Replacing RPM Blast!

[Jorge Reis]

Hi,

I'm playing with RPM Blast 1.25mm/17g at 23kg/51lbs.
I'm looking for a new string with more power, more tension maintenance, very good spin effect but cheaper . Also a fan of RPM Blast control.

What's your suggestions?

Cheers!

 

[CopolyX]

I first have to ask you a question. Do you want the strings to be the main power source or you want to be in control of the power. Power should come from you. Not relying on your string for more power. I also highly suggest, when moving to a different string from one that you are use to..try some that are not to far away in comparison.. Keep it logical and progressive ..
* Naturally you still can drop your tension giving your string bed a tad more energy returned. Find how low you can go....
Here are a few sets to try that you may like without drastic and sporadic change .
You can also try some form of a hybrid (mean any different string) to give the bed a little more pop. Be creative by use logic...
14 Similar Strings with +/- 11% Difference
The one's further down the list have a larger difference.
Babolat Hurricane Feel 17
Kirschbaum P2 17 (1.25)
Tecnifibre Pro Red Code 16
Babolat Hurricane Feel 16
Babolat RPM Dual 16
Signum Pro Poly Megaforce 16
Luxilon 4G Rough 16L
Volkl V-Pro 18
Weiss Cannon Black 5 Edge 17 (1.24)
Tecnifibre Pro Red Code 18
Dunlop Explosive 16
Wilson Enduro Pro 16
Pacific X Force 17
Tecnifibre Razor Code 16 (1.30)

 

[SpinToWin]

That's a hard one... Give Solinco Tour Bite 16L a try perhaps?

 

[Jorge Reis]

Do you want the strings to be the main power source or you want to be in control of the power. Power should come from you.

Hi, i want to be in control of the power, but sometimes i feel that if the ball speed was higher i can make more pressure on the other side.
I was able to do it with a heavier (higher SW) racquet (with RPM Blast) but didn't like to play with the racquet so much. That's why i'm looking for a similar string but that can add some more power to increase ball speed.

That's a hard one... Give Solinco Tour Bite 16L a try perhaps?

I already played with Solinco Tour Bite 17 but in a different racquet (borrowed) and didn't know the tension. Is there a big difference from 17 to 16L?

 

[SpinToWin]

Hi, i want to be in control of the power, but sometimes i feel that if the ball speed was higher i can make more pressure on the other side.
I was able to do it with a heavier (higher SW) racquet (with RPM Blast) but didn't like to play with the racquet so much. That's why i'm looking for a similar string but that can add some more power to increase ball speed.



I already played with Solinco Tour Bite 17 but in a different racquet (borrowed) and didn't know the tension. Is there a big difference from 17 to 16L?

16L holds tension better I would say... Perhaps slightly stiffer and lower powered (more control).

 

[eelhc]

Hi,

I'm playing with RPM Blast 1.25mm/17g at 23kg/51lbs.
I'm looking for a new string with more power, more tension maintenance, very good spin effect but cheaper . Also a fan of RPM Blast control.

What's your suggestions?

Cheers!

If you are not a string breaker...

Monogut ZX will give you more power, a LOT more tension maintenance, very good spin and will be cheaper because it practically never needs to be restrung.

 

[CopolyX]

You got to start somewhere, dig in a starting testing some. You should have a solid choices above to start. I always buy my frames in Two's. That way you can do side by sides. And if the experimental one is a no go. You have the other known one as a backup....

 

[Jorge Reis]

16L holds tension better I would say... Perhaps slightly stiffer and lower powered (more control).

Will play more time with 17. If i need more control will try 16L.

If you are not a string breaker...

Monogut ZX will give you more power, a LOT more tension maintenance, very good spin and will be cheaper because it practically never needs to be restrung.

Never tried Synthetic Gut (this is synthetic right?).
I Really don't know if i'm a string breaker. With polys i don't break them, i decide to change them when i don't feel comfortable playing anymore with them.
I think i will try that one.

I always buy my frames in Two's

As CopolyX said, i also have 2 frames (PD lite 2012) and i'm on the market for 2 new ones (i think it will be Volkl V-Sense 8 (300) or Yonex Ezone DR100 - i'm demo this one now).
I expect to have one with my well known RPB Blast at 51lbs and have the other to mess up with different string till i get something i prefer to play with.
Just wanted to know which ones i should give a try to order together with the frames.

 

[Dominic]

Ytec Quadro Twist is a little softer (more power), huge spin potential (huge) and way cheaper. Im a fan of RPM Blast, I was really impressed by Quadro Twist.

Another on the budget side is MSV hex, little stiffer and crisper then RPM. Id say lower power then RPM

 

[RJ-L]

Head Sonic pro Edge

 

[Jorge Reis]

Ytec Quadro Twist

Looks nice but unfortunately not available in TW Europe. Will look for it somewhere else.

Head Sonic pro Edge

will look at this one..

 

[fps]

I went back from RPM Blast to Weiss Cannon Silverstring 17 recently. Not sure if it has more power, but I find it maintains tension well and am more comfortable with generating spin using it. Cheap too. YMMV.

 

[WhETHANs]

Genesis typhoon, diadem polys, pros pro blackout?

 

[2nd Serve Ace]

Hi,

I'm playing with RPM Blast 1.25mm/17g at 23kg/51lbs.
I'm looking for a new string with more power, more tension maintenance, very good spin effect but cheaper . Also a fan of RPM Blast control.

What's your suggestions?

Cheers!

You gotta at least give Cyclone a hit. Heck, maybe even Tourna BHB7 would work for you.

Both are better than RPM at a lower price.

 

[Arti]

Pro line 2 rough and apparently black code 4s is similar. Try black shark and MSV focus Hex in black (the dye screws with the playability). Quadro twist was very close but not as good IMO.

 

[Jorge Reis]

Genesis typhoon, diadem polys, pros pro blackout?

I guess those are not available in Europe (at least in TW Europe or Tennis Point)

 

[RJ-L]

I guess those are not available in Europe (at least in TW Europe or Tennis Point)

Stringersworld, just not sure if they ship to Portugal.

 

[Jorge Reis]

Stringersworld

Great.
More offer, cheaper prices and ship to Portugal for 7€.

 

[Chotobaka]

Hi,

I'm playing with RPM Blast 1.25mm/17g at 23kg/51lbs.
I'm looking for a new string with more power, more tension maintenance, very good spin effect but cheaper . Also a fan of RPM Blast control.

What's your suggestions?

Cheers!

Jorge, have you tried RPM Team? Not cheaper but softer with more power, but still excellent spin. My favorite Babolat co-poly.

 

[Jorge Reis]

Jorge, have you tried RPM Team? Not cheaper but softer with more power, but still excellent spin. My favorite Babolat co-poly.

I did about 2 years ago (when i restarted playing).
I remember that was the string i use but then it was out of stock on the local store and i went to RPM Blast.
Can't identify the difference as by that time i played with RPM Team it was only "a string" .

Will add it to my list.

 

[Jorge Reis]

You can also try some form of a hybrid

Been reading about hybrid and of course have some questions.

1. First of all, how do you decide which string to test next? Based on TWU data regarding Power, Spin, Control, Comfort...? Or do you usually check the TW reviews? or other?
I saw that some reviews results are the opposite of the TWU specs, for example the spin rate for RPM Blast(TWU:4.5; TW:97) or the Power on Kirschbaum Max Power (TWU:90; TW:38).

2. What is the concept when mixing strings? how to get the pros of both and not the cons? Can you tell me what you where expecting in some hybrid set ups you tried and what did you really get? How to choose which one to put on mains and on crosses (i have some clues about this but will like to see your ideas).

cheers.

 

[CopolyX]

Ytec Quadro Twist is a little softer (more power), huge spin potential (huge) and way cheaper. Im a fan of RPM Blast, I was really impressed by Quadro Twist.

Another on the budget side is MSV hex, little stiffer and crisper then RPM. Id say lower power then RPM

If you like the Quadro Twist, try the Square -X , I have hybrid(ed) them both meaning Quadro in the mains and Square - X in the crosses (& vice versa) with a lot of positive results from many...

 

[topspn]

If you are looking for a relativity inexpensive poly with higher then average power and still has pretty good spin potential and comfort, try out YTEX Square-X. More power, very good spin, comfort, playability and average durability

 

[MixedMaster]

Try some Gamma iO. It comes in two versions, regular and soft. I've used the regular as a cross with my gut mains for a few years now and love it. I've also strung full bed for a couple of people that I string for and they really like it. It's powerful but controlled and tension maint is really good. You can also catch it on special occasionally half price. I haven't tried the soft but hear it's pretty good.

 

[Jorge Reis]

Quadro Twist, try the Square -X

YTEX Square-X

Unfortunately is not easy to find them in Europe. Anyone now where to find at a fair price to test?

 

[rodrigoamaral]

If you want something similar to RPM Blast but cheaper, try Genesis Black Magic.. very similar and a fraction of the price.

 

[SumYungGai]

Ah, I was going to offer you Dunlop's Black Widow but then you said "cheaper." Def some good suggestions in this thread, but I would definitely advocate Black Widow. I switched to it from RPM and it basically feels the same but I actually get slightly more spin. The only downside is that it cuts into itself and breaks sooner since it's heptagonal.

 

[Jorge Reis]

Genesis Black Magic

Já está na minha lista. // Already in my list.
Funny i didn't find any review on TW neither information on TWU.

 

[WhETHANs]

Já está na minha lista. // Already in my list.
Funny i didn't find any review on TW neither information on TWU.

They don't sell Genesis at TW

 

[Jorge Reis]

Been reading about hybrid and of course have some questions.

1. First of all, how do you decide which string to test next? Based on TWU data regarding Power, Spin, Control, Comfort...? Or do you usually check the TW reviews? or other?
I saw that some reviews results are the opposite of the TWU specs, for example the spin rate for RPM Blast(TWU:4.5; TW:97) or the Power on Kirschbaum Max Power (TWU:90; TW:38).

2. What is the concept when mixing strings? how to get the pros of both and not the cons? Can you tell me what you where expecting in some hybrid set ups you tried and what did you really get? How to choose which one to put on mains and on crosses (i have some clues about this but will like to see your ideas).

cheers.

Any thoughts on both points?



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[WhETHANs]

Any thoughts on both points?



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The video reviews are good to give info and thoughts on the strings. The TWU data is also often pretty solid to go by to try and navigate yourself through the string world.
I wouldn't base strings on the written review numbers because each of the string written reviews don't really correspond with each other.

 

[Jorge Reis]

As i placed the order for my next 2 new racquets (Volkl V-Sense 8 (300)) i also decided to order some strings to test from TWE.

My order list is:
- Volkl Cyclone 19/1.10 - Strung at 22kg/44.5lbs in one racquet so i can play the same day it arrives
- Solinco Tour Bite 19 (1.10)
- Tourna Poly Big Hitter Black 7 1.20
- Solinco Revolution 16L (1.25)
- MSV Focus Hex Soft 1.20
- Weiss CANNON Ultra Cable 1.23
- Volkl Psycho Hybrid 17 (will lost my virginity with hybrids - Was in doubt between Volkl Psycho or Solinco Vanquish/Tour Bite as i would like to try a pre-pack hybrid to start).

I think i have strings to test for quite a good time .

After this, if i don't fall in love for any of those i will consider:
- Genesis Black Magic (not available on TWE - so maybe when i order somewhere else)
- Kirschbaum (maybe Black Shark / Max Power / Pro Line 2)
- Dunlop Black Widow (think i can get it in the club for a cheap price)
- Diadem Solstice Power
- Ashaway Monogut ZX
- Babolat RPM Team

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

 

[2nd Serve Ace]

Any thoughts on both points?



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Take the TW U specs with a grain of salt as it is more theoretical. The play test results are more telling.

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[Jorge Reis]

Take the TW U specs with a grain of salt as it is more theoretical. The play test results are more telling.

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Usually TW and TT reviews or some others?


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[2nd Serve Ace]

Usually TW and TT reviews or some others?


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I also look at the stringforum.net site along with my own experiences, of course.

 

[Jorge Reis]

Hey, long time.
I was trying some strings, all of them i played with my new Volkl V-Sense 8 (300g) at 22kg.

Al i did was a comparison between the testing string and RPM Blast 1.25.
(+ is higher / - is lower)

Results:

Volkl Cyclone 1.10/19
Spin: ++
Power: --
Control: --
Feel: -
Durability: ?
Comfort: ---
Great spin, I guess power was low beacause thin gauge don't have som much weight in the head. Not comfortable.
Will try 1.25 gauge.

MSV Focus Hex Soft 1.20
Spin: =
Power: -
Control: =
Feel: =
Durability: -
Comfort: -
Similar to RPM Blast but with less comfort and power. Was playing good with it.
Will try Focus Hex 1.23.

Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 1.20
Spin: +
Power: +
Control: --
Feel: --
Durability: ?
Comfort: --
Good power but all the rest was worse than RPM Blast. Only tested 7 hours and quited.

Solinco Revolution 1.25/16L
Spin: =
Power: +
Control: =
Feel: -
Durability: =
Comfort: =
Best of all alternatives to RPM Blast (for now). A little less feel but more power and controlled power.

Weiss Canon Ultra Cable 1.23/17
Spin: ++
Power: +
Control: -
Feel: -
Durability: ?
Comfort: +
Fun to play with. Great Spin but more power so the ball don't go to directly to the net. Felt it is more elastic than RPM Blast.
Still have this on my racquet and will play a few more times to test durability. Anyway i still have more fun and better performance with RPM Blast.


Conclusion for now:
I think 1.25 gauge is the thiner i should go, otherwise i need to add tape on the top of the racquet.
Also felt that thinner gauge is not so comfortable (i've read the opposite).
As one of the main questions for replacing RPM Blast was price, i will try more from MSV and also Volkl Cyclone.
For more power Solinco Revolution is great to play.

Next on the list (but not in a run):
- Volkl Cyclone 1.25
- MSV Focus Hex 1.23
- MSV GO Max 1.25
- Volkl V-Star 1.25
- Solinco Hyper G 1.25
- Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour 1.25

Advises and comments are welcome

 

[kevonian]

Hey, long time.
I was trying some strings, all of them i played with my new Volkl V-Sense 8 (300g) at 22kg.

Al i did was a comparison between the testing string and RPM Blast 1.25.
(+ is higher / - is lower)

Results:

Volkl Cyclone 1.10/19
Spin: ++
Power: --
Control: --
Feel: -
Durability: ?
Comfort: ---
Great spin, I guess power was low beacause thin gauge don't have som much weight in the head. Not comfortable.
Will try 1.25 gauge.

MSV Focus Hex Soft 1.20
Spin: =
Power: -
Control: =
Feel: =
Durability: -
Comfort: -
Similar to RPM Blast but with less comfort and power. Was playing good with it.
Will try Focus Hex 1.23.

Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 1.20
Spin: +
Power: +
Control: --
Feel: --
Durability: ?
Comfort: --
Good power but all the rest was worse than RPM Blast. Only tested 7 hours and quited.

Solinco Revolution 1.25/16L
Spin: =
Power: +
Control: =
Feel: -
Durability: =
Comfort: =
Best of all alternatives to RPM Blast (for now). A little less feel but more power and controlled power.

Weiss Canon Ultra Cable 1.23/17
Spin: ++
Power: +
Control: -
Feel: -
Durability: ?
Comfort: +
Fun to play with. Great Spin but more power so the ball don't go to directly to the net. Felt it is more elastic than RPM Blast.
Still have this on my racquet and will play a few more times to test durability. Anyway i still have more fun and better performance with RPM Blast.


Conclusion for now:
I think 1.25 gauge is the thiner i should go, otherwise i need to add tape on the top of the racquet.
Also felt that thinner gauge is not so comfortable (i've read the opposite).
As one of the main questions for replacing RPM Blast was price, i will try more from MSV and also Volkl Cyclone.
For more power Solinco Revolution is great to play.

Next on the list (but not in a run):
- Volkl Cyclone 1.25
- MSV Focus Hex 1.23
- MSV GO Max 1.25
- Volkl V-Star 1.25
- Solinco Hyper G 1.25
- Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour 1.25

Advises and comments are welcome

Pro's Pro Stratagem 8

 

[Chipnkick]

Luxilon Element

 

[Jorge Reis]

Pro's Pro Stratagem 8

This has amazing price.
How would you describe the string and compare to others?

 

[Nostradamus]

Hi,

I'm playing with RPM Blast 1.25mm/17g at 23kg/51lbs.
I'm looking for a new string with more power, more tension maintenance, very good spin effect but cheaper . Also a fan of RPM Blast control.

What's your suggestions?

Cheers!

solinco tourbite soft 16 or 17 G would work nicely for you.

 

[Bender]

Luxilon Element

Awesome strings, but I wouldn't call them high powered or particularly spinny. I used it in my old PS95S precisely to reign in the power, spin, and launch angle, and it worked.

 

[kevonian]

This has amazing price.
How would you describe the string and compare to others?

I have only used RPM Blast once, but I can say that it is quite similar to RPM. You can buy it from the UK racket depot site, which has good shipping prices worldwide
Power: Stratagem 8 >
Control: Stratagem 8 >
Spin: RPM >
Durability: =

 

[WhETHANs]

I have only used RPM Blast once, but I can say that it is quite similar to RPM. You can buy it from the UK racket depot site, which has good shipping prices worldwide
Power: Stratagem 8 >
Control: Stratagem 8 >
Spin: RPM >
Durability: =

How's the tension maintenance?

 

[Doppelganger]

Hi,

I'm playing with RPM Blast 1.25mm/17g at 23kg/51lbs.
I'm looking for a new string with more power, more tension maintenance, very good spin effect but cheaper . Also a fan of RPM Blast control.

What's your suggestions?

Cheers!

I'm sure you've already found something by now, but if you're into trying out new strings and want to give a great one a go, try Genesis Black Magic. It's hailed as being every bit as good as RPM blast, but far more affordable and more durable. Spin isn't its top characteristic, but it provides plenty of power, control, comfort and feel for a durable poly. Spin is solid, but not exceptional.

 

[kevonian]

How's the tension maintenance?

I would say Stratagem 8 is slightly better tension maintenance than RPM

 

[SpinToWin]

This has amazing price.
How would you describe the string and compare to others?

How's the tension maintenance?

Stratagem 8 is a softer feeling co-poly. It is pretty slick and offers good power and easy spin. Control is average for a poly, but you get the higher power and spin as a trade off. Comfort is well above average in my opinion. Durability/playability duration could be better, but it isn't worse than the crapshoot that is RPM Blast. The soft feel also translates to good forgiveness and a more cushioned, muted feel. Thus the response isn't direct and crisp.

I quite like Stratagem 8 and it's wildly popular with people I string for around here.

 

[julian ramirez]

Hey, long time.
I was trying some strings, all of them i played with my new Volkl V-Sense 8 (300g) at 22kg.

Al i did was a comparison between the testing string and RPM Blast 1.25.
(+ is higher / - is lower)

Results:

Volkl Cyclone 1.10/19
Spin: ++
Power: --
Control: --
Feel: -
Durability: ?
Comfort: ---
Great spin, I guess power was low beacause thin gauge don't have som much weight in the head. Not comfortable.
Will try 1.25 gauge.

MSV Focus Hex Soft 1.20
Spin: =
Power: -
Control: =
Feel: =
Durability: -
Comfort: -
Similar to RPM Blast but with less comfort and power. Was playing good with it.
Will try Focus Hex 1.23.

Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 1.20
Spin: +
Power: +
Control: --
Feel: --
Durability: ?
Comfort: --
Good power but all the rest was worse than RPM Blast. Only tested 7 hours and quited.

Solinco Revolution 1.25/16L
Spin: =
Power: +
Control: =
Feel: -
Durability: =
Comfort: =
Best of all alternatives to RPM Blast (for now). A little less feel but more power and controlled power.

Weiss Canon Ultra Cable 1.23/17
Spin: ++
Power: +
Control: -
Feel: -
Durability: ?
Comfort: +
Fun to play with. Great Spin but more power so the ball don't go to directly to the net. Felt it is more elastic than RPM Blast.
Still have this on my racquet and will play a few more times to test durability. Anyway i still have more fun and better performance with RPM Blast.


Conclusion for now:
I think 1.25 gauge is the thiner i should go, otherwise i need to add tape on the top of the racquet.
Also felt that thinner gauge is not so comfortable (i've read the opposite).
As one of the main questions for replacing RPM Blast was price, i will try more from MSV and also Volkl Cyclone.
For more power Solinco Revolution is great to play.

Next on the list (but not in a run):
- Volkl Cyclone 1.25
- MSV Focus Hex 1.23
- MSV GO Max 1.25
- Volkl V-Star 1.25
- Solinco Hyper G 1.25
- Babolat Pro Hurricane Tour 1.25

Advises and comments are welcome

What do you think about weiss canon ultra cable stiffnes ? Im using rpm rough and recently test the weiss canon but i feel more tired despite weiss canon seem softer than rpm.
My raqueta is yonex dr 100 whit 40 lbrs. Regards

 

[ron schaap]

Stratagem 8 is a softer feeling co-poly. It is pretty slick and offers good power and easy spin. Control is average for a poly, but you get the higher power and spin as a trade off. Comfort is well above average in my opinion. Durability/playability duration could be better, but it isn't worse than the crapshoot that is RPM Blast. The soft feel also translates to good forgiveness and a more cushioned, muted feel. Thus the response isn't direct and crisp.

I quite like Stratagem 8 and it's wildly popular with people I string for around here.

At which tension you string strategem in mp size racquet with 16x20 stringbed for optimal power, spin and feel? More or less kg compared to babolat blast?

 

[flipflap]

I would try hyper g, found it to be more lively than rpm blast (i prefer rpm blast).

But you could also put some lead (around 2g) at 12.

 

[SpinToWin]

At which tension you string strategem in mp size racquet with 16x20 stringbed for optimal power, spin and feel? More or less kg compared to babolat blast?

Depends on the exact frame and player