mikeler
Moderator
I have not tried that one. All the ones I've tried are listed in post #1 of this thread. Where is that sale stated?
Mikeler's Multis
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I have not tried that one. All the ones I've tried are listed in post #1 of this thread. Where is that sale stated?
mikeler
Moderator
djNEiGht
Legend
I think that was the string I asked Mikeler about but he said he was living it up with Discho Microfibre.
I just started playing with power fibre and it is pretty nice.
I did a full bed at 57#s on a 16x19 90 inch Mizuno Turbo Pro. The drilling pattern makes the string bed fairly dense in the middle.
With this particular racquet I use OG Sheep and then Gamma Live Wire XP when I have a bit extra cash.
You really have to generate your own power AND let the weight of this racquet do it's work.
The strings had a nice feel and was comfortable. I think this would work well with those suffering fr GE/TE
I've only played x2 sets with this and so far the tension seems to hold up fairly well. It didn't seem to need to settle but then again I had it strung and sitting at home for over a week. It probably settled some during that time. I have heard that this string will look pretty beat up just like any other multi.
Lots of control and a decent amount of spin. The racquet (12.8 oz) leads me to hit a bit more flat than my mid+ and lighter sticks. I am eager to try this in one of my med+ racquets.
The one thing I didn't like was the sound upon contact. I had a dampener while playing yet it had more of a ping sound than a pop.
I just started playing with power fibre and it is pretty nice.
I did a full bed at 57#s on a 16x19 90 inch Mizuno Turbo Pro. The drilling pattern makes the string bed fairly dense in the middle.
With this particular racquet I use OG Sheep and then Gamma Live Wire XP when I have a bit extra cash.
You really have to generate your own power AND let the weight of this racquet do it's work.
The strings had a nice feel and was comfortable. I think this would work well with those suffering fr GE/TE
I've only played x2 sets with this and so far the tension seems to hold up fairly well. It didn't seem to need to settle but then again I had it strung and sitting at home for over a week. It probably settled some during that time. I have heard that this string will look pretty beat up just like any other multi.
Lots of control and a decent amount of spin. The racquet (12.8 oz) leads me to hit a bit more flat than my mid+ and lighter sticks. I am eager to try this in one of my med+ racquets.
The one thing I didn't like was the sound upon contact. I had a dampener while playing yet it had more of a ping sound than a pop.
sansaephanh
Professional
hey mike, do you happen to have a video of your strokes? I've only popped a poly once so I'm thinking on pulling the trigger on some Hexy Fiber. Not sure if I should shoot for 16g or 17. Have you tried the 17 yet?
I have a feeling you haven't because you probably hit alot better then I do and have a necessity for 16g lol. A local 4.0-4.5 said I hit harder then a decent amount of 4.0s he's played with, but you know how that is... Having other people rate you is eh.
It probably was because I stuck to the baseline and my counter punching was doing good that day.
ANYWAYS, i'm hoping hexy fiber doesn't die as fast as synthetic gut. After that point I don't even touch the racket anymore. I hate that dead feeling.
PS: Do you think I could yield more spin/feel with a decent slippery cross? Maybe like some isospeed poly or something.
I have a feeling you haven't because you probably hit alot better then I do and have a necessity for 16g lol. A local 4.0-4.5 said I hit harder then a decent amount of 4.0s he's played with, but you know how that is... Having other people rate you is eh.
It probably was because I stuck to the baseline and my counter punching was doing good that day.
ANYWAYS, i'm hoping hexy fiber doesn't die as fast as synthetic gut. After that point I don't even touch the racket anymore. I hate that dead feeling.
PS: Do you think I could yield more spin/feel with a decent slippery cross? Maybe like some isospeed poly or something.
mixedmedia
Professional
And I'm finally caught up on this thread! Nice to be back on the boards semi-consistently again.
I noticed some recent discussion of gut, and personally I'd warn against Pacific. I had some durability issues with it, even with the 16 G. I'd say, for a slightly less powerful, but still great gut, mikeler, that Mamba Supra Gut is definitely worth a go. Using Babolat string savers, it is lasting forever and playing great. And, in agreement with your earlier comments, I too feel that gut doesn't give one as much breakage warning as some claim. Best to be safe than sorry with the string savers; they really prevent the proliferation of fraying.
I noticed some recent discussion of gut, and personally I'd warn against Pacific. I had some durability issues with it, even with the 16 G. I'd say, for a slightly less powerful, but still great gut, mikeler, that Mamba Supra Gut is definitely worth a go. Using Babolat string savers, it is lasting forever and playing great. And, in agreement with your earlier comments, I too feel that gut doesn't give one as much breakage warning as some claim. Best to be safe than sorry with the string savers; they really prevent the proliferation of fraying.
mixedmedia
Professional
Which Mamba did you use--the Supra or the Premium? The latter I wouldn't waste my time on. Maybe I just got a good batch of Supra; the next shipment will tell. (I do have original VS though and Wilson, but I may save those for customers, at least the Wilson, which is now the best gut made.)
mikeler
Moderator
Thanks for the info. I got your e-mail about trying out Gamma Pro. Maybe we can work something out later. For whatever reason, I've not been in the string experimentation mood for some time now.
mikeler
Moderator
I have videos of me serving but most of them are when my form was out of whack. One of these days I'd like to video my forehand and backhand but it is by no means a priority at this point. Perhaps someday I'll post something.
I've only tried 17g Hexy Fibre as a cross string. In general, 17g multis just don't meet my durability needs. I've never tried Isospeed poly so I can't help you there. Happy string testing.
I used supra in 17g. It actually felt slightly larger than 17g akin to a 16. At the moment the only HALF set of classic I ordered got through the stringing process. Since I don't string for myself the extra 8 or so dollars for a full set is worth it to me. I can't say I don't see the advantage of the supra for a home stringer though. When I mentioned to Ray that I had issues with his gut the refund was a no questions asked type of deal.
sansaephanh
Professional
Dammit. I just destroyed a set of Cyberflash blue today. Really decent spin. Finally got my slice serve to start working the way i want it. But at the back of my mind I kept thinking about how much more swing it could have with a textured poly...
Technique over equipment really hit me today. As everything clicked and spin was as plentiful as I wanted it to be. I just gotta get my darn tennis fitness back. I'll probably stick to bhbr though... It gives me all sorts of confidence even though it lacks the touch i love from synthetic guts. The goods just happen to outweigh the bad.
fortun8son
Hall of Fame
I finally got to string up my other set of Pro's Pro Gutex Ultra 1.25 on a k Six-One Team for a young man who is not a stringbreaker.
What a dream to work with, even smells like MCS and HiTech.
I'm sure he'll like it better than the Sensation16 that TW gave him.
I will definitely buy a reel of the stuff when I run out of Dunlop Comfort Synthetic 17!
What a dream to work with, even smells like MCS and HiTech.
I'm sure he'll like it better than the Sensation16 that TW gave him.
I will definitely buy a reel of the stuff when I run out of Dunlop Comfort Synthetic 17!
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mikeler
Moderator
That Gutex Ultra was pretty good stuff in the 17g. Since I tend to like 16g multis, I might like the thicker gauge even better.
mixedmedia
Professional
No problem. I've been pretty content myself.
mixedmedia
Professional
I see what you mean, but I haven't been able to find a mid-range gut that I like better and that lasts, esp. with Performaxx seemingly discontinued and Tonic ruined.
mikeler
Moderator
mixedmedia
Professional
Hahaha, hopefully that won't--wait that would mean more tests...
mikeler
Moderator
Oh man, everybody here is now rooting against me!
fortun8son
Hall of Fame
You know how it is.
NEVER let anyone know that you make a great potato salad.
You'll be making it forever. 8)
NEVER let anyone know that you make a great potato salad.
You'll be making it forever. 8)
mixedmedia
Professional
You would be, unless it's to try various guts.
mikeler
Moderator
mixedmedia
Professional
That's why I said various. 
Maybe one (not Wilson) would work better? That's really the only other options I see for you, as sad as it is to say.
Maybe one (not Wilson) would work better? That's really the only other options I see for you, as sad as it is to say.mixedmedia
Professional
Also, what do you think the major reasons are for that?
mikeler
Moderator
Too much power on ground strokes.
mixedmedia
Professional
Ah, I gotcha.
mixedmedia
Professional
Changing the tension wouldn't help?
mikeler
Moderator
mixedmedia
Professional
True... But with Supra it might be worth a go, if Supra can take the weight.
Btw, thanks to noticing the brand name in your reviews, I will be demoing some PKs soon!
Btw, thanks to noticing the brand name in your reviews, I will be demoing some PKs soon!
mikeler
Moderator
True... But with Supra it might be worth a go, if Supra can take the weight.
Btw, thanks to noticing the brand name in your reviews, I will be demoing some PKs soon!
I'm a big fan of the PK 7G. Plays like a stiff racket with the comfort of a flexible stick. I'd still like to try the 5G one day to see if the standard length racket could cure my minor forearm troubles.
mixedmedia
Professional
I'm looking at the Ki 5 PSE, QTour, Redondo Mid, and Redondo MP. I would probably put lead at 3/9 on the latter three. Heard anything about those? (I've read a lot on the boards, but still have questions only demos can answer.)
mikeler
Moderator
Can't help you there. I switched from the original Babolat PSTs to the PK 7G because the specs were really close. I took a chance and bought a 7G without doing a demo. It was pretty obvious from the first hit that it was easier on my arm so I ordered 2 more and sold my PSTs.
mixedmedia
Professional
A'ight, thanks, though, for the unintentional aid in discovering PK.
mixedmedia
Professional
I need an arm friendly players racquet, and they seem to be the brand.
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Found the PK 10G to be awesome. Not as soft as some.
mixedmedia
Professional
Doesn't seem to be still available...
Anyways, sorry to side track the thread.
Anyways, sorry to side track the thread.
mikeler
Moderator
tennisnut09
Rookie
Thanks Mike for helping with the B5E/thunder blast hybrid. I like it. it is soft, powerful and the control is exceptional. I will try 56/60 the next time cause my racket, the 2012 PDR, has too much power. I am now between this set up and the WC scorpion full bed at 54. Again, thank you!
mixedmedia
Professional
I couldn't find one.
Mister drool
Rookie
a little of toppic here, and MAYBE mikeller will rip my head off but well..
i have now played with both mantis confort synthetic and the pros pro equivalent: high tec multifiber.
they are close, agreed, but not the same string.
the pros pro, altough a good string (excelent considering the price) have one thing i absolutely hate, which is a plastic feeling to them that the mantis does not have. Some would call it a firmmer feel, but its for me, a plasctic and stiffer feel, that say it is still very soft for a multi.
play both os them in the redondo mid, and the one with the pros pro has been giving me some shoulder pain... go figure, because the rest of the setup is the same... same racquet, same tension, and same cross string, sugnum pro poly plasma pure.
outside of the frame, they are absolutely the same, but believe me, they play diferent when strung
please dont kill me
i have now played with both mantis confort synthetic and the pros pro equivalent: high tec multifiber.
they are close, agreed, but not the same string.
the pros pro, altough a good string (excelent considering the price) have one thing i absolutely hate, which is a plastic feeling to them that the mantis does not have. Some would call it a firmmer feel, but its for me, a plasctic and stiffer feel, that say it is still very soft for a multi.
play both os them in the redondo mid, and the one with the pros pro has been giving me some shoulder pain... go figure, because the rest of the setup is the same... same racquet, same tension, and same cross string, sugnum pro poly plasma pure.
outside of the frame, they are absolutely the same, but believe me, they play diferent when strung
please dont kill me
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
if you want a crisp multi with power and good control, which would you buy ?
Ronaldo
Bionic Poster
Yes Virginia there is a PK 10G, in both 100"mp and 107"os. Believe it is the 1st PK Kinetic racquet from 1996. There are two racquets for sale in TW Vintage section which may be the very 1st Kinetic racquets.
mikeler
Moderator
See post #1 of this thread for my favorite multis.
I went from 48/52 with this setup in the PSTs to 52/56 in the 7G.
You are dead to me.
. Let's agree to disagree.Thunder Blast.
Ah, vintage.
hollywood9826
Hall of Fame
Need some help here, and since you got so many reviews maybe you are the guy to start with.
What in your opinion is the closest string to X-1 Biphase? Ive tried a few multis, but havent had much luck. Im just tired of dropping 17 bucks for a pack of strings if there is a similar equivalent for cheaper especially in a reel. TF cuts you no break on the reels.
Thanks
What in your opinion is the closest string to X-1 Biphase? Ive tried a few multis, but havent had much luck. Im just tired of dropping 17 bucks for a pack of strings if there is a similar equivalent for cheaper especially in a reel. TF cuts you no break on the reels.
Thanks
mixedmedia
Professional
Might I suggest checking out the first four links in this post (but skip the Bab if you're looking to lower your costs)? Other guts besides Wilson would be an option too.
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showpost.php?p=5106853&postcount=1
Sorry, they aren't that close to Biphase: they hold their tension for longer than two hours!
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showpost.php?p=5106853&postcount=1
Sorry, they aren't that close to Biphase: they hold their tension for longer than two hours!
