Head Velocity

[Happi]

for te, i would recommend natural. the others felt slightly harsher to me, but ymmv. i prob sound like a broken record, but for ultimate comfort from a synthetic string, isospeed control classic or professional classic

exactly, and you can even hybrid with Velocity main and Iso cross

 

[Tmano]

for te, i would recommend natural. the others felt slightly harsher to me, but ymmv. i prob sound like a broken record, but for ultimate comfort from a synthetic string, isospeed control classic or professional classicI

I got TE using the DR98 full poly which never gave me any pain at all over 3 years, would then the Velocity a good string to hybrid or to use full bed?
Thanks

 

[TBM]

I got TE using the DR98 full poly which never gave me any pain at all over 3 years, would then the Velocity a good string to hybrid or to use full bed?
Thanks

I think your best bet is to just try it out in a full bed. I'd probably string it at 54lbs in your DR.

It's much softer than poly and gives decent control compared to poly. Who knows, you might switch to it for good.

The thing with TE, it can takes months to go away even if you arent playing any tennis. If you do choose to keep playing, using Velocity shouldn't make it any worse, but there are no guarantees.

In my opinion Mantis comfort synthetic and Prince premier touch are the softest strings outside of gut.

 

[TimePlease]

I got TE using the DR98 full poly which never gave me any pain at all over 3 years, would then the Velocity a good string to hybrid or to use full bed?
Thanks

Velocity plays much better paired with a poly as the stringbed locks up quite quickly as a full bed (as with most multis). But if your arm is still problematic then best to err on the safe side and play full bed for a few weeks at least, and then reassess.

 

[tele]

I got TE using the DR98 full poly which never gave me any pain at all over 3 years, would then the Velocity a good string to hybrid or to use full bed?
Thanks

if you have any pain, i would stay away from hybrids until fully recovered. when i was getting over te, the only string that did not aggravate it was isospeed control classic.

 

[Aestheticsaboveallelse]

Velocity plays much better paired with a poly as the stringbed locks up quite quickly as a full bed (as with most multis). But if your arm is still problematic then best to err on the safe side and play full bed for a few weeks at least, and then reassess.

So velocity mains poly cross?

 

[SlowTiger]

So velocity mains poly cross?

That's what I want to know too. Cream mains/velocity crosses or the other way around. I break multis pretty fast tho

 

[tele]

That's what I want to know too. Cream mains/velocity crosses or the other way around. I break multis pretty fast tho

if you are after snapback, cream crosses. if you break velicity quickly, you could try 15g

 

[Tmano]

if you have any pain, i would stay away from hybrids until fully recovered. when i was getting over te, the only string that did not aggravate it was isospeed control classic.

I'm not in pain but i'm not recovered yet but i'm quite worried about pretty much any string at this point!

 

[tele]

I'm not in pain but i'm not recovered yet but i'm quite worried about pretty much any string at this point!

i was there, and i really recommend the isospeed. you can string it high 50s no prob. it was thefirst string i used where i wasnt sore at all in the elbow area after a 90 minute session. i have since tweaked technique and strengthened my elbow, but those both took time. isospeed is.a decent bandaid while everything else is getting sorted. velocity is definitely not as comfy

 

[SlowTiger]

i was there, and i really recommend the isospeed. you can string it high 50s no prob. it was thefirst string i used where i wasnt sore at all in the elbow area after a 90 minute session. i have since tweaked technique and strengthened my elbow, but those both took time. isospeed is.a decent bandaid while everything else is getting sorted. velocity is definitely not as comfy

You think cream is more comfy then velocity? What tension were you stringing velocity at?

 

[tele]

You think cream is more comfy then velocity? What tension were you stringing velocity at?

isospeed control classic. cream is not comfier than velocity

 

[TimePlease]

So velocity mains poly cross?

Yes, Velocity mains around 54-56lbs, Cream crosses around 50-52lbs, depending how you like your launch angle and power.

I've never tried the reverse though so am keen to hear feedback on that combo.

 

[Valerie]

X-One Biphase is a medium-high power multi vs the low powered nature of the Velocity. I would string accordingly (a little higher than you would normally w/Velocity).

I'm the other way around - transitioning from X-One Biphase to Velocity.
Used to play X1 @ 55lbs (as crosses), most recently played with V @ 52lbs (as crosses too) and still thinking to drop it further to 50lbs or even 48lbs.

Anyone has gone thru similar experiments do let me know

 

[tennis4me]

I'm the other way around - transitioning from X-One Biphase to Velocity.
Used to play X1 @ 55lbs (as crosses), most recently played with V @ 52lbs (as crosses too) and still thinking to drop it further to 50lbs or even 48lbs.

Anyone has gone thru similar experiments do let me know

I also switched from X-One Biphase to Velocity (and some times to Gosen AK Pro CX). X-One Biphase's price has become unpalatable for me. It also doesn't last as long and it frays much, much faster than Velocity as a cross on a hybrid. I now string my Velocity cross at 48-49lb. I've been using under-50lb tension for quite some time now.

The only time this low tension start to feel uncontrollable for me is in the last 2 weeks before the string breaks or when the Velocity starts fraying. Probably when it starts to feel uncontrollable, my poly main is due for a restring anyway.

 

[Happi]

I'm the other way around - transitioning from X-One Biphase to Velocity.
Used to play X1 @ 55lbs (as crosses), most recently played with V @ 52lbs (as crosses too) and still thinking to drop it further to 50lbs or even 48lbs.

Anyone has gone thru similar experiments do let me know

With multi strings main I use Multifeel black version, it crisper than Velocity and give a kind of poly like snapback.
With poly mains, I use Isospeed professional Classic for most comfort.

My favorite setup at this moment:

X-One/MF black (I like the Orange version of X-One better, as it has a smoother coating, kind of MF black)
RPM Soft/MF black (looks really cool in Angell Copper frames)
RIP Control/MF black this is a better version of Intellitour and way better snapback due to MF black in the cross
Velocity black/MF black

MF black is not the most durable string as it frays a lot, but for the first few hours it has a snapback of a poly string. I cut it out and restring cross only.

 

[Aestheticsaboveallelse]

I also switched from X-One Biphase to Velocity (and some times to Gosen AK Pro CX). X-One Biphase's price has become unpalatable for me. It also doesn't last as long and it frays much, much faster than Velocity as a cross on a hybrid. I now string my Velocity cross at 48-49lb. I've been using under-50lb tension for quite some time now.

The only time this low tension start to feel uncontrollable for me is in the last 2 weeks before the string breaks or when the Velocity starts fraying. Probably when it starts to feel uncontrollable, my poly main is due for a restring anyway.

I hate the way biphase plays anyway I dont understand the hype. What a flat low spin string

 

[TBM]

I'm the other way around - transitioning from X-One Biphase to Velocity.
Used to play X1 @ 55lbs (as crosses), most recently played with V @ 52lbs (as crosses too) and still thinking to drop it further to 50lbs or even 48lbs.

Anyone has gone thru similar experiments do let me know

I find Velocity quite tension sensitive. At 52lbs it can feel way too loose and at 55lbs it can feel very boardy (this is in a full bed).

I prefer the feel of Prince premier control, but I still often use Velocity as I still have a bunch of it left.

 

[tennis4me]

I hate the way biphase plays anyway I dont understand the hype. What a flat low spin string

Yeah, it's not known for its spin. I started using it during a bout of sore elbow, then continued for a bit, but have now stopped using it for a while. Premium soft feel, but not mushy. Good ball pocketing, with little spin. Prone to early fraying if you hit with a lot of spin.

With TF pricing increase, certainly there are better alternatives for soft string.

 

[Happi]

I hate the way biphase plays anyway I dont understand the hype. What a flat low spin string

X-One was voted best non poly string for 10 years at stringforum.net until they closed the yearly poll. So we will have to disagree with you, IMO X-One is still the King og multis, just like Alu is for polys and VS for gut - but a lot will disagree.

 

[Happi]

Yeah, it's not known for its spin. I started using it during a bout of sore elbow, then continued for a bit, but have now stopped using it for a while. Premium soft feel, but not mushy. Good ball pocketing, with little spin. Prone to early fraying if you hit with a lot of spin.

With TF pricing increase, certainly there are better alternatives for soft string.

Spin is +90% technique IMO, I have no problen creating massive spin with X-One or other multies.

 

[tennis4me]

Spin is +90% technique IMO, I have no problen creating massive spin with X-One or other multies.

I'm sure that's true, but when one variable is more or less static for many (or most) people - any extra bit of help from racket (open string), string type helps.

 

[Happi]

I'm sure that's true, but when one variable is more or less static for many (or most) people - any extra bit of help from racket (open string), string type helps.

I use to think so too, but now I think it is mostly in the mind.

 

[tennis4me]

I use to think so too, but now I think it is mostly in the mind.

Agree to disagree.

 

[Aestheticsaboveallelse]

Spin is +90% technique IMO, I have no problen creating massive spin with X-One or other multies.

Well if you can create massive spin with x one you can create much massiver spin with polys or even spinny multis like velocity/premier control lol. X one is one of the lowest spin strings I ever tried easily

 

[liftordie]

I use to think so too, but now I think it is mostly in the mind.

Technique is the most important, that's for sure.
But imagine Rafa playing with a 630, 18/20 frame with multi... Do you really think the spin to be the same than PA with Blast.....

 

[Aestheticsaboveallelse]

Technique is the most important, that's for sure.
But imagine Rafa playing with a 630, 18/20 frame with multi... Do you really think the spin to be the same than PA with Blast.....

Exactly he might get 1000+ less rpms, at least a couple hundred less

 

[Valerie]

Hey guys, just wanted to share my playtest observations. I did this with 3 Wilson Blade 98 V8 18x20.

Setup A
Mains: Tecnifibre Razor Code (White) 1.25mm
Crosses: Head Velocity (Natural) 1.25mm
Tension: 48/51

Setup B
Mains: Tecnifibre Razor Code (White) 1.25mm
Crosses: Tecnifibre Multifeel (Natural) 1.25mm
Tension: 48/51

Minor differences between both setup but personally I trust Setup A the most. Crisp, controllable power and this setup is responsive enough to "teach" me what I'm doing right or wrong. Setup B would be a good setup for times when there's arm/elbow/shoulder injuries.

From here, I would use Setup A as my go-to setup. YAY I finally found something that works after 9 months of experimenting!

 

[ChanTen]

Hey guys, just wanted to share my playtest observations. I did this with 3 Wilson Blade 98 V8 18x20.

Setup A
Mains: Tecnifibre Razor Code (White) 1.25mm
Crosses: Head Velocity (Natural) 1.25mm
Tension: 48/51

Setup B
Mains: Tecnifibre Razor Code (White) 1.25mm
Crosses: Tecnifibre Multifeel (Natural) 1.25mm
Tension: 48/51

Minor differences between both setup but personally I trust Setup A the most. Crisp, controllable power and this setup is responsive enough to "teach" me what I'm doing right or wrong. Setup B would be a good setup for times when there's arm/elbow/shoulder injuries.

From here, I would use Setup A as my go-to setup. YAY I finally found something that works after 9 months of experimenting!

I might try this if I ran out of Volkl Cyclone Tour, thanks for sharing!

 

[ngoster]

Hey guys, just wanted to share my playtest observations. I did this with 3 Wilson Blade 98 V8 18x20.

Setup A
Mains: Tecnifibre Razor Code (White) 1.25mm
Crosses: Head Velocity (Natural) 1.25mm
Tension: 48/51

Setup B
Mains: Tecnifibre Razor Code (White) 1.25mm
Crosses: Tecnifibre Multifeel (Natural) 1.25mm
Tension: 48/51

Minor differences between both setup but personally I trust Setup A the most. Crisp, controllable power and this setup is responsive enough to "teach" me what I'm doing right or wrong. Setup B would be a good setup for times when there's arm/elbow/shoulder injuries.

From here, I would use Setup A as my go-to setup. YAY I finally found something that works after 9 months of experimenting!

Thank you for this info. How is the durability with Setup A?

 

[Valerie]

Thank you for this info. How is the durability with Setup A?

Durability and tension maintenance are in fact elements that I will continue to monitor. So far it's been two weeks of doubles and it's holding up. Will keep you posted.

 

[barryc]

@Happi When you put velocity in the mains and MF black in the crosses do you drop the tension of the MF by a couple of lb as it’s a bit stiffer?

 

[liftordie]

@Happi When you put velocity in the mains and MF black in the crosses do you drop the tension of the MF by a couple of lb as it’s a bit stiffer?

MF is softer than V...

 

[Happi]

@Happi When you put velocity in the mains and MF black in the crosses do you drop the tension of the MF by a couple of lb as it’s a bit stiffer?

Yes

 

[Happi]

MF is softer than V...

IMO MF Black is way stiffer than Velocity but still very armfriendly if it makes any sense.

 

[heavyD]

Well if you can create massive spin with x one you can create much massiver spin with polys or even spinny multis like velocity/premier control lol. X one is one of the lowest spin strings I ever tried easily

I briefly had X-One 18g in my Speed MP and for 1.5 weeks and hit some of the best topspin shots and spin serves I've ever hit in my life. It's so weird because I have used several 18g poly's in the past and none of them afforded me that level of spin. Maybe it was just that magic combination of string and tension that just clicked for me. Still clearly not a string at that gauge that you want to use as your string of choice given the price and durability but it was fun while it lasted.

 

[MinDango]

IMO MF Black is way stiffer than Velocity but still very armfriendly if it makes any sense.

Do you find it less durable? Like does snapback go away sooner than with velocity?

 

[Happi]

Do you find it less durable? Like does snapback go away sooner than with velocity?

It snaps back better and longer than Velocity if used in crosses. However it frays faster and the overall durability is better with Velocity.

 

[TBM]

IMO MF Black is way stiffer than Velocity but still very armfriendly if it makes any sense.

I also find Black Velocity to be stiffer initially than natural. Almost like natural doesn't require any break in period.

I really like Multifeel but it lasts half the time of velocity for me.

 

[liftordie]

I really like Multifeel but it lasts half the time of velocity for me.

True and I get more control and spin with V natural fb. I tried V natural/MF black hybrid to compare and it was too lively. Also MF coating don't last long... So snapback too...

 

[Aestheticsaboveallelse]

The tennis shop I go to just told me Velocity is discontinued and replaced by Reflex is that true?

 

[veelium]

Very unlikely, but I don't have info.
Maybe he just wants to sell you the more expensive string.

 

[Aestheticsaboveallelse]

Very unlikely, but I don't have info.
Maybe he just wants to sell you the more expensive string.

Yea I don't think it makes sense, velocity is the one string I seem to see in every stores tennis section lol

 

[lefty100]

Can anyone give me a sense of how much of a power and comfort boost I could expect if I moved to a full bed of Head Velocity from a full bed of Head Lynx both at 50 pounds please - the racquet is Head Gravity MP 2023?

 

[tele]

Can anyone give me a sense of how much of a power and comfort boost I could expect if I moved to a full bed of Head Velocity from a full bed of Head Lynx both at 50 pounds please - the racquet is Head Gravity MP 2023?

big comfort boost relative to any poly at 50 lbs. I have never used lynx, but IME velocity gets pretty lively at 50lbs and below. still relatively good control for a multi, though. hopefully someone who has used lynx can chime in.

 

[lefty100]

big comfort boost relative to any poly at 50 lbs. I have never used lynx, but IME velocity gets pretty lively at 50lbs and below. still relatively good control for a multi, though. hopefully someone who has used lynx can chime in.

Thanks for this.

 

[oldmanyellingatcloud]

comfortable and easy to use in a hybrid of OGSM 17g at 55 lbs x Velocity 53 lbs in a tight 18x20 pattern. pretty solid and pocketing could be better, but I don't have any complaints

 

[veelium]

big comfort boost relative to any poly at 50 lbs. I have never used lynx, but IME velocity gets pretty lively at 50lbs and below. still relatively good control for a multi, though. hopefully someone who has used lynx can chime in.

Regular Lynx is on the softer side for a poly, decent power too.

 

[qaqiaq]

What tension would you recommend for a full bed in an extreme aux tour?

 

[tele]

What tension would you recommend for a full bed in an extreme aux tour?

52-53 lbs is a good place to start with velocity