Poly recommendation for RF97

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TT77

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Hey all. Just need a quick tension recommendation for a full bed of poly in the RF97. I currently play a gut/poly hybrid where the gut (VS Touch) is in the main @ 57 lbs and poly (RPM Blast) in the cross @ 54 lbs. I am looking to put in a full bed of Hyper G and was wondering what tension I should string it at. Should I string the main and cross at the same tension or have a difference like my gut/poly hybrid? From what I understand the difference in main and cross is to allow for more movement and therefore more spin potential.

I've played the Hyper G before in a Pure Strike 16x19 @ 55 lbs which was ok but it started feeling better after breaking it in. I like the current hybrid setup but just curious how the RF97 would play with a full bed of poly and thus my experiment. Thanks!
 
when i have a 16/19raket pattern i go 2 lbs difference for comfort and control (my personal preference)
i personally would start with 52lbs mains/50lbs crosses
that should be comfortable and not too loose
 
I play with with VS Touch/Kirsch Max power (57/54), VS Touch/RPM Blast (57/54), but mostly full bed RPM Blast 17 at 48-50# without any differential. I really like the full bed RPM option, but when I think I will need more power I switch to hybrid setup. The transition is seemless to me beside additonal juice hybrid gives me.
 
Ft.S said:
I play with with VS Touch/Kirsch Max power (57/54), VS Touch/RPM Blast (57/54), but mostly full bed RPM Blast 17 at 48-50# without any differential. I really like the full bed RPM option, but when I think I will need more power I switch to hybrid setup. The transition is seemless to me beside additonal juice hybrid gives me.
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I currently play the RF97 with gut/poly but picked up some RPM Blast 18 to try in it. How would you say comfort level is compared to gut/poly? Looking for more control than gut/poly as I feel I have to hold back some on my strokes with my forehand especially.
 
KaiserW said:
I currently play the RF97 with gut/poly but picked up some RPM Blast 18 to try in it. How would you say comfort level is compared to gut/poly? Looking for more control than gut/poly as I feel I have to hold back some on my strokes with my forehand especially.
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Control, comparatively, is superb. I have been using fb RPM Blast almost 90% of the time for the past 6 months, I have no comfort issues or any sort of pain at all, and I am over 50 yo if that helps.
My game has improved since beginning of the year, and I am finding myself using tension closer to 47-48, level of control is that good IMO.
Another note worth mentioning: At lower tensions, I am finding the strings last me three matches, whereas around 50# they lasted barely two. The hybrid option lasts twice as long of course.
 
Ft.S said:
Control, comparatively, is superb. I have been using fb RPM Blast almost 90% of the time for the past 6 months, I have no comfort issues or any sort of pain at all, and I am over 50 yo if that helps.
My game has improved since beginning of the year, and I am finding myself using tension closer to 47-48, level of control is that good IMO.
Another note worth mentioning: At lower tensions, I am finding the strings last me three matches, whereas around 50# they lasted barely two. The hybrid option lasts twice as long of course.
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Thanks, are you breaking them that fast or cutting out? If cutting out why such short life.

Going to string at 52 lbs since 18g.
 
RF97 is pretty stiff so you don't need to go too crazy on the string tension. Just depends on your strokes and what your arm can take but 45-50 is a good starting point.

One thing I've always like about the RF97, when switching back to it from a lighter racket, is the extra pocketing you get on the strings as the heavier racket plows through and stretches the string bed. On my lighter, more flex racket that feeling gets blended a bit.
 
I've been stringing my RF97 at 54# poly in the mains, 58# OGSM in the crosses. Been happy with it, but certainly feels pretty lifeless right now. Not enough to make me change it out now, probably about 8-10 hours in. Gonna wait another 1-2 weeks to restring.
 
i string up for a buddy who uses RF97 xperience 17/ poly plasma 18 @52/50 and he likes it a lot


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I really like Grapplesnake Alpha @53lbs. Good control and spin potential. A little bit of power, great ball pocketing. Very arm friendly.
 
TT77 said:
Hey all. Just need a quick tension recommendation for a full bed of poly in the RF97. I currently play a gut/poly hybrid where the gut (VS Touch) is in the main @ 57 lbs and poly (RPM Blast) in the cross @ 54 lbs. I am looking to put in a full bed of Hyper G and was wondering what tension I should string it at. Should I string the main and cross at the same tension or have a difference like my gut/poly hybrid? From what I understand the difference in main and cross is to allow for more movement and therefore more spin potential.

I've played the Hyper G before in a Pure Strike 16x19 @ 55 lbs which was ok but it started feeling better after breaking it in. I like the current hybrid setup but just curious how the RF97 would play with a full bed of poly and thus my experiment. Thanks!
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I use the same set up with the RF97 basically.
VS/4g 57/54-58/55.
Anything full poly over 52lbs in the RF97 is stiff as a board for me and taxing on the arm in the long run.
BHB7 @ 52 is one of the best I have found. 8-10hrs of great play. Play about 3hrs a week so that is 3-4 weeks of play. Cut it out before it breaks. Good tension maintenance and power as well. Alu Power plays great for a few hours but the heft of the frame stretches Alu out pretty quickly.
Used Hyper g @ 50lbs in this frame. 52 was too stiff.
 
USPTARF97 said:
I use the same set up with the RF97 basically.
VS/4g 57/54-58/55.
Anything full poly over 52lbs in the RF97 is stiff as a board for me and taxing on the arm in the long run.
BHB7 @ 52 is one of the best I have found. 8-10hrs of great play. Play about 3hrs a week so that is 3-4 weeks of play. Cut it out before it breaks. Good tension maintenance and power as well. Alu Power plays great for a few hours but the heft of the frame stretches Alu out pretty quickly.
Used Hyper g @ 50lbs in this frame. 52 was too stiff.
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Thanks. Tried that set-up and it’s too powerful for me. I lived 1032meters above sea level & 5.0 player. I’m using the tuxedo racquet bulk/why! maybe I’ll try Downtheline1 suggestions.
 
I just strung this racquet at 52lbs with fb-poly 1pc, gosen.polylon comfort (multi strand poly),,
I liked the feel and could provably go up a couple more pounds with this string
i do find tension a personal preference, i personally like "softer feel", so my tension would be too low for others!!
with most other polys that i dont know, i would personally try this racquet at 52/50 lbs and adjust from there..
 
USPTARF97 said:
Right on, I play 5.0 as well. Tried which set up?
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Tried natural gut main ( tonic) 59lbs x 4G cross 57lbs. Love the 4G full bed at mid 50s but too expensive $30/set and i breaks it out less than a month when I play 3x a week. ***typo i mean black and white autograph. 372grams and balance 31.5cm What is your setup?
 
RF97 black, took off the leather grips and replaced with synthetic. Wilson Pro Over grip with Wilson dampener. Makes it feel a bit more head heavy while making the overall frame lighter.
Klip Legend 1.30/ BHBZ 1.25 58/55
Stays in my frame until I cut it out. First 8-10hrs are the best.
VS/4g plays really well but feels more mushy than Klip/BHBZ due to the VS. Prefer the Klip/BHBZ and it only cost me about $14 a frame.
2 frames a month for $28 isn’t bad and keeps them playing well.
 
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Full poly at 50-52lbs in the RF97 plays well but the heft of the frame will go through a poly set up quickly. Loss of control due to tension loss after a short period of time.
 
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