taydbear7
Professional
I use a drop weight, Red Devil does not work for me in the mains but I like it as a cross.
What do you use for your mains?
I use a drop weight, Red Devil does not work for me in the mains but I like it as a cross.
okay...i don't really know what string it is but I believe it is Black Out. I got a set from a friend a while ago and just used it recently. I used it with Laserfibre synthetic in the cross at 43/46 in a 2021 vCore 95. I'm pretty happy with it. A bit launchy while at the net trying to get low dipping volleys but I think that is also the racquet that I am not used to.
I may have found another budget poly to stock on. I have only 2 hrs of singles rallying and 1 service game.
Any other Black Out users/fans care to chime in on likes/dislikes?
It may have been from me and if so it was indeed black out.okay...i don't really know what string it is but I believe it is Black Out. I got a set from a friend a while ago and just used it recently. I used it with Laserfibre synthetic in the cross at 43/46 in a 2021 vCore 95. I'm pretty happy with it. A bit launchy while at the net trying to get low dipping volleys but I think that is also the racquet that I am not used to.
I may have found another budget poly to stock on. I have only 2 hrs of singles rallying and 1 service game.
Any other Black Out users/fans care to chime in on likes/dislikes?
probably was. do you put masking tape on it to keep it wrapped? what was your take on the string? I'm going to use the other half set in the Solinco 98 probablyIt may have been from me and if so it was indeed black out.
What do you use for your mains?
Yep that was me. I ran out of zip ties. Lol. Of the 4-5 pp strings I’ve tried I like it the best. I’d like to try their rpm copy, strategem 8.probably was. do you put masking tape on it to keep it wrapped? what was your take on the string? I'm going to use the other half set in the Solinco 98 probably
thank you. Was chatting with @topspinlob about that string. He enjoys it too but playability was not that long...Yep that was me. I ran out of zip ties. Lol. Of the 4-5 pp strings I’ve tried I like it the best. I’d like to try their rpm copy, strategem 8.
BO has 5 or 6 sides - but almost circular.okay...i don't really know what string it is but I believe it is Black Out. I got a set from a friend a while ago and just used it recently. I used it with Laserfibre synthetic in the cross at 43/46 in a 2021 vCore 95. I'm pretty happy with it. A bit launchy while at the net trying to get low dipping volleys but I think that is also the racquet that I am not used to.
I may have found another budget poly to stock on. I have only 2 hrs of singles rallying and 1 service game.
Any other Black Out users/fans care to chime in on likes/dislikes?
Eruption vs BO - which one has more power and thinner gauge offering?I like Blackout and Black Eruption as mains, Red Devil and Concept as cross.
thank you. i heard the same from a friend about tension maintenance. If it's for me, I don't mind re-stringing. If it's for a customer...then that is a concern. Even though all polys loose tension, the significant drop off can be an issueBO has 5 or 6 sides - but almost circular.
Tension maintenance can be an issue if that is your concern.
I mainly use BF as cross but had a reel of BO (half already gone).
These will drop faster that other pricier/better polys.thank you. i heard the same from a friend about tension maintenance. If it's for me, I don't mind re-stringing. If it's for a customer...then that is a concern. Even though all polys loose tension, the significant drop off can be an issue
I will monitor and see how it plays. I wonder if low tension might mitigate the tension loss. Either way, 2 days of play with BO/SG have been goodThese will drop faster that other pricier/better polys.
If customer needs power or open to experimenting, nothing wrong to suggest them try.
Lower tension will mitigate the issue.I will monitor and see how it plays. I wonder if low tension might mitigate the tension loss. Either way, 2 days of play with BO/SG have been good
Eruption vs BO - which one has more power and thinner gauge offering?
They should come up with square string.
Where do you order your PP string from?Cheap shipping takes way too long from Europe.
Racquet Depot or WDstring sites. Funny thing is that both owned by same folks.Where do you order your PP string from?
Are you in the UK? I assumed you were in California (Folsom, CA).Racquet Depot or WDstring sites. Funny thing is that both owned by same folks.
softer strings like rd , according to many, can easily be damaged by clamps or worn grommets. Try ordering from Middle east and that would take ages now that Suez canal is blocked.Strung Red Devil on Sunday and hit with the first time last night and the string broke. It was odd.
I don't mind the long cheap shipping from Europe. I have a half reel of RD left and by the time BF arrives I'll be close to being out.
softer strings like rd , according to many, can easily be damaged by clamps or worn grommets. Try ordering from Middle east and that would take ages now that Suez canal is blocked.
There are no known sellers of these stuff in the ME. EU or USA.softer strings like rd , according to many, can easily be damaged by clamps or worn grommets. Try ordering from Middle east and that would take ages now that Suez canal is blocked.
Are you in the UK? I assumed you were in California (Folsom, CA).
If you are in the US, I highly recommend Big T Tennis for Pro's Pro equipment. Very good communication, quick shipping. I have always been satisfied with their prices and customer service.
Their price is better than anywhere else in the US but still more than EU.If you are in the US, I highly recommend Big T Tennis for Pro's Pro equipment. Very good communication, quick shipping. I have always been satisfied with their prices and customer service.
I was referring to tennis strings. Numerous products use plasticizers effectively.its rather nonsense to avoid all products with plastiziser https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasticizer
It isnt at all a sign of cheap production too. I can use for a year or longer the same plastic bag and it wont get brittle at all because most of its weakener ingredients wont escape just like it doesnt with tennis strings. Think about it, your new expensive rubber tires for your car smell too but they dont get brittle very soon, do they!
strings are no exception of your last statement. otherwise it would be "fake news".I was referring to tennis strings. Numerous products use plasticizers effectively.
I've also got a reel of Black Force in the mail! Will you be running it full-bed or in hybrids? Would love to hear your take on it, esp how it compares to other shaped polys you've used.My reel of Black Force came today. It only took 2 weeks to get here from EU. Very impressive to say the least.
The Live Wire might be too soft if you like the feel of synthetics. Hopefully it works out. I'd suggest Gamma Fat Core.My adventure with Red Devil continues.
I had been playing with a full bed of it and liking it but wanted a bit more pop and ease of swing as I play mostly doubles. I put RD in the mains and syn gut in the crosses at 55lbs and hated it---way too tight, and having to swing too hard.
Yesterday prior to a match I put synthetic gut in the mains and red Devil in the crosses and loved it. Feel, pop, and spin.
I ordered some Gamma Live Wire variants and tnt2 to try some Multis next for fun.
The Live Wire might be too soft if you like the feel of synthetics. Hopefully it works out. I'd suggest Gamma Fat Core.
People are going to say it will break fast with syn/multi mains. But if it feels good and you play good...then why not.
It’s nearly the same price!I ordered a reel of eruption and one of red devil, and i included a set of ichiban gold.
I received a reel of ichiban instead
My adventure with Red Devil continues.
I had been playing with a full bed of it and liking it but wanted a bit more pop and ease of swing as I play mostly doubles. I put RD in the mains and syn gut in the crosses at 55lbs and hated it---way too tight, and having to swing too hard.
Yesterday prior to a match I put synthetic gut in the mains and red Devil in the crosses and loved it. Feel, pop, and spin.
I ordered some Gamma Live Wire variants and tnt2 to try some Multis next for fun.
My current go to is syn gut mains and poly crosses. Syn gut breaks before poly goes dead. Gives plenty power along with spin and control and nice touch for net play.Good to hear about syn gut/poly. I actually just restrung my Vcore 97HD with that setup. I have Babolat syn gut in the mains with RD in the crosses. Hopefully I'll get to hit with it over the weekend.
Kirschbaum SG and Oehms Poly in my VCP97HD, perfect setup for this racket (at least for me). 21kg/20kgGood to hear about syn gut/poly. I actually just restrung my Vcore 97HD with that setup. I have Babolat syn gut in the mains with RD in the crosses. Hopefully I'll get to hit with it over the weekend.
Yes I agree about Big T Tennis. Very fast shipping up here to Canada too I have ordered a lot of string from them and am very pleased with their prices, communication and shipping as well. I'm a big fan of Pros Pro strings. I string my own racquets along with those of few friends and club members. I would never pretend to be the kind of player who can detect the slight nuances between string brands. What I do know is that Pros Pro strings give me a wide variety of options at a very reasonable price with very good quality. I have tried other string brands but after using Pros Pro, I would never pay $150-200 for a 600' roll of string. Of course some guys bring me packages of string whether it's ALU or whatever for their racquets, but I am not going to buy those kinds of strings for myself.If you are in the US, I highly recommend Big T Tennis for Pro's Pro equipment. Very good communication, quick shipping. I have always been satisfied with their prices and customer service.
- i would provably string the y.HD with full bed poly, 17 or 18g pp.red devil at 39lbs!..... I actually just restrung my Vcore 97HD ..........
I play with the silver Ichiban and lately the string lost to much tension in less than 2 hours so right now for me is like:I ordered a reel of eruption and one of red devil, and i included a set of ichiban gold.
I received a reel of ichiban instead
- i would provably string the y.HD with full bed poly, 17 or 18g pp.red devil at 39lbs!
-curious, what tension do you play the y.HD at??
here's a half Pro's Pro Hybrid that i really like... Blackout 16G/ Gosen Micro 17 Natural with crosses at +2lb difference... that feel is so money...i tried with Blackout 16Lg and you would think the feel would be better but it wasn't the case...