great. If you think Luxilon/Wilson strings work best in the new Wilson RF 01, great, start trying different strings.
 

aaron_h27

Hall of Fame
The Yonex Rexis Speed feels more connected to the ball. I am also able to get more spin with it. Both a very arm friendly, it's just the Rexis has a better feel and probably more power. I'll try the RPM Soft again and get an update.



Net answer is: No, Yonex strings are not designed solely for Yonex frames and can be used in any frame to great effect. My above response was intended to demonstrate that strings are one of, if not the, most determining factor in how any racket plays.

If you think Yonex strings are designed for Yonex rackets....great. If you think Luxilon/Wilson strings work best in the new Wilson RF 01, great, start trying different strings.
Yonex strings being tested and designed for Yonex rackets doesn't mean that the strings don't perform well in other rackets and vice versa. I'm not sure why you think its one or the other when it can absolutely be both, yes two things can be true at the same time. I never said or even implied that Yonex strings wouldn't work in another racket. I just wanted some more data points since I dont have any personal ones to choose from.

When you go to the store there are tons of shampoos and conditioners to buy from multiple brands, and you can mix and match brands but most of the time the products are formulated to be used together. Same concept.

There are tons of data points of Luxilon/Wilson strings being used in other frames and even on the Pro Tours. I just haven't personally seen people recommend Yonex strings when people ask for string recommendations for other rackets. However when someone asks for string recommendations for a Vcore/Ezone you will see a lot of Yonex strings recommended even though those rackets are similar to a lot of other frames. I was just curious of why this is.
 
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aaron_h27

Hall of Fame
Literally this is a perfect example on the first page of the string sub forum.


Player asks for string recommendations for a blade 98, 34 replies and not one Yonex string recommendation.
 
Many racquet companies don’t even manufacture their own strings.
How do folks feel about mixing up racquet & overgrip brands, or shock absorbers for that matter?
 

TwinCinema

Professional
Many racquet companies don’t even manufacture their own strings.
How do folks feel about mixing up racquet & overgrip brands, or shock absorbers for that matter?

No issues whatsoever. My PSVS is a Babolat, the base grip is Head hydrosorb, and the overgrip is Wilson Comfort Pro. Can’t imagine there’d be any objection to mixing brands here except for OCD purposes (like people not wanting to stick their Babolat frames in a Wilson bag - though that’s what I do).
 

BenC

Hall of Fame
Many racquet companies don’t even manufacture their own strings.
How do folks feel about mixing up racquet & overgrip brands, or shock absorbers for that matter?
Dunlop racquet, Isospeed string, Prince base grip, Head over grip, Tourna dampener

might as well ask me if I match my sock and shoe brands
 

Rosstour

G.O.A.T.
The idea that a company WOULDN'T optimize their frames and strings to be used together seems more silly than the reverse.

Not to say that you can't mix it up, I use Volkl strings in my Clash and I have PTP in my RF97A (was bought that way)

But I would generally assume that you'll get better results by staying with the same brand
 

aaron_h27

Hall of Fame
The idea that a company WOULDN'T optimize their frames and strings to be used together seems more silly than the reverse.

Not to say that you can't mix it up, I use Volkl strings in my Clash and I have PTP in my RF97A (was bought that way)

But I would generally assume that you'll get better results by staying with the same brand
Lol, yeah I think it's funny how people are mocking me like it's a ridiculous idea but they're really making themselves look foolish.

Anyways thanks for your DP!
 

Rosstour

G.O.A.T.
Lol, yeah I think it's funny how people are mocking me like it's a ridiculous idea but they're really making themselves look foolish.

Anyways thanks for your DP!

Right! I mean, just off the top of my head, drill pattern can drastically change how a string performs in one racquet vs another.

Not to say it can't work, but it's silly to think there's no difference and just use what you want.
 
Yonex rackets probably don't even fit in Babolat or Wilson bags.
My Yonex - & Prince - racquets fit in my Wilson backpack just fine; I bought the Wilson backpack because it appeared to be the best option for 'bikepacking' racquets & shoes etc. on the 20 kilometre round trip to my club.
 

Rosstour

G.O.A.T.
My Yonex - & Prince - racquets fit in my Wilson backpack just fine; I bought the Wilson backpack because it appeared to be the best option for 'bikepacking' racquets & shoes etc. on the 20 kilometre round trip to my club.

He was joking, trying to dump on the OP for this totally reasonable question
 

Jamesporter

New User
I use PTP in Head prestige pro 360+ (love it, best string in this racket)
I fully agree and can say the same about the 2023 Prestige Pro 18x20 and 16x19 frames, I came to this string after using NRG for a few years.

PTP gives me just enough crispness without harshness and I string the racquets at 35lbs.

kind regards,
dimitri
 

Rosstour

G.O.A.T.
I fully agree and can say the same about the 2023 Prestige Pro 18x20 and 16x19 frames, I came to this string after using NRG for a few years.

PTP gives me just enough crispness without harshness and I string the racquets at 35lbs.

kind regards,
dimitri

35? I'm intrigued

I have it in one of my VCP97, Rev in the other. Strung at 43 but I always want to go lower
 

K1Y

Professional
I think it was a good question from the OP. Tennisnerd said once that he only plays PTP in yonex rackets. And I have heard/seen that before. I do play and like PTP in my speed mp 2022, because I need a soft control poly.
 

flanker2000fr

Hall of Fame
I've been using Yonex Frames since 2018 and my favorite string is PTP Yellow 1.20. I want to try the new RF Pro but I'm wondering if Yonex strings are designed to mostly work with Yonex frames since I've never heard of anyone using PTP in a Blade or Pro Staff.

Would Hyper-G round be a equivalent replacement for PTP 1.20 or should I be fine using PTP in a Wilson Racket?
I've used PTP in a number of non Yonex frames (Prince Phantom's, Angell's, Head Prestige) and it's a nice, soft poly with decent spin potential, at the price of an absolutely rubbish tension maintenance.

If you were to stick with Yonex strings, Polytour Fire, which is also round, is better in that respect, although not great by any measure. It's also slicker, so will have more snap back.

But really, Hyper G Round should be the one to try. It's a bit firmer than PTP at a similar gauge, but that's easy fix by dropping a couple of lbs on your usual tension. And with a price that's 40% less than either PTP or PTF, it's very hard to find any reason to stick with the Yonex strings, if you're paying for them.
 
What mysterious parameters do specialised string companies, i.e. companies that don’t also manufacture racquets, ‘optimise’ their strings to?
Is the lack of production of corresponding string the hidden reason why companies like Fischer went belly up?
What were Babolat’s string/racquet target synchronicities for their many decades at the top of the string manufacturers’ tree before they finally turned their hand to actual racquet manufacture?
Did they in fact choose old Pro Kennex moulds knowing that they were best suited to their highly evolved strings, in a freakishly prescient example of reverse engineering?
 
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