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Mighty Matteo

Semi-Pro
Hi everyone. I'm a 5.0 player looking for the best low-priced alternative string to RPM. I like textured poly's and have no wrist or arm problems but would be fine with most strings as long as they aren't super stiff. So far, I have been told to try to Black Mamba Gear Twisted, Discho RPM power and Genesis Black Magic. Is there anyone who has tried any black mamba/discho string before that can offer their advice?
Thanks in advance!
Matteo
 
Imago

Imago

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It's written Strategem in Austrian. ;)

STW, do you have any special instructions for Strategem 8? Bought a reel but I am afraid to string it for fear a TE.
 
SpinToWin

SpinToWin

Talk Tennis Guru
Imago said:
It's written Strategem in Austrian. ;)

STW, do you have any special instructions for Strategem 8? Bought a reel but I am afraid to string it for fear a TE.
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Damn it dumb typo! :mad:

String it low. I know you like strings at high tension, but Stratagem 8 ain't a joyride for your arm at high tensions. I personally wouldn't go over 21kg. It offers great power, control and spin in that tension range though.
 
Sparkyovcov

Sparkyovcov

Semi-Pro
i tried RPM for the first time today in my Blade 98 16x19 2015. srung at 52/50. worked great but expensive.

i bought a reel for £170 from a tennis sspecialist in UK! then realised i could get it online for £85......
 
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Rjtennis

Hall of Fame
Sparkyovcov said:
i tried RPM for the first time today in my Blade 98 16x19 2015. srung at 52/50. worked great but expensive.

i bought a reel for £170 from a tennis sspecialist in UK! then realised i could get it online for £85......
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The stuff for 85 is prob fake. You bought it at the right place!
 
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Merlin703

Rookie
AHJS said:
Volkl Cyclone
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Is Volk Cyclone similar to RPM? I know it's a LOT cheaper but posters say it doesn't hold it's tension well.

I was looking for RPM like strings due to durability (save money on stringing jobs). However, I have now purchased a stringing machine so cost to re-string my racquet is no longer an issue. This puts me back on the market for the best suitable strings for me.

I'm currently trying the Volk Cyclone 18g and 17g. It does feel like it loses it's bite faster than an RPM. I still need to do more testing to stick to that notion. I have the 16g and other brands to try out. Next on my list is Luxilon strings. I can't remember which ones I purchased but I have about 2 or 3 types of different thickness.

So, what are the best type strings for spin and tension? I wouldn't mind having a list of 5 that I can try with my stringing machine.
 
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Cobra Tennis

Professional
I wouldn't get a poly based on saving money on stringing. In reality, poly should cost you more as the need to restring it is greater.


I would get a pros pro reel and have at it.
 
EasternRocks

EasternRocks

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Merlin703 said:
Is Volk Cyclone similar to RPM? I know it's a LOT cheaper but posters say it doesn't hold it's tension well.

I was looking for RPM like strings due to durability (save money on stringing jobs). However, I have now purchased a stringing machine so cost to re-string my racquet is no longer an issue. This puts me back on the market for the best suitable strings for me.

I'm currently trying the Volk Cyclone 18g and 17g. It does feel like it loses it's bite faster than an RPM. I still need to do more testing to stick to that notion. I have the 16g and other brands to try out. Next on my list is Luxilon strings. I can't remember which ones I purchased but I have about 2 or 3 types of different thickness.

So, what are the best type strings for spin and tension? I wouldn't mind having a list of 5 that I can try with my stringing machine.
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If you want purely spin and tension go for Tour Bite. It holds tension better than a lot of its counterparts and plays for longer. Its draw back is that it doesn't have much feel, but a lot of these polys don't have it. Cyclone has decent feel, but that's because its slightly softer.
 
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Mighty Matteo

Semi-Pro
Have any of you tried the pro's pro stratagem to confirm how similar/different it actually is to RPM? do you think it's a copy or is it possibly just rebranded? How is the tension maintenance, durability and stiffness?
Thanks a lot!
 
SpinToWin

SpinToWin

Talk Tennis Guru
Mighty Matteo said:
Have any of you tried the pro's pro stratagem to confirm how similar/different it actually is to RPM? do you think it's a copy or is it possibly just rebranded? How is the tension maintenance, durability and stiffness?
Thanks a lot!
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Performance wise it's very similar, perhaps ever so slightly less durability.

But it also costs a fraction of the price, which more than makes up for it IMO.
 
Imago

Imago

Hall of Fame
SpinToWin said:
Damn it dumb typo! :mad:

String it low. I know you like strings at high tension, but Stratagem 8 ain't a joyride for your arm at high tensions. I personally wouldn't go over 21kg. It offers great power, control and spin in that tension range though.
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I am a dumbass and strung it at 26 kg (measured 29/23 immediately) on Juice 100 PD. A little bit stiff in the beginning but after two sessions, it softened - in both cases with no whatsoever issues for my elbow. Tempted to try Strategem 1.30
 
joe sch

joe sch

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Mighty Matteo said:
Hi everyone. I'm a 5.0 player looking for the best low-priced alternative string to RPM. I like textured poly's and have no wrist or arm problems but would be fine with most strings as long as they aren't super stiff. So far, I have been told to try to Black Mamba Gear Twisted, Discho RPM power and Genesis Black Magic. Is there anyone who has tried any black mamba/discho string before that can offer their advice?
Thanks in advance!
Matteo
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Nobody mentioned MSV hex ?
Infact, I believe RPM is a MSV hex copy ;)
 
Swood010

Swood010

Rookie
Tourna Big Hitter Black 7 I think would be good to try...My first time hitting with it I thought of it as a "poor mans" RPM lol ($98 for a reel)

If you try solinco Tour bite dont make the same mistake I did and string it at 56lb it completely ruined the feel of the string came off very dead I'm actually contemplating just cutting it out its that bad. Heard a good tension for tourbite is in the high 40s if you can believe that....
 
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drgchen

Rookie
I have strung a few reels worth of RPM blast. RPM is essentially a round poly when compared to the other shaped or twisted strings on the market.

The two less expensive alternatives that play very close are Genesis black magic and Kirschbaum pro line II. Both can be strung at the same tensions as the RPM.

Solinco tour bite and Big hitter black 7 are decent strings. Their shape is much more pronounced when compared to RPM. The feel and elasticity of those two strings are quite different from RPM. They feel different when being pulled during stringing AND also feel different when being used in your racquet.

Haven't tried pro's pro. They are much less expensive. Had a teaching pro in CA tell me he used one that was pretty close to RPM.
 
o0lunatik

o0lunatik

Professional
RPM lovers, give Tier One Firewire Black a try. It's on par with RPM blast for the first couple of hours regarding spin, feel & etc, but Firewire Black will surpass the overall performance of RPM blast by twofold. Price and quality of Firewire is hard to beat.

Firewire will feel a little more plasticy, but a dampener will help.
 
Imago

Imago

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Imago said:
I am a dumbass and strung it at 26 kg (measured 29/23 immediately) on Juice 100 PD. A little bit stiff in the beginning but after two sessions, it softened - in both cases with no whatsoever issues for my elbow. Tempted to try Strategem 1.30
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Cut it after 15 hours because it softened too much and started to throw while keeping the same tension, which is kind of strange. But comfy as nothing else... up to some healing effect on my recurrent TE. ;)
 
Matt_May

Matt_May

New User
MSV Focus Hex. I use the 1.18 gauge, full bed, 53.5, in a PS97. Great spin, comfortable, durable, keeps tension, cheap.
 
ericcomposer72

ericcomposer72

Rookie
Imago said:
I am a dumbass and strung it at 26 kg (measured 29/23 immediately) on Juice 100 PD. A little bit stiff in the beginning but after two sessions, it softened - in both cases with no whatsoever issues for my elbow. Tempted to try Strategem 1.30
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I have Strategen 8 1.30 in my Yonex Ezone Xi 100 (16x18 ) right now, and I absolutely love it (strung at 52lbs).

I might be imagining this, but I feel I'm getting better control than with the 1.25, yet still plenty of spin, touch, and comfort (granted my frame is quite muted, I believe). I'm a 4.5-5.0 heavy spin baseliner
 
danbrenner

danbrenner

Legend
Kitshcbsum spiky black shark is the cheapest and most similar to RPM I have ever tried. Try the 16 gauge. At $6 per set its unbeatable
 
Bionic slice

Bionic slice

Semi-Pro
Just play less tennis and it won't cost as much , lol
I love my babolat rpm and vs strings but it's almost 50 bucks a racket
 
Imago

Imago

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ericcomposer72 said:
I have Strategen 8 1.30 in my Yonex Ezone Xi 100 (16x18 ) right now, and I absolutely love it (strung at 52lbs).

I might be imagining this, but I feel I'm getting better control than with the 1.25, yet still plenty of spin, touch, and comfort (granted my frame is quite muted, I believe). I'm a 4.5-5.0 heavy spin baseliner
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Good to hear that! Thank you for the feedback.
 
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