Recoil - new Prince string with realignment, PR release from Prince

Old_Crow

Rookie
PR blurb for a new Prince string from the RSI site. Sounds great but my skeptical nature reminds me that most things that sound too good to be true are...

RECOIL®: The Future of String is Here
Bordentown, NJ – November 20, 2007 –- Imagine being able to strike every ball, on every point, of every match with the exact same, perfect string alignment, time, after time. Proper string alignment is something all serious players want and the reason they fix their strings after each point. Now, after three years of careful laboratory development and extensive playtesting, Prince, in partnership with W.L Gore and Associates (creators of GoreTex®) is proud to officially unveil RECOIL®, a premier string that delivers precise string realignment after every shot, ultimate control, superior playability and long-lasting performance.
With the introduction of RECOIL, Prince redefines a product category the way it did with the introduction of O3 technology in racquets, Precision Tube Technology in footwear and Aerotech Performance Technology in apparel.
“Without question, Recoil is one of the most impressive and important string advancements in recent years and poised to generate an immediate following on Tour and among frequent, serious players at all levels,” said Craig Brotman, owner of Pro Circuit Stringing and personal customization consultant for many top touring pros. “It takes the premium string category to an entirely new level, providing a host of never-before-seen benefits to players. Not only does it deliver precise string realignment after each shot, but it is one of the most comfortable, playable and durable strings available.”
The Science Behind RECOIL:
RECOIL utilizes a revolutionary coating called Gore MicroWeb Technology, a material made from a proprietary formulation of expanded polyTetraflourothylene (ePTFE). This coating provides an ultra-low friction surface, creating a combination of benefits never before achieved in string playability and design, including precise string realignment and drastically reduced string notching for increased durability. In addition, RECOIL’s advanced thermoplastic core and multi-layered construction with new high tenacity filaments provide the extra comfort and better feel players want from their string.
“The launch of Recoil is a testament to a dedicated team focused on creating, refining, and perfecting products that will take players to the next level,” said Doug Fonte, President of Prince Americas. “As with O3 technology in racquets, Precision Tube Technology in footwear and Aerotech in apparel, Recoil is poised to redefine a category and make an immediate impact on the sport.”
Prince has long been the industry leader in the string category. Not only did the company invent synthetic gut but Prince Synthetic Gut with Duraflex is currently tennis’ #1 best selling string, a position it has held for 23 straight quarters. RECOIL has already been playtested by a number of ATP and WTA and junior players and will be available to consumers worldwide beginning January 2008.
Players can find additional information, videos and facts regarding RECOIL on www.princetennis.com beginning January 2, 2008.
 

soggyramen

Professional
so the strings are going to stay together like a poly but play like a multi...blah count me out pretty good idea though
 

Chauvalito

Hall of Fame
Someone has already done something like this.

The string is called optic nerve, I think NBMJ posted about it previously.
 

PBODY99

Legend
"In addition, RECOIL’s advanced thermoplastic core and multi-layered construction with new high tenacity filaments provide the extra comfort and better feel players want from their string."
This string should be a multi from what I read, the poly like string stability is from the coating
 

Fedace

Banned
Is this string going to put all the other string out of business ?? they claim that some of the pros have already tested it. Big deal about this string is that it will give you consistant response off the string bed every single time. and that is the holy grail. all the Pros and even the amateurs are looking for the consistant and predictable response off the string every time they hit the ball. You know, how sometimes you say, oh what happend there, i hit the ball same way but it flew out by 3 inches this time, what happened ?? that is what this string is supposedly able to prevent.
http://www.tennislife.com/industry-insider/wn-05-07/wn-11-20-01.html
 
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psp2

Banned
Sounds like a Teflon coated poly. It should be very slick, hence the quicker "snapping" back effect. I can't wait to try it out!!
 

jazar

Professional
so prince have made a string that realigns itself, after they made rackets where the whole point was the strings were free to move around more
 

Fedace

Banned
Sounds like a Teflon coated poly. It should be very slick, hence the quicker "snapping" back effect. I can't wait to try it out!!

it sounds very strange. If it is that slick, it must be terrible for spin, then what good is that ? unless you are a flat hitter.:confused:
 

AlpineCadet

Hall of Fame
I've hit with the string this past week, strung in a half dozen Prince rackets, and it feels like a powerful, yet soft polyester string. If you want to compare it to a Syn Gut, I'd say it does not come close to one in the 'feel' department.
 
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