Durability: Big Ace 18 vs Big Ace Micro

[Joey]

How does the durability compare beteween the Big Ace 1.22 and Micro 1.15? None of my customers are really big hitters but I don't want to buy the Micro if it will break much sooner than the Big Ace 1.22.

 

[allrounder]

Big Ace 1.22 vs Big Ace micro in hybrid.

I have the Big Ace (1.22) as mains in a hybrid setup, that I had for a while.
I also have another one (same racquet) strung with Big Ace micro as mains in a hybrid. This is very recent stringing.

I am finding that the Ace (1.22) pockets the ball better than the micro.
The micro feels stiffer (less ball pocketing), but I get more spin due to the combination of stiffness and thinner guage.
I have not played with the micro longer due to weather conditions. This is my first impression of the micro. Maybe later, when I get to play more with micro setup, I'll have a better review.

Hope this helps.

 

[Keifers]

How does the durability compare beteween the Big Ace 1.22 and Micro 1.15? None of my customers are really big hitters but I don't want to buy the Micro if it will break much sooner than the Big Ace 1.22.

Thanks for this thread. I have BA 1.22 in one of my racquets and have been wondering about Micro 1.15.

I have the Big Ace (1.22) as mains in a hybrid setup, that I had for a while.
I also have another one (same racquet) strung with Big Ace micro as mains in a hybrid. This is very recent stringing.

I am finding that the Ace (1.22) pockets the ball better than the micro.
The micro feels stiffer (less ball pocketing), but I get more spin due to the combination of stiffness and thinner guage.
I have not played with the micro longer due to weather conditions. This is my first impression of the micro. Maybe later, when I get to play more with micro setup, I'll have a better review.

Hope this helps.

I appreciate your comments. They make a lot of sense. Were the two hybrids strung at the same tension?

Yes, please give us your further impressions when you've played more with the micro setup.

 

[Joey]

Anybody with more information. I know this sounds really stupid, but would anyone choose the Big Ace 1.22 because of the colour choices? As I understand the Micro 1.15 has much better playing characteristics.

 

[1012007]

There is also 1.17 available, so if you went for colour choice, go for that over the micro

 

[PED]

Anybody with more information. I know this sounds really stupid, but would anyone choose the Big Ace 1.22 because of the colour choices? As I understand the Micro 1.15 has much better playing characteristics.

I understand what you mean about the colour choices but I personally think the 1.22 plays much better than the 1.17 or micro. The power level is higher on the 1.22 so the control is not as good but I like the spin I get off of the 1.22 and the stringbed is firmer as well.

I'm getting ready to play today with a set of BA 1.25 for the first time in over a year so I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes. I've also got a set of the 1.28 BA as it's a good bit stiffer than the 1.25-much more so than the 3mm would indicate.

 

[hoodjem]

I've also got a set of the 1.28 BA as it's a good bit stiffer than the 1.25-much more so than the 3mm would indicate.

That would be 0.03 mm.

(I like only 1.20 or smaller.)

 

[PED]

^^^You are correct I do think the 1.28 plays much stiffer than that small difference would make one think-I notice it even more on Blue Gear.

What's the pattern on the AG100? Is it an 18X20?

 

[old coach]

I personally would never hybrid 1.15mm micro. It is thin and soft as this. Great string overall.

 

[hoodjem]

What's the pattern on the AG100? Is it an 18X20?

Nope: 16 X19. The AG100 is a great touch, feel, serving, and spin racquet.