ckhirnigs113
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Anyone tried Black Knight/Ghost Wire hybrid? Wondering if it might be a more controlled/predictable setup than Firewire Boost.
If you’re looking for something on the softer side, Ghostwire is a must demo, IMHO.
Thanks will definitely try this!
Btw for someone that’s thinking of getting a 93p. It is a demanding stick. I do not recommend it for anyone under 4.0. But if your technique is spot on and you enjoy a heavy swing weight. It’s tough to beat the precision and spin. My pro staff 90 is easier to play with but once you figure out the 93p. You’ll be hitting great precise shots all day long!
Anyone tried Black Knight/Ghost Wire hybrid? Wondering if it might be a more controlled/predictable setup than Firewire Boost.
This is exactly how I felt with RS Lyon on the 18x20 93P. Compared to the shaped poly I'm using now, I feel lukewarm towards RS Lyon. Maybe it would be better used as cross string to gut main.So I forgot to bring my reel of BK with me yesterday, so that forced me to string up with a set of RS Lyon I had in my bag. It turned out to be a mixed bag for me.
The good:
I returned the best I have in recent memory. The stringbed rewarded big cuts on ground strokes. Hit some filthy slice ground strokes (although that is a common characteristic with this frame).
The not so good:
I didn’t get the warm and fuzzies for touch and feel type shots (overhit a couple drop volleys and drop shots). Putting spin on the second serve took a lot of extra effort, and even then just didn’t get the bite I was used to.
Maybe playing with it right off the stringing machine played a role (but I didn’t have a choice). We’ll see how it plays again today - I have another USTA play.
Next to try, in spite of already having declared BK the winner: Diadem Flash.
Gonna try Kevlar/ZX hybrid on my 93P...eventually. I still need to do gut/poly first.Anyone tried Kevlar in this frame?
Kevlar/synthetic gut combo
Gonna try Kevlar/ZX hybrid on my 93P...eventually. I still need to do gut/poly first.
Unsure of the Kevlar gauge yet. I have half set of 16g Ashaway kevlar at hand, but would like to go 17g with the 93P.what gauge and tension for the kevlar? 18g? 40lbs?
Unsure of the Kevlar gauge yet. I have half set of 16g Ashaway kevlar at hand, but would like to go 17g with the 93P.
As for tension, likely high differential again like, perhaps 80/30 to take into account of smaller hoop size. I did 90/35 for my APD2013 and it played really well. Will consult @travlerajm closer to the time when I want to string this combo.
Yup.90 lbs kevlar main?
35 zx cross?
Why not just kevlar 45 and zx 35
Nice, I did 45 team/ 35 rs lyon no pre-stretch and it was good!Gonna send my 93P in to string with VS Team 17g / PTF 17g tomorrow. Going for 45/38 with 10% pre-stretch on the gut.
How long did this set up last for you, in either playability or durability? Did you play til string breaks or cut out after certain hours?Nice, I did 45 team/ 35 rs lyon no pre-stretch and it was good!
How long did this set up last for you, in either playability or durability? Did you play til string breaks or cut out after certain hours?
My stringer wouldn't do cross string replacement only, so I'll likely play til any string breaks. Thanks for the background info, I think I play at a similar level as you. I play mostly indoor carpet/hard.I replaced the crosses at about 13-14 hrs (mostly because I was bored); mains are still going strong at about 20 hrs but starting to fray. I'd say they will break at about 25 hrs. This is on hard courts. I'd say I'm around a 4.0 that hits with moderate pace and spin. I always play the gut til it breaks.
So for you, when you restring, is it better to keep crosses on same side of mains, or have them start digging in on opposite side, differences?I replaced the crosses at about 13-14 hrs (mostly because I was bored); mains are still going strong at about 20 hrs but starting to fray. I'd say they will break at about 25 hrs. This is on hard courts. I'd say I'm around a 4.0 that hits with moderate pace and spin. I always play the gut til it breaks.
I flip the weave of the crosses when I restring them to even out the wear on the gut.So for you, when you restring, is it better to keep crosses on same side of mains, or have them start digging in on opposite side, differences?
Starting tennis at age 5 or 6 around 1961 I never saw anything called a "junior" racket. If a kid got a rare "Light" racket it likely weighed somewhere between 12-13oz. I never saw a grip size less than 4&3/8 which was rare. Medium, 4&5/8, probably between 13-14oz seemed to the most common by far, with a Heavy about as rare as the Lights. The parks department had wooden handled steel hooped rackets that had steel cable for strings. A very good stick for hitting rocks. The upper ******* was not a hotbed of tennis, probably more tennis then than now though.Heck some of us old geezers started tennis using 14 oz wood frames at level 2.5-3.0. Talk about demanding frames.
Starting tennis at age 5 or 6 around 1961 I never saw anything called a "junior" racket. If a kid got a rare "Light" racket it likely weighed somewhere between 12-13oz. I never saw a grip size less than 4&3/8 which was rare. Medium, 4&5/8, probably between 13-14oz seemed to the most common by far, with a Heavy about as rare as the Lights. The parks department had wooden handled steel hooped rackets that had steel cable for strings. A very good stick for hitting rocks. The upper ******* was not a hotbed of tennis, probably more tennis then than now though.
So we both can laugh at all these millenials calling 93 sq in, 12 oz frames "too small and heavy". In the good old days, that was an oversize granny stick.
it works ... you should try it. Was stringing tc97 at 38 and also dunlop ag300 4d at 38 full polyJust wondering if any of you string other frames at such low tensions. Would low tension poly work in other mids? How about those 100" tweeners? The reason why I ask is because the 93P plays better at 42lbs than if it was strung at 48-50 using the same string. Wonder if that works in other frames.
it works ... you should try it. Was stringing tc97 at 38 and also dunlop ag300 4d at 38 full poly
I really like cyclone tour 18 gauge full bed. I've been using Lux gut mains 57 ALU soft cross 51 for the last few months and it's softened up real nice. Hit amazing today. I hate that i'm still testing strings. I could stop and just choose between these two but I have a whole bunch more to testI need more ball pocketing with my 93p. My usual set up is a round poly/poly 1.20mm at 45lbs; want to keep low launch angle. A bit more spin would be a bonus. Any suggestions?
Hmgraphite1,I really like cyclone tour 18 gauge full bed. I've been using Lux gut mains 57 ALU soft cross 51 for the last few months and it's softened up real nice. Hit amazing today. I hate that i'm still testing strings. I could stop and just choose between these two but I have a whole bunch more to test
I've strung the cyclone at 45/47 up to 50/52 or so. The 45 last summer was great haven't really zeroed in on what's best (do I need the higher tension against a heavy hitter, need to find out)Hmgraphite1,
What tension for the cyclone tour 18g? I know it gains power over time.
I was thinking to try VS Team 17/WC Mosquito Bite (1.16) at 53/48, but thought it might launch too high and not enough spin...
So, I'm on a string binge again--wanting to try different strings for my 93P's 18x20. I just purchased the following:
Diadem XT 17 (1.20)
MSV Focus Hex 17L (1.18)
Kirschbaum Max Power 18 (1.20)
WeissCannon Mosquito Bite 18 (1.16)
Volkl Cyclone 18L (1.15)
Volkl V-Square 18 (1.20)
Looking to put together a crisp feel, hybrid if necessary, for added spin and power. I also have on hand these strings:
Solinco Tourbite 18 (1.15)
Solinco Hyper-G (1.15)
Signum Pro Tornado 18 (1.17)
Prince XP 18 (1.20)
Anyone have suggestions for hybrid of these with tension recommendations.
FWIW, I'm an all court player, serve and volley, OHBH - slice mostly, and topspin forehand.
Thanks!
Hyper G with Max Power cross
How about tension recommendation for Hyper-G/Max Power --any suggestions?
Thanks, Dartagnan4.
It seems like I like slightly higher tensions in the 93P than most here, but I’d say 48/45.
shaysrebelII,
Actually, I like a higher tension too in the 93P. Since I read Max Power can be a bit high powered and springy outdoors in the heat, I will go higher. Maybe I'll try 49/47.
Thanks!
How about tension recommendation for Hyper-G/Max Power --any suggestions?
Thanks, Dartagnan4.
Have to say that Gut/Ghostwire is the winner for me. Softness and pop of cream but it doesn't notch like Cream and has excellent tension maintenance. Currently have 19g in my 93p but I'll probably order 18g in the future as the 19g is cutting into the gut more than I'd like.
Those looking for an arm friendly gut/poly set up really need to look at this further.
shaysrebelII,
Actually, I like a higher tension too in the 93P. Since I read Max Power can be a bit high powered and springy outdoors in the heat, I will go higher. Maybe I'll try 49/47.
Thanks!
I didn’t realize that, but may have experienced it personally. A TT100P with I put away last summer because the Max Power was too lively seemed much more controlled in the cool spring this year. I figured I was just mis-remembering, didn’t think that the string could change that much, especially one that’s supposed to be “dead” to begin with.
Oh, and I string my 18 x 20 93P with poly in the mid/hi 30’s. Anything above 40 is too high for me.
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TheOtherBecker,
What gauge are you using poly in the mid/hi 30’s? 1.25, 1.20?