GuilhermeG
Rookie
Hey all.
I'm a long time user of focus hex 1,23, but last time my reel ended I wanted to try something new, so I bought a reel of Hyper-G 1,20. Before I tested it, I read it was described as "a better volkl cyclone", which is kinda like focus hex.
I really liked the string and felt it was confortable since the first hit. Power was very low, but I'm used to generate my own power and tend to overhit when I miss. If I had to point a downside, it was that I didn't notice a gradual loss of tension, instead it died all of a sudden and control was gone. Not sure if that's the general opinion, though. I also felt it died rather quick in comparison to what I'm used to. After 6-8 hours of heavy hitting, it was gone.
The thing is: even though I liked the string, I'll soon start to string my racquets by my own, and I'm pretty sure I'll cut the strings as soon as I feel they lost their characteristics. Cost wise, focus hex would be better in that situation (a reel go for half the price of hyper-g). The downside of focus hex is that I always felt it needed a break-in of ~30 min, but maybe that was because of the 1,23 gauge.
I never tried focus hex 1,18, so I would appreciate if anyone could post their thoughts on the string in comparison to hyper-g 1,20. Doest if have a "soft" feel like hyper-g 1,20 since the beggining?
Also, what is better in your opinion: buying a more expensive string or going for a cheaper one that you may replace more often?
Thanks in advance!
I'm a long time user of focus hex 1,23, but last time my reel ended I wanted to try something new, so I bought a reel of Hyper-G 1,20. Before I tested it, I read it was described as "a better volkl cyclone", which is kinda like focus hex.
I really liked the string and felt it was confortable since the first hit. Power was very low, but I'm used to generate my own power and tend to overhit when I miss. If I had to point a downside, it was that I didn't notice a gradual loss of tension, instead it died all of a sudden and control was gone. Not sure if that's the general opinion, though. I also felt it died rather quick in comparison to what I'm used to. After 6-8 hours of heavy hitting, it was gone.
The thing is: even though I liked the string, I'll soon start to string my racquets by my own, and I'm pretty sure I'll cut the strings as soon as I feel they lost their characteristics. Cost wise, focus hex would be better in that situation (a reel go for half the price of hyper-g). The downside of focus hex is that I always felt it needed a break-in of ~30 min, but maybe that was because of the 1,23 gauge.
I never tried focus hex 1,18, so I would appreciate if anyone could post their thoughts on the string in comparison to hyper-g 1,20. Doest if have a "soft" feel like hyper-g 1,20 since the beggining?
Also, what is better in your opinion: buying a more expensive string or going for a cheaper one that you may replace more often?
Thanks in advance!
