Arm friendly control string?

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Is there such a thing as an arm friendly low powered string? Most of the "soft" strings tend to be powerfull (nat gut, multi, syn gut) at least compared to the "not so arm friendly" polys.
-Robert
 
The weisscannon explosive is very arm friendly+ has good control.Great playing multi, i string it at 66 lbs. still very comfy+excellent control.
 
you can string a soft multi tighter for more control. nxt or biphase strung tight will be easier on your arm than most "control" strings...
 
I recommend Maxim Touch -- it's lower-powered but very comfortable while still having very good feel and touch.

I have the 17/1.25 version in my AG100 @ 55. Very impressed with this string.
 
X-1 Biphase is pretty comfortable at 60lbs and has plenty of control. However, it does have some power but it's veru controlable at this tension. I don't find myself ever thinking it has too much power. I am able to really lay into shots. This has now become my set up of choice.
 
I've yet to try Head RIP control - but I've read great things about this string. Low powered and nice on the arm

I agree with Keifers - Maxim Touch is a nice string, I found it to be a little stiffer than other multis but this didn't take much from the comfort
 
ls206 said:
I've yet to try Head RIP control - but I've read great things about this string. Low powered and nice on the arm

I agree with Keifers - Maxim Touch is a nice string, I found it to be a little stiffer than other multis but this didn't take much from the comfort
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Head RIP control plays very hard/stiff/board like, relativly low powered, not good for touch or volleying. I moved to Big Ace 1.25 a much nicer and softer string in my opinion. Plays better all around than rip control.
 
Racer41c said:
Head RIP control plays very hard/stiff/board like, relativly low powered, not good for touch or volleying. I moved to Big Ace 1.25 a much nicer and softer string in my opinion. Plays better all around than rip control.
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Thanks for the info. I'm surprised at your experience as I assumed it was a fairly soft string.
 
The new version of Babolat's Xcel Premium, called Xcel 2008 in some places to distinguish it from an earlier version, is both soft *and* low-powered when compared to other multis.

So is Wilson's NXT Max, which is designed for more frequent players than original NXT.

There are even more to consider, but then you begin to get into stiffer, more control-oriented multis like Tecnifibre's XR3 and Multifeel or Wilson's Reaction, and comfort/feel progressively diminishes. You need to know what the standard is.
 
ls206 said:
Thanks for the info. I'm surprised at your experience as I assumed it was a fairly soft string.
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He's wrong. RIP control is a soft string. I've used it, fully or in a hybrid for over 4 years. He may have strung it too tightly because any string, strung tight enough, plays firm. RIP control is soft and low powered, a rare combo.
 
Maxim Touch and/or Xcel 2008. both are very nice, soft feeling, low powered strings. I'm not sure which is lower powered, though. I couldn't really tell, as I strung them at different tensions.
 
I know what you mean, I always look for that kind of string. A hybrid with Babolat Pro hurricane tour and xcel is pretty awesome, very control oriented and comfortable.
 
TheRed said:
He's wrong. RIP control is a soft string. I've used it, fully or in a hybrid for over 4 years. He may have strung it too tightly because any string, strung tight enough, plays firm. RIP control is soft and low powered, a rare combo.
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Red, have you ever tried Rip Control in a hybrid with Natural Gut? If you have, I would be interested to know how it plays and the longevity of the string. I was thinking of crossing Rip Control with Natural Gut in the mains.
Thanks for the answer
 
TheRed said:
He's wrong. RIP control is a soft string. I've used it, fully or in a hybrid for over 4 years. He may have strung it too tightly because any string, strung tight enough, plays firm. RIP control is soft and low powered, a rare combo.
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Totally agree with Red. RIP Control is a soft string, very comfortable. great control with low power. Great for players with arm/elbow/shoulder problems at a reasonable price.
 
Isospeed Control is a multi and is available in reels so it works out pretty cheaply and it is soft
 
aussie said:
Totally agree with Red. RIP Control is a soft string, very comfortable. great control with low power. Great for players with arm/elbow/shoulder problems at a reasonable price.
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This is what I originally thought, I guess the best way to know is to try the string as all people have different views :)
 
Octavianus said:
Red, have you ever tried Rip Control in a hybrid with Natural Gut? If you have, I would be interested to know how it plays and the longevity of the string. I was thinking of crossing Rip Control with Natural Gut in the mains.
Thanks for the answer
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No, I've never tried gut and Rip Control because gut has too much power for me. I'd use Lux ALU rough if my arm could handle it but since it can't I use topspin mains and rip control crosses.

I have mixed rip control with many strings so I'm very familiar with its properties. RIP C will tame the power of gut but not change the playability too much. Used in the crosses, RIP C almost always extends the life of the mains for 2 reasons. Not only is it soft, but it has a tendency to flatten out. therefore, it doesn't cut into the mains as much as other strings. Secondly, it's ridged, causing the mains to somewhat "lock in", thereby reducing string movement and the sawing effect.
 
isospeed control classic is way better than the new control IMO. They are very different, the new was like a steel wire, the new is "meatier" and nicer, but a bit slippery for touch shots and slice..
 
TheRed said:
No, I've never tried gut and Rip Control because gut has too much power for me. I'd use Lux ALU rough if my arm could handle it but since it can't I use topspin mains and rip control crosses.

I have mixed rip control with many strings so I'm very familiar with its properties. RIP C will tame the power of gut but not change the playability too much. Used in the crosses, RIP C almost always extends the life of the mains for 2 reasons. Not only is it soft, but it has a tendency to flatten out. therefore, it doesn't cut into the mains as much as other strings. Secondly, it's ridged, causing the mains to somewhat "lock in", thereby reducing string movement and the sawing effect.
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You have done an excellent job of describing the characteristics of Rip Control as a cross.
Thank You for the quick answer
 
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