konstantinos kalfountzos
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For now, with the Nova V3 and the Axis, it's the Tecnifibre name, um sorry, meant Diadem name written on the side of the throat.Would be hilarious if these were whitelabled Carve 100s
Diary of a Racketaholic
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flyhome
Semi-Pro
I wish I would be closer to help you in some way
SupahMan5000
Hall of Fame
Once a shill always a shill, can’t wait to give the gravity tour a long lengthy trial
SupahMan5000
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One thing I dont like off the bat (but doesn’t affect anything) is the bumper has those deeper recessed channels like on CAP grommets.
Just makes stringing slightly a pain on the first couple crosses
Just makes stringing slightly a pain on the first couple crosses
Fed Kennedy
Legend
Had to evacuate from Northside SaMo, my place is right on the palisades border.
We are safe, a lot of people nearby lost everything. Terrifying situation.
We are safe, a lot of people nearby lost everything. Terrifying situation.
Hawks9451
Professional
Glad you're safe! - I had that with a question mark at the end, not intentional :<
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Gee
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Hi guys,
I was looking for a copoly with a nice feel/touch that I want to string into my Angell TC99.
After reading many reviews I finally decided to order one set of Head Hawk Touch 1.20.
I used to play with TF Multifeel 1.25 at 25/24 kg tension because I like the great feel of this multi.
However I noticed a much better control when I tried my TC99 with MSV CoFocus 1.18 at 21/20 kg tension. I just dared to hit through much better and through this I played with more confidence.
That's why I want to try another copoly with the best possible touch/feel and control.
I hope the HHT will meet these conditions. I think I'll string it at 21/20 kg tension. Would that be a good start?
I was looking for a copoly with a nice feel/touch that I want to string into my Angell TC99.
After reading many reviews I finally decided to order one set of Head Hawk Touch 1.20.
I used to play with TF Multifeel 1.25 at 25/24 kg tension because I like the great feel of this multi.
However I noticed a much better control when I tried my TC99 with MSV CoFocus 1.18 at 21/20 kg tension. I just dared to hit through much better and through this I played with more confidence.
That's why I want to try another copoly with the best possible touch/feel and control.
I hope the HHT will meet these conditions. I think I'll string it at 21/20 kg tension. Would that be a good start?
KC!
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My sister lives in North Hollywood so I stay out there a lot. I was staying at Malibu Beach Club December 10th & was evacuated in middle of the night with Malibu canyon fire. You could see the fire coming down the hill as we were evacuating at 3am. Crazy this is happening again in January. Glad you’re safe & hoping they get a control on this fire!
Addxyz
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What helped me was a video from one of the stringers here- before you pull last main, weave in the first 2 crosses. Then you won't have to deal with pushing through a blocked CAP hole.
Truth. I've been stringing so long that I don't even realize I do this. Otherwise a piece of scrap string as placeholder usually works well too
SupahMan5000
Hall of Fame
Huge change in bumper coverage
konstantinos kalfountzos
Hall of Fame
Speed Legend 18x19, NOT! Lol, once again! I love Novak and Head, by the way, but please, this is totally embarassing. Just stop it.
EggSalad
Hall of Fame
Is that Element in there?Huge change in bumper coverage
SupahMan5000
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Yes it’s my favorite round poly at the moment but I’m exploring the head strings now that I have some sample sets
EggSalad
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I need to give that a try in my gravity pros. I forgot how much I like that string in 18x20 patterns.
Good luck mate. Sounds awful down there...
If you like multifeel, what's your opinion on triax (or hdmx)?
I have no experience with Cofocus but thought that Hawk touch is quite on the stiff side of things.
Not much experience personally, @RF_PRO_STAFF is a lover of that string iirc.
SupahMan5000
Hall of Fame
It has such a great plush , softish feel without being mushy. Still has that Luxilon identity. It is not very durable for me but no string really is. Tension wise it seems to drop quite fast too however
Gee
Hall of Fame
I have experience with Triax 1.33 that I didn't really like as much as MultiFeel. It felt like a copoly/multi hybrid with a bit weird vibration to me.
According the TW strings database the Head Hawk 1.20 has a stiffness of 196 (whereas CoFocus 1.18 is a rather soft poly string with a stiffness index of 186) that sounds acceptable to me.
That's why I would give it a try and I hope that it will not feel too stiff at a 21/20 kg tension.
What gauge of HHT did you use and at what tension? And in what racquet did you string it?
JGads
G.O.A.T.
Here here. Don’t know what to say. Take care FedK and all affected. Horrible.
topspn
G.O.A.T.
Good round string, just dies too quick for my liking. And on the pricey side. Still have a bunch, should try it in the 5G. I bet it works great in it.
djNEiGht
Legend
thank you. had a spot fire down the street but it was handled quickly. i live in a remote area w lots of brush in this canyon. my brother evacuated from pasadena but i think they are allowed back tonight. my parents are in a high warning area but so far so good. unfortunately i know of a handful of people that have lost their homes. LA folks, hit me up. let me know if you are okay
Hope for the best for you, my favorite cousin is also in Santa Monica and is now down in a saint diego. I feel for her and all of you affected
djNEiGht
Legend
2 months post op a very difficult total knee recovery....i loaded up the car but haven't even picked a tennis racquet i'd take. you can see my suspension sagging. Haven't even loaded any of my bikes.
Winds supposed to pick up again then relax for the weekend with another burst monday-wednesday. Eaton fiber...I think part of the country club i help at got burned but hasn't been confirmed. 2 tennis families from the club have lost their homes. I'm giving them racquets from my inventory.
Winds supposed to pick up again then relax for the weekend with another burst monday-wednesday. Eaton fiber...I think part of the country club i help at got burned but hasn't been confirmed. 2 tennis families from the club have lost their homes. I'm giving them racquets from my inventory.
kevin qmto
Hall of Fame
I just used a Walmart racket in my night league match on a whim and won 6/3, 6/0. The last time I played this guy with my usual racket it went the distance LOL.
I obviously did not tell my opponent that I was using an aluminum Wilson from Walmart as that might have been misconstrued as me not taking him seriously. I do respect the guy but I like a challenge like this, honestly it played pretty great (I did restring it with Alupower Black though...)
I obviously did not tell my opponent that I was using an aluminum Wilson from Walmart as that might have been misconstrued as me not taking him seriously. I do respect the guy but I like a challenge like this, honestly it played pretty great (I did restring it with Alupower Black though...)
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TwinCinema
Professional
You’re obviously better than him and likely win with any setup but I do really think people underrate strings while overrating rackets. The string is the only thing that makes contact with the ball, and as long as you get used to how the frame moves through the air (takes a couple games maybe) then it becomes how the string performs. I’d rather have a $20 racket with a great poly freshly strung than a Prestige with garbage syn gut that’s 10 months old.
longtimelurker
Professional
"Just stop it"
i'll take the prestige with 10 month old syn gut. i've tried a PT280 with 20+ year old syn gut and it worked. not great, but it worked.
kevin qmto
Hall of Fame
I think my original USA-made Prestige Pro has strings from when it was made in the 80s and it still hits pretty good lol.
ZeroandOne
Rookie
Finally got the PD21 strung up with Ultra Cable at 53 as per @danbrenner recommendation. Measured sw 336. I knew it felt sluggish as I've used it with rpm in the past, but the number surprised me. Any thoughts from the folks here more seasoned in tweener valley?
kevin qmto
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Actually the last time I played him was in a summer tournament and the score was 6/1, 4/6, 1/0 to me. The indoor carpet definitely helps my game I think. And yeah, this little $25 Wilson Federer does itself proud in my eyes, I crack a few good ones, particularly when I get rolling in the 2nd set.
I be the one n blue.
Triax feeling like a hybrid is a good description, maybe that's why I like it.
I've mainly tried HHT in friend's racquets, 1.25 gauge though and I remember it feeling rather vibratey and stiff. Can't say what tension, so that could change the feel quite a bit. I've some at home that I've been wanting to re-try but havent gotten round to it.
Looking forward to hearing your opinion on it, multifeel is one of my favourite full bed multis.
Gee
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Sounds like a very soft poly according TW database. Maybe I'll try this one next time. Thanks for your tip.
Gee
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Just delivered my Angell TC99 at my stringer. Sunday I'll play with HHT 1.20 for the first time.
I had the origins before...prior to my conversion to the Rafa 290. I've debated picking up the Origin again...but I have held strong. The new Tfight seems intriguing...but initial reviews seem a bit all over the place. It's on my radar. I'll also check out the new Diadem frame when I get more info on it
FrankyRelax
Professional
Yeah being snowed in has caused me to order 6 demos coming my way
KC!
Hall of Fame
I’ll be giving some feedback after playing this weekend with it.
KC!
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I have a Rafa 290 coming next week to try. Figured I would weight up to Becket’s specs & try. I got scared of the origin 365 swing weight, but know @tim-ay @Power Player are loving it.
KC!
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Me too! I have the Rafa 290, Ezone Tour & Pure Aero 98 coming next week. Also wanting to try the new Solinco when available.
Microgel Prestige Pro is unlikely to be a long term option. Lots of weight in the throat, not much in the head, so ideally I'd add more weight but then it will become too heavy.
The old Pro tour conundrum. God tier weight distribution for slicing though.
While I like the feel it's rather stiff so tricky to get comfort and control.
That said I drank too many beers yesterday which could explain my abyssmal performance this morning.
The old Pro tour conundrum. God tier weight distribution for slicing though.
While I like the feel it's rather stiff so tricky to get comfort and control.
That said I drank too many beers yesterday which could explain my abyssmal performance this morning.
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