nrg2 and cyberflash
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superstition
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If you're going with NRG2, I suggest just spending a bit more and getting gut. It's a far better string - better tension retention, longer life, better control, and much better feel. Make sure you don't use a batch that has a white knot defect. If you are concerned about longevity, get 16 gauge. 17 plays a lot better, but doesn't last nearly as long.
Noisy Ninja
Semi-Pro
A hybrid of NRG2 on the mains & Cyberflash on the crosses won't last very long at all; I've played with this type of hybrid and the stiff polyester crosses typically will saw through the multi mains in a couple hours.
A full multi setup should work well in the Dunlop Aero 100. I would string it up in the upper range of the recommended tension range (60+) to tame some of the power and counteract some of the initial tension loss most multis experience. There is potential for excellent playability with a full multi setup but durability may suffer depending on how much topspin you impart on the ball. I typically get ~4 hours on my K90's.
The other choice you might want to consider is installing Cyberflash mains with NRG2 crosses. Playability & feel won't be as good the first two options but you'll more topspin potential and better durability (~ 6-8 hours from my experience).
Hope that helps. Good luck.
No offence, but I have to disagree about stringing the AG100 above 60 lbs. The demo I got from TW was strung with NXT 16 at, most likely, 62 (I say 'most likely' because TW usually strings their demos at mid tension + 2 lbs). The string bed felt very boardy and had none of the feel and playability I usually associate with NXT.
I suggest the OP read the AG100 threads -- a number of people have reported much better results at much lower tensions. A couple have suggested that the recommended tension range for this racquet should be 50-60 lbs.
Of course, it depends on the type of string bed you're used to playing. If you're used to all-poly or poly/multi hybrids and you want the same feel/control, then string higher. If you're coming from all-multi or multi-poly hybrids, you should probably consider stringing lower.
Noisy Ninja
Semi-Pro
No offence taken at all.
I wasn't aware of the AG100 threads recommending lower tensions for that racquet so the insight you've provided is definitely valuable. I was a bit surprised myself that the recommended range for the AG100 was 55-65 considering most midsize racquets' range is usually 50-60.
Regardless, I think some experimenting is in order for the OP.
I personally prefer a crisper feel and alternate between full poly setup for singles and full multi setup for doubles. My recollection of NRG2 was that it wasn't particularly crisp playing and offered plenty of power; I typically string full multi setups on my K90's @ 60/58. I admit that there IS a bit of a boardy feel initially but the setup softens up substantially after 10 minutes of sustained hitting and control is maintained pretty well until breakage.
PED
Legend
The NRG/CF will be alot of fun while it lasts! I did X1/CF this spring and it lasted me 2 hours, but it was awesome. It snapped right in the middle of the stringbed but was ready to pop in about 7 other spots. Nat gut/CF would be awesome and when you figure in the extra hours from the gut over the multi, it really doesn't cost any more.
