Rodrigo's string reviews

fgs said:
i have just strung the black venom rough in the mains with mantis power syn in the crosses. due to the rough surface a slower stringing of the crosses is definitely advisable but i managed to get it done in just 10 minutes more without burning the strings. wonder how it's gonna be with the cobra.
have not yet hit with it though, so will be reporting back later on this one.
the string feels really nice and sounds nice so far. i hope it also plays nice.:)
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Cobra is a real pain to string the crosses due to the texture of it. You really have to go slow otherwise you will burn the mains.
 
Hey Rodrigo....thanks for all the help and feedback that you provide on here, I was very happy to see your write up on Blue Gear. I use Blue Gear Ultra and like it because to me it has a stiffer feel and provides great spin. I am considering finding a string that is very similar to string a couple of racquets in case I decide I want something a little different given the day. Could you compare Blue Gear to Dunlop Juice (if you have tried that), any of the Genesis spin strings, or maybe even Weiss Cannon Mosquito (if you have tried that). I don't want something that is a world apart, just minimal differences....really to help the 8 inches between the ears on days where I need a change.

My favorite criteria are....spin generation, stiffer feel but not as stiff as Spiky Shark, does not move much.

Thanks so much for any feedback.

As a reference, I have used a couple racquets with Dunlop Hexy Fiber and did not like that string at all, it was too soft and move too much.
 
racertempo said:
Hey Rodrigo....thanks for all the help and feedback that you provide on here, I was very happy to see your write up on Blue Gear. I use Blue Gear Ultra and like it because to me it has a stiffer feel and provides great spin. I am considering finding a string that is very similar to string a couple of racquets in case I decide I want something a little different given the day. Could you compare Blue Gear to Dunlop Juice (if you have tried that), any of the Genesis spin strings, or maybe even Weiss Cannon Mosquito (if you have tried that). I don't want something that is a world apart, just minimal differences....really to help the 8 inches between the ears on days where I need a change.

My favorite criteria are....spin generation, stiffer feel but not as stiff as Spiky Shark, does not move much.

Thanks so much for any feedback.

As a reference, I have used a couple racquets with Dunlop Hexy Fiber and did not like that string at all, it was too soft and move too much.
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Keep in mind that Hexy Fiber is a multifilament string. All the other strings you mentioned previous to that are polyester strings. They are completely different in most respects.
 
mikeler said:
Keep in mind that Hexy Fiber is a multifilament string. All the other strings you mentioned previous to that are polyester strings. They are completely different in most respects.
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Ah.....that helps a lot. I never really knew the difference and incorrectly assumed Hexy Fiber was a poly. So I probably would hate all multifilament strings if I like the feel of polys....in general, of course.
 
racertempo said:
Hey Rodrigo....thanks for all the help and feedback that you provide on here, I was very happy to see your write up on Blue Gear. I use Blue Gear Ultra and like it because to me it has a stiffer feel and provides great spin. I am considering finding a string that is very similar to string a couple of racquets in case I decide I want something a little different given the day. Could you compare Blue Gear to Dunlop Juice (if you have tried that), any of the Genesis spin strings, or maybe even Weiss Cannon Mosquito (if you have tried that). I don't want something that is a world apart, just minimal differences....really to help the 8 inches between the ears on days where I need a change.

My favorite criteria are....spin generation, stiffer feel but not as stiff as Spiky Shark, does not move much.

Thanks so much for any feedback.

As a reference, I have used a couple racquets with Dunlop Hexy Fiber and did not like that string at all, it was too soft and move too much.
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As Mikeler pointed out, the dunlop hexy fiber is NOT a multi and is it hard to compare polys to multis... what are the most important characteristics of a string to you?
 
  1. rodrigoamaral said:
    As Mikeler pointed out, the dunlop hexy fiber is NOT a multi and is it hard to compare polys to multis... what are the most important characteristics of a string to you?
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    1. A slightly stiffer feel, something close to Blue Gear in feel is most important.
    2. Spin generation
    3. Little string movement
    4. Price (8-12$ a pack or $79-149 reel), I do have a reel of Blue Gear Ultra and do string all of my own racquets (I play Yonex EZone and VCore racquets only).


    I honestly never realized that the strings that I did not like were all multi-filaments. Volkl Gripper, Hexy Fiber

    I guess I am looking for something as similar to Blue Gear that you can think of which is in that price range.....but maybe has a little difference for an extra option in the bag.

    Thanks so much!
 
Also, where does a co-poly fit into the spectrum, it looks like most Genesis strings are co-polys. They are separate from multi-filaments correct? Are they just not as stiff as a poly? Sorry for being a novice with these technologies. Polyfibre Hexablade is considered a co-poly, and I do like that string, just not nearly as much as Blue Gear.

Is it correct to say that a monofilamanet poly (Weiss Cannon Turbo Twist, and Dunlop Juice...Blue Gear(I think)) will be more stiff and co-polys like Hexablade and Genesis will be softer, but not as soft as a multi-filament like Hexy Fiber or Volkl Gripper?

I know this is probably sting 101, so I appreciate that patience.
 
Co-poly is a term used for more recent polys that contain additives, so the distinction between softer or stiffer is not the right way of defining them.

If it was released in the past five years or even more, it's probably a co-poly.

We're supposedly into the third generation of polys: ones with no additives, those with additives like alu power and plasma, and now those with additives plus profiling and twisting.
 
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Bartelby said:
Co-poly is a term used for more recent polys that contain additives, so the distinction between softer or stiffer is not the right way of defining them.

If it was released in the past five years or even more, it's probably a co-poly.

We're supposedly into the third generation of polys: ones with no additives, those with additives like alu power and plasma, and now those with additives plus profiling and twisting.
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So it sounds like co-polys are quite a bit different from multifilaments, and slightly different from polys.....basically polys with a little addition or 2. I am finding it difficult on some shop-websites (*******) to find the construction. I know TW tries to list construction, but TW does not sell Blue Gear or Genesis :(
 
racertempo said:
So it sounds like co-polys are quite a bit different from multifilaments, and slightly different from polys.....basically polys with a little addition or 2. I am finding it difficult on some shop-websites (*******) to find the construction. I know TW tries to list construction, but TW does not sell Blue Gear or Genesis :(
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Sounds from everything I've read you are a poly or co-poly loving tennis player. There are only about 500 different types for you to playtest and report back to us. :)
 
racertempo said:
So it sounds like co-polys are quite a bit different from multifilaments, and slightly different from polys.....basically polys with a little addition or 2. I am finding it difficult on some shop-websites (*******) to find the construction. I know TW tries to list construction, but TW does not sell Blue Gear or Genesis :(
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Very funny that the message board censored the other company name considering that I was stating a negative about them (***).....because they don't have a specific area for sting construction like TW.

I have Juice and Mosquito coming today from TW to try and find a nice compliment to my Blue Gear Ultra.
 
racertempo said:
Very funny that the message board censored the other company name considering that I was stating a negative about them (***).....because they don't have a specific area for sting construction like TW.

I have Juice and Mosquito coming today from TW to try and find a nice compliment to my Blue Gear Ultra.
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That is an automatic filter. It can't judge negative or positive feedback. :wink:
 
Co-polys are monofilaments with additives and multifilaments are made of thousands of strands that are woven together, so radically different profiles.



racertempo said:
So it sounds like co-polys are quite a bit different from multifilaments, and slightly different from polys.....basically polys with a little addition or 2. I am finding it difficult on some shop-websites (*******) to find the construction. I know TW tries to list construction, but TW does not sell Blue Gear or Genesis :(
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Bartelby said:
Co-polys are monofilaments with additives and multifilaments are made of thousands of strands that are woven together, so radically different profiles.
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Ah, well states, this helps me wrap my mind around my string thoughts.....definitely a mono-poly for me! Just jot my package of Juice and Mosquito, I will re-string one for tonight with Juice, thanks for the help everyone!
 
racertempo said:


  1. 1. A slightly stiffer feel, something close to Blue Gear in feel is most important.
    2. Spin generation
    3. Little string movement
    4. Price (8-12$ a pack or $79-149 reel), I do have a reel of Blue Gear Ultra and do string all of my own racquets (I play Yonex EZone and VCore racquets only).


    I honestly never realized that the strings that I did not like were all multi-filaments. Volkl Gripper, Hexy Fiber

    I guess I am looking for something as similar to Blue Gear that you can think of which is in that price range.....but maybe has a little difference for an extra option in the bag.

    Thanks so much!
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  1. Based on what you are looking for, you may want to take a look at Kirschbaum Spiky Shark or Genesis Twisted Razor

    Honestly, I have not found too many of the newer strings that are as stiff as Blue Gear so its hard to compare..If you like the way it plays and it fits the budget, then why switch?
 
racertempo said:
Very funny that the message board censored the other company name considering that I was stating a negative about them (***).....because they don't have a specific area for sting construction like TW.

I have Juice and Mosquito coming today from TW to try and find a nice compliment to my Blue Gear Ultra.
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agree that the way TW's website is set up is outstanding and no one else's comes close as you can really break down strings by categories, types, textures,etc.. Honestly, I think that the Mosquito is a very soft string and Juice is right up there so you may dislike them if you are searching a stiffer string.. hope this helps and good luck in your search!
 
rodrigoamaral said:
Based on what you are looking for, you may want to take a look at Kirschbaum Spiky Shark or Genesis Twisted Razor

Honestly, I have not found too many of the newer strings that are as stiff as Blue Gear so its hard to compare..If you like the way it plays and it fits the budget, then why switch?
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Just looking for a second string that is similar but might have a few differences for those days when things just are not working. To be honest, it is more for when I just need a change because "it" is not working, so more mental then anything.

I strung my Yonex Ezone with Juice at 57lbs tonight and played a doubles league match with it tonight. My wife watched and does not notice string, but she said that it was the best that she has ever seen me hit the ball. I will probably send the WC Mosquito back and get a reel Juice to be next to the Blue Gear.

It certainly as a little softer feel, but great topspin and net feel. I am 6'4" and play VERY tight to the net for doubles with lots of soft touch, and this string felt better then the Blue Gear there. I'll probably sting half of my sticks in BG and half with Juice just for fun. Thanks for help guys!

I am definitely a mono-filament Poly guy!
 
rodrigoamaral said:
Based on what you are looking for, you may want to take a look at Kirschbaum Spiky Shark or Genesis Twisted Razor

Honestly, I have not found too many of the newer strings that are as stiff as Blue Gear so its hard to compare..If you like the way it plays and it fits the budget, then why switch?
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I did try the Spiky Shark a while back and it felt very very stiff to me with almost no feel from the ground. I played it until I found Blue Gear and Hexablade, but decided I like BG Ultra better. I will try Genesis Twisted Razor as well as some point, but I really really like Dunlop Juice. I don't like that a rell is 50% more then BG, but that is really only a couple of dollars per stringing.
 
racertempo said:
I did try the Spiky Shark a while back and it felt very very stiff to me with almost no feel from the ground. I played it until I found Blue Gear and Hexablade, but decided I like BG Ultra better. I will try Genesis Twisted Razor as well as some point, but I really really like Dunlop Juice. I don't like that a rell is 50% more then BG, but that is really only a couple of dollars per stringing.
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Strange that you thought the spiky shark is that much stiffer than the Blue gear.. if you do try the twisted razor, let us know.. i just noticed that tennis expre ss is doing a a promo where the strings come out to under $7 a set which is really cheap..
 
Polyfibre black venom rough review

tested this string and was impressed overall as it held tension better than the other polyfibre string offerings, offered pretty good spin as well

stringing: not as bad as something like a spiky, blue gear or spiky shark but took a few min longer than usual due to the rough surface

power: this is a low-powered string IMO compared to other polys such as poly star energy or black magic
durability: lasted about 13 before breaking so very good for me
Spin: Excellent spin potential and better than the hexa blade
Comfort/ Feel: plays pretty soft for a poly overall
Control: average, nothing spectacular but not bad either
Tension Stability: above average for Polyfibre, as good as other good tension-holding polys
Overall: This is a nice string, being arm-friendly with good spin potential. Would recommend if seeking something soft with good spin and in the black color!

will post other reviews soon!
 
rodrigoamaral said:
tested this string and was impressed overall as it held tension better than the other polyfibre string offerings, offered pretty good spin as well

stringing: not as bad as something like a spiky, blue gear or spiky shark but took a few min longer than usual due to the rough surface

power: this is a low-powered string IMO compared to other polys such as poly star energy or black magic
durability: lasted about 13 before breaking so very good for me
Spin: Excellent spin potential and better than the hexa blade
Comfort/ Feel: plays pretty soft for a poly overall
Control: average, nothing spectacular but not bad either
Tension Stability: above average for Polyfibre, as good as other good tension-holding polys
Overall: This is a nice string, being arm-friendly with good spin potential. Would recommend if seeking something soft with good spin and in the black color!

will post other reviews soon!
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Sounds promising. How would you compare it to B5E?
 
Good to hear that B5E still holds the title as best poly string for now. I can now go buy a reel of it. Pretty sure there will be another wave of strings coming out soon to review.
 
parasailing said:
Good to hear that B5E still holds the title as best poly string for now. I can now go buy a reel of it. Pretty sure there will be another wave of strings coming out soon to review.
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Good luck on the reel. I just ordered one and have to wait until next week for it to come in.
 
mikeler said:
Good luck on the reel. I just ordered one and have to wait until next week for it to come in.
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Still using B5E 48 and MCS at 52? I am planning to use it but at 52/56 as I am back to the APDGT which is more powerful than the racket you use.
 
Boricua said:
Still using B5E 48 and MCS at 52? I am planning to use it but at 52/56 as I am back to the APDGT which is more powerful than the racket you use.
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I just switched rackets to the Pro Kennex 7G. Even though the specs are very close to the PST+, it is quite a bit different. I'm noticing that many shots are going just beyond the baseline so I'll up the tension probably to 52/56 next time. I'm also getting ready to try Babolat Xcel out as a cross string and that is more powerful than MCS.
 
mikeler said:
I just switched rackets to the Pro Kennex 7G. Even though the specs are very close to the PST+, it is quite a bit different. I'm noticing that many shots are going just beyond the baseline so I'll up the tension probably to 52/56 next time. I'm also getting ready to try Babolat Xcel out as a cross string and that is more powerful than MCS.
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Why did you leave the PST+? I still have my Pro kennex 5G technology and though they are comfortable, I still prefer the PSTGT and didn't find it any harsher on the joints than the Kinetic technology plus you get more pop from the PSTGT instead.
 
mikeler said:
Good luck on the reel. I just ordered one and have to wait until next week for it to come in.
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I am now on the fence as I tried out the WC Scopion cross and it felt slightly better today than the B5E. I think weather might have a thing to deal with this. It was about 80 degrees today and I felt the B5E was a bit stiffer so I switched over Scorpio and it play slightly better.

I can't really make up my mind now on which WC string to go with: Scorpion, Silversring, or B5e. Back to the drawing board I guess.:(
 
parasailing said:
Why did you leave the PST+? I still have my Pro kennex 5G technology and though they are comfortable, I still prefer the PSTGT and didn't find it any harsher on the joints than the Kinetic technology plus you get more pop from the PSTGT instead.
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I've been battling a weird shoulder issue for months. I'm tired of it, so I thought I'd try it out. The 7G specs are very similar to the PST+ but there is a difference between the two. The head on the PST+ feels heavier making the 7G seem more headlight. It is much easier to serve with the 7G for me.

As for comfort, the 7G is substantially more comfortable to my arm. Don't get me wrong the PST+ is still soft. But it likes comparing a sofa cushion to a soft pillow. Maybe the PSTGT has more pop, but I'm finding the 7G with my typical setup is slightly more powerful than the PST+ so I'm going to up the tension on my strings.

parasailing said:
I am now on the fence as I tried out the WC Scopion cross and it felt slightly better today than the B5E. I think weather might have a thing to deal with this. It was about 80 degrees today and I felt the B5E was a bit stiffer so I switched over Scorpio and it play slightly better.

I can't really make up my mind now on which WC string to go with: Scorpion, Silversring, or B5e. Back to the drawing board I guess.:(
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At least you settled in on one company. :)
 
mikeler said:
I just switched rackets to the Pro Kennex 7G. Even though the specs are very close to the PST+, it is quite a bit different. I'm noticing that many shots are going just beyond the baseline so I'll up the tension probably to 52/56 next time. I'm also getting ready to try Babolat Xcel out as a cross string and that is more powerful than MCS.
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Let us know how it goes with the Xcel.
 
parasailing said:
Not with the way you guys keep posting new strings to try out. I get tempted to buy a set and give them a shot. Glad I don't like to string as much as pvaudio or you, otherwise, I be in the same boat.:)
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I'll be trying out Mamba strings soon with PVAudio. After that, I'll probably stick with my goto setup.
 
Soft, low powered and decent tension loss

mikeler said:
I'll be trying out Mamba strings soon with PVAudio. After that, I'll probably stick with my goto setup.
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Rodrigo, can you recommend three ploys that are soft, low powered and with good tension maintenance.
 
Due to an elbow injury, I have been using the PK 7G for several months. Found that Genesis black magic in mains @ 51 and Alpha gut 2000 in crosses @ 53 is a super setup for playability and great comfort. Elbow has not felt this good in a long time, and I have tried numerous racquets and string combos.
 
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