Grapplesnake tour sniper first test and advice

[rardier]

Hello,
Yesterday i tested the grapplesnake tour sniper for 1 hour training, inside my prince tour 100p txt2 (2nd version 2019) with lead tape (32.2 cm balance 333g static weight 334sw) @20kg main/19kg cross
I really liked the control/consistency/predictability/feel/power level/ball pocketing plus the fact that it could play directly without any of adjustement
How many hours can i expect before a drop of playability?
And which string could be the "same" with just a tiny more spin (but consistent/predictable spin).

(prior to that i tested technifibre ice code/solinco cofidential/velocity mlt/mayami big spin/technifibre 4s and i choose to play with 4s for its control/spin but the feel is ok but not marvellous a bit "boardy")

 

[snoflewis]

the drop in playability will vary depending on skill level. i found tension to drop in a very linear fashion which i like. the problem i have is with the notching that locks up the stringbed as opposed to tension loss. i found crossing it with grapplesnake alpha gives more power and a higher trajectory with more spin potential.

 

[rardier]

the drop in playability will vary depending on skill level. i found tension to drop in a very linear fashion which i like. the problem i have is with the notching that locks up the stringbed as opposed to tension loss. i found crossing it with grapplesnake alpha gives more power and a higher trajectory with more spin potential.

Thank you for your answer, adding alpha in the equation did you notice a change in the playability duration and consistency?

 

[snoflewis]

Thank you for your answer, adding alpha in the equation did you notice a change in the playability duration and consistency?

alpha is a tad softer, but it still notches into the TS mains quite a bit in my setup (ez98, ts/alpha 52#). didn't find much of a change in the duration because it's the nothicng that's the problem as opposed to tension loss. i'm very pleased with the consistency of the setup. i prefer the additional pocketing of the alpha crosses compared to TS, but both setups are great