Mareqnyc
Hall of Fame
I do not see any better way to do it. It still slips. Both the overgrip and the cap :/ sweaty hands and 90deg weather do not help
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SCRAP IRON
Professional
I hear you brother... Back to the drawing board.
mikeeeee
Professional
If only Rafa wasn't using RPM. The price would be at least 25% lower
RPM is great but just can't spend the money much like ALU.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
Yes I agree, Babolat over charge for their strings, not just poly either. RPM blast rough does seem to last little longer than other cheaper polys though. Perhaps that makes it little more cost effective. Blast rough does definitely last longer than tourbite soft....lol
Muppet
Legend
If you decide that you prefer silver polys over colored (plasticky) polys, you would narrow it down to Tour Bite or RS Lyon.
If you decide that you prefer shaped polys over round ones, you can eliminate RS Lyon and your answer is Tour Bite.
Softness is another issue. It depends a lot on you, your racquet, and the tensions you use.
Mareqnyc
Hall of Fame
I know both racquets quite well by now; used to use the DR98 when it first came out, followed by over a year with the new Strike.... both sticks are quite close in terms of specs, feel is very different. Does it affect the way the string will feel? It sure will. But I think that knowing how the string plays in one racquet I can expect how it could translate into another stick. It is not a perfect method but this type of speculation is all I can do I guess. DR98 is flexier and more muted than the Strike. All of the strings I liked in the Strike worked well in the DR98.
In the ideal world I would stick to one racquet but... hmmm I am not going to for various reasons. I am not sold on the DR98 either - my game is based on a solid slice and I cannot slice with this stick to save my life. Everything else is great but I don't wanna change my game to match a racquet do I......
I am in a limbo now in terms of racquet choice and it really sucks. I thought I had a winner with the new Strike from the first hitting session but I cannot deny it could be brassy at times and my tendons fell it. DR98 is a great "big serve, big forehand" baseline bashing stick but I do not know if I will keep it. Might dig out my Prince 100P... too many changes. Me no like.
JOSHL
Hall of Fame
Can't remember have you tried the duel g's?
Mareqnyc
Hall of Fame
Tried the previous two vcore and tour g in that line. Duel G 97 310 looks like a nice stick, have you used it?
JOSHL
Hall of Fame
I have but not for an extended period of time. It was a good stick but I actually like the 330 more. It is a heavy frame but it swings so easily once you get adjusted. Mine is about 9-9.5pts HL with overgrip and built up butt. But I just got a DR98+ and am really liking that frame as well. Can't seem to dial in the serve with it so I am torn between the two. I also would highly recommend the SV95, loved that frame too, sold it too soon. Lol
mscream
Professional
if you like RPM Blast, you could give Black 5 Edge a try, it works great in a DR98 at 53/50. Very crisp feel, good spin and control without being brassy. Last much longer than RPM Blast as well and costs much less. One of my favourite stiff strings in the DR98.
mscream
Professional
RS Lyon is going to be very different, especially from Tour Bite. It has a very unique feel, a bit muted but very plush and outstanding control. Power is linear, you get out exactly what you put in.
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
you guys have experiences with Laser fiber poly? how does it compare to Tourbite ?
topspn
Legend
Highly recommend Duel G 310, great stick with some weight. No weakness and yes, you’ll love the slice
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Laserfibre_Vorso_17_String/descpageACLASER-LV17.html
how is this Laserfiber Volso compared to tourbite ??
how is this Laserfiber Volso compared to tourbite ??
Mareqnyc
Hall of Fame
Like coke to sprite
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
which is coke and which is sprite ? and are you talking about sprite with caffeine or without caffeine ?
Mareqnyc
Hall of Fame
They're both polyesters but practically on the opposite sides of the spectrum. Vorso is muted, soft at impact with above average power. Control is ok but life is quite short. I was on the TW playtest of that one. Anyone who has used TB knows it is the exact opposite of the above.
Mareqnyc
Hall of Fame
FML I'm gonna have to stop string testing again until I find a stick I can settle into. It is good fortune I am not on a timeline
JOSHL
Hall of Fame
Please start a racquet demo thread! This is the best thread on the forum so to have a racquet one would be epic!FML I'm gonna have to stop string testing again until I find a stick I can settle into. It is good fortune I am not on a timeline
Mareqnyc
Hall of Fame
I promise I will the moment racquets cost $14.99 a piece
SCRAP IRON
Professional
I just noticed your post and I wanted to help by saying that you should not get Laserfiber Vorso. It is not a good string. It lacks high end spin and has little feel. It compares in no way to Tour bite. It is somewhat comparable to Y-Tex Quadrotwist, but the Y-tex product feels better. Stick with Solinco and Lux. Unfortunately, the price point is not ideal when frequently re-stringing.
Mareqnyc
Hall of Fame
When height is the problem, depth naturally becomes an issue as well. It is not easy to hit a low, biting penetrating slice with it. It often sits up or is so inconsistent that the ball trajectory surprises me. Topspin on the one hander is fine but slice not so much. I played well with it today though.
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
Nice.
I find the Pacific X Fast Pro is quite nice on the slice. Swings fast too, comfortable, good feel. Good frame.
Perhaps the PK Ki Q+5 Pro is worth a look for you too.
Both frames have a firmer beam, which is great for slices IMO, but aren't at all uncomfortable thanks to the dampening tec in them.
mikeeeee
Professional
mscream
Professional
I demoed the X Fast Pro (older model) and it was actually quite good, but more a baseline racquet in the same group as a Pure Aero I would say. Powerful frame, a bit more connected than the APD I had at that time. I believe they are 27.25 long, just in the sweet spot.
Mareqnyc
Hall of Fame
I would commission that thread to someone else...
sure did. Sweet feeling stick, just not enough weight behind shots.
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
I think it's more of a "bridge the gap" kind of racquet as the DR 98 is, perhaps more on the power end. I do find that it has a surprising level of feel and control for the type of frame that it is. A friend of mine has been using APD style frame for a while and he really liked it wheh he gave it a try. Anyways, certainly a sleeper more people should take a look at
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/RS_Paris_Octagon_17_String/descpageACRSL-RSPO.html
Have you guys tried this string ?? it said it has Massive spin due to octagon shape.....got me thinking.
Have you guys tried this string ?? it said it has Massive spin due to octagon shape.....got me thinking.
rafa_prestige89
Professional
I'm curious about it also...
mikeeeee
Professional
Agreed, I added leather and 4g lead at 3 and 9. It's pretty much my #1 now so I'll have to get another one or two before they get discontinued.
Also, I just want to say that I strung my 95D back up with RPM Blast 16g for the second time after trying several strings in it. I've yet to try RPM in another frame but it just seems perfect in this one. Control, power and spin are perfect. If it lasted longer it would be worth the price.
mikeeeee
Professional
Gamma Ocho is octagonal and it's pretty meh.
mscream
Professional
I was on the playtest for RPM rough; it's comfortable but very muted+disconnected and after 2h the tension loss becomes exponential. Unplayable after 3h because it turns into a trampoline. That was with 1.30 mm...
RS Lyon has much better feel, tension maintenance and control. If you using a DR98 I would recommend 53/50. It doesn't last as long as the top performers in terms of durability but I get 5-8h out of a set of 1.20 without any sudden drop in playability.
RS Lyon has much better feel, tension maintenance and control. If you using a DR98 I would recommend 53/50. It doesn't last as long as the top performers in terms of durability but I get 5-8h out of a set of 1.20 without any sudden drop in playability.
Mareqnyc
Hall of Fame
Yonex 95D is one of the racquets I kept and do not plan getting rid of. I have not tried it with the RPM blast though. I have a strange experience with the RPM, it is one of the strings I plan to come back to at some point.
mikeeeee
Professional
I have 1 95D and love it but I'm afraid that I won't be able to find one again (got it new of someone on here a year ago). I know you didn't like RPM but you also used the thinner gauge, so I recommend the 16g and I also recommend trying it in the 95D. I'm going to try RPM rough in the TT95 as it's my main stick these days. I just can't see myself spending the money for it to be my permanent string. It's a good one though.
dimkin
Hall of Fame
For me it was really between DR98
and
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/Prince_Textreme_Tour_100P/descpageRCTWABG-T1HP.html
I ended up going with DR, never looked back. I did try my buddy's Project One, but it felt hollow after my leaded up DR.
Mareqnyc
Hall of Fame
I sold my Prince 100P. Did everything well but not amazing. Lacked some weight behind the shots in a similar fashion to the textreme 95. After adding weight to the hoop the balance was just off.
Dr98 smacks the ball really well. I can dictate the points much easier with it
Mareqnyc
Hall of Fame
Lol let's throw in some brunch recipes
SpinToWin
Talk Tennis Guru
Scrambled eggs with bacon and caramelized cherry tomato garnishLol let's throw in some brunch recipes
