Benefits of using full poly

[PandaKuo777]

This is the conclusion that I have come to from my experience of using full poly. I grew up playing tennis with multi-filaments strings. Recently, I had switched to a full poly set up ( pro hurricane tour 17g) and my game has improved astronomically. What I find is that the reaction time from when the ball hits the string bed to when it is projected is significantly accelerated. The whole idea of the trampoline effect is the reason why I think many individuals dislike the feel of poly. Basically, what I am trying to say is that playing with full poly is something that requires skills and a fast swing speed. I string my setup at 60 pounds and find that I can cut through every ball with confidence and generate an exceptional amount of spin. If I swing without a certain amount of head speed, the ball flies long with very little spin. Swinging harder enables the string bed to bend back more which provides time for me to brush up on the ball. I'm no expert about strings but does can anyone relate to what I am trying to say?

 

[PandaKuo777]

anyone at all?

 

[MagPro]

I think its the lack of elasticity (trampoline effect) which typically means lower power levels of the Poly which in turn forces you to swing faster allows for more spin= control.

 

[lawlitssoo1n]

better spins

 

[vbranis]

I just switched from a hybrid set-up to full poly, and WOW! Huge difference, I have so much more feel now, and I can swing faster without worrying about loss of control.

 

[HipHerring]

More feel?

I went from full syn. gut to hybrid (poly main) and I could already feel a dramatic loss in feel from my k90.

 

[kimbahpnam]

more durability, more spin, more elbow problems.

 

[ser_renely]

I don't know why but I love full poly...or I just have not found a hybrid that works for me yet.

 

[vbranis]

More feel?

I went from full syn. gut to hybrid (poly main) and I could already feel a dramatic loss in feel from my k90.

Try full poly, 1/2 set of poly doesn't mean you'll have better feel than full syn. gut. Generally, feel goes like this:

Full poly >> hybrid = syn. gut (although it depends on the hybrid set-up)

 

[DennisK]

I only ever play with full poly. I just allows me to take huge cuts at the ball and the resulting spin allows me to get away with it.

Been playing with full poly for around 4 years solid now and never had any arm or shoulder injuries from it. But I do a fair bit of weight training and supplement it with pilates. I've built up some decent muscle mass around my upper body and arms to protect myself.

 

[PandaKuo777]

Yeah I guess since i'm using a tweener the full poly really does help my control a bit. Pro Hurricane Tour is also a textured poly and I can actually tell when i'm playing with it.

 

[Winners or Errors]

More durability and more spin.

Funny, you need poly for more spin in an 18x20, where durability isn't a problem. Why bother if I can go to 16x19 to find that spin?

You need poly for more durability in a 16x19, where spin isn't a problem. The durability advantage is meaningless, because you should cut out poly in the same amount of time it takes a typical synthetic gut job to break in that 16x19 racquet.

I can't honestly think of one genuine advantage to poly strings for someone who doesn't play with an 18x20 string pattern. Of course, the arm damage is a big downside. This, among other things, is why I'm moving from 18x20 back to 16x 18/19/20 frames. All of the benefits of using poly can be achieved by the shift, with none of the disadvantages.

YMMV, of course. I'm playing at a 4.0 level, hopefully trending toward 4.5. I don't play against professionals or even 5.0's.