I haven't tried Solstice Power. I was just a little freaked out by the score of 60 in the Playability Duration area in the Tennis Warehouse review, so I've been hesitant.
But the USRSA says it holds tension well, so I'll give it a go. What tension do you prefer it at? I was thinking of putting it as a hybrid setup, as I usually do.
Ya, i'm sure you aren't the only one that would give that a double take, we were quite shocked when we saw that rating.
I played Solstice Power 16L at 55 in my Pure Aero VS (slightly weighted at 10 & 2), but now that i'm using the Diadem Elevate (stock, at the moment) I've dropped it down to 52.
Many players using it and especially people on this board, swear by it at lower tensions, I think this string is ideal (mid 40s - to low 50s).
Which is taking a lot for me to say, as It's coming from someone who started playing pro blend at 12 in a 6.1 prostaff, because I hated stringing racquets haha, then fast forward 8 years to playing PK Redondo with 1st gen polys at 65-66 lbs, up to 72 down in high altitude. I literally cringe just thinking about how my shoulder endured that utter disregard for it's well being! Thank goodness my arm is still intact! Luckily 8-10 years ago I started lowering my tensions.
What tension do you prefer it at? I was thinking of putting it as a hybrid setup, as I usually do.
Here is a chance for me to plug another Diadem product!! Evolution! Rated by USRSA and was featured in Tennis Industry Magazine as one of top strings ever tested at #13 of 202. We've already had a few medium to big retail shops switch to it as their go to cross for hybrid format, based on performance, durability, and price point for their customers.
But as you can see my past string history, asking me about a cross string is like asking your optometrist about your heart condition. I've played stiff kevlars and polys, most of my life, i've switched to soft polys and love it! I never play hybrid and hope to not have to for another 10 years.
One thing to be aware of, If you hybrid with a cheaper syn gut or multi, it can be tricky as our sharp edges can rip through some crosses much quicker than others (especially higher level players). Part of the reason for creating Evolution was to create a monofilament that could with stand the test of time with Solstice and let players get the full life out of the strings.
That being said I think Solstice Power / Evolution hybrid would be a good place to start!