@Grapplesnake USA Official
Other than bronze/copper, are there any other new colors planned for Paradox Pro?

When can we get the new colors in the US?

Thanks.
Hey! Check out about 5 posts above. No hard date yet, but sometime this season based on our ability to reinforce stock on other important models, which is the priority. I am considering bronze and/or black, but it's simply too early to decide. Thanks.
 
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Conrado85

Rookie
About Tour Sniper, my new favorite string! Very similar to Alu Power, but a little softer, greater spin, a little more, great control with a low launch angle, more powerful and with much longer playability.

Tour M8, it's also a great string, but the somewhat high launch angle and with a more muted feel. Tension maintenance not as good as the Tour Sniper, but still good.
 

Conrado85

Rookie
About Tour Sniper, my new favorite string! Very similar to Alu Power, but a little softer, greater spin, a little more, great control with a low launch angle, more powerful and with much longer playability.

Tour M8, it's also a great string, but the somewhat high launch angle and with a more muted feel. Tension maintenance not as good as the Tour Sniper, but still good.

I almost forgot, I used this (Tour Sniper) at 50 lbs on the H22 18x20 (pro stock), 48 lbs on the H19 18x20 (pro stock) and 48 lbs on the Ultra Tour V2 (retail). Tour M8 I played on the h22 in 48 lbs.
 

faded_lines

Rookie
About Tour Sniper, my new favorite string! Very similar to Alu Power, but a little softer, greater spin, a little more, great control with a low launch angle, more powerful and with much longer playability.

Tour M8, it's also a great string, but the somewhat high launch angle and with a more muted feel. Tension maintenance not as good as the Tour Sniper, but still good.
Tour sniper is great! I have tried and enjoyed TS in multiple racquets, such as Zus 100, Blade Pro (16x19), Pure Aero 98, Ezone 98.
 
About Tour Sniper, my new favorite string! Very similar to Alu Power, but a little softer, greater spin, a little more, great control with a low launch angle, more powerful and with much longer playability.

Tour M8, it's also a great string, but the somewhat high launch angle and with a more muted feel. Tension maintenance not as good as the Tour Sniper, but still good.
Thank you for your feedback, and happy to see that you like Tour Sniper!
 
I almost forgot, I used this (Tour Sniper) at 50 lbs on the H22 18x20 (pro stock), 48 lbs on the H19 18x20 (pro stock) and 48 lbs on the Ultra Tour V2 (retail). Tour M8 I played on the h22 in 48 lbs.
That's about my preferred tension in those frames as well. Add 1 lb or so if using the retail Blade Pro. Good choice!
 

TennisFun_

New User
Hello, TT friends!

We are happy to let you know that Grapplesnake Strings are now available in the United States. We are a German string manufacturer, and have been around in Europe for about two years. Before developing tennis strings, we focused our attention in the rope industry for sports purposes. The plastics involved in both manufacturing processes are actually very similar.

Within the last couple of years, we have grown extremely fast in Europe, and are currently sponsoring multiple ATP/WTA players. We are now excited to offer our products in the US market. We are passionate about tennis and truly believe in our strings. We aim at being innovative. For example, we have developed dual-poly hybrid set-ups (CES Neon/Liquid Neon and Cube Extra Sharp/Liquid) that we are very proud of in terms of performance. In these hybrids, the Main string tends to be more firm, lower powered, and control-oriented, while our softer Cross string serves the purpose of adding feel and power. In the end, this well-balanced recipe plays just right and to us is a game changer. Available in individual sets and 2x Half-Reels.


Another innovation is Irukandji, a string developed to serve as an excellent Cross for hybrids. If you play with natural gut or a multi-filament in the Mains, Irukandji will help prevent notching, and will add snap-back and spin. Being rectangular and round, the larger surface area, in other words, the widest part of that rectangle, will always make contact with the main when being pulled. That, also due to its added elasticity and how "slippery" it is. It always tends to sit on the larger area of the rectangle against the Main string. This larger surface area prevents notching even more effectively than a round string, increasing the longevity of your natural gut or multi. Available in sets and reels, white and blue.


Cube is one of our most popular strings in Europe, and it's an aggressively shaped square poly with great tension maintenance. Most of our sponsored players use Cube either as a full bed or as part of a hybrid. Available in sets and reels. Note: Officially rated at 1.18mm due to standard measuring methods, its square shape makes it more comparable to a 16 gauge round string.


Excellent Purple is a round poly that provides players with excellent tension maintenance and durability. It's our "workhorse" string and it truly looks beautiful when strung. Great for a flat-hitting player who wants precision and utter consistency in launch angles. Also an excellent option for player who enjoy very low tensions due to its low power and high precision. Available in sets and reels.


Finally, Liquid can also be purchased as an individual set, and it's great for players seeking for a hexagonal, high-powered, very soft poly that's easy on the arm. Liquid Neon Dust is slightly firmer and will be available soon.

There are mode models coming soon from Germany, along with two more prototypes currently in development/testing phase that will surprise you due to their shapes and playing characteristics.

I hope this information helps some of you guys/girls that are interested in our strings. We are happy to arrive in America and feel free to shoot us a message if you have any inquiries. I am personally available here to answer questions pretty much every day. Can't provide direct links to our external website, but any questions of that nature will be answered via direct message. I love tennis, am an enthusiastic League and Tournament player, and also a home stringer, along with being the National Rep for Grapplesnake in the States. I will try to provide you with as much technical and real life information as possible.


Thanks again!


Grapplesnake USA
Tennis Strings Made in Germany
grapplesnakestringsusa@gmail.com
Just bought a set of M8 for a taste! Looking forward to it.
 
Any thoughts about neon dust hybrid vs game changer?
Gamechanger is a little softer, and easier to string and figure out, since it's just one string with no required differential in tension. Very comfortable when compared to any other square string out there. The feel is very unique and took a long time to figure out. It's also a little thinner, but they are both relatively thick with the square profile in full bed for GC and square mains for NH. Spin potential is second to none in GC.

Neon Hybrid is more solid, absorbs more energy, and is altogether more stable. It is, to me, our most underrated string and we will never stop making it. It can be more complicated for people to have to do a two-piece and follow our recommendation to string the mains 3lb lower, and since those mains are also thicker than GC, it can be more difficult to run through the grommet holes when knoting. Even though we cut our sets a little longer than stated, like with any hybrid, you might have to bridge the mains if using an 18x20 100 sq in and if your electronic tension head is kind of far. When hitting all out, Neon Hybrid is the best.

From there, they both feel different and that’s personal preference.

For both, I recommend watching your clamp pressure when dealing with the square geometry. Sometimes you will clamp the string at slightly different orientations, so adjust your clamps accordingly, don't just crush the string if it feels tighter than the previous main. Also, run the string through the grommet hole slowly and at an arch when pulling your crosses to avoid digging too much into your mains and to avoid shaving some of the edge off, which would end up leaving some residue near the grommet hole. Square strings require attention, but so does Paradox Pro and even Irukandji. The rewards, if seeking spin and stability, are enormous.

Enjoy!
 
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celsoluck

New User
Thank you for the explanation!

Played with game changer in a pure aero Rafa origin and I think that it was the best string I tried in this raquet until now. So much spin. Despite being soft, has great control. Good playability lasted 5 hours of heavy hitting. That is above average for me.

Waiting neon dust hybrid reels coming to test...
 

ddonk

New User
Anyone using Yonex Percepts? What string and tension do you use?

I've heard so much good about Grapplesnake I plan on buying 4-5 different sets and try it out.
 
@Grapplesnake USA Official May I suggest making the stringing tips or care instructions you’ve shared on this forum available on your website as a resource? It would make the info more accessible to your customers and for those who rely on a stringer (like myself) we can easily direct our stringer to this resource too. Thanks!
For sure. I will add that to the product page. There are good stringing tips for a few of our models I would be happy to share. Thank you!
 
Hi GS USA Official! :cool: ... perhaps you can help me, or have one oder two tips for me ;) ... we all in the family love GameChanger (green) ... we play it as hybrid, most we love the combination GC main with MSV Swift 1,25 cross. Its for and my kids a perfect match (y) ... we love the soft feeling, touch, spin, controll, power... nearly everything is perfect to us in this hybrid! the only thing, im not happy is, that GC seems to loose a bit to much an fast the tension. I even tried other hybrids with GC, for example instead of MSV Swift I've tried HEAD Lynx, HEAD Lynx Soft, HEAD Hawk Soft, MSV Hex +25, MSV Hex +38, ... it's every time is the same ... even some experiments with prestretching didn't made it better ... have you any advice, how we can minimize loosing so much tenison? ... we all prefer lower tension in our setup, perhaps is this not good for GC? ... greetings from austria, EddiSpageddiPatero!
 

MaiTai

Rookie
Hi GS USA Official! :cool: ... perhaps you can help me, or have one oder two tips for me ;) ... we all in the family love GameChanger (green) ... we play it as hybrid, most we love the combination GC main with MSV Swift 1,25 cross. Its for and my kids a perfect match (y) ... we love the soft feeling, touch, spin, controll, power... nearly everything is perfect to us in this hybrid! the only thing, im not happy is, that GC seems to loose a bit to much an fast the tension. I even tried other hybrids with GC, for example instead of MSV Swift I've tried HEAD Lynx, HEAD Lynx Soft, HEAD Hawk Soft, MSV Hex +25, MSV Hex +38, ... it's every time is the same ... even some experiments with prestretching didn't made it better ... have you any advice, how we can minimize loosing so much tenison? ... we all prefer lower tension in our setup, perhaps is this not good for GC? ... greetings from austria, EddiSpageddiPatero!
How do you determine that only GC looses too much tension and how many hours do you get out of your string Setup?
 
Hi MaiTai! ... of course I cannot say for 100% that only GC looses the tenison, but all the test- and controll setups I made let me think that.
We all play the GC/Swift-Hybrid about 5-7 hours in the maximum, then it has lost about 20-24% from the beginning tension - then its to soft, powerful and less controll.

- my own setup is an HEAD Gravity MPL (tuned), stringing tension 19/17 kg (... caused to arm and shoulder issues...) ... I love this!
- my sons setup (12Y, 4-5 trainings per week) is an HEAD Radical TEAM, stringing tension 18/16 kg ... he also loves this!
- my daughters setup (15Y, 3-4 trainings per week) is an HEAD Speed MPL, stringing tension 20/18,5 kg ... she loves this!

we want this hybrid, but it would be great, if the playable window would be a bit bigger ... I really love stringing, but in the moment the string-jobs are a bit tooo much :X3::X3::X3:, so has anybody an idea therefore? o_O

... I saw, you also love this hybrid?

greetings ESP :cool:
 

Coolhwip

New User
Hi MaiTai! ... of course I cannot say for 100% that only GC looses the tenison, but all the test- and controll setups I made let me think that.
We all play the GC/Swift-Hybrid about 5-7 hours in the maximum, then it has lost about 20-24% from the beginning tension - then its to soft, powerful and less controll.

- my own setup is an HEAD Gravity MPL (tuned), stringing tension 19/17 kg (... caused to arm and shoulder issues...) ... I love this!
- my sons setup (12Y, 4-5 trainings per week) is an HEAD Radical TEAM, stringing tension 18/16 kg ... he also loves this!
- my daughters setup (15Y, 3-4 trainings per week) is an HEAD Speed MPL, stringing tension 20/18,5 kg ... she loves this!

we want this hybrid, but it would be great, if the playable window would be a bit bigger ... I really love stringing, but in the moment the string-jobs are a bit tooo much :X3::X3::X3:, so has anybody an idea therefore? o_O

... I saw, you also love this hybrid?

greetings ESP :cool:
I think the problem with most great playing poly's is that they lose tension within that 5-7 hour window. If you want something to tame that soft and powerful sensation, you can go with a deader cross that has great tension maintenance/longer playability like Kirschbaum Max Power and Luxilon 4G. I would go with Max Power since it's half the price and most of the playability will come from the mains anyways (GC).
 
Hi MaiTai! ... of course I cannot say for 100% that only GC looses the tenison, but all the test- and controll setups I made let me think that.
We all play the GC/Swift-Hybrid about 5-7 hours in the maximum, then it has lost about 20-24% from the beginning tension - then its to soft, powerful and less controll.

- my own setup is an HEAD Gravity MPL (tuned), stringing tension 19/17 kg (... caused to arm and shoulder issues...) ... I love this!
- my sons setup (12Y, 4-5 trainings per week) is an HEAD Radical TEAM, stringing tension 18/16 kg ... he also loves this!
- my daughters setup (15Y, 3-4 trainings per week) is an HEAD Speed MPL, stringing tension 20/18,5 kg ... she loves this!

we want this hybrid, but it would be great, if the playable window would be a bit bigger ... I really love stringing, but in the moment the string-jobs are a bit tooo much :X3::X3::X3:, so has anybody an idea therefore? o_O

... I saw, you also love this hybrid?

greetings ESP :cool:
Maybe try the silver version, which has a but of added aluminum for a marginally crisper feel. But my main advice would be to just string Game Changer a little tighter in the first place. All square strings go through a break in process during which the tension settles. You might have to deal with a relatively tight string at first, but you might feel it's more appropriate to you once it settles.
 
Maybe try the silver version, which has a but of added aluminum for a marginally crisper feel. But my main advice would be to just string Game Changer a little tighter in the first place. All square strings go through a break in process during which the tension settles. You might have to deal with a relatively tight string at first, but you might feel it's more appropriate to you once it settles.
Hi GS USA Official!
... we`ve aleady tried the silver version! it was really good, but after testing the green one, it was for all of us clear, that we will take the green GC (y)
... I even tried to string the main on my sons radical with 2,5 kg more on main than on cross - it wasn't much better ... you mean, I should try even more difference? 20/17kg?
... I also tried to pre stretch GC until to 25%

thank you for your ideas! ... I won't stop tryin :cool: .. we love GC (y) greetings ESP
 
Hi GS USA Official!
... we`ve aleady tried the silver version! it was really good, but after testing the green one, it was for all of us clear, that we will take the green GC (y)
... I even tried to string the main on my sons radical with 2,5 kg more on main than on cross - it wasn't much better ... you mean, I should try even more difference? 20/17kg?
... I also tried to pre stretch GC until to 25%

thank you for your ideas! ... I won't stop tryin :cool: .. we love GC (y) greetings ESP
Yes, I mean, you are stringing very low. I would bump GC up, yes.
 

jimdontcare

Rookie
Picked up a set of M8 just to try it. I've seen a lot of talk that M8 performs well at low tensions. Seems like a unique feature. Though some others seem to use pretty normal tensions. Am I missing out if I start by stringing it at my normal reference tension of 48 lbs? Should I go a couple pounds lower? More? Is there any difference in playability or feel across tensions unique to M8 besides the normal differences?
 
Picked up a set of M8 just to try it. I've seen a lot of talk that M8 performs well at low tensions. Seems like a unique feature. Though some others seem to use pretty normal tensions. Am I missing out if I start by stringing it at my normal reference tension of 48 lbs? Should I go a couple pounds lower? More? Is there any difference in playability or feel across tensions unique to M8 besides the normal differences?
I would start at 48 so you can assess the new string and not an additional variable of a tension you're not used to. Perhaps in time, drop a pound or two if you feel like it. But 48 is already low and fine.
 

brentzki

Rookie
My M8 sets arrived here in Australia. First time trying Grapplesnake strings.

Looking to try them in brand new Blade v9 100’s. My usual reference tensions for 100” frames is 52lbs. Would recommendation here to drop a couple pounds lower, say 50lbs? Given performance of Tour M8 at lower tensions.
 

delosalpes

Rookie
My M8 sets arrived here in Australia. First time trying Grapplesnake strings.

Looking to try them in brand new Blade v9 100’s. My usual reference tensions for 100” frames is 52lbs. Would recommendation here to drop a couple pounds lower, say 50lbs? Given performance of Tour M8 at lower tensions.
I have found it to be very low powered and with a low launch angle. I would go lower than your usual tension. But nothing crazy. A couple of pounds is what I would do.
 
My M8 sets arrived here in Australia. First time trying Grapplesnake strings.

Looking to try them in brand new Blade v9 100’s. My usual reference tensions for 100” frames is 52lbs. Would recommendation here to drop a couple pounds lower, say 50lbs? Given performance of Tour M8 at lower tensions.
I would go with 50, yes. Enjoy!
 

Carreau

Semi-Pro
Hi GS USA Official!
... we`ve aleady tried the silver version! it was really good, but after testing the green one, it was for all of us clear, that we will take the green GC (y)
... I even tried to string the main on my sons radical with 2,5 kg more on main than on cross - it wasn't much better ... you mean, I should try even more difference? 20/17kg?
... I also tried to pre stretch GC until to 25%

thank you for your ideas! ... I won't stop tryin :cool: .. we love GC (y) greetings ESP
I have strung my stick with GC yesterday. It was the first experience with this string. From the very first main string I noticed that it stretches a lot (Stringway machine was used and WTF situation with the first string pulled - I even thought the my clamps are greasy).
So, a very good pre-stretch is a must or you should use a drop-weight machine in order to stretch it completely. I would not use lockout/crank machine for this string.
 
How would it differ from paradox pro?
It's soft and comfortable, yet still crisp for communication. Not as elastic. Does not launch the ball by the means of pocketing. It's made to intrinsically be soft, comfortable, a little crisp, and relatively powerful. It sounds like this is what you are looking for, otherwise, why try to hybrid Sniper with another poly.
 

ddonk

New User
For testing I ordered a set of Alpha, Tour M8, Tour Sniper, Paradox Pro, Cube and Neon hybrid.

I play with the Percept 97D, and normally string at 52/50. Anyone want to recommend what I should try first?
 

zeneto1234

New User
For testing I ordered a set of Alpha, Tour M8, Tour Sniper, Paradox Pro, Cube and Neon hybrid.

I play with the Percept 97D, and normally string at 52/50. Anyone want to recommend what I should try first?
What string do you normally play with? If its a control/stiff string i would start with tour sniper with this tension, if you play with more elastic/softer string i would start with alpha with this tension. I hope this helps.
 

ddonk

New User
What string do you normally play with? If it’s a control/stiff string i would start with tour sniper with this tension, if you play with more elastic/softer string i would start with alpha with this tension. I hope this helps.

Thanks! I usually play with Yonex strings, polytour pro for the most part. So I guess alpha is the suggestion then.
 

Farbio

Rookie
Any suggestions on a string that has the soft, elastic, ball pocketing properties of Alpha with the bite/grip/spin of Game changer? A friend suggested crossing GC with Alpha. I usually string at 50lbs in a 2023 Yonex Vcore 100
 
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