The most "friction" is produced by easy string movement, because the strings moving out of place and decelerating the ball apply a force on the ball for a longer period of time and can grab the decelerated ball better (it is easier to grab a slower ball than a very fast one). Even a decrease in ball to string friction (which is doubtful to begin with) would have less of an effect than a increase in string to string friction from a state in which the strings are not moving effectively. Ball to string friction is helpful in making it easier to displace the string, but TW's numbers do not show a clear correlation between slick coatings, shape, texture, etc. with ball to string friction either.
Give us a review for Ichiban Spin and compare it to PHT if you have used it.
Yup, pretty much
For me it fell right between Blackout and Stratagem 8, though it had the stiffest/crispest feel to it.
It's almost the same as HiTech Multifiber, except for the smell intensity.
I don't think so. Having browsed through the rulebook I didn't find anything suggesting it either.
Intense Heat in open string patterns has a response similar to shaped polys IMO. It has a muted response as a string though and offers great spin (control thanks to this) and power, but not much touch.
Hmmm probably not… Perhaps a thinner gauge of PP Concept? The others that may be worth a try are (Nano) Cyber Power and Nano Vendetta, though I haven't ever tried them personally.
I am playing with a set of lethal 5 that someone gave me. plays very well. compared to the cyclone it is stiffer and little less bite, little less top spin. control is very good and durability seems to be pretty good too. after 6 hours or so the strings still feel pretty good. for the price definitely a great value.
Out of the two polys that I've tried, Ichiban Spin and Hexaspin, I would say that the Isospeed is a superior string all around. I can only comment on those two, though.
In terms of feel/feedback of the 3 strings that I mentioned, IsoSpeed is the 'crispest.' Everyone's definition of that is different when it comes to strings I've found, but with Ichiban and Hexaspin they lose tension so fast it feels like you're hitting stiff strings strung very low. You get the trampoline effect, but there is still that stiff boardy feeling.
I'm actually using 1.25. Read on here that 1.20 doesn't have as much spin potential. Which is a shame because I like thin polys.I bet you have tried Hexaspin 1.20
I tried the 1.25mm white nano, and it is really dead and muted. Did not go well in my 90
. Is the silver 1.30 different?
Haven't tried the white, as the only one available here is silver. What tensions do you string at, and how aggressively do you swing? This string seems to prefer a firm hand, as does the 90 itself. But then, I'm sure you know that already.I tried the 1.25mm white nano, and it is really dead and muted. Did not go well in my 90
around 40-44 lbs. I swing fast. Lower than that and the string launches a bit.
If you want to try a synth gut, BTT has Babolat N.Vy black for $3.99. But you can only get two sets at a time. The black is nicely lively, crisp, and a little dead feeling. And it has a very slick coating. You said any string, so I thought I'd offer it up even though you seem to be looking for a poly.
What are the gauges of the Vendetta and Multifeel? But even with recommendations, you may have to string it several times before nailing it.
