Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
It doesn't help for me when I do thatComfort seems to be one of your priorities, have you tried to hybrid any of your favorite spin strings with a softer multi or synthetic cross?
It doesn't help for me when I do thatComfort seems to be one of your priorities, have you tried to hybrid any of your favorite spin strings with a softer multi or synthetic cross?
You mean it doesnt help the comfort or it just doesnt work for your spin hungry game lol?It doesn't help for me when I do that
it doesnt' work to get rid of the pain. and it really makes no difference in shoulder pain. I think if you have at least the mains as poly, that is what produces the bad vibrations and goes to your arm. also I have to work on keyboard all day long at work and that may contributing as well.You mean it doesnt help the comfort or it just doesnt work for your spin hungry game lol?
I played 2 sets with this setup today and it did not work for me. Power was too high, spin was good so was the feel but I had to adjust my strokes way too much and it affected my confidence. This setup sounds funky too in my YT prestige pro - every time I hit the ball I thought my racquet was crackingWhen you going to custom string exactly to the fire wire/x1?
Did you follow the stringing directions, or did you string as you normally would? Also, if you leave a folded over piece of string in the last knot of the x1 crosses, you can redo them, turn the bottom into the top side, if you leave a bit extra string.I played 2 sets with this setup today and it did not work for me. Power was too high, spin was good so was the feel but I had to adjust my strokes way too much and it affected my confidence. This setup sounds funky too in my YT prestige pro - every time I hit the ball I thought my racquet was cracking
I switched to my full bed of Solinco Revolution and everything fell right in place. Perhaps I have been playing with full poly for too long. I have enough string left for one more job.I will cut it out and try fw mains 57, biphase cross 60 and see how it plays.
I followed your instructions in terms of stringing, thought about leaving the loop but decided against it, will redo the whole thing. Varying tensions created a softer upper part of the racquet, a "pocket" of some sort and stiffer bottom, not sure if the whole bed stabilizes over time anyway.Did you follow the stringing directions, or did you string as you normally would? Also, if you leave a folded over piece of string in the last knot of the x1 crosses, you can redo them, turn the bottom into the top side, if you leave a bit extra string.
What exact tensions did you use on both mains and x1 crosses, string by string?I followed your instructions in terms of stringing, thought about leaving the loop but decided against it, will redo the whole thing. Varying tensions created a softer upper part of the racquet, a "pocket" of some sort and stiffer bottom, not sure if the whole bed stabilizes over time anyway.
I was looking forward to trying this but it just didn't work for my game
This :What exact tensions did you use on both mains and x1 crosses, string by string?
Have you had anyone else try this setup? Do you have any additional feedback?What exact tensions did you use on both mains and x1 crosses, string by string?
Well, I don't think so. But you can redo just the crosses, if it was too loose or too powerful, after locking down the frame, and that was the reason for the doubled up small piece of string in the last tie off at the bottom. Ie, just do 57-39 for the first couple of strings down from 60-60-57-39-57-60, ie.Have you had anyone else try this setup? Do you have any additional feedback?
I will do something else. String it as I usually do with my poly/multi hybrids 53/56. This way I will be able to tell if it is the string itself that doesn't work for me or was it the tension variations that might have created an erratic stringed.Well, I don't think so. But you can redo just the crosses, if it was too loose or too powerful, after locking down the frame, and that was the reason for the doubled up small piece of string in the last tie off at the bottom. Ie, just do 57-39 for the first couple of strings down from 60-60-57-39-57-60, ie.
Nice! Let me know how it plays, I really like regular BigAce. Is micro only available in 19g ?My first game back from tennis hellbow tomorrow. Gonna try out the big ace micro!
So that was interesting. Because I was worried about my arm, I tensioned the strings at 48/46 (I normally string in high 50's low 60's), and experienced a whole new world of comfort. At the same time, I had a difficult time controlling the launch angle and depth. Normally I generate my own power, but the string ended up generating quite a bit for me. For some, this might be a favorable thing, but I personally didn't like it. That being said, the ball did tend to dive in a nasty way toward the baseline, moreso than the predictable fall of my old combination of cyclone/ogsm, so spin was a nice surprise. Serving was also great, and my flat serve was on point. My second serve traveled a bit long due to the extra power. The feel was amazing, and due to the nature of how high I normally string my racquets, this is my first time feeling what "ball pocketing" really means. Was quite nice, and comfortable on the arm. Crisp as well (though I tend to prefer more dead strings). The place where these strings shined was at net. I will admit, I'm a pretty crappy net player. I am a super aggressive baseliner who hits hard, but I normally don't get much success at the net. Given how my confidence at the baseline was a bit low yesterday due to the extra power, I was forced to the net, and for the first time in my life, I had complete control at the net. Each drop shot, volley, smash, all went exactly where I told it to. All in all, a pleasant playtest, but I'm gonna have to increase the tension quite a bit (as long as the elbow can tolerate it).Nice! Let me know how it plays, I really like regular BigAce. Is micro only available in 19g ?
Thanks for a great review! the 1.15 is the same as 19g, I do not think Big Ace micro comes in a thinner gauge, I perhaps "micro" means the thinnest in the big ace line. Everything you describe is in line with my experience with Big Ace ( although I tried it in much thicker 1.28 gauge). I usually string my softer poly around 53lbs, it drops 3-5 lbs by the time you make it to courts anyway.So that was interesting. Because I was worried about my arm, I tensioned the strings at 48/46 (I normally string in high 50's low 60's), and experienced a whole new world of comfort. At the same time, I had a difficult time controlling the launch angle and depth. Normally I generate my own power, but the string ended up generating quite a bit for me. For some, this might be a favorable thing, but I personally didn't like it. That being said, the ball did tend to dive in a nasty way toward the baseline, moreso than the predictable fall of my old combination of cyclone/ogsm, so spin was a nice surprise. Serving was also great, and my flat serve was on point. My second serve traveled a bit long due to the extra power. The feel was amazing, and due to the nature of how high I normally string my racquets, this is my first time feeling what "ball pocketing" really means. Was quite nice, and comfortable on the arm. Crisp as well (though I tend to prefer more dead strings). The place where these strings shined was at net. I will admit, I'm a pretty crappy net player. I am a super aggressive baseliner who hits hard, but I normally don't get much success at the net. Given how my confidence at the baseline was a bit low yesterday due to the extra power, I was forced to the net, and for the first time in my life, I had complete control at the net. Each drop shot, volley, smash, all went exactly where I told it to. All in all, a pleasant playtest, but I'm gonna have to increase the tension quite a bit (as long as the elbow can tolerate it).
And I used the BAM 1.15. I've heard of a 1.19 out there somewhere but I've never seen it.
If you liked Big Ace you will definitely enjoy Silverstring. I think it has better directional control, less spin, feels soft and pockets very well. It has a very unique feel. If you want a more muted, deader response try Wilson Revolve (former Ripspin) or Yonex Pro Poly Tour. Both are quite soft also.Yeah, it was interesting trying new string. I've used the same combo for a while now.
Next on my quest to find soft poly is silverstring. In your experience, how was the feel of silverstring for you? I prefer a deader feeling poly (such as cyclone), and was hoping to find a round string that was soft, dead (not a fan of crispy), and low-powered. Anything come to mind?
I see where you are coming from, there are a lot of decent strings out there I could play with any day...I've given up experimenting for a while. Too frustrating without a clear winner, for me at least.
Just sticking with Babolat Pro Hurricane 18 ga. Feels soft, lasts a while, great spin.
Pro Red Code with a little more cushion is Red Devil.Just added Tecnifibre Pro Red code 18g to the table. It is a very stiff string even in 18g and 16x19 Prestige Pro. The string is everything you would expect from a low powered, stiff poly. It hold tension well, settles nice after 2-3hrs and is very predictable. Has above average spin and control. Gives a nice quack sound when you hit very hard, only then you can feel the string bed give in a bit creating a shallow pocket, besides that it feels like hitting with a frying pan.
It started bothering my wrist at the end of 8hrs (but was still quite playable) so I decided to cut it out and move to a softer poly for the next test (have not decided which one yet)
Thats right, someone mentioned it here on the forum when I was researching red code, have you tried both yourself? Pro's Pro is not that easy to get in the US might get some samples when I travel to Europe soonPro Red Code with a little more cushion is Red Devil.
I did a google search for "red devil tennis string" and the second link was for the Pro's Pro US distributor.Thats right, someone mentioned it here on the forum when I was researching red code, have you tried both yourself? Pro's Pro is not that easy to get in the US might get some samples when I travel to Europe soon
If we are looking at the same thing they have reels only :/I did a google search for "red devil tennis string" and the second link was for the Pro's Pro US distributor.
Tried some YPTP 1.20 at a high tension tonight. 'Twas gloriousIf you liked Big Ace you will definitely enjoy Silverstring. I think it has better directional control, less spin, feels soft and pockets very well. It has a very unique feel. If you want a more muted, deader response try Wilson Revolve (former Ripspin) or Yonex Pro Poly Tour. Both are quite soft also.
It is a sweet string. What tension did you use and what stick?Tried some YPTP 1.20 at a high tension tonight. 'Twas glorious
Thanks for the recommendation!
I used it prestrecthed at 55, so it felt a bit stiffer. When stringing the crosses, it felt super slick against the mains, so that was a huge plus. At the baseline, super plush feeling, kinda dead (which I like), and a large oval shaped sweet spot that made a huge thwack when I hit it right. Ball dove down at the baseline just like the BAM, but the sweetspot was definitely bigger and I had more directional control. Power was also good, but I personally like really low-powered strings. I'd say these are medium powered at that tension. Serves were huge, and the sound that it made coming off the stringbed was crazy. My flat serves usually clock between 118-122, and I'd say this felt a bit faster (though you never know), but one difference I definitely saw was the ball bounce off the court was a lot lower than I'm used to. I don't know if it's a good or a bad thing, but regardless, that's what I saw. My kicks normally don't kick that much, but a good amount of kick yesterday. One knock I have is when I hit outside of the sweetspot, it made the ball balloon and go super shallow, so it was easy points for my opponent, but considering how large the sweetspot felt, I can't complain. I'm happy, and I think I have my new long term string. I was gonna test a bunch more, but I think my consistency suffers a bit every time I change strings..It is a sweet string. What tension did you use and what stick?
Oh, and it was a 2015 blade 98 18x20 weighted to 352, balance 6 points head light.It is a sweet string. What tension did you use and what stick?
It takes me roughly a month to get used to a new racquet, perhaps a bit less for a new string. I have a set of this string in black, I am glad to hear it works for you in 18x20 pattern. Will string thisbup next.I used it prestrecthed at 55, so it felt a bit stiffer. When stringing the crosses, it felt super slick against the mains, so that was a huge plus. At the baseline, super plush feeling, kinda dead (which I like), and a large oval shaped sweet spot that made a huge thwack when I hit it right. Ball dove down at the baseline just like the BAM, but the sweetspot was definitely bigger and I had more directional control. Power was also good, but I personally like really low-powered strings. I'd say these are medium powered at that tension. Serves were huge, and the sound that it made coming off the stringbed was crazy. My flat serves usually clock between 118-122, and I'd say this felt a bit faster (though you never know), but one difference I definitely saw was the ball bounce off the court was a lot lower than I'm used to. I don't know if it's a good or a bad thing, but regardless, that's what I saw. My kicks normally don't kick that much, but a good amount of kick yesterday. One knock I have is when I hit outside of the sweetspot, it made the ball balloon and go super shallow, so it was easy points for my opponent, but considering how large the sweetspot felt, I can't complain. I'm happy, and I think I have my new long term string. I was gonna test a bunch more, but I think my consistency suffers a bit every time I change strings..
It takes me roughly a month to get used to a new racquet, perhaps a bit less for a new string. I have a set of this string in black, I am glad to hear it works for you in 18x20 pattern. Will string thisbup next.I used it prestrecthed at 55, so it felt a bit stiffer. When stringing the crosses, it felt super slick against the mains, so that was a huge plus. At the baseline, super plush feeling, kinda dead (which I like), and a large oval shaped sweet spot that made a huge thwack when I hit it right. Ball dove down at the baseline just like the BAM, but the sweetspot was definitely bigger and I had more directional control. Power was also good, but I personally like really low-powered strings. I'd say these are medium powered at that tension. Serves were huge, and the sound that it made coming off the stringbed was crazy. My flat serves usually clock between 118-122, and I'd say this felt a bit faster (though you never know), but one difference I definitely saw was the ball bounce off the court was a lot lower than I'm used to. I don't know if it's a good or a bad thing, but regardless, that's what I saw. My kicks normally don't kick that much, but a good amount of kick yesterday. One knock I have is when I hit outside of the sweetspot, it made the ball balloon and go super shallow, so it was easy points for my opponent, but considering how large the sweetspot felt, I can't complain. I'm happy, and I think I have my new long term string. I was gonna test a bunch more, but I think my consistency suffers a bit every time I change strings..
Yeah, I've only had it in the stick for a day, so who knows, the tension loss could be pretty bad. Also, if I'm not mistaken, the 1.20 only comes in yellow, so maybe you have the 1.25 in black? I also experimented with a tension differential of 55/48, and I felt like spin improved, but who even knows. I'm not usually that sensitive to that kind of thing. Also, in regards to 18x20, I've never felt like the spin was inferior to open patterns, but closed patterns give me much more control and a more predictable string bed. Maybe I missed it in an earlier post, but what are you currently using?It takes me roughly a month to get used to a new racquet, perhaps a bit less for a new string. I have a set of this string in black, I am glad to hear it works for you in 18x20 pattern. Will string thisbup next.
I played with it few years ago in an Aeorpro Drive and found that it lost tension initially by a little too much that i liked and turned the racquet into a cannon, so i cut it out and never got back to it. But i remember enjoying the feel and control for the first 2-3hrs. Maybe prestretching will do the trick. The good thing about 18x20 patterns is that even with tension loss in poly they still tend to play a lot more stable than open patterns.
They sell packs as well just the reels are much more cost effective.If we are looking at the same thing they have reels only :/
completely agreed on the 18x20 spin part. I've played on Playsight courts with Pure Strike Tour 18x20 and I had equal or more spin reading than Prestige Pro 16x19. I also like the stability of a closed pattern, just string it much lower and the power is there too. Currently I am using Head Pro Tour 630, Pure Strike Tour (both 18x20) and sometimes Prestige Pro (16x19).Yeah, I've only had it in the stick for a day, so who knows, the tension loss could be pretty bad. Also, if I'm not mistaken, the 1.20 only comes in yellow, so maybe you have the 1.25 in black? I also experimented with a tension differential of 55/48, and I felt like spin improved, but who even knows. I'm not usually that sensitive to that kind of thing. Also, in regards to 18x20, I've never felt like the spin was inferior to open patterns, but closed patterns give me much more control and a more predictable string bed. Maybe I missed it in an earlier post, but what are you currently using?
You are right dear sir! Had to dig into the website, google search doesn't show it... thanks!They sell packs as well just the reels are much more cost effective.
I loved demoing the Pure strike tour, except for a tinny feeling every time I hit a ball. I took the plunge and just bought a reel of YPTP 1.20 haha.completely agreed on the 18x20 spin part. I've played on Playsight courts with Pure Strike Tour 18x20 and I had equal or more spin reading than Prestige Pro 16x19. I also like the stability of a closed pattern, just string it much lower and the power is there too. Currently I am using Head Pro Tour 630, Pure Strike Tour (both 18x20) and sometimes Prestige Pro (16x19).
Just double checked - yes it is black in 1.25 (16l), they only do yellow in 1.20. Will see how it plays in the Pro Tour. I have Solinco Revolution 18g in it now strung at 50lb and it plays like a dream.
Nice. I travel to Europe quite a lot so I am looking into strings that I can buy a lot cheaper there. A reel of yptp is less than $100, weiscannon and signum pro are like a third of what it costs in the US, some Babolat strings are pretty cheap too.I loved demoing the Pure strike tour, except for a tinny feeling every time I hit a ball. I took the plunge and just bought a reel of YPTP 1.20 haha.
Sorry about the wrist. And dang, the price difference of YPTP between here and Europe is insane... Not to brag but..all sun and fun down here is TexasThe Pro Red Code destroyed my wrist. Had to take some time off, need to take it easy for a while. I will not go into any poly over 200 stiffness anytime soon. Strung up Klip Legend 17/Silverstring and a full bed of Yonex Poly Tour Pro 1.25, will test it out as soon as this damn storm gets out of my way
The wrist is much better after a week. Can you play outdoors all year long in Texas?Sorry about the wrist. And dang, the price difference of YPTP between here and Europe is insane... Not to brag but..all sun and fun down here is Texas
The summers can get quite hot, but you can play if you're motivated enough. Winter's are anywhere from the 50's to 80's, and it cycles somewhat randomly. No sign of any snowstorm down here just yet.The wrist is much better after a week. Can you play outdoors all year long in Texas?
Yet another reason to move out of NYCThe summers can get quite hot, but you can play if you're motivated enough. Winter's are anywhere from the 50's to 80's, and it cycles somewhat randomly. No sign of any snowstorm down here just yet.
Just added it to the table. I really wanted to love this string but I couldn't. If there is such thing as "too much spin" then BHB7 is just that. It seems like it grabs the ball too much and I had trouble figuring out trajectory at times. It has a plasticky feel and generally I just felt disconnected with the ball, there are a lot of strings out there with much better control. Kick serves worked exceptionally well here and comfort was high, but that's about it. I cut it out after 6 hrs ( 4 sets with warm up ), tension loss was so so, it started moving a lot at the end of 4th set.Curious about your thoughts about BHB7. Could you compare to Solinco Rev?