Hyper G vs Yonex Poly Tour Pro
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XFactorer
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I like PolyTour Pro better. I has that plasticky feel that I like. Plasticky may not be a pro, but try it. It feels different than other polys. It also dies a very slow death, so there's no precipitous drop off between day 1 and day 2. Hyper G was way too firm for my taste even at the same tension. I didn't notice any extra spin. It was one of those strings that I cut out not long after stringing it.
Agree with Poly Tour Pro (PTP 120) being quite different in feel in a positive way, I string most poly strings at 48-52 lbs on 16x19 Wilson). I haven't tried it at low tensions though (<45 lbs), a bit concerned about not getting enough spin to keep the ball in or string starts moving after 3-4 hours or simply lose the crispness (I usually replace it when the feel is gone after ~30 hours of hitting or about a month).
I want to try Hyper G, it's supposed to provide more grip due to its shaped edges, but "firm" strings are usually no so arm friendly. A friend recommended Ultra Cable at 50-52 lbs which also provide arm friendly and good spin potential characteristics. I'm not sure if those shaped edges change much on how you hit in terms of ball trajectory and accuracy on placement etc.
Has anyone tried Ultra Cable and can comment on Poly Tour Pro vs Hyper G vs Ultra Cable? (or using it in the "main" of a hybrid). Thanks.
That's good to know others' experience of PTP 120 at low tension. Also, DR98 is rather flexible (not so stiff), so it might require certain tension to keep the balance right. Can usually tell if tension is right or wrong within the first 15 minutes of hitting. When the tension is right, it's just a matter of fine-tuning it. The modern trend here is to go low, and the lowest you can manage to keep the ball in with your average shots, 48 is pretty much the lowest I can manage.
Many coaches string their racquets at 32-42 lbs, as it is easier on the arm when feeding dead balls (500+ daily), I'd say) or just popping the balls back to deep when they do live balls, but hitting a decent topspin / slice shot with such low tension is quite difficult.
XFactorer
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Haha! That's my go-to setup for my DR! I love it!
It was fine on the forehand and serve, but my backhand slice and dropshot kept going too far. Going to try it again at 54 lbs.
Sardines
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Use both. Hyper G is good. Grabs the ball well and tension maintenance is pretty linear. PTP is also good, smooth and has good tension maintenance and decent feel. Hyper G mains and PTP cross. I used Poly Tour Fire with Cyclone mains, it was very good. I switched the Pro Red Code Wax and Cyclone, great spin and while a bit firmer, it's great for hitting out.
I have been playing with PTP for a long time and recently switched to Hyper G, so I can give a good account of the comparison. I had a hard time deciding between the two but it basically came down to control and spin for me. I hit a hard flat ball and I needed the extra control and spin potential that the Hyper G gave me.
Power: PTP
Spin: Hyper G
Comfort: PTP (I think shaped strings in general are harsher on the arm than smooth strings. Hyper G at 62 lbs hurts my arm, whereas PTP at the same tension is smooth like butter. PTP is one of the softest polys on the market only second to Cream IMO)
Control: Hyper G (They are both pretty low powered strings, but I think it comes down to Hyper G gripping the ball better thus creating more spin and dropping the ball in)
Feel: Hyper G (slight edge to Hyper G here as it pockets the ball better)
Playability: PTP (Hyper G takes a couple of sets to settle in, PTP plays consistent right off the bat and holds tension for a very long time)
Durability: Tough call (I have already noticed fraying on the Hyper G after 3 sets but PTP breaks easily at 18G. I have not played with Hyper G at 18G to compare)
Power: PTP
Spin: Hyper G
Comfort: PTP (I think shaped strings in general are harsher on the arm than smooth strings. Hyper G at 62 lbs hurts my arm, whereas PTP at the same tension is smooth like butter. PTP is one of the softest polys on the market only second to Cream IMO)
Control: Hyper G (They are both pretty low powered strings, but I think it comes down to Hyper G gripping the ball better thus creating more spin and dropping the ball in)
Feel: Hyper G (slight edge to Hyper G here as it pockets the ball better)
Playability: PTP (Hyper G takes a couple of sets to settle in, PTP plays consistent right off the bat and holds tension for a very long time)
Durability: Tough call (I have already noticed fraying on the Hyper G after 3 sets but PTP breaks easily at 18G. I have not played with Hyper G at 18G to compare)
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SamerHanna
New User
Regarding the YPTP, does the Yellow one play exactly the same as the Black one or is there a difference in Feel?
3loudboys
G.O.A.T.
Have tried both and felt the black was not as crisp and had more power.
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Great but the feel is slightly mushy for me. Prefer Fire instead
naturallight
Semi-Pro
I’ve played with both. Hyper G has more control, spin, and tension maintenance. PTP is much more comfortable and has more power, but it’s only good for about 2-3 outings.
A closer comparison here is Hyper G vs Yonex Poly Tour Spin -- similar stiffness, spin, and tension maintenance. I like PTS much better.
A closer comparison here is Hyper G vs Yonex Poly Tour Spin -- similar stiffness, spin, and tension maintenance. I like PTS much better.
CosmosMpower
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I hated hyper g in thicker gauges but love it in 18. String at 47 in a 18x20 and it settles around 38 and stays there for 8-10 hours
YPTP 1.20 is holding tension better than Hyper G 1.20. I strung both at 55 lbs in my DR 98's and I've been playing more with the YPTP racket (16 hours) and it is showing 44 lbs on racquettune where as the hyper-g racket I only played with for 6-8 hours is showing 39 lbs. Very strange because Hyper-G is supposed to have more tension maintenance.
I am liking YPTP more than Hyper-G as of right now.
I am liking YPTP more than Hyper-G as of right now.
Both Hyper-G and YPTP are great soft poly strings. Baseline hitting, they feel somewhat similar. Hyper-G bites the ball 10% better. YPTP is 10% more powerful (and softer). (1.20mm @ at 50 lbs on 16x19 racquets). But when it comes to serves (particularly kick serves), the difference is quite obvious. Hyper-G has a lot more spin with the same swing. Receiving big serves, PTP seems to absorb the shot better.
I'm planning to hybrid the two for experiment (mainly to get the best out of the two while maintaining arm friendly set up), with Hyper-G in the main and YPTP on the cross. Has anyone actually tried this combination? and feedback you can share? Thanks.
I'm planning to hybrid the two for experiment (mainly to get the best out of the two while maintaining arm friendly set up), with Hyper-G in the main and YPTP on the cross. Has anyone actually tried this combination? and feedback you can share? Thanks.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
What about poly tour Spin G ? where does this string fit in ?
Poly tour spin G is shaped string and you use mostly in the mains. It plays similar to Hyper-G. Maybe poly tour Spin G in the main and Poly tour pro in the cross will give good hybrid, though I haven’t tried this combo.
This has been my preferred set up for the past couple of years, it is more comfortable and predictable than full bed hyper-g, but still keeps most of the spin and control characteristic. However I noticed hyper-g notches faster due to smoother cross of ptp, thus usable life is shorter. (Hyper-g full bed lasts 10 hours, this hybrid lasts about 7-8 in tournament matchplay.)
Both are 1.25mm, better durability than 1.20mm.
HG is not arm friendly and YPTP is quite meh. YPTP seems to die quite fast (3-5 hrs) for me. If you want arm friendly string, Xperience is quite good (soft rubbery feel). Mayami Tour Hex is also quite good, a bit firmer but great tension maintenance/playability duration. Some of my favorite hybrids include TH/ghostwire, XP/TH, XP/SPPP, SPPP hex/XP
EasternRocks
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What gauge is that your experience with? I am using 17 and that's one of my biggest gripes about it. It dies in 2-3 sessions max. I think 130 is something though that I have on my to-try list.
Also, have you tried black or the new orange strings from them? Experiences there if you have? I just started a thread re: my string dilemma.
rv75
Rookie
Good to see that you like TH/GW. I just got introduced to GW. What tension are you using? I need low tension on my Clash 100 for comfort
whats TH I used gw but it’s a bit too soft . I like ptp 1.25 and am going to try 1.20 yellow ptp
rv75
Rookie
Mayami Tour Hex
I use 38/36 in my babolat pure strike 98. I would recommend 44/42 in your clash 100
Hard to get those strings where I live. But will see if I can try ****.
1.20mm ptp cross = sharper knife, feels better and more pop, but cuts through Hyper-G main faster hence more string movement and notches.
i recently switched to the Blade 98 v7 18x20 from the Prostaff 97 v11 16x19 HyperG 17
and put in Lux APF 17 in one Blade and Yonex PTP 16L in the other.
first i hated the PTP and was going to cut it out, after playing a few hours, i actually prefer it to the Lux.
the Blades needed customization as the balance point and weight were different (typical Wilson consistency), but lead tape solved
that issue.
after its worn out i will try HyperG 17 to get another data point
but i will probably pickup some more Yonex PTP
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and put in Lux APF 17 in one Blade and Yonex PTP 16L in the other.
first i hated the PTP and was going to cut it out, after playing a few hours, i actually prefer it to the Lux.
the Blades needed customization as the balance point and weight were different (typical Wilson consistency), but lead tape solved
that issue.
after its worn out i will try HyperG 17 to get another data point
but i will probably pickup some more Yonex PTP
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I already know that I really like PTP 1.20 at 52# (my usual setup). Any thoughts on what tension should I string Hyper G 1.20 to create similar power & comfort levels? Maybe a few pounds lower?
Just trying to figure out what a shaped poly does for me. If it matters, I'm playing with an Ezone 98 (2020 version).
Just trying to figure out what a shaped poly does for me. If it matters, I'm playing with an Ezone 98 (2020 version).
ryohazuki222
Professional
Id recommend doing something different instead since you already like ptp. (Just a thought)
just swap out mains and do a hyper g mains, ptp cross at your usual tension.
reason I like above approach is its the best way to help you isolate what hyper g mains feel like. I’m totally sold on thinking of mains and crosses as their own thing instead of just one big stringbed.
this is the way!
