Babolat String Playtest-March 2010
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ryangoring
Professional
I never said it gave more power!! I said nice pop, or crisp feel to it, nothing power related
ahile02
Rookie
Chill dude.....
ryangoring
Professional
Ahile02 thanks. Congrats at getting in to FSU.
austinjbrunner
Rookie
do you think flat balls are better ? i know this is contrary to popular beliefs. but heavy topspin balls tend to sit up but flat hard balls really skid thru and rob you of time. if you ever played a flat hard hitter, you would know what i mean..
It all depends on the game style. As I said, RPM had a better blend of power and spin from my experience, I could hit both when needed.
Fedace
Banned
I will hybrid it with X-1 and will report to you.
Anyway,,,,,,,,,,,Are we all playing like Nadal yet ?????:shock:
Fedace
Banned
i didn't like the full bed of PHT either. feel was not good to say the least.
^ I tried it out today with VS in the cross.
Much softer than PHT, which is the most notable difference.. Similar qualities with PHT..
I might be getting a bit more pop/power on these strings but I'm not sure yet.
Definitely can feel the co-poly "feel" on this string job compared to my regular PHT/VS
Much softer than PHT, which is the most notable difference.. Similar qualities with PHT..
I might be getting a bit more pop/power on these strings but I'm not sure yet.
Definitely can feel the co-poly "feel" on this string job compared to my regular PHT/VS
dantesinferno18
Semi-Pro
i want some free strings
Gene1994
Rookie
Fedace
Banned
OK tested it. I Dont' like it. Power level is medium at best. Nowhere near strings like Alu power or Pro hurr tour.
1. Power -- 3 out of 5
2. control --- 4 out of 5
3. spin potential -- 4 out of 5 --- being generous here.
4. durability -- at 3 hour mark, still going strong.
5. Really shines on the serve -- Can't explain it but for some reason i was able to generate good power on the serves that i couldn't do on the groundies.
5. Feel -- Feels Soft but don't let that Fool you. For some reason, my Wrist and shoulder hurt after hitting with the string for 1 hour and 1/2. Did Not have this problem with pro hurr tour.
1. Power -- 3 out of 5
2. control --- 4 out of 5
3. spin potential -- 4 out of 5 --- being generous here.
4. durability -- at 3 hour mark, still going strong.
5. Really shines on the serve -- Can't explain it but for some reason i was able to generate good power on the serves that i couldn't do on the groundies.
5. Feel -- Feels Soft but don't let that Fool you. For some reason, my Wrist and shoulder hurt after hitting with the string for 1 hour and 1/2. Did Not have this problem with pro hurr tour.
ryangoring
Professional
Told you it lacked power.
Fedace
Banned
well, it is kind of odd in that it has pretty good pop on the serve meaning pretty good power. but on the groundies, the balls seem to fall short with little power and it isn't because of spin either.
ryangoring
Professional
Fedace you would be a great tester for strings, like the review. Short and to the point.
Hope you get selected next round
Hope you get selected next round
Fedace
Banned
Worst thing about this string is that my Wrist hurt with sharp jabbing type of pain after 2 hours of play. Now this is something new to me. I have been using Pro hurr tour for last 4 years and never had this problem. This is contrary to most reviews that say this String is Easy on the arm. It Isn't as nice on the arm and wrist as we thought ,,,,perhaps............
also this string may perform differently at lower tensions. I strung mine Yonex tour-2 at 63 lbs. fairly high tension for a poly.
Volley really sucked-- Very unpredictable. sometimes i get a nice punch volley deep but sometimes it falls short with no stick. I hate that kind of inconsistancy from my strings....
OMG Fedace, I can't agree with you more..
I thought I would love it, was being really generous with the string to start out with.. Played alright not significantly better.
Played a match today in a tournament, gambled on using the RPM this tournament, and got my ass handed to me by a kid I've never lost to :evil:
Planning on cutting these out and going back to PHT... Much better... And going back to the VS on the crosses.
Fedace, do you string your PHT full?
Fedace
Banned
I hybrid with X-1 biphase. In fairness to RPM, i do use 18 g version of Pro hurr tour not 17 gauge. that may give more pop than RPM would at 17 g. but i thought i got better control with Pro hurr tour.
ryangoring
Professional
Wow you had strung at 63?? Wow
I had mine at 59 and it felt very comfortable on arm all around
I guess that some people like this string, for what ever reasons, I can't see any.
^ Seems like I've gone from one boat to the other.
I am not a supporter of RPM anymore because I just don't see it doing anything that really outperforms PHT... On the other hand, I feel like I get more out of PHT than RPM in areas such as the ability to pick out spots where I want to hit on the court.
Fedace, how would the X1 Biphase cross compare to my Gut cross?
I'm assuming stay with my Gut cross as long as I can pay for it?
And also... how long does PHT last you?
I am not a supporter of RPM anymore because I just don't see it doing anything that really outperforms PHT... On the other hand, I feel like I get more out of PHT than RPM in areas such as the ability to pick out spots where I want to hit on the court.
Fedace, how would the X1 Biphase cross compare to my Gut cross?
I'm assuming stay with my Gut cross as long as I can pay for it?
And also... how long does PHT last you?
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Fedace
Banned
I can't use gut because i cut out the string or break it after 6-8 hour. PHT lasts about that long anyway. X-1 is little less powerful and little less control than the natural guts.
Fedace
Banned
right most heavy hitters say it lasts 6-8 hours.
Uncle Emmitt
Rookie
pht seems stiffer to me. I really like this stuff so far. To me power, control, feel , spin combined to make a great string. Ive played w lux and many other polys and so far it feels really good to me and no arm pain. I havent played w it for a long period so this isnt a final review but if it changes I will say so. Want to play a match or 2 with it before I say anything final about it. a couple of hours hitting though I was very impressed. Maybe string is more personal preference than we think as far as these attributes.
leoresende2007
Rookie
Is this B-432 = RPM Blast?
yes there is hype but there are only certain players who can swing the racket that fast to get the full effect of the string and maximize it's properties...
Nadal is one!
It is NOT the string, it is still the player!
You have to find the right racket, string set-up for you!
Nadal has found it in the Aeropro Drive standard boomerang with his string (at his tension) and then away he goes!
It is UNLIKELY they will go 18 ga as it will break too easy on the dirt...
EN11A5 Review
Sorry My review is so late, I haven't had time to string a racquet that's not going to be playing in an important match.
The String is labeled as "EN11A5", its a light beige color.
I went out and hit in perfect conditions, a little humidity, hardcourt, no wind. It hurt my arm which is no surprise becuase most polys do if they arent' soft.
Power 3/5
control 4/5
spin 3/5 (surprised about this it being a Luxilon poly string)
durability 4/5 Played with it nonstop for like 2 days 6hrs a day so pretty good for a full bed.
Serve 4.5/5 Only good part about this string. I could generate a ton of topspin and really put a lot of kick and power into my first and second serves.
Overall I didn't love this string and the cons outweigh the pros by far.
I think this is Lux Adrenaline. I may be wrong but it has all of the same characteristics of Adrenaline and I don't like adrenaline.
Sorry My review is so late, I haven't had time to string a racquet that's not going to be playing in an important match.
The String is labeled as "EN11A5", its a light beige color.
I went out and hit in perfect conditions, a little humidity, hardcourt, no wind. It hurt my arm which is no surprise becuase most polys do if they arent' soft.
Power 3/5
control 4/5
spin 3/5 (surprised about this it being a Luxilon poly string)
durability 4/5 Played with it nonstop for like 2 days 6hrs a day so pretty good for a full bed.
Serve 4.5/5 Only good part about this string. I could generate a ton of topspin and really put a lot of kick and power into my first and second serves.
Overall I didn't love this string and the cons outweigh the pros by far.
I think this is Lux Adrenaline. I may be wrong but it has all of the same characteristics of Adrenaline and I don't like adrenaline.
Fedace
Banned
can you still hit that short Wide angle with the strung so loose ?? trampoline effect of the string makes it tough to hit short angle shots.. don't you agree ??
