Restring Zero. New string release.

Its a good string. Like a slightly stiffer, very slightly crisper, slightly better feeling (subjective I guess) Hyper-G with six sides.

I did not experience any crazy snapback properties so far.. spin looked and felt very similar to Tourbite and Hyper-G. Maybe it will last longer but only time will tell....

It is quite dampened as well (I played without a dampener, with a dampener I didnt like it in my frame due to its characteristics)

Tourbite > Restring Zero > Hyper-G for me.
I will stick with Tourbite myself as it works better for me and my frame.

Racket : Wilson Ultra Tour 338g / 7HL / 332sw - this is a soft foam filled frame so your mileage may vary
None of the strings were player full bed - Round poly cross was used.

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finalfantasy7 said:
Ive had this string since last yr summer, just had the chance to play with it, i absolutely love it, the snapback is amazing, good ppower, great spin potential, strung it at 4lbs on my prince textreme 98 tour. Previous fav string was volkl v square, but this beats it comfortable, v square will give you more spinn - by a small amrgin, but everything else restring zero is ahead, i found this string that it didnt have much feeling but no poy does- but for some reason touch shots were great.

Loved serving with this string, found the string to be very consistant - precise.

10/10 for me.
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Somehow i had good accuracy with touch shots too, like with multi. I hope they gonna release soft version of this string.
 
TennisJrDad said:
FYI ... Restring Zero, vs Tour Hex vs Hyper-G vs Lynx Tour

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When see this results i understand one more time my choice was very correct and that I have been playing this amazing string for 1.5 years Mayami Tour Hex and for me its the best string brand in market. After Mayami Tour Hex after it became popular it is not surprising to see hexagonal blue new strings on the market ;)
 
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konstantinos kalfountzos said:
I think so too. Could be the racket and balls used? Who knows. I hit with some Head Pro balls today. They felt like bricks!
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never played with these, my 3 fav balls are penn pro marathon / dunlop atp-blue and black cans / Technifibre tecnifibre x one balls = All are fast and heavy balls, used to like the wilson us balls- but they've changed the ball = feels a bit cheap
 
finalfantasy7 said:
Interesting he thought it played like yonex poly tour pro - for me it doesnt play anything like it, ive still got in in my racket been 3 weeks and im loving it still
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I mean when you have the guy running Restring paying you to put up the video and telling you what to say...

It's not a coincidence this "review" sounded like the most generic review he's put out so far, kinda pathetic really but it's just normal influencer things. Also not a coincidence plugging in YPTP because it's one of the most popular strings right now.
 
legcramp said:
I mean when you have the guy running Restring paying you to put up the video and telling you what to say...

It's not a coincidence this "review" sounded like the most generic review he's put out so far, kinda pathetic really but it's just normal influencer things. Also not a coincidence plugging in YPTP because it's one of the most popular strings right now.
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I have to totally agree with your take. I've played it with the Diadem Nova and have a second set to try. I got those sets for free, but SOFT? No way!

EDIT: maybe this all "SOFT won't hurt your arm-frenziness" is a new politically correct term. Not every string is soft...
 
konstantinos kalfountzos said:
I have to totally agree with your take. I've played it with the Diadem Nova and have a second set to try. I got those sets for free, but SOFT? No way!

EDIT: maybe this all "SOFT won't hurt your arm-frenziness" is a new politically correct term. Not every string is soft...
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And this makes me appreciate what guys like you @konstantinos kalfountzos do on this forum with your string/equipment reviews, you just do it cause you enjoy it.
 
Aestheticsaboveallelse said:
You're saying restring is not soft right?
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The Nova is a stiff frame and yes I felt I should have strung it a bit lower, maybe 20-21 kg tops. On the "soft" V3 Elevate or my Ki5 295 I'd string it at 22-23 with no issues.

Still, my feedback was very similar to guys like Time410s, Open Court (from Hawaii) and Tan Tennis.

The 2nd set I have I would string it at 20kg, to be honest and try RIP topspin and underspin shots. The ball bite and the - yes - insane snapback are there, just some inconsistency in depth on the flat forehands with the (open and too powerful sometimes) Nova

EDIT: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/inde...s-string-review-database.736090/post-16935137
 
@legcramp I remember testing my 2nd string, the Oehms Sonic Speed 1.15 that a local stringer did the job and it played awful. I will now try the 1.19 version that I just strang myself to be sure. Yes, back then (February 2021) I was a beginner and didn't have any idea about strings, but what I wrote was what I felt. I have to blame a very poor stringjob.*

* that was the case with the Dyreex X-Star I got from the same stringer at that day and played very stiff. I'm pretty sure he pulled multiple strings to get the job as quicker as possible for a "beginner" like me that couldn't know the difference back then.

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/inde...s-string-review-database.736090/post-16804739


I will play the 1.19 version with the Ki5 and I'm pretty sure the feedback will be different.
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I'm using Confidential 16g at 55/53 in a Pure Aero. I like the crisp, consistent feel, and directional control. I like to drive the ball hard, hit clean shots, and hit deep in the court with moderate spin at most. I just strung up my second Pure Aero with Grapplesnake Tour M8 (first time) also at 55/53. M8 feels like it is a string that plays consistently & is predictable when it comes to accuracy, just a softer feeling than Confidential. I have a new set of Zero 16g to try out. I'm curious to see how it compares to Confidential. I just don't know I want to cut out strings and experiment the day before a tournament.

Any comparisons between Confidential and Zero? I like a crisper, controlled feel vs. a mushy, plasticky, less predictable feel.
 
Holdfast44ID said:
I'm using Confidential 16g at 55/53 in a Pure Aero. I like the crisp, consistent feel, and directional control. I like to drive the ball hard, hit clean shots, and hit deep in the court with moderate spin at most. I just strung up my second Pure Aero with Grapplesnake Tour M8 (first time) also at 55/53. M8 feels like it is a string that plays consistently & is predictable when it comes to accuracy, just a softer feeling than Confidential. I have a new set of Zero 16g to try out. I'm curious to see how it compares to Confidential. I just don't know I want to cut out strings and experiment the day before a tournament.

Any comparisons between Confidential and Zero? I like a crisper, controlled feel vs. a mushy, plasticky, less predictable feel.
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Coincidence that I stumbled across your post and (unfortunately) it doesn't fit thematically, but: How would you compare Confidential and M8? I am now faced with this decision. The Confidential was always my favorite string. Because of arm pain (I think more because of the racquet), I switched to Tour Hex.
Since I play with the PA98, the Tour Hex is too "calm ". So I would either go for the Confidetial or the M8. The M8 I have played once, but with too much tension. I did not like it then.
 
I have a couple of my players that have been asking about this string and I'm on the verge of finally getting some to try. I'm still skeptical about it but if it could potentially be a decent string, I'll give it a shot.
 
ryushen21 said:
I have a couple of my players that have been asking about this string and I'm on the verge of finally getting some to try. I'm still skeptical about it but if it could potentially be a decent string, I'll give it a shot.
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Just string it a bit lower than your usual tension if you go full-bed with it. Just go with an open mind and don't think what everyone else is saying. Look forward to your feedback.
 
y0035215 said:
Coincidence that I stumbled across your post and (unfortunately) it doesn't fit thematically, but: How would you compare Confidential and M8? I am now faced with this decision. The Confidential was always my favorite string. Because of arm pain (I think more because of the racquet), I switched to Tour Hex.
Since I play with the PA98, the Tour Hex is too "calm ". So I would either go for the Confidetial or the M8. The M8 I have played once, but with too much tension. I did not like it then.
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I only hit a bit with the M8 for the first time yesterday, off a ball machine with dead balls. I am going to open up a case of new balls to hit with today and will have some better/real feedback. I'll hit some serves as well. I have not served much in two years, just hit, so I really just want to hit moderate-speed spin/kick serves in my tournament. BTW: I hate hitting with dead balls. I normally don't, but my basket of "new balls" was sitting around for a few months & lost their bounce. I'm curious about the spin potential of the Zero string. Not sure I want to cut out my Confidential to just test for a day. I might have to cut the Zero out and restring with Confidential prior to my first match if I don't like it! :)
 
konstantinos kalfountzos said:
@Chairman3 I totally agree with you and everyone else's opinion. As a Geologist I know some things about the environment and recycling.
I just wanted to share the news about this new tennis string/brand. All I care is about how it plays.
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Hello, I want you to know I signed as a play tester for Restring new 100% recycled string. We are going to playlets it soon, I understand your point of view, but I as well think that a biodegradable packaging is important, players don't use the packaging of string, and it goes directly to the trash after getting the set out. One more thing I learned from the project with Restring is that they are recycling their string and making bracelets with the string! So, they are recycling as well, now for the last attribute I think Restring is doing a great job is this: The strings lasts to me 5 times more than Hyper G, with great stability, meaning I am sending 5 times less trash to the garbage, meaning it is already ecological because of this:-)
 
Richard1500 said:
Hello, I want you to know I signed as a play tester for Restring new 100% recycled string. We are going to playlets it soon, I understand your point of view, but I as well think that a biodegradable packaging is important, players don't use the packaging of string, and it goes directly to the trash after getting the set out. One more thing I learned from the project with Restring is that they are recycling their string and making bracelets with the string! So, they are recycling as well, now for the last attribute I think Restring is doing a great job is this: The strings lasts to me 5 times more than Hyper G, with great stability, meaning I am sending 5 times less trash to the garbage, meaning it is already ecological because of this:)
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Personally, I prefer cardboard-packages, like the ones Stringlab Italias strings came by. Less trees cut, as the cardboard packages can be made out of recycled cardboard (crates). Biodegradable plastic bags were a complete failure, as the bag desedegrades into micro-plastic that can be consumed by fish. I support every inisiative towards enviromental protection. The string itself being more durable than usual, is already a big deal.
 
I've been testing the zero against a range of other strings I have played with before but I want just a little more pop/spring out of them off the string bed. I'm stringing at 46 on the pure aero 100. Does anyone use them well below 46, like 44 or even 40, and see more spring off the bed? I love the ball shape otherwise just want a bit more spring action like hyper G or Alu power, etc., and curious if going a bit lower than 46 will do that.
 
There is a distributor for ReString in Portugal a few weeks now. So, we Europeans can order from Portugal. Also carries Grapplesnake and Toroline and by the way, I saw that he carries reels of Solinco Confidential 3.0 the neon-blue I've played that is unreleased yet.
 
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Finally got some Zero, strung it up at my reference tension at 48lbs in my weighted up Aux Rad MP. Should have gone lower! Would be perfect at 46lbs for me. Great snapback, feels good hitting strong topspin and backhand slices. Still felt ok on flatter shots. Hopefully it lasts a long time, because I'm happy with the performance so far. Will hit with it more.
 
KungfuTennis said:
Finally got some Zero, strung it up at my reference tension at 48lbs in my weighted up Aux Rad MP. Should have gone lower! Would be perfect at 46lbs for me. Great snapback, feels good hitting strong topspin and backhand slices. Still felt ok on flatter shots. Hopefully it lasts a long time, because I'm happy with the performance so far. Will hit with it more.
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It will. Actually longer than other poly's in my experience. Sadly my arm didnt like me.
 
Got ReString Zero 1.28 to do next with the Diadem Elevate V2 FS98. I may be able to start hitting with it this week, for sure from the next one. I'll aim for a tension of 22kg, the way I string all other strings. I want to make sure I will make a proper review about it with good hitting clips and a re-visit after playing it about a year ago in the 1.23 gauge with the Nova playing at a lower level than I am playing now.
 
konstantinos kalfountzos said:
Got ReString Zero 1.28 to do next with the Diadem Elevate V2 FS98. I may be able to start hitting with it this week, for sure from the next one. I'll aim for a tension of 22kg, the way I string all other strings. I want to make sure I will make a proper review about it with good hitting clips and a re-visit after playing it about a year ago in the 1.23 gauge with the Nova playing at a lower level than I am playing now.
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Finally.. Now you can make it onto the ATP tour with that snapback.
 
Any string that is pushed so hard by influencers makes me more suspicious about it.

Is it actually a good string? What is the most comparable string from a bigger company?
 
MinDango said:
Any string that is pushed so hard by influencers makes me more suspicious about it.

Is it actually a good string? What is the most comparable string from a bigger company?
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Well they aimed it at Hyper G, and I think yeah it does play like it. I found it a little firmer and offered a bit more power but I know others had different results. It did last a really long time. The closest string I would say is the never made to market Blue Confidential 5 sided. I would play with Restring again, might be worth when they have their 30% off sales. (though I am annoyed by the marketing )
 
MinDango said:
Any string that is pushed so hard by influencers makes me more suspicious about it.

Is it actually a good string? What is the most comparable string from a bigger company?
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I'm actually a big fan of this string. Great spin potential, and also crisp (which I like) without being harsh. Hyper G has always felt a bit mushy to me, but I haven't used it a whole lot. It lasts for a long time as well (with good tension maintenance), which ironically means I break it a lot more than other strings because I keep it in the racket longer. All around, good string and worth a try.
 
MinDango said:
Any string that is pushed so hard by influencers makes me more suspicious about it.

Is it actually a good string? What is the most comparable string from a bigger company?
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I have no idea what influencers say, but it is indeed a unique and good string. It does retain tension and snapback longer than every other poly I can think of (and I've tried at least 30). If I had to guess as to its composition, I would choose Weiss Cannon UltraCable. It has the same sort of slick plasticky feel when it rubs against other more conventionally composed polys (I use it in mains and Lynx Tour in the crosses). Like UltraCable, it gives a satisfying type of "crunch" when the ball is hit hard with spin. You can feel the strings rubbing together on impact. But you have to like (or at least tolerate) the UltraCable feel. The advantage it has over UltraCable is that it retains tension much longer. Similar to UC, when it snaps, it sort of delaminates and splinters rather than just cleanly snapping.
 
erikm said:
I have no idea what influencers say, but it is indeed a unique and good string. It does retain tension and snapback longer than every other poly I can think of (and I've tried at least 30). If I had to guess as to its composition, I would choose Weiss Cannon UltraCable. It has the same sort of slick plasticky feel when it rubs against other more conventionally composed polys (I use it in mains and Lynx Tour in the crosses). Like UltraCable, it gives a satisfying type of "crunch" when the ball is hit hard with spin. You can feel the strings rubbing together on impact. But you have to like (or at least tolerate) the UltraCable feel. The advantage it has over UltraCable is that it retains tension much longer. Similar to UC, when it snaps, it sort of delaminates and splinters rather than just cleanly snapping.
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Zero is made in South Korea whereas UC is German if that offer any hints in regards to composition. I think Solinco also manufactures in South Korea. I’ve heard some people suggest Zero might be related to the bright blue Confidential 3.0 which was never commercially available but did make demo rounds as a prototype.
 
dr. godmode said:
Zero is made in South Korea whereas UC is German if that offer any hints in regards to composition. I think Solinco also manufactures in South Korea. I’ve heard some people suggest Zero might be related to the bright blue Confidential 3.0 which was never commercially available but did make demo rounds as a prototype.
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Colour and snapback of Confidential 3.0 was quite close to Zero as noticed by me too. There's a distributor in Portugal that carries the Confidential 3.0 but can't know how much stock he has.

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/index.php?threads/solinco-hyper-g.541728/post-17478211
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/inde...t-restring-zero-in-stock.748615/post-17362423
 
HypnoticLasagna said:
Finally.. Now you can make it onto the ATP tour with that snapback.
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I'll see how I feel about it with the Elevate with which I've played several strings to have some experience in key attributes and differences. Have Mayami Tour Hex very fresh on my mind as a "reference" string, since they are both 6-sided. I'd expect Zero to play stiffer and with less power, which may not apply 100% to my rather flat hitting style, but I always make sure I exaggerate several top-spin forehands and backhand slices to see how much ball bite I can feel and how many rotations I can see on the ball.
 
MinDango said:
Any string that is pushed so hard by influencers makes me more suspicious about it.

Is it actually a good string? What is the most comparable string from a bigger company?
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When its spinning well its really good but like all strings performance super dependent on weather conditions or something. I don't understand it, most of the time its not spinning well when I play it, but when the conditions are right it has a ton of spin and snapback. Idk what it is about weather conditions that prevents spin and snapback.

At night it always has a very pleasant ball pocket feeling that it doesnt have during day
 
Aestheticsaboveallelse said:
When its spinning well its really good but like all strings performance super dependent on weather conditions or something. I don't understand it, most of the time its not spinning well when I play it, but when the conditions are right it has a ton of spin and snapback. Idk what it is about weather conditions that prevents spin and snapback.

At night it always has a very pleasant ball pocket feeling that it doesnt have during day
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This you?
Aestheticsaboveallelse said:
So... I can serve decently when the weather is hot and sunny enough for the strings to pocket the ball very well, the hotter and sunnier the better and easier period. But as soon as the sun starts setting (or in morning before the sun starts making a lot of effect) that string response stiffens up like crazy you lose the pocketing and then every serve goes long or into the net.

What simple technique is there to just get the ball in the damn service box consistently even if its a slow serve when the strings are stiffened?

Its so bad that in my match last night I went from winning 1st set 6-4 when sun still having pocketing effect on strings to 0-6 in 2nd set as it was now setting and they lost the pocketing, and 2-10 in 3rd set tiebreak
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