Babolat String Playtest-March 2010

Spatula, do you think the lack of power was due to the fact that you usually use a hybrid. I found the power to be on the upper end of the scale but I always use full poly.

Gr8 writeup and summary
 
PED said:
Spatula, do you think the lack of power was due to the fact that you usually use a hybrid. I found the power to be on the upper end of the scale but I always use full poly.

Gr8 writeup and summary
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I want to know too, how can i play test the strings.I have been play testing for Luxilon/wilson for the past 6 months,and i just finished my RED17 and would like to have a set of a Babolat if not a few.
 
playing conditions: 70F outdoor hard court
testing time: 6+ hrs over 2 days
racquet and tension: I play with the K95X racquet (16x18 string pattern) and strung at 60 lbs

My racquet is quite high in swingweight (about 370) so I try to play with control and really low power strings. Normally, I play with big banger original L16 which I enjoy due to its lack of power...

In terms of power, this string definitely has some pop in it. It is noticeably more powerful than the BBO L16 string. If it was by design to have more power in this polyester string, they did it. I can feel the ball jumping off the string, but it feels very comfortable. It's not harsh on the arm at all.

My serve feels better. It goes in a lot more than usual, which is nice. My volley feels fine, crisp, not much change. I hit 3hrs the first day and 3 more hours the 2nd day and I can't really feel much difference to be honest. To me, the tension seems to hold quite well.

Overall, I like this string on the most part...it is excellent. It has a little bit too much pop for my liking, but very good feel. However, if my racquet is a bit less powerful, this string would be perfect.
 
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Fedace said:
Can you guys tell me how this string compares to Proline 2 ? if any of you have hit with both. thanks
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I used pl2 for the last 8 months before moving to Genesis. I loved pl2, nice power, good spin, comfortable and good pocketing. The power level for the 2 strings is fairly comparable.

Well, the Bab string does all those things but it just does them 20% better. The big issue IMO is whether that extra 20% in performance is going to be worth almost double the price of pl2 ;) The surprising part is that the Bab has so much playability and feel for a 16g string.

The one area in which the Bab string is far above pl2 is in the spin/grip department. Bab really grabs the ball and you can put it almost where ever you want.
 
PED said:
Spatula, do you think the lack of power was due to the fact that you usually use a hybrid. I found the power to be on the upper end of the scale but I always use full poly.

Gr8 writeup and summary
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I would say that's an accurate assumption. I felt as though I had to put more into striking the ball to get the heavy, deep ball I wanted. Now my hitting partner mentioned the ball coming in had a lot of spin/action on it, but was not nearly as heavy as my normal setup. That along with my impression is what lead me to make that power comment.
 
well everytime I have had a match this week its been raining, cold, or snowing. I have yet to playtest this with the full bed setup.

I was suppose to play a doubles league match today but its snowing in Dallas!
 
PED said:
I used pl2 for the last 8 months before moving to Genesis. I loved pl2, nice power, good spin, comfortable and good pocketing. The power level for the 2 strings is fairly comparable.

Well, the Bab string does all those things but it just does them 20% better. The big issue IMO is whether that extra 20% in performance is going to be worth almost double the price of pl2 ;) The surprising part is that the Bab has so much playability and feel for a 16g string.

The one area in which the Bab string is far above pl2 is in the spin/grip department. Bab really grabs the ball and you can put it almost where ever you want.
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Thanks Ped. you are the best,,as usual. if that is true, i will buy 2 reels of it as soon as it comes out. Maybe i dont' even have to hybrid it as i usually do.. and price doesn't matter to me. I can even afford the babolat guts but i dont' use them since i cut out the strings every other week or so. seemed like wast of natural gut.......lol:)
Looks like i am going to Dominate the 5.0 guys with this string this summer........uh oh,,,,,,,,,new sheriff is in town...................
 
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I got my set of RPM Blast from another source so I can tell you guys about my HYBRID test =).

Setup 1 : K90 13.1 oz

Babolat VS 17g Mains @ 60lb

RPM Blast 16g Cross @ 56lb

Setup 2 : K90 13.3 oz

same except the main string is Luxilon Rough 16L

RPM Blast had the advantage in every way. Power / Control / Feel.
Especially Power and feel.
 
It's unfortunate I didn't get a chance to test this string out..

However, I do have a question..

PED, how do you think this string compares to PHT?

Does this string seem like a good replacement in my case? (I use the PHT in the mains and the VS in the cross)
 
I just had hit number 2 today with it. I really wish I'd strung it higher. I sound like a broken record but it was cooler today and cloudy (69) and the ball was still really flying on me. The important thing is that the potential is there: the characteristics of the string are solid all around, I just need some higher tension to tame it.

Mr. Mo, I think the test string is a good deal more powerful than the PHT I've used in the past. A hybrid with VS gut would be nice but you'd def want to up your tension to tame it.

The feel on contact is really nice as well and I had some nice touch shots at net today. It does seem to be the best of all worlds: arm friendly and still all the great poly attributes. Once it's released, I'll try it again. I'm surprised at the power this thing has; I even used a dampener today to try and bring down the power and I never use those :)
 
PED said:
I just had hit number 2 today with it. I really wish I'd strung it higher. I sound like a broken record but it was cooler today and cloudy (69) and the ball was still really flying on me. The important thing is that the potential is there: the characteristics of the string are solid all around, I just need some higher tension to tame it.

Mr. Mo, I think the test string is a good deal more powerful than the PHT I've used in the past. A hybrid with VS gut would be nice but you'd def want to up your tension to tame it.

The feel on contact is really nice as well and I had some nice touch shots at net today. It does seem to be the best of all worlds: arm friendly and still all the great poly attributes. Once it's released, I'll try it again. I'm surprised at the power this thing has; I even used a dampener today to try and bring down the power and I never use those :)
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Sounds good... Can't wait to try it out...

I'm actually attempting to switch to the new Youtek Prestige's... still using my trusty old Flexpoint's... :)

I doubt I'll try any other strings until this new Babolat string comes out.. so I guess I'll just have to sit and wait it out !
 
Opening the string was a pain in the @$$! Babolat really should put plastic pieces to stop the slinky-like effect. Stringing was like any other poly really. Strung it at 60 pounds and it felt great. First hit impressions were at a high school match and oh these strings are amazing. Hit number two was at my tournament this weekend and i really felt good power spin and pocketing. The only problem i have with this string is the serve. Overall, this string i amazing...one of the best polys ive hit with.

Question though: what string is this exactly?
 
TearSNFX said:
I got my set of RPM Blast from another source so I can tell you guys about my HYBRID test =).

Setup 1 : K90 13.1 oz

Babolat VS 17g Mains @ 60lb

RPM Blast 16g Cross @ 56lb

Setup 2 : K90 13.3 oz

same except the main string is Luxilon Rough 16L

RPM Blast had the advantage in every way. Power / Control / Feel.
Especially Power and feel.
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If this is more powerful than the lux alu power rough then it must be the most powerful poly in the market cause i am yet to find any poly that is as powerful as Alu power rough......that is alot of power. Would i have to string it high tension like 64 lbs to control this string ???:confused:
 
PED said:
Spatula, do you think the lack of power was due to the fact that you usually use a hybrid. I found the power to be on the upper end of the scale but I always use full poly.

Gr8 writeup and summary
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Ped, do you think this string will go better with X-1 biphase or more softer multi like NRG 2 ?
 
Review of Babolat 432-C String

I'd like to first start off by thanking Tennis Warehouse for selecting me to complete this review.

Racquet: Microgel Prestige Pro
String: Babolat 432-C, Gauge: 16
Tension: 60 lbs
Stringing Machine: Babolat Star 4
String Pattern: One Piece
Surface: Har tru
Hours of Use: 7+
Playing Condition: 55-75 degrees over 4 days.

STRINGING
Stringing, for a polyester compared to other strings in this category was fairly easy. The string was rather soft, and did not have the extensive coil memory as is the experience with this type of string. Weaving, although not as easy as synthetics, was very easy and comfortable. Quick video of a few weaves could be seen here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYA0ZgqYFWA Total time spent stringing was roughly 20 minutes.


TENSION READING
String was measured with a String Meter to provide a reference point immediately after being taken off the machine on 5 pts of the racquet string bed at 2, 4, 8, 10 o'clock, and dead center. This process was repeated every day before each hitting session, and immediately after.

  1. Before first hitting session, (less than 24 hours after stringing), the string showed approx 4 lbs of tension loss. After first session, the string showed another 3 lbs tension loss throughout the string bed for a total loss of approximately 7 lbs. (2 hours of drilling)
  2. Second hitting session, string showed a 2 lbs loss, and then another 1 lbs by the end of the second day, for a total of 10 lbs total. (1 hour of drilling, and one set)
  3. Third hitting session, 1 lb loss, and then zero lbs, for a total of 11 lbs. (1 hour of drilling, and doubles match)
  4. Fourth session, 4 lbs tension loss, and string snapped after 1 hour of drilling.
Total tension loss was approimately 15 lbs, in 5 hours of drilling, one set, and one doubles match.


Hitting Sessions
My hitting sessions consisted of drilling with an ex-futures player for approximately 2 hours each day. These sessions included, FH, BH, Volleys, Serves, and playing tie breaks. I also spent one day drilling with a junior player from a local academy, and playing one set, in addition to playing a doubles match for a Friday Night event at the tennis club.


Playtest
Strings strongest characteristic is the cushioned feel and ability to absorb the impact of very heavy and spinny incoming shots. There was very little vibration/raw feedback delivered back to the hand on all strokes, and what was left was a very comfortable ride. The thick and cushiony feel of the string would be a great attribute for players looking for a poly that doesn't feel so stiff when playing, and is extremely comfortable.

Spin and power were average/below average. I found myself having to work harder than usual to hit the ball deep, and with pace on groundstrokes. This included serving, where my first and second serves lacked the punch and spin I get with my current strings, and other poly strings. Volleys and slice shots were actually another story. Although I wasn't getting great punch, the soft feel made touch shots, slices, and drop volleys very comfortable. The string enabled me to almost "catch" the ball on volleys and place it where I wanted.

By my third hitting session, the cushioned feel I referred to earlier began wearing off at a fast pace, and the string began to feel very "plasticy", and harsh. It began to feel hollow and tension loss began making it extremely difficult to control depth, until it snapped on my fourth hitting session (approx 8 hours of play).


Pros: Easy to string. Extremely soft/cushiony feel. Little to no vibration delivered to hand. Great for touch shots.


Cons: Average to below average spin and power. Poor tension maintenance. String goes dead very quickly. Durability is below average.

Hope you enjoyed the review, and as always,,,, these are my thoughts. Everyone is different, so it is best to go out on the court and experience the string for yourself. Thanks!
 
drakulie said:
softer (easier on the arm), not as durable, not as powerful, not as much spin. tension maintenance is about the same.
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Nice review Drak. but it is contrary to most other guys. whom have stated, very powerful poly, more powerful poly than any tried so far. and so on and so on. so i am a little confused and dazed.:confused:
 
Fedace said:
Nice review Drak. but it is contrary to most other guys. whom have stated, very powerful poly, more powerful poly than any tried so far. and so on and so on. so i am a little confused and dazed.:confused:
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which is why one should always review/demo for themselves. Not everyone reacts the same to racquet, string, tension, etc. I feel the adrenaline is a better string.
 
drakulie said:
which is why one should always review/demo for themselves. Not everyone reacts the same to racquet, string, tension, etc. I feel the adrenaline is a better string.
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Drak, thanks for a brilliant playtest. I will let TW thank you personally, hopefully sending you lots of free string! :)

Interesting results, feedback from the prestige.(Great frame by the way but I am a bit of a " string snob" and I could only put VS Gut in that killing machine!).
I don't think the RPM is going to be any good in Head Racquets or that you are going to get the same performance as with Babs but I think that is only my theory, others may get the "drop" with it. I would love to hear what Alberto Martin or someone like that has to say about it...lux has it's own special spin properties.

Having said that: great test, thanks for giving the string a great workout, quite a lot of tension loss from 60lbs but you gave it a hammering and that is what it needs.:)
I will patiently wait for my samples...
 
drakulie said:
which is why one should always review/demo for themselves. Not everyone reacts the same to racquet, string, tension, etc. I feel the adrenaline is a better string.
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it may make sense that power isn't so high since so many pros use it and they generate their own power. Adreneline ?? who makes that ? is there a review on it ? never heard of this string before,,wonder why ? i am always looking out for better strings..
 
Fedace said:
it may make sense that power isn't so high since so many pros use it and they generate their own power. Adreneline ?? who makes that ? is there a review on it ? never heard of this string before,,wonder why ? i am always looking out for better strings..
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I too did not find the string particularly powerful. This could be due to the fact that I generally do not use a full poly setup
 
Fedace said:
it may make sense that power isn't so high since so many pros use it and they generate their own power. Adreneline ?? who makes that ? is there a review on it ? never heard of this string before,,wonder why ? i am always looking out for better strings..
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Its the new Luxilon string that you must have read since you live here
 
Fedace said:
Ped, do you think this string will go better with X-1 biphase or more softer multi like NRG 2 ?
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I would tend toward X1 since it's a good deal crisper than NRG. NRG can get "soggy" in the hot summer temps.


I think the reason Drak found it lowered powered as opposed to other testers is that he used the "correct" tension. :) As a former Prestige Pro user, that string would be a good compliment to the Pro.

I screwed up and strung it too low. In hindsight, I would not have gone to 60lbs but 57/55 would have been much better for me.

NBD though, I'll just string the rest of the reel that TW sent me higher....LOL ;)
 
raging said:
Drak, thanks for a brilliant playtest. I will let TW thank you personally, hopefully sending you lots of free string! :)

Interesting results, feedback from the prestige.(Great frame by the way but I am a bit of a " string snob" and I could only put VS Gut in that killing machine!).
I don't think the RPM is going to be any good in Head Racquets or that you are going to get the same performance as with Babs but I think that is only my theory, others may get the "drop" with it. I would love to hear what Alberto Martin or someone like that has to say about it...lux has it's own special spin properties.

Having said that: great test, thanks for giving the string a great workout, quite a lot of tension loss from 60lbs but you gave it a hammering and that is what it needs.:)
I will patiently wait for my samples...
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Interesting theory about the string playing one way in a particular racquet. Any reason/insight for your thoughts??

Like you, I would love to play with a full set of VS, but simply can't afford it. I'd be stringing my frame every day after hitting. I don't play matches too much anymore, rather, drill for a good two hours. Couple that with playing on Har Tru, and hittinging with a guy who puts massive spin on the ball, and the strings simply don't last me long enough to justify the cost.

Look forward to reading your review of this string when you get it in. Any luck with a stringing machine yet?? Did you see the photos/video of the Babolat 4002 I posted??
 
To TW Admin:
  • [FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]playing conditions (temperature, indoor/outdoor, court surface) [/FONT] temp. mid 60's, Indoors,hard court,
  • [FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]tension it is strung (please do not hybrid) [/FONT] 56 lbs.
  • [FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]String pattern of your racquet [/FONT]18/19
  • [FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]power (or lack there of) [/FONT] Good power for a poly, as I am use to using all nat. gut VS, so this gave me more power than I origionally anticipated
  • [FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]feel [/FONT]Good feel, volleys are crisp
  • [FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]tension maintenance (how long it holds its tension) [/FONT] Good tension maintenance so far after 10 hours of hitting.
  • [FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, Arial]likes/dislikes and why[/FONT]
To be honest , I never thought I would switch to a poly before this test. Very comfortable(although not as comfortable as gut),has a good sense of control with this string, noticeable pop on ground strokes and serves. I hit a relatively flat ball, old school style, so I can't comment on spin so much like others may.Very favorable on comfort and feel and touch! Looks like they have a winner here.
 
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I don't get the people that say it has bad durabilty and tension maintenance...

I lost 3 pounds of tension after 15 hours of hitting.

Normally poly strings break in 3 days for me, but this one took 5 days. So I actually got more durability out of it.
 
Fedace said:
If this is more powerful than the lux alu power rough then it must be the most powerful poly in the market cause i am yet to find any poly that is as powerful as Alu power rough......that is alot of power. Would i have to string it high tension like 64 lbs to control this string ???:confused:
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This is based on what I was able to observe on my serves and also what my hitting partners have said.

My 2nd serves were more effective with the blast.

It didn't make a huge difference for my first serve. Fastest I clocked with RPM Blast was 127 and the fastest I clocked with rough was 125. I only clocked 20 serves though. 10 each.

On my 2nd serves I got more kick with the blast then I do with rough.

For my play style I am able to get more out of RPM Blast than Rough 16L. Blast also feels more livelier then the Rough.
 
TearSNFX said:
I don't get the people that say it has bad durabilty and tension maintenance...

I lost 3 pounds of tension after 15 hours of hitting.
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Unless you strung it at zero lbs, this is innacurate.

All strings lose tension after being taken off the stringing machine, and before you even hit a ball with it. Mine clearly showed a drop in tension throughout the string bed of a minimal of approx 3 lbs, and in some spots on the string bed up to 5, and this, without even hitting one tennis ball. If you are hitting 120+ mph serves, I am going to assume you are hitting the ball a ton off the ground, which would indicate you to most certainly have a dramatic drop in tension after hitting with it for a few hours.
 
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drakulie said:
Unless you strung it at zero lbs, this is innacurate.

All strings lose tension after being taken off the stringing machine, and before you even hit a ball with it. Mine clearly showed a drop in tension throughout the string bed of a minimal of approx 3 lbs, and in some spots on the string bed up to 5, and this, without even hitting one tennis ball. If you are hitting 120+ mph serves, I am going to assume you are hitting the ball a ton off the ground, which would indicate you to most certainly have a dramatic drop in tension after hitting with it for a few hours.
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I used the stringmeter that is sold @ tenniswarehouse.

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpage-STRMETER.html

For you to lose that much tension means you are probably using a lock out hand crank stringer.

Also, how do you justify saying someone is inaccurate when all you know is that your own finding is different from theirs. Maybe you should deflate your head and come back down to earth.
 
TearSNFX said:
For you to lose that much tension means you are probably using a lock out hand crank stringer.
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Tears, if you read my review, you would know I use a Babolat Star 4. You would also know I actually included a video of me doing a few weaves, in addition to having my machine listed on my signature.

drakulie said:
Racquet: Microgel Prestige Pro
String: Babolat 432-C, Gauge: 16
Tension: 60 lbs
Stringing Machine: Babolat Star 4
String Pattern: One Piece
Surface: Har tru
Hours of Use: 7+
Playing Condition: 55-75 degrees over 4 days.

STRINGING
Stringing, for a polyester compared to other strings in this category was fairly easy. The string was rather soft, and did not have the extensive coil memory as is the experience with this type of string. Weaving, although not as easy as synthetics, was very easy and comfortable. Quick video of a few weaves could be seen here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYA0ZgqYFWA Total time spent stringing was roughly 20 minutes.
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TearSNFX said:
Also, how do you justify saying someone is inaccurate when all you know is that your own finding is different from theirs.
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Easy. All strings lose approximately 5-10% tension within the first 24 hours after being strung. So, you would have lost at least the 3 lbs you referenced before even hitting a ball, let alone after 15 hours total. Therefore, I could easily come to the conclusion that your results are innacurate and/or you are purposely misrepresenting your play test.


TearSNFX said:
Maybe you should deflate your head and come back down to earth.
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Hmmmm. Interesting. :roll:
 
TearSNFX said:
This is based on what I was able to observe on my serves and also what my hitting partners have said.

My 2nd serves were more effective with the blast.

It didn't make a huge difference for my first serve. Fastest I clocked with RPM Blast was 127 and the fastest I clocked with rough was 125. I only clocked 20 serves though. 10 each.

On my 2nd serves I got more kick with the blast then I do with rough.

For my play style I am able to get more out of RPM Blast than Rough 16L. Blast also feels more livelier then the Rough.
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This maybe my string then. i am mainly looking for more power on the serves. other areas of my game has plenty of power already. :)
 
PED said:
I would tend toward X1 since it's a good deal crisper than NRG. NRG can get "soggy" in the hot summer temps.


I think the reason Drak found it lowered powered as opposed to other testers is that he used the "correct" tension. :) As a former Prestige Pro user, that string would be a good compliment to the Pro.

I screwed up and strung it too low. In hindsight, I would not have gone to 60lbs but 57/55 would have been much better for me.

NBD though, I'll just string the rest of the reel that TW sent me higher....LOL ;)
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PED, i think you and i have exact same taste in strings. I too felt last summer that the NRG2 became too soggy and wasn't crisp at all. I preferred X-1 in the summer as well. I was hoping this RPM was fairly powerful poly with more spin as advertized. I was a bit disappointed by Drak's review though that is not his fault. I am hoping it will be slightly more powerful than the Pro hurr tour. Thanks much.:)
 
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PED, i think you and i have exact same taste in strings. I too felt last summer that the NRG2 became too soggy and wasn't crisp at all. I preferred X-1 in the summer as well. I was hoping this RPM was fairly powerful poly with more spin as advertized. I was a bit disappointed by Drak's review though that is not his fault. I am hoping it will be slightly more powerful than the Pro hurr tour. Thanks much.:)
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I think that reading the above comments...some posters may be expecting too much from RPM! TearS has posted his review and added to the forum , Drak has done even more and nailed exactly what the conditions were and when he did the testing and even how extensive his testing of the string.
Both of the tests are valid, just that Drak gave the string the hammering it needs..:) If it is a performance string it has to be able to perform.

I am not sure that RPM will offer more spin and power for the club player but maybe at 54, 56 and in a Bab, not necessarily an Aero but more this "hollow" type of frame?? As the name implies you have to be able to swing fast and strong but maybe the prestige is the wrong racket for this type of string??

We will have to wait and see... I am reading, watching other forums, Germany, France etc...to see what the club player feedback is.
For some...this will not be the holy grail...it may be another string, set-up or racket. You have to try it yourself. I will be doing that as well.
 
drakulie said:
Interesting theory about the string playing one way in a particular racquet. Any reason/insight for your thoughts??

Like you, I would love to play with a full set of VS, but simply can't afford it. I'd be stringing my frame every day after hitting. I don't play matches too much anymore, rather, drill for a good two hours. Couple that with playing on Har Tru, and hittinging with a guy who puts massive spin on the ball, and the strings simply don't last me long enough to justify the cost.

Look forward to reading your review of this string when you get it in. Any luck with a stringing machine yet?? Did you see the photos/video of the Babolat 4002 I posted??
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Drak, sorry I missed your post before posting above!

I thought it was obvious about string playing different in a particular racket- I tried all sorts of polys in the prestige(used both classic and tour through the 90s, I was sponsored by Head and Babolat, worked for both companies as an agent/coach/player). So using VS was a no-brainer! If they hadn't given it to me I would have washed dishes to afford it!

I agree VS is expensive and, in the end (as I got older and lazier!), I used Kirschbaum in the Prestige. It was/is a good string but...It just wasn't the same.

The prestige is a pretty low powered frame that needs a highly responsive string, probably thinner gauge but that is dangerous with breakage on Har Tru (Clay obviously worse), even more so if you hit hard with a lot of topspin, take big cuts at the ball in drills, overall play.

When you couple that with the fine rain, moist conditions that you often get in northern Europe and the UK then you will break lots of strings. That is why stringers here, if they are any good, have plenty of work!

I am sure you have found the right set-up for you. Tennis players should be flexible. As you mentioned, adrenaline works too!

Now, of course I am just a dumb tennis coach and use whatever polys Babolat give me, I use a PDGT , standard and 107, hybrid stringing at about 55-57lbs(depending on playing conditions). Mostly PHT and NVY or XCEL .

But I don't play tournaments anymore.....

I will have to wait on string.. Babolat UK takes a bit longer!
I am still watching out for a used Star 4 with shops/stringers/dealers in the UK, I have to be patient...

I did see the photo/ vid of 4002, very nice!

Just to get this thread, back on track - to any that have samples of RPM - try to consider what racket you are putting to the test with the string. :)
 
Fedace said:
PED, i think you and i have exact same taste in strings. I too felt last summer that the NRG2 became too soggy and wasn't crisp at all. I preferred X-1 in the summer as well. I was hoping this RPM was fairly powerful poly with more spin as advertized. I was a bit disappointed by Drak's review though that is not his fault. I am hoping it will be slightly more powerful than the Pro hurr tour. Thanks much.:)
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I think that reading the above comments...some posters may be expecting too much from RPM! TearS has posted his review and added to the forum , Drak has done even more and nailed exactly what the conditions were and when he did the testing and even how extensive his testing of the string.
Both of the tests are valid, just that Drak gave the string the hammering it needs..:) If it is a performance string it has to be able to perform.

I am not sure that RPM will offer more spin and power for the club player but maybe at 54, 56 and in a Bab, not necessarily an Aero but more this "hollow" type of frame?? As the name implies you have to be able to swing fast and strong but maybe the prestige is the wrong racket for this type of string??

We will have to wait and see... I am reading, watching other forums, Germany, France etc...to see what the club player feedback is.
For some...this will not be the holy grail...it may be another string, set-up or racket. You have to try it yourself. I will be doing that as well.
 
Fedace said:
PED, i think you and i have exact same taste in strings. I too felt last summer that the NRG2 became too soggy and wasn't crisp at all. I preferred X-1 in the summer as well. I was hoping this RPM was fairly powerful poly with more spin as advertized. I was a bit disappointed by Drak's review though that is not his fault. I am hoping it will be slightly more powerful than the Pro hurr tour. Thanks much.:)
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I think that reading the above comments...some posters may be expecting too much from RPM! TearS has posted his review and added to the forum , Drak has done even more and nailed exactly what the conditions were and when he did the testing and even how extensive his testing of the string.
Both of the tests are valid, just that Drak gave the string the hammering it needs..:) If it is a performance string it has to be able to perform.

I am not sure that RPM will offer more spin and power for the club player but maybe at 54, 56 and in a Bab, not necessarily an Aero but more this "hollow" type of frame?? As the name implies you have to be able to swing fast and strong but maybe the prestige is the wrong racket for this type of string??

We will have to wait and see... I am reading, watching other forums, Germany, France etc...to see what the club player feedback is.
For some...this will not be the holy grail...it may be another string, set-up or racket. You have to try it yourself. I will be doing that as well.
 
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