Do all polys stay in place?

[Winners or Errors]

Since I just returned to tennis after around a 10 year hiatus, I've experimented with a number of strings. The list includes: Prince Lightning XX 17, Gosen OG Micro Jim Courier, PSGD 17, and...

Topspin Cyberflash 17 - thus far, the winner of the bunch, have one racquet strung with it, it's wearing like iron, tension seems stable, the strings never move, and the spin and control are amazing, haven't noticed a drop in power and touch shots are possible.

To make a long story shorter, given my experience with Cyberflash (and the fact that I have SPPP 17 sitting in the basement waiting for the next string job as well as Gosen's 18ga kevlar hybrid), I'm curious if all polys stay in place like Cyberflash, or there are some that are better than others.

I do intend to use full poly, as I expect hybrids to have issues with string movement that polys do not have. Your comments on the errors of my thinking may help.

Thus far, full poly hasn't caused any negative arm issues. For the record, I play a Volkl Tour 9 V-Engine (18x20), and have been stringing it at 57 lbs, which seems to provide me the best combination of control and power.

I know many will say, "stick with Cyberflash if it works for you," but at this point I am intent on experimenting. Thanks for whatever constructive feedback you can provide.

 

[mozzer]

I use big ace and it moves like sh1t, probably cus its dead though :/

 

[big hitter]

I used Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour 16g and those string never moved and I hit alot of top spin. They started to move a little bit right before they ripped and I knew that they were on they way out. That string lasted me preaty long.

I also tried Kirchabum super smash spiky and those thrings did move around. It made me feel that I was playing with synthetic gut since they were moving that much and I had to adjust them every time, they lasted me only like 3-4 days like 6-8 hours of playing time.

Now Im going to try Kirshchbaum Proline II and I will let you know how they are.

I want to give the Isospeed baseline a try. The reel is only $40. If someone played with this string let me know how it is

 

[Winners or Errors]

So, it would seem all polys are not created equal. Anyone have any other suggestions for a poly that stays in place? Thanks.

 

[1012007]

I use big ace and it moves like sh1t, probably cus its dead though :/

Yeah like any poly, it moves when dead and if strung low

 

[ag200boy]

big ace moves around on me the first hitting session when strung at 67 lbs.....

 

[mozzer]

Mine was strung at 59/57 too and yeah it moves first hitting session.

 

[TennezSport]

They all move.............

All polys move, it's just that the stiffer poly will snap back into it's original position after impact. This is part of the string resilency and a tell tale sign when the string are going dead, as dead poly has lost it's resilency and no longer snaps back into place. Some poly string will also begin to feel boardy when it's dead, causing you to hit harder to get your normal depth. This is what some claim can lead to TE.

Some of the newer co-poly strings are softer and more forgiving but may not move back to it's original position as well. Kirschbaum, MSV, Wilson, Babolat and WeissCannon are going down this path for better power, feel and playability.

Cheers, TennezSport

 

[pow]

Some stay in place more than others because they slide back in place after impact but certain strings like Touch Turbo do not slide back as much.

 

[aussie]

So, it would seem all polys are not created equal. Anyone have any other suggestions for a poly that stays in place? Thanks.

The Wilson Enduro line stay in place, probably better than CF in my experience.

 

[nickarnold2000]

I hybrid CF 17 with Forten Sweet 17 and the string movement is very slight, a little more so after 10 -12hrs of play. If you have wrist issues don't shy away from hybriding just because of slight string movement.

 

[Rysty]

I have noticed that textured polys tend to move a lot, even before they are dead. All strings move at impact, but the textured surface doesn't allow the string to slide back after impact.

I tried Kirschbaum Super Smash Spiky. Didn't like it at all, it moved plus it had sort of plastic feel.

 

[kelz]

When they move, it's time to restring.