Thank you, I was hoping lynx was softer as hyper g like others have said can be stiff. Then again, tension and restringing often with polys plays a role.Hyper G Soft is comparable to Lynx.
Hyper G is comparable to Lynx Tour, though I’d say Confidential is even closer.
The main difference to me is that the Solinco versions are crisper in feel and bite harder into the ball due to more prominent edges. Slightly better tension maintenance too with Solinco, but I cut out full bed poly at 8-10hrs anyway.
Tension maintenance isn’t a strong suit with Lynx, but it’s a very comfortable, relatively lively poly; and great for players with sensitive elbows who still want to use full bed.
For elbow comfort, Lynx works great as a hybrid with Isospeed Cream or Velocity MLT since it’s round and won’t lock-up unlike Solinco Hyper G Soft that is square and sharp edged.
Lynx Tour is a six sided poly but the edges are almost impalpable. It doesn’t lock up in hybrid either.
If you like Lynx, I find green and yellow are better for tension maintenance than anthracite.
In short, I’d choose the Solinco versions over HEAD’s in full bed since they have the edge for bite and spin. For hybrid, I’d use Lynx or Lynx Tour since they’re softer. Hope this helps.
Thank you, I was hoping lynx was softer as hyper g like others have said can be stiff. Then again, tension and restringing often with polys plays a role.
What multis do you like to hybrid? Personally Triax has been the best multi I’ve ever used for spin and control, but velocity is so much cheaper and still relatively controlled and spin friendly.I’ve heard comments that Hyper G Soft can feel uncomfortable, but I’ve not experienced that. It feels nicely comfortable to me. Maybe it’s because I string at 45lbs and use a Gravity Tour (soft racquet, soft string setup). It’s not as soft as Lynx, but the better bite is noticeable.
I’ve started to hybrid more as I’ve become more concerned with long term elbow health.
What multis do you like to hybrid? Personally Triax has been the best multi I’ve ever used for spin and control, but velocity is so much cheaper and still relatively controlled and spin friendly.
Hi guys, how does hyper g and head lynx compare? Is lynx a little softer? Also how does control and feel compare? Just want some thoughts on how they feel. Thank you!
String | Gauge | Stiffness | Tension Loss Pct | Energy Return Pct | Spin Potential |
Solinco Hyper-G 17 (1.20) | 1.2 | 194.9 | 25.7 | 88.4 | 6.1 |
Solinco Hyper-G-Soft 16L (1.25) | 1.25 | 172 | 28.7 | 88 | 5.2 |
Head Lynx 17 (1.25) | 1.25 | 179.5 | 47 | 84.6 | 5.7 |
Head Lynx Tour 17 (1.25) | 1.25 | 217.7 | 24.6 | 89.7 | 7.1 |
I have played both Hyper-Gs and own a pack of Lynx Tour that I haven't yet tried. FWIW, here is what the TWU db says. Looks like Lynx Tour is considerably stiffer than Hyper-G
String Gauge Stiffness Tension Loss Pct Energy Return Pct Spin Potential Solinco Hyper-G 17 (1.20) 1.2 194.9 25.7 88.4 6.1 Solinco Hyper-G-Soft 16L (1.25) 1.25 172 28.7 88 5.2 Head Lynx 17 (1.25) 1.25 179.5 47 84.6 5.7 Head Lynx Tour 17 (1.25) 1.25 217.7 24.6 89.7 7.1
You get a more accurate comparison if you pick the string by diameter rather than gauge. HEAD tends to run thicker in real terms for stated gauge. Lynx Tour 1.25 feels and looks more like a 1.28; even if they claim 17G.
String | Gauge | Stiffness | Tension Loss Pct | Energy Return Pct | Spin Potential |
Solinco Hyper-G 16L (1.25) | 1.25 | 218.3 | 24.7 | 89.5 | 6.1 |
Solinco Hyper-G-Soft 16L (1.25) | 1.25 | 172 | 28.7 | 88 | 5.2 |
Head Lynx 17 (1.25) | 1.25 | 179.5 | 47 | 84.6 | 5.7 |
Head Lynx Tour 17 (1.25) | 1.25 | 217.7 | 24.6 | 89.7 | 7.1 |
When you go thicker, it gets stiffer, stays tighter and lasts longer. I thought every grown up knows this?
HG going dead after 2 sets? That is $14 string + cost of labor for every 3rd/4th set!To me Hyper G is stiffer than Lynx Tour once Hyper G goes dead, which is like after a couple of sets. Lynx Tour has a longer playability window. Hyper G feels board-like and stiff after a few sets.
I tried hyper g soft month ago.I’ve heard comments that Hyper G Soft can feel uncomfortable, but I’ve not experienced that. It feels nicely comfortable to me. Maybe it’s because I string at 45lbs and use a Gravity Tour (soft racquet, soft string setup). It’s not as soft as Lynx, but the better bite is noticeable.
I’ve started to hybrid more as I’ve become more concerned with long term elbow health.
Just a question for those but how much quicker does the black lose tension to the other colors? I think I like black the most but I don’t want to have to deal with it losing insanely fast.
My goal is just to have the softest string for my elbow, I use a blade. Planning on using it in a hybrid with some syn gut.HitMore's assessment of these strings are in line with my experience. I've been using Hyper G Soft, Hyper G, and Head Lynx in a Wilson Blade 18x20 frequently this year.
For 17 Gauge,
Softness: Lynx -> Hyper G Soft -> Hyper G
Spin: Hyper G -> Lynx -> Hyper G Soft (With exception of serve swap Lynx and Hyper G Soft)
Control: Even while tension is maintained....
Tension Maintenance : Hyper G Soft -> Hyper G -> Lynx
Feel: I see you use Hyper G.. compared to that.. Lynx is less plastic feeling and more soft. Hyper G Soft is less plastic feeling but crisper.
Performance -> Hyper G
Comfort or desire for round string -> Lynx
All Around and for multiple frames -> Hyper G Soft
What is your goal and what is your main racket?
If you need something as performant as Hyper G, use thinner hyper g. 18 Gauge in 18x20 blade is probably my favorite string combo at the moment but I don't mind the "feel" or lack of.
If lynx had better tension maintenance it would be my go to string.
My goal is just to have the softest string for my elbow, I use a blade. Planning on using it in a hybrid with some syn gut.
Sorry if you’ve never used a syn gut or a multi but do you have any suggestions for one as a hybrid?Definitely give Lynx a try then. Works great with the blade and will work well with synthetic gut as lynx is round. I used Lynx at low tension for a few months recovering from shoulder surgery and and was very impressed with how soft it was and how good the spin was.
Sorry if you’ve never used a syn gut or a multi but do you have any suggestions for one as a hybrid?
You get a more accurate comparison if you pick the string by diameter rather than gauge. HEAD tends to run thicker in real terms for stated gauge. Lynx Tour 1.25 feels and looks more like a 1.28; even if they claim 17G. It’s six-sided, so we probably perceive the widest part of the hexagon whilst they measure the narrowest part.
Despite the “spin potential” number being higher for Lynx Tour, I find Hyper G bites and spins better. I also find Solinco strings feel crisper/firmer than HEAD. YMMV.
As a mid 40s beginner-intermediate recreational player, I am looking for arm friendly setup on my Babolat Pure Drive Lite 2015. Has anyone tried Hyper G Soft 18 with Babolat SG Spiraltek 17? What tension should I use?
Will poly/multi (e.g.,, HGS/ SG Spiraltek) combo be better (for comfort and easy power) than multi/poly ?That’s a comfy string combo. For arm friendliness, I’d suggest 48lbs in the mains as a reasonable starting point. If your launch angle tends to be high (ie: more often sail the baseline than net your errors), then perhaps 50lbs instead. From there, you can adjust up or down in 2lb steps for fine tuning.
As to the corresponding cross tension, that’s a minefield and everyone seems to have their own ideas of what’s ideal! I’ve always used same tension as mains or -2lbs. I have never tried crosses tensioned higher than my mains. Maybe I should, but I don’t generally like meddling once I’ve found a set up that works.
Tension maintenance is probably a non-issue for this combo. 18G shaped poly in hybrid with 17G syngut is around 6hrs playtime for me before the syngut shreds through. This will obviously depend on your stroke style.
Will poly/multi (e.g.,, HGS/ SG Spiraltek) combo be better (for comfort and easy power) than multi/poly ?
Hi guys, how does hyper g and head lynx compare? Is lynx a little softer? Also how does control and feel compare? Just want some thoughts on how they feel. Thank you!
No, it’s not, and it’s color is ridiculous.Hyper G is infitely better than Lynx tour. better feel, spin and control
i see so you prefer pink color then ?No, it’s not, and it’s color is ridiculous.
LOL I was wondering if it was Lynx Tour that you had tested or some other string. Because your experience is so different from everyone else. Now I see that you probably have tested the regular Lynx.i see so you prefer pink color then ?
Did you play with Diadem Solstice Power in your Gravity's? I'm interested to hear how it plays as it could be a good match on paper.I ran this test for 1 month on brand new Head Gravity Pro rackets.
Both at 1.25mm, Hyper G vs Lynx Tour @ 52 lbs
I found that the Lynx returned power better. The Hyper G while fresh had more bite (for 3-4 sets).
The tension loss on the Lynx was higher but definitely felt more comfortable too. Perhaps a bit more ball pocketing with the Lynx.
Been using Solico and Diadem Solistic Power for years. Never had any arm problems with the 16L, 17G, 18G's
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At what tension should I put Hyper G soft 18 as mains? My Pure Drive Lite 2015 recommends 50 lbs as the lowest tension? Can I go lower than that?The main string is the principle determinant of how the stringbed performs. General guide for poly-multi hybrid:
Poly main-multi cross: firmer stringbed, better spin, better durability
Multi main-poly cross: softer stringbed, less spin, less durability
I can't use multi main-poly cross in hybrid since the multi will snap inside 3hrs with this set up for me. I'm neither a pro or rich enough to afford that!
Unless you have an ultra-sensitive elbow, I would suggest poly main-multi cross as a starting point. Hyper G Soft (mains) with Spiraltek (crosses) is about as comfortable a hybrid as one can get.