Kirschbaum String Playtest
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The Big Kahuna
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Pro Line Evo is the Number 1 overall poly on Stringforum based on playtests.
Hi did you post somewhere that kirschbaum reminds you of the academy days at John Newcombe ranch ? Especially in regards with the smashing orange strings ?
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teachingprotx
Legend
Indeed I very much remember kirshbaum coming on the scene during my days at Newcombe ranch back in the 2000.... wow 20 yrs that’s been since I worked there. Some unreal times man
Proline evolution I heard the blue coloring added. What’s new is the 16g
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I'm surprised have never met anyone playing this string. I know a ton of people playing pro line 2
konstantinos kalfountzos
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@SpinToWin I've played with the Max Power 1.20/17 and the Flash (black) 1.20. I also have the Explosive Speed, the Evolution and the Flash (orange).
Kirchbaum Max Power 1.20/17 (22kg)
From the baseline:
No break-in period needed - ready from the get go. It was love at first sight! It provided excellent feel and comfort. It didn't feel stiff at all. The power was just average, so I have to strongly disagree with the name. I prefer average to low power, so that's not a problem for me. The ball bite was above average, but definetely not its highlight. As a result, the spin potential was there when I took big cuts on the ball. The faster I swang, the better it performed. I was very satisfied with its performance for the first 5 hours. On the last day, it went dead after half an hour. After that, I had no feedback whatsoever...
At the net:
It provided great feel and directional control. I had no arm pain afterwards, at all.
Conclusions:
For 5 hours, the Kirschbaum Max Power gave me goosebumps! Till now, it would be my go-to-string to play a match.
13€ per set + 8€ stringjob = 21€ It's a no brainer money well spent.
Comfort: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐➖
Stiffness: ⭐⭐➖➖➖➖
Power: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Ball bite: ⭐⭐⭐⭐➖➖
Spin: ⭐⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Feel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐➖
Kirschbaum Flash ⚫ 1.20/17 (23kg)
From the baseline:
This is a typical Kirschbaum co-poly: medium-to-low powered, with tons of control and feel from everywhere on the court. First half an hour and with this racket in stock form (RA 69), it felt quite stiff. After the break-in period and with the gradually added 6 grams, it kept its stiffness level, but the added weight improved the comfort level (easier plough through). This is not the ideal string for casual playing. Fast and big swings is where it comes alive. It offered great feel when I got to hit intense groundstrokes against better players than me. Little to minimal trampoline effect, moderate spin and low net clearance. My top spin shots landed longer than with shaped strings with this frame. It felt best on flatter shots. Its highlight is it being super predictable! Very few shots sailed long. Several at the net, when I was caught-up hitting late.
At the net:
Great directional control. I could both block and guide fast incoming balls close to the net.
Conclusions:
The Flash 1.20/17 is a medium to low-powered string for advanced players. Stands right in between medium to higher stiffness strings.
Suits best less stiff rackets (RA < 67).
13€ per set + 8€ stringjob = 21€ for an advanced player's string seems a good deal!
Comfort: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Stiffness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐➖➖
Power: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Ball bite: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Spin: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Feel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐➖
Kirchbaum Max Power 1.20/17 (22kg)
From the baseline:
No break-in period needed - ready from the get go. It was love at first sight! It provided excellent feel and comfort. It didn't feel stiff at all. The power was just average, so I have to strongly disagree with the name. I prefer average to low power, so that's not a problem for me. The ball bite was above average, but definetely not its highlight. As a result, the spin potential was there when I took big cuts on the ball. The faster I swang, the better it performed. I was very satisfied with its performance for the first 5 hours. On the last day, it went dead after half an hour. After that, I had no feedback whatsoever...
At the net:
It provided great feel and directional control. I had no arm pain afterwards, at all.
Conclusions:
For 5 hours, the Kirschbaum Max Power gave me goosebumps! Till now, it would be my go-to-string to play a match.
13€ per set + 8€ stringjob = 21€ It's a no brainer money well spent.
Comfort: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐➖
Stiffness: ⭐⭐➖➖➖➖
Power: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Ball bite: ⭐⭐⭐⭐➖➖
Spin: ⭐⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Feel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐➖
Kirschbaum Flash ⚫ 1.20/17 (23kg)
From the baseline:
This is a typical Kirschbaum co-poly: medium-to-low powered, with tons of control and feel from everywhere on the court. First half an hour and with this racket in stock form (RA 69), it felt quite stiff. After the break-in period and with the gradually added 6 grams, it kept its stiffness level, but the added weight improved the comfort level (easier plough through). This is not the ideal string for casual playing. Fast and big swings is where it comes alive. It offered great feel when I got to hit intense groundstrokes against better players than me. Little to minimal trampoline effect, moderate spin and low net clearance. My top spin shots landed longer than with shaped strings with this frame. It felt best on flatter shots. Its highlight is it being super predictable! Very few shots sailed long. Several at the net, when I was caught-up hitting late.
At the net:
Great directional control. I could both block and guide fast incoming balls close to the net.
Conclusions:
The Flash 1.20/17 is a medium to low-powered string for advanced players. Stands right in between medium to higher stiffness strings.
Suits best less stiff rackets (RA < 67).
13€ per set + 8€ stringjob = 21€ for an advanced player's string seems a good deal!
Comfort: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Stiffness: ⭐⭐⭐⭐➖➖
Power: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Ball bite: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Spin: ⭐⭐⭐➖➖➖
Feel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐➖
Icsa
Professional
did you have a coupon? I'm seeing $97.30: https://kirschbaumusa.com/products/max-power-reel?variant=48744344224028
I didn’t , but you need to keep looking as it shows as a custom discount on my invoice. It’s there on the website with the custom discount.
Max Power Reel
A co-polyester monofilament string of latest generation with maximum power yet still very controllable and direct feel. Initially the feel of the string seems slightly stiff, but once strung it unleashes maximum acceleration and convinces with a very direct touch feel.
kirschbaumusa.com
Icsa
Professional
You must be special because I'm not seeing the custom discount. Does it show a code? Maybe take a snapshot.I didn’t , but you need to keep looking as it shows as a custom discount on my invoice. It’s there on the website with the custom discount.
Max Power Reel
A co-polyester monofilament string of latest generation with maximum power yet still very controllable and direct feel. Initially the feel of the string seems slightly stiff, but once strung it unleashes maximum acceleration and convinces with a very direct touch feel.
Thanks for trying to help here. It is a very good price.
Icsa
Professional
Thanks - it must be a targeted discount for your account only.
It says you have to login to receive special discount
Also I picked the silver in 1.30 guage
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