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And reason?
And if it is just better, why does Yonex sell it at a much lower price than the rest (except PT Air)?
And if it is just better, why does Yonex sell it at a much lower price than the rest (except PT Air)?
I’d agree that PTS is almost an upgraded PTP but not quite as soft. It still has a nice feel but it’s got a touch of something. Not quite sure what it is but I enjoy this string. I almost felt that with PTP, I got lost in the stringbed when the tension dropped. I don’t quite feel this with PTS. I’ve put in about 5 hours on PTS and it holds tension well.Agree w @McLovin. YPTP is decent. I consider it a 1.5 generation co poly. Like 8/10 across the board.
Poly Tour Fire was disappointing. Very dead. Very stiff. Very meh. But super slick. Tried it as a cross but nothing to report besides meh.
Poly Tour Spin was good.
Poly Tour Drive is the best out of the bunch. Comparable to tour bite but better feeling.
Poly Tour Strike is an upgraded version of YPTP in terms of feel. Tremendous feel. I liken it to RPM Blast.
Air haven't used yet.
I played PT Drive in my SV98 all last season. Loved it.Any other thoughts on PTDrive?
Thinking about getting some.
I reckon!Great way to pick up a conversation that ended a year ago
pick the one that matches your racquet colorHello
Yonex Poly Pro Tour comes in three colors.
I know that yellow and black are slightly different.
How is the color blue?
Are yellow and blue the same?
-YPT.PRO is more medium soft power poly, round is shapeWhich one is more powerful yonex Poly tour pro or the Poly tour strike?
Interesting because I find Strike more dead/muted — do you use the black or grey version?-YPT.PRO is more medium soft power poly, round is shape
-YPT.strike is on the "crisper" feeling side of a round poly
-but YPT.FIRE(red) is more powerful than either of these ^, not my favorite!, because it gets too mushy fast
-seemed to drop tension before the first set was over ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
-i got totry the BLack only, y.pt.strike, 17g and 18gInteresting because I find Strike more dead/muted — do you use the black or grey version?
Thank you!-YPT.PRO is more medium soft power poly, round is shape
-YPT.strike is on the "crisper" feeling side of a round poly
-but YPT.FIRE(red) is more powerful than either of these ^, not my favorite!, because it gets too mushy fast
-seemed to drop tension before the first set was over ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Beautiful gripping over there man! Team minimal overlappick the one that matches your racquet color
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thanks!Beautiful gripping over there man! Team minimal overlap![]()
Ah, smart. I hate the groove so much because my fingers have to sit on something flat — I have to take them all off and replace with a Head Hydrosorb.thanks!
i try to fit the overlap in the small groove created by the stock yonex grip.
I used to be the same way, but then I accepted the stock grips and have come to prefer it now.Ah, smart. I hate the groove so much because my fingers have to sit on something flat — I have to take them all off and replace with a Head Hydrosorb.
Agree that it does do that. I recall that happening when trying to get used to the stock grip.I used to be the same way, but then I accepted the stock grips and have come to prefer it now.
PROTIP: The material of the stock yonex grip is soft, and will eventually rip from the adhesive of the overgrip. As well as leaving the adhesive behind.
Take a small piece of electrical tape / finishing tape, and place it where you plan to have the overgrip start.
This will allow the overgrip to be removed cleanly everytime.
On a side note, i noticed that adding weight to the hoop really affects the way the Yonex sticks feels. (tried on both ezone 98 2020 and vcore 98 2021)
Even as little as 1-2g felt more drastic than other brand racquets. Perhaps the isometric is more sensitive to weight?
Anyways been playing my yonex sticks at stock weight. They were all slightly underweight, so threw in a few grams in the butt to bring it to the listed unstrung weight.
Comes out to like $6-7 a string job. It’s incredible.Also for those interested in PTP in North America, a reel of it is MUCH cheaper in the UK/Europe, even after shipping
before the EZ tour, i messed around with the regular 98 and different grips and weights. never felt quite right.Interesting you note that personally about the head weight. I actually have always needed it because the stock frames usually lack stability in the EZONE line that I use. I do feel the sensitivity to small weight, but I’ve been more or less that way with all the frames I decide to mod. I’m very finicky as the user.
A lot of users of EZONE just need a leather and they’re set. I played a UTR 11 last night who just does that to his frame on the green / black version and calls it a day. Incredibly quick racquet head speed, but he loses some free plow for his serve with such a headlight balance.
Interesting. I just added weight at 12 to match my two 2020 EZONE. I don't think I feel a difference between the two.I used to be the same way, but then I accepted the stock grips and have come to prefer it now.
PROTIP: The material of the stock yonex grip is soft, and will eventually rip from the adhesive of the overgrip. As well as leaving the adhesive behind.
Take a small piece of electrical tape / finishing tape, and place it where you plan to have the overgrip start.
This will allow the overgrip to be removed cleanly everytime.
On a side note, i noticed that adding weight to the hoop really affects the way the Yonex sticks feels. (tried on both ezone 98 2020 and vcore 98 2021)
Even as little as 1-2g felt more drastic than other brand racquets. Perhaps the isometric is more sensitive to weight?
Anyways been playing my yonex sticks at stock weight. They were all slightly underweight, so threw in a few grams in the butt to bring it to the listed unstrung weight.
I feel the same way about PTP. try poly tour fire. It's similar but stiffer/crisp.Been going back and forth on Poly Tour Pro. I like almost everything about the string but I just find it maybe a half notch too mushy for my liking. Anyone have any recommendations on what plays similar but just a little less mushy? I actually don't mind a bit of muted and mushy response, but I'm looking for something just a bit less mushy than PTP.
RS Lyon would be my suggestionBeen going back and forth on Poly Tour Pro. I like almost everything about the string but I just find it maybe a half notch too mushy for my liking. Anyone have any recommendations on what plays similar but just a little less mushy? I actually don't mind a bit of muted and mushy response, but I'm looking for something just a bit less mushy than PTP.
I would say Head LynxBeen going back and forth on Poly Tour Pro. I like almost everything about the string but I just find it maybe a half notch too mushy for my liking. Anyone have any recommendations on what plays similar but just a little less mushy? I actually don't mind a bit of muted and mushy response, but I'm looking for something just a bit less mushy than PTP.
Solinco confidential 1.20. Similar but crisp. It is textured though.Been going back and forth on Poly Tour Pro. I like almost everything about the string but I just find it maybe a half notch too mushy for my liking. Anyone have any recommendations on what plays similar but just a little less mushy? I actually don't mind a bit of muted and mushy response, but I'm looking for something just a bit less mushy than PTP.
I feel the same way about PTP. try poly tour fire. It's similar but stiffer/crisp.
Or try use poly tour spin on mains and poly tour pro for crosses. thats the combo I like the best
RS Lyon would be my suggestion
I would say Head Lynx
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll slowly go through them.Solinco confidential 1.20. Similar but crisp. It is textured though.