the V @ 55 & MF @52 had great feel (meaning no pain), but was a little too "launchy". had matches that mattered, so I went back to MF 52 PLII 52 and really, really like it until it breaks. I've got two weeks until next match, so I'm gong to try V 55 and MF 55 in the meantime and see how it goes. Also got hawk touch to try as a cross also.
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Aestheticsaboveallelse
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Is Velocity similar to Premier Control how it has so much pop? Like premier control when you hit a very clean hard shot shoots it out like a rocket and stays in the court. Its the most rocket shot producing string I've ever played with, does Velocity have that kind of effect too?
V 1.40 black give MUCH more control than MF 1.30 black. Try them side by side on COURT, and go back here. Testing the strings for real is always better than using your computer...
But I recognize that it is an exciting tool!!
Where do you get V 1.40? I only see 1.30 at tw...
liftordie
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V 1.40 is only available in France. I don't know why... But I’m happy with it.
I had the racquet strung with Velocity 17g at 52lbs, (1.25 , 23.5kg) natural at the "insistence"Try V 1.35 or 1.40 at 23kg. After you will adjust. Maybe 2kg more, or less.
Let me know.
of the stringer. I'm very happy with it.-much easier on my shoulder, though still some tenderness due to the existing issue
-very good control and spin
-low powered.
It is somewhat similar to the Gravity MP I demoed with Head Hawk Touch, (a polyester) 17g, 51lbs which was very painful for my shoulder. And the Velocity is still better than the Technifibre Triax Fusion 16, 52lb for me.
Next time, I will try 16g.
This is a very helpful forum.
liftordie
Hall of Fame
1.35 or 1.40 is better. And black looks better (and plays the same).I had the racquet strung with Velocity 17g at 52lbs, (1.25 , 23.5kg) natural at the "insistence"
-much easier on my shoulder, though still some tenderness due to the existing issue
-very good control and spin
-low powered.
It is somewhat similar to the Gravity MP I demoed with Head Hawk Touch, (a polyester) 17g, 51lbs which was very painful for my shoulder. And the Velocity is still better than the Technifibre Triax Fusion 16, 52lb for me.
Next time, I will try 16g.
This is a very helpful forum.
Aestheticsaboveallelse
Legend
Being that thick doesn't worsen snapback/strings sliding against each other?1.35 or 1.40 is better. And black looks better (and plays the same).
liftordie
Hall of Fame
Not really honestly... But you grab the ball more, with much better control and durability.
May I ask you what frames and tensions for the synthetic gut and V? Thanks.
blauerton
Rookie
50 lbs. Toalson Power Swing 400.
edelp
Semi-Pro
1.35 or 1.40 is better. And black looks better (and plays the same).
Really? cool. I always thought, without testing myself, that the black was somehow "different" (reading here). I have the natural colour. then black might be a case
Happi
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Really? cool. I always thought, without testing myself, that the black was somehow "different" (reading here). I have the natural colour. then black might be a case
Depends very much on the string, with Velocity natural and black are very close. With TF Multifeel black and natural seems like two different strings.
Aestheticsaboveallelse
Legend
Database says black multifeel has great snapback and natural has very poor. Unfortunately I only tried natural thinking color cant make much difference and it had no spin
Happi
Hall of Fame
Color matters but not a lot, with Multifeel it seems like it is two different strings. Black is very slick while natural is kind of gummy like.
jonathane40
New User
that’s very interesting! So you think mlt on the tour 90 at 42lbs allow good control? Do you string mains and crosses at the same tension?
1.35/1.40 Velocity has less spin and bite than 1.30 or 1.25, also black V or multifeel play much deader than the natural color which I much prefer. Black dye will also rub off onto the ball if that mattersNot really honestly... But you grab the ball more, with much better control and durability.
liftordie
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That's your feeling. I'm not agree with you.
I used 16 Black MLT in a prince 93p at 48lbs, and it felt way stiffer than I expected. I could have easily gone down a few LBs and kept good control. Obviously it's a 18x20 rather than your 16x19 so I'm not sure how much you can gain from that.
liftordie
Hall of Fame
Yes. But you have the right to feel what you feel!
jonathane40
New User
That makes sense. I also have a Prince 93p but the 14x18 version so maybe on that one it would be also safe to start at around 48lbs?
I'm still trying to figure out how to modify string tension depending on the head size. I know that you can go with lower tension on smaller head sizes but I still haven't found a way to know how much lower you can go as there are more variables than just the head size. Variables such as: string patter, string gauge, string material and frame's stiffness. Maybe even the shape of the head can also impact the lowest tension. I have also noticed that low tension is more of a problem with multis than polys.
tele
Professional
It peels more than frays IME
TennisJrDad
Professional
jonathane40
New User
have anyone found another multi that enhances spin when used with Velocity? I have only Velocity in the mains with Multifeel in the crosses with good results.
Happi
Hall of Fame
Yes this is a good combo, MF black is better than natural.
AceyMan
Professional
websearch for the Stringway Tension Calculator online.
esgee48
G.O.A.T.
Use a swag estimate. Assuming you plan to use the same string between different frames, use the ratios based on face size and string pattern. Example would be going from 95 to 98; increase tension by 98/95. If going from 16x18 95 to 18x20 98, change tension by 98/95*34/38. It is just a first guess which I prefer over the Stringway method, which is also a guess.
jonathane40
New User
In your experience, which string should be thicker for improved spin, the mains or the crosses? Also, would it be better for both to be strung at the same tension or should one have less tension than the other? I strung MLT 17 in mains at 48lbs and Multifeel 16 in the crosses at 44lbs in a Clash 100 Pro.
I’m still trying to get a solid grasp of how all these variables play into spin production. I know that the main determinant on spin is the player and technique. However, some strings do contribute more than others!
Happi
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I generally have the same gauge in both mains and crosses, also keep the same tension. MF black seems a bit stiffer than Velocity so I string 1-2 kg lower in cross. I dont think so much about spin as this has more to do with technique than strings, for me its all about the feel.
Happi
Hall of Fame
Good one, your calculation method matches quite well with my findings (trial and error)
jonathane40
New User
That makes sense! The challenge for me is that I have many different racquets but don’t have two of the same so it’s hard to compare for example, a full bed with velocity with a hybrid between velocity and Multifeel. I have to go by memory!
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Having the same issue right now
ftdflavours
New User
@Happi thanks for sharing your wisdom. it's been extremely helpful to me! just a question, what do you think about swapping V and MF around and having MF as the mains and V as the crosses? Have you tried this set up and how is it different to V mains, MF crosses? What's your recommended tension for this hybrid setup?
Happi
Hall of Fame
You are welcome.
I tried a lot of different multi setup, my main quest was comfort and little string movement. I found that I liked both FB Velocity (softer) and FB Multifeel (stiffer), but Multifeel black gave me more spin and strings would stay straight longer (almost poly like). Figured out that Multifeel as a cross with Velocity as main, would give me the same as FB Multifeel but with a softer feel.
I am sure the other way around could be great too, I think I will try that out. I guess I would string mains and crosses at the same tension. Exact tension recommendation is very personal and dependent on the racquet, I generally like lower tension than most players here.
Hope this helps.
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Putting Multifeel in the mains would presumably help with overall durability.
In TW's Multifeel review Chris strung it at 48Lbs in his powerful Tecnifibre Powerstab 300 and got good control.
I've never heard of anyone else stringing it that low.
I'm using V @52lbs at the moment and I could probably benefit from stringing tighter.
Anyone else used multifeel below 50lbs?
I've never heard of anyone else stringing it that low.
I'm using V @52lbs at the moment and I could probably benefit from stringing tighter.
Anyone else used multifeel below 50lbs?
UnderArmServeOP
New User
Try the Multifeel in comparison. I found it to be more durable than the Velocity
SlowTiger
Professional
That actually says a lot. I found velocity pretty durable for a multi
I was playing MF/V @50lbs for several months back in the spring after seeing a post by @Edgewood . Found it incredibly comfortable while providing more power with less effort. I went from having TE flare ups every few weeks to my elbow feeling the healthiest it has been in many years.
Once the weather heated up(mid 80’s +), I did feel like the string bed would launch some. Should have probably upped the tension, but my elbow felt so good that I started using some different hybrids and even full bed poly in the summer. Anyways, the weather turned cool again the past couple of days so I brought a leftover MF/V stringjob to the court today; had that same easy power on a chilly day!
Once the weather heated up(mid 80’s +), I did feel like the string bed would launch some. Should have probably upped the tension, but my elbow felt so good that I started using some different hybrids and even full bed poly in the summer. Anyways, the weather turned cool again the past couple of days so I brought a leftover MF/V stringjob to the court today; had that same easy power on a chilly day!
Happi
Hall of Fame
I am at 44 in a 95 18x20 and control is just fine for me. Just put some extra spin on the ball and you will be fine at lower tensions.
liftordie
Hall of Fame
I tried and I prefer V. Especially the 1.40 I'm using with great durability and better control.
Let us know what tension you go for
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