I am searching for a Solinco Hyper G alternative

[Nkster]

I played the hyper G 1.20 at 23,5/21,5 kg for about 6 months now and now I want to make a change.
My problem is, that the launch angle is to high and my strokes get way to much spin with that string especially on my forehand side. Sometimes the ball launches extremely high out of the stringbed and lands 3 meters behind the baseline, while I am performing my usual stroke.

So now I'm searching for a new string with less launch angel and less spin potential, with good tension maintance, low powered and with a plush feeling. It would be great if the string is cheaper as the hyper G.

my racket: 2015 customized Wilson Blade 18/20 with ~350-360 Sw, 335g static weight.

Play style: aggressive baseliner

I'm not a native English speaker, so pls excuse rude language, typing and grammar mistakes.

Nkster

 

[SpinToWin]

How about Yonex Poly Tour Pro?

 

[Muppet]

Did you customize your racquet with a good amount of weight at the top and bottom ends? I ask because you still have a fairly low static weight with a pretty high SW. If this is the case, the polarization could be causing the excessive launch angle that you're getting. This means that your frame in your current modification will continue to pop shots up no matter what string you put in it. And it may not be the Hyper G's fault.

 

[WhETHANs]

Solinco revolution is lower powered with slightly less spin imo but I wouldn't say it's comfier than hyper g. I haven't tried RS Lyon or tecnifibre red code but they both seem to fit your bill nicely. Both are on the comfier side of polys and are smooth.

 

[Nkster]

How about Yonex Poly Tour Pro?

hm sounds interesting, read some reviews

Did you customize your racquet with a good amount of weight at the top and bottom ends? I ask because you still have a fairly low static weight with a pretty high SW. If this is the case, the polarization could be causing the excessive launch angle that you're getting. This means that your frame in your current modification will continue to pop shots up no matter what string you put in it. And it may not be the Hyper G's fault.

Before I played the hyper G, I had the Moto 17 with less launch angel and worse tension maintance. After 1 hour hitting Motos characteristics changed a bit and that's why I made a change.
It isn't hyper G's fault, I'm just not able to accommodate properly to it

 

[Nkster]

How about Yonex Poly Tour Pro?

Now I read some reviews on Saitenforum which said YPTP would spray and play mushy, so I'm not shure whether I should buy test sets, because I need a string with good control.

 

[Nkster]

Solinco revolution is lower powered with slightly less spin imo but I wouldn't say it's comfier than hyper g. I haven't tried RS Lyon or tecnifibre red code but they both seem to fit your bill nicely. Both are on the comfier side of polys and are smooth.

They are all pretty high in their price, if possible I would like to go a cheaper way, like beyond the 100 euros, but without alternatives I'll buy some rest sets of the strings you mentioned.

 

[SpinToWin]

Now I read some reviews on Saitenforum which said YPTP would spray and play mushy, so I'm not shure whether I should buy test sets, because I need a string with good control.

Most here seem to agree that it has good control.

A few other options would be Kirschbaum Pro Line II and Solinco Outlast.

 

[Steven Nguyen]

Msv focus hex seems to fit the bill. However it is not really plush feeling but it's not stiff. It's a firm string with great spin potential and a lower launch angle. Great price too.

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[kiteboard]

I played the hyper G 1.20 at 23,5/21,5 kg for about 6 months now and now I want to make a change.
My problem is, that the launch angle is to high and my strokes get way to much spin with that string especially on my forehand side. Sometimes the ball launches extremely high out of the stringbed and lands 3 meters behind the baseline, while I am performing my usual stroke.

So now I'm searching for a new string with less launch angel and less spin potential, with good tension maintance, low powered and with a plush feeling. It would be great if the string is cheaper as the hyper G.

my racket: 2015 customized Wilson Blade 18/20 with ~350-360 Sw, 335g static weight.

Play style: aggressive baseliner

I'm not a native English speaker, so pls excuse rude language, typing and grammar mistakes.

Nkster

Pro supex big ace micro mains l-tec 4s crosses.

 

[Nkster]

Most here seem to agree that it has good control.

A few other options would be Kirschbaum Pro Line II and Solinco Outlast.

Msv focus hex seems to fit the bill. However it is not really plush feeling but it's not stiff. It's a firm string with great spin potential and a lower launch angle. Great price too.

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thanks will put them on my list. The problem is, that I can't test all of them, cause last time I was searching for a string I payed 200€ for several test sets, and that was waaaaaaay to much in my eyes

 

[Muppet]

thanks will put them on my list. The problem is, that I can't test all of them, cause last time I was searching for a string I payed 200€ for several test sets, and that was waaaaaaay to much in my eyes

Focus Hex has a very direct feel (possible shock at too high of a tension) and the shape is helpful for spin.

When strung a couple of pounds lower, Outlast has a very plush feel and can play very nice in the right racquet. I've read that the Blade has more of a dead feel. That would go very well with Outlast. I haven't tried PLII yet. Maybe others will offer their experiences to help you narrow it down.

 

[darklore009]

you can always look @ the pros pro product that many people favor. Variety of strings with a price that wont break your wallet

 

[WhETHANs]

^^^^ yes I agree. Pros pro concept 1.22 was a very good string and it looks like it's what you're looking for too. Good spin but not too much, comfortable but low powered. Tension maintenance was decent in my 18/20. Lasted a little over 10 hours before it really locked up and got stiff. Better than most their offerings

 

[Nkster]

^^^^ yes I agree. Pros pro concept 1.22 was a very good string and it looks like it's what you're looking for too. Good spin but not too much, comfortable but low powered. Tension maintenance was decent in my 18/20. Lasted a little over 10 hours before it really locked up and got stiff. Better than most their offerings

you can always look @ the pros pro product that many people favor. Variety of strings with a price that wont break your wallet

Since pros pro strings are pretty easy to get here I'll get some packages. Have you guys some more reccomendations which of the pp strings is worth a try?

 

[darklore009]

I find pro plus power to be a good contender for your needs. It doesnt give you a high launch angle and its low power output. I would also try Red Devil a spin also.

 

[4-string]

Out of PP's offerings, don't overlook Blackout 16L (1.24mm).

 

[WhETHANs]

Yes blackout is a very good string too if you have a stringer and enjoy stringing

 

[Matthew Lee]

If you didn't mind the price, Luxilon 4G would have been good. Looking for similar strings to 4G is a good alternative.

 

[macattack]

Kirschbaum Pro Line II

I highly recommend this string. Love the Kirschbaum Pro Line II in my PSC 6.1.

 

[ThirdEye]

Get a round poly, instead of a 4/5-sided one and everything will feel more natural. I'd go with Head Hawk, Head Hawk Touch, Wilson Revolve if you want something softer and spin friendly, or Kirschbaum Max Power if you want something stiffer. RS Lyon should be a good choice as well, but keep in mind it's very low powered.

 

[Emkay]

Now I read some reviews on Saitenforum which said YPTP would spray and play mushy, so I'm not shure whether I should buy test sets, because I need a string with good control.

I had good experience with PTP, though I've gone back to Hyper G as it seems to maintain its playing characteristics a little longer.

 

[Nkster]

unfortunately I can't afford the 4g, because I restring after 6 houres or so. Btw I forgot to say that I have a stringer and string by myself.

Get a round poly, instead of a 4/5-sided one and everything will feel more natural. I'd go with Head Hawk, Head Hawk Touch, Wilson Revolve if you want something softer and spin friendly, or Kirschbaum Max Power if you want something stiffer. RS Lyon should be a good choice as well, but keep in mind it's very low powered.

I'll go away from 4-5-6-7-8 sided strings. But how about "rough" strings, especially Max power rough. Last year I had a set of Alu rough and loved it, it felt much better then the original alu.
Could somebody tell me how these rough strings behave in comparison to the "usual" strings.

till now on my test list are:
KB PL 2
PP Blackout
yptp
Solinco outlast

What's about Solinco diamond rough, has that string also 4 sides?

 

[Nkster]

Get a round poly, instead of a 4/5-sided one and everything will feel more natural. I'd go with Head Hawk, Head Hawk Touch, Wilson Revolve if you want something softer and spin friendly, or Kirschbaum Max Power if you want something stiffer. RS Lyon should be a good choice as well, but keep in mind it's very low powered.

I don't want to go too soft, so kirschbaum could fit the bill better

 

[ThirdEye]

Max Power Rough is not as nice as the smooth version, I tried them both. Plus the rough "texture" wears out in a hour in the sweetspot, not worth it imho.

 

[Backhanded Compliment]

My two favorite strings are RSlyon and Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.25 (black)

The yonex is muted but not mushy... if you like something crisper cross it with weiscannon scorpion... its a nice combo. Im currently using a full bed of RSlyon

 

[topspn]

Try head hawk or RS Lyon. Both low powered round comfortable polys. Decent spin potential but not high end of the scale. Excellent feel on both although RS more muted and Hawk a bit crisp

 

[Nkster]

I ordered 3 sets of RS Lyon and will test this string as early as possible.
I'm exited how it will play

 

[RGT]

I played the hyper G 1.20 at 23,5/21,5 kg for about 6 months now and now I want to make a change.
My problem is, that the launch angle is to high and my strokes get way to much spin with that string especially on my forehand side. Sometimes the ball launches extremely high out of the stringbed and lands 3 meters behind the baseline, while I am performing my usual stroke.

So now I'm searching for a new string with less launch angel and less spin potential, with good tension maintance, low powered and with a plush feeling. It would be great if the string is cheaper as the hyper G.

my racket: 2015 customized Wilson Blade 18/20 with ~350-360 Sw, 335g static weight.

Play style: aggressive baseliner

I'm not a native English speaker, so pls excuse rude language, typing and grammar mistakes.

Nkster

Try MSV focus HEX 1.25, cheap, very linear tension drop and good feel, power and very decent spin!

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[tk243]

Try MSV focus HEX 1.25, cheap, very linear tension drop and good feel, power and very decent spin!

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+1 on MSV Focus Hex

Found it superior to Hyper G in every way except maybe a slight reduction in spin

Feel is a lot better on Focus Hex in particular

 

[Nkster]

I played about 6 houres with this RS Lyon 1.20, and I really really like this string. I've strung it with 23/21 and had pretty good control and it was low powered enough.
This string gave me the confidence to rip these balls back and I liked the fact that it's a round string, because I could feel the ball and just knew what I have to do to achieve good length.

Long story short: I bought a reel for ~130€, which was a pretty good deal I think..

So thanks for your help!

Nkster

 

[Emkay]

It's lovely to see a happy ending now and again

 

[Pablo55]

Sounds like I'm a bit late, but WeissCannon Silverstring might also be worth trying - it's low powered with great feel and control. I hear it's similar to RS Lyon but cheaper at €90 a reel. I'm currently hitting with silverstring but might try RS Lyon next, just to compare.

 

[USAxSMITTY]

I have tried Hyper-G and it is really a unique string. I believe Sam Querry has it in his racket? In comparison you can try kirschbaum max power rough. However there is a new string on the market Diadem Solstice Power. It doesn't play exactly like Hyper-G but it is an honorable mention. I really enjoyed it.

 

[Bender]

I highly recommend this string. Love the Kirschbaum Pro Line II in my PSC 6.1.

What a gorgeous string that is. I use it in my PS90 with Cyber Flash / ALU Feel crosses.

Funnily enough I'm switching to Hyper G to increase my launch angle and topspin as a recent technique change has reduced both of these aspects on my FH side. They used to be huge strengths, hence the string change.

 

[djkahn86]

ytex quadro twist... super plush.. will get as much spin at you want

 

[WhETHANs]

What about ytex square x? Has anyone used this string? Thoughts? And comparison to tourbite/hyper g/firewire?

 

[tennisBIEST]

Since pros pro strings are pretty easy to get here I'll get some packages. Have you guys some more reccomendations which of the pp strings is worth a try?

Nkster I went from Hyper G to PP BlackOut and I haven't looked back. I played over the holiday with some current college players, D1 and a top D3 school player and they both were using Hyper G. One hits with big spin with a higher launch angle(grinder) and the other hits flatter(aggressive baseliner) It really comes down to your technique, style and situation. I decided to go with PP BlackOut because the price to performance is amazing. Also with its lower price you can play with fresh poly more often.

 

[Tordne]

I'm currently in love with Hyper-G and it's the slightly higher launch angel I'm enjoying in my case. You could try increasing the tension of your crosses a little (perhaps same as mains) and that should lower the launch angel some.

 

[o0lunatik]

I'm currently in love with Hyper-G and it's the slightly higher launch angel I'm enjoying in my case. You could try increasing the tension of your crosses a little (perhaps same as mains) and that should lower the launch angel some.

And/or try larger gauge Hyper G.

 

[Eightmarky]

I playtested Hyper G and Weisscannon Ultracable against each other and have settled on the ultracable. More power than focus hex and more control than Hyper G.


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[SloppyStringJobs]

I too found Hyper G to be too powerful, and the launch angle too high. While it was comfortable for a stiffer poly, it felt rubbery, and the feel was too numb for my taste. I found myself playing with a full western to keep the balls in which I didn't feel comfortable doing.

I also tried YPTP(yellow) 125 and 120 and I thought it was somewhat better in terms of launch angle and power. However I felt like play ability was only half the duration.

I also tried Volk Cyclone 1.25(black) and it lacked feel for me, but can be plush depending on what your definition of that is.

PL2 1.25/1.20 (red) was one of the few polys that was low powered, had great feel, great pocketing/spin and well as comfort. And at 75 bucks a reel from overseas, it comes out to $4 a set if you are careful on the measurements.

 

[Nostradamus]

I played the hyper G 1.20 at 23,5/21,5 kg for about 6 months now and now I want to make a change.
My problem is, that the launch angle is to high and my strokes get way to much spin with that string especially on my forehand side. Sometimes the ball launches extremely high out of the stringbed and lands 3 meters behind the baseline, while I am performing my usual stroke.

So now I'm searching for a new string with less launch angel and less spin potential, with good tension maintance, low powered and with a plush feeling. It would be great if the string is cheaper as the hyper G.

my racket: 2015 customized Wilson Blade 18/20 with ~350-360 Sw, 335g static weight.

Play style: aggressive baseliner

I'm not a native English speaker, so pls excuse rude language, typing and grammar mistakes.

Nkster

it is likely bad string job. you have to prestretch about 5 % on the machine then you will get rid of that high launch angle. Hyper G doesn't perform well about 54 lbs tension. it performs the best aroun 50 lbs with good ball pocketing.

 

[Pablo55]

I too found Hyper G to be too powerful, and the launch angle too high. While it was comfortable for a stiffer poly, it felt rubbery, and the feel was too numb for my taste. I found myself playing with a full western to keep the balls in which I didn't feel comfortable doing.

I also tried YPTP(yellow) 125 and 120 and I thought it was somewhat better in terms of launch angle and power. However I felt like play ability was only half the duration.

I also tried Volk Cyclone 1.25(black) and it lacked feel for me, but can be plush depending on what your definition of that is.

PL2 1.25/1.20 (red) was one of the few polys that was low powered, had great feel, great pocketing/spin and well as comfort. And at 75 bucks a reel from overseas, it comes out to $4 a set if you are careful on the measurements.

I had exactly the same experience with hyper g - too powerful, too high launch, and not enough feel. I currently have YPTP 1.20 but find it a bit too soft and muted. I'm glad you said that about PL2 as that's next on my list, then RS Lyon, then I'll prob decide between those two and Silverstring which is my current favourite.

 

[cluckcluck]

Weiss Cannon Ultra Cable Is a legit replacement, it's $1 more but an incredible string.

 

[Roland G]

I played the hyper G 1.20 at 23,5/21,5 kg for about 6 months now and now I want to make a change.
My problem is, that the launch angle is to high and my strokes get way to much spin with that string especially on my forehand side. Sometimes the ball launches extremely high out of the stringbed and lands 3 meters behind the baseline, while I am performing my usual stroke.

So now I'm searching for a new string with less launch angel and less spin potential, with good tension maintance, low powered and with a plush feeling. It would be great if the string is cheaper as the hyper G.

my racket: 2015 customized Wilson Blade 18/20 with ~350-360 Sw, 335g static weight.

Play style: aggressive baseliner

I'm not a native English speaker, so pls excuse rude language, typing and grammar mistakes.

Nkster

I would try MSV Focus Hex 1.18

 

[danbrenner]

ultra cable will give the same problem.
you need a round string with good snap back.
my first rec would be Revolve. prefect snap back which none of the edged polys have..
so more consistent arc every time.
round poly/great snap back = consistent launch. thats why most pros use round.

 

[galapagos]

ultra cable will give the same problem.
you need a round string with good snap back.
my first rec would be Revolve. prefect snap back which none of the edged polys have..
so more consistent arc every time.
round poly/great snap back = consistent launch. thats why most pros use round.

i wouldnt be so sure about the statement that most pros play with round polys tbh ;p

 

[Tordne]

I've been seeing a ton of pros playing (both ATP and WTA players) with Hyper-G recently. Specifically at both the womens and mens ASB Classic event in New Zealand.

 

[danbrenner]

i wouldnt be so sure about the statement that most pros play with round polys tbh ;p

im sure.. luxilon round is the most pop poly on tour. . whether bborig, alu, m2, 4g, u name it. they are all using it. yes there has been a little bit of a foray to Hyper G and Tour bite, and mostly rpm blast, but believe you me, round are still heavily.. HEAVILY used more.
and again the reason is consistency. in the case of RPM.. that is a rarity. becasuse is actually snaps back perfectly when fresh. its got that gummy elasticity. . but the other edged polys dont. they dont snap back at all. Hyperg g no mater what you do, doesnt snap back at all.. right from the stringer, and it just shifts when pulled. . no snap back. same with the new ultra cable. which i really liked. but no snap back.

for anyone reading this. we need to check out revolve spin. because the snap back ius insane. and if it spins like it says it does. then its a game changer at $10