@stephenclown how's the 97P performing? You've probably clocked a lot more hours by now... anything new to add?
That clearcoat thing is a bummer...
Yeah wasn't exactly sure of the beams, prince japan lists them as 16.5-20mm but easier to write it as just flat 16-20 haha.
Not really too much more to add yet, 1.30 plays fantastic in it. Much easier to handle heavy balls and getting used to the slice more, just an adjustment to the more open pattern.
HD Aster feels really plush but missing that feedback of Alu Power, it's a really nice string and probably suits stiffer frames that need some muting. Plays very soft in a comfortable way. Too many strings lately for me have been soft but feel harsh and inconsistent.
46 lbs suits well but BBO can feel very low powered and a little raw, probably needs a couple more lbs but not sure I would be happy playing it too much higher.
I moved to 44lbs with prestretch though for my next two trials due to some poor form and elbow twinge lingering for old racquets. Trialling Alu Power (purple) and Signum Pro Firestorm 1.25. Hoping firestorm has some kind of special feel to it like Alu but my hopes aren't too high. It's supposed to be comparable with more power so it might be worth it. Might be better than purple Alu.
Unfortunately unsure if I will get much more time to play at the moment to play. They have shut down my club until after the ATP Cup so I have to play elsewhere but without memberships its hard here due to prices.
I'm going to try and get a hit in down melbourne with an old mate I briefly coached with at my old club. He is early 30s was ranked inside 700 when he was younger. If not, hopefully I can grab a couple lessons off him haha