Jolly's Polys

[J011yroger]

Hey @J011yroger

Have you tried Technifibre Ice code at all?

Yes, have it in one of my frames now. It's very bouncy.

J

 

[BBender716]

Yes, have it in one of my frames now. It's very bouncy.

J

Just like the thumbnail to this thread.

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[landcookie]

Yes, have it in one of my frames now. It's very bouncy.

J

Good bouncy or bad bouncy? A review perhaps? Please include corresponding babe pic.

Also, thoughts on Adrenaline?

 

[J011yroger]

Good bouncy or bad bouncy? A review perhaps? Please include corresponding babe pic.

Also, thoughts on Adrenaline?

Like Adrenaline a lot, I've been using the Ice Code to teach, I'm not really comfortable hitting with players my level with it. The ball just flies a bit too much for me.

J

 

[landcookie]

Like Adrenaline a lot, I've been using the Ice Code to teach, I'm not really comfortable hitting with players my level with it. The ball just flies a bit too much for me.

J

You make ice code sound a bit like isospeed baseline.

Currently hooked on gut/poly setup and trying to find a poor man's full poly version of it.

 

[J011yroger]

You make ice code sound a bit like isospeed baseline.

Currently hooked on gut/poly setup and trying to find a poor man's full poly version of it.

Isospeed baseline is very dead in comparison.

J

 

[BBender716]

Like Adrenaline a lot, I've been using the Ice Code to teach, I'm not really comfortable hitting with players my level with it. The ball just flies a bit too much for me.

J

Thoughts on Adrenaline vs Element as a more affordable alternative to Alu Power?

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[J011yroger]

Thoughts on Adrenaline vs Element as a more affordable alternative to Alu Power?

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Element is softer but not cheaper, Adrenaline is the cheaper alternative, not as good but still good.

J

 

[Happi]

You make ice code sound a bit like isospeed baseline.

Currently hooked on gut/poly setup and trying to find a poor man's full poly version of it.

Cyber Flash 17L is worth a try.

 

[landcookie]

Cyber Flash 17L is worth a try.

Can't get topspin products here in Australia, unfortunately.

I would default to hyper g but it sucks at volleying.

Any other recommendations?

 

[J011yroger]

Can't get topspin products here in Australia, unfortunately.

I would default to hyper g but it sucks at volleying.

Any other recommendations?

What do you use now and what are you looking to accomplish by changing and what is your price range?

J

 

[BBender716]

Element is softer but not cheaper, Adrenaline is the cheaper alternative, not as good but still good.

J

Got it. Screw it, I'll go Alu Power.

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[J011yroger]

J

 

[Happi]

Hey J, what do you think about Head Sonic Pro (right side in your pucture) ? I like this soft playing string

 

[J011yroger]

Hey J, what do you think about Head Sonic Pro (right side in your pucture) ? I like this soft playing string

It's ok, haven't used it in years though.

J

 

[haqq777]

J

Late to the party, J.

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/tennis-warehouse-playtest-head-experimental-tour-co-poly.658541/page-2#post-13943976

Not really a spin monster but still a decent offering. Better than that new RPM string Thiem is now using, in my experience.

 

[J011yroger]

Late to the party, J.

https://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/tennis-warehouse-playtest-head-experimental-tour-co-poly.658541/page-2#post-13943976

Not really a spin monster but still a decent offering. Better than that new RPM string Thiem is now using, in my experience.

The RPM power string blows.

Isospeed Grey Fire is the real deal.

J

 

[haqq777]

The RPM power string blows.

Isospeed Grey Fire is the real deal.

J

Haven't tried it yet, will try to get my hands on a set soon.

 

[landcookie]

What do you use now and what are you looking to accomplish by changing and what is your price range?

J

Klip legend 1.3/yonex PtF or max power cross 1.25.

A soft poly that doesn't suck at the net and maintains tension marginally OK (not a strIng breaker ). Above avg spin/power potential.

For example, I like RS Lyon 1.25 @45/43 but find it too low powered. It's also a bit on the higher end of my budget - I don't like it enough to want to pay that much for it. Maybe the 1.2? Hyper G is nice from the baseline but volleys are a struggle.

Last time I hit with isospeed baseline 1.25 I didn't mind it at all. Lost tension a bit too quickly though. Thinking of trying it at 1.3; unless you know of something better?

Intrigued by adrenaline, poly tour pro 1.3 and ptf 1.3.

 

[Christoforos Giatzakis]

The RPM power string blows.

Isospeed Grey Fire is the real deal.

J

Do you find grey fire grabs the ball well? Like alu?

 

[J011yroger]

Klip legend 1.3/yonex PtF or max power cross 1.25.

A soft poly that doesn't suck at the net and maintains tension marginally OK (not a strIng breaker ). Above avg spin/power potential.

For example, I like RS Lyon 1.25 @45/43 but find it too low powered. It's also a bit on the higher end of my budget - I don't like it enough to want to pay that much for it. Maybe the 1.2? Hyper G is nice from the baseline but volleys are a struggle.

Last time I hit with isospeed baseline 1.25 I didn't mind it at all. Lost tension a bit too quickly though. Thinking of trying it at 1.3; unless you know of something better?

Intrigued by adrenaline, poly tour pro 1.3 and ptf 1.3.

Element.

J

 

[J011yroger]

Do you find grey fire grabs the ball well? Like alu?

Yes!

It's like better Adrenaline.

J

 

[landcookie]

Element.

J

Elements price point is close to gut/poly. I'll give it a shot and see if the $$$ is justified.

Thanks

 

[guilhermefdc]

Yes!

It's like better Adrenaline.

J

How would you compare it to plain old Alu (1.25) and to Element?
(I haven’t actually tried Adrenaline )

 

[J011yroger]

How would you compare it to plain old Alu (1.25) and to Element?
(I haven’t actually tried Adrenaline )

It's like they had a baby that isn't quite as good as them.

J

 

[J011yroger]

Elements price point is close to gut/poly. I'll give it a shot and see if the $$$ is justified.

Thanks

Or use Element/Gut.

J

 

[BBender716]

Or use Element/Gut.

J

Any experience with Element Rough?

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[J011yroger]

Any experience with Element Rough?

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It's almost the same.

J

 

[AJvR]

The RPM power string blows.

Isospeed Grey Fire is the real deal.

J

I am not sure what you mean with 'blows' as it is the opposite of 'sucks', do you find RPM Power very good but Isospeed Grey Fire better?

 

[BBender716]

I am not sure what you mean with 'blows' as it is the opposite of 'sucks', do you find RPM Power very good but Isospeed Grey Fire better?

Blows is, ironically, synonymous with sucks in American slang.

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[tomato123]

BBO is better, but less powerful and stiffer.

J

Hi J011y, quick follow up question - I know you mentioned you're not a fan of gut/poly hybrids, but hypothetically do you think BBO could be a good option as a cross to go with natural gut mains?

 

[BBender716]

Hi J011y, quick follow up question - I know you mentioned you're not a fan of gut/poly hybrids, but hypothetically do you think BBO could be a good option as a cross to go with natural gut mains?

Personally if you're looking to get more longevity out of setup, you may want to go with a dead, tension maintenance poly like 4G, max power, RS Lyon etc.

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[J011yroger]

Hi J011y, quick follow up question - I know you mentioned you're not a fan of gut/poly hybrids, but hypothetically do you think BBO could be a good option as a cross to go with natural gut mains?

Yes.

J

 

[n8dawg6]

'blows'

'sucks'

thats what she said

 

[BBender716]

thats what she said

Except a bit more garbled.

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[Muppet]

Except a bit more garbled.

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This is a tennis forum right? Not another kind of FORUM?

 

[jmacdaununder2]

Sadly, in spite of my better judgement I'm still laughing...

 

[Vanhalen]

I always end up back to ALU Power 16L. Then I ask myself, “Why do you even bother with other sh£t!”

 

[tomato123]

Yes.

J

Played with Luxilon Natural Gut/BBO today and it was great! Low powered, stiff, tons of control, round, slippery, not much more i can ask from a polyester to pair with gut. Still was able to notice a bit of the unique Luxilon feel combined with the amazing natural gut feel.

 

[Holdfast44ID]

Hey. Stringing your own racquets prevents Alzheimer's! It's sort of a fun hobby. I like to tinker. I've been building my own computers for years. I also reload my own ammo. Self sufficiency. Lol

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[tennisgurl]

I don't know, I was just asked to review the prototype.

J

Hey J0lly Hyper G is usually my main string and was wondering what you thought of Hyper G rough? Also do you know when it hits the market?

 

[J011yroger]

Hey J0lly Hyper G is usually my main string and was wondering what you thought of Hyper G rough? Also do you know when it hits the market?

I like it so far, seems to play the same for longer than regular hyper g. I don't know when it's coming out.

J

 

[landcookie]

https://imgur.com/a/k9w4kGL

Element.

J

Element's copper colour looks good on my Angell. Strung at 45/43 and ready to give it a whirl tomorrow.

 

[landcookie]

Had a good 2 hour hitting session today.

If I had to sum Element up briefly, it's a slick, no nonsense poly. There were no 'performance enhancing' traits, so to speak. I got what I put into my shots.

It's definitely piqued my curiosity.

Element rocks at the net. Volleys were sharp and punchy, backhand slices too. Feel was great overall.

Cons: I didn't get the nuclear power and spin from my forehand as I'm used to getting; and hitting taking the ball on the rise was erratic at times - the ball flew on me more often than not; then again my timing was a little off today, and I noticed not taking my little shuffle steps as I'm used to. It's not that soft, either, but comfortable enough in a 63 RA.

Will keep playing and see what happens as the string bed ages. I'm not a string breaker so this will be the next test.

@J011yroger - how does Adrenaline compare?

 

[J011yroger]

Had a good 2 hour hitting session today.

If I had to sum Element up briefly, it's a slick, no nonsense poly. There were no 'performance enhancing' traits, so to speak. I got what I put into my shots.

It's definitely piqued my curiosity.

Element rocks at the net. Volleys were sharp and punchy, backhand slices too. Feel was great overall.

Cons: I didn't get the nuclear power and spin from my forehand as I'm used to getting; and hitting taking the ball on the rise was erratic at times - the ball flew on me more often than not; then again my timing was a little off today, and I noticed not taking my little shuffle steps as I'm used to. It's not that soft, either, but comfortable enough in a 63 RA.

Will keep playing and see what happens as the string bed ages. I'm not a string breaker so this will be the next test.

@J011yroger - how does Adrenaline compare?

Stiffer, less powerful.

J

 

[J011yroger]

Review coming.

J

 

[J011yroger]

J

 

[J011yroger]

Thank you, next.

J

 

[SteveI]

No string is safe... hide your packs and reels... boys and girls!!!

 

[SteveI]

You must not be married... no wife would ever support this sort of budget for tennis...